Question 1

The fire setter will often use flammable liquids so the fire will burn vigorously after being ignited.These flammable liquids are called _____.

Accepted Answer

accelerants

Question 2

According to your text,a "plant" with regard to the crime of arson would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Gas 
B) Rags 
C) Person who started the fire 
D) Evidence to make the fire look like it was natural 
A) Gas 
B) Rags 
C) Person who started the fire 
D) Evidence to make the fire look like it was natural B

Question 3

Explain the importance of identifying the point of origin during an arson investigation.

Accepted Answer

It is vitally important to identify the point at which the fire originated because it is here that most of the physical evidence can be located indicating a fire of incendiary nature.Identifying the point of origin is the first step in an arson investigation,and this may be the most critical phase of the investigation because it includes the ruling out of natural or accidental causes.It may also help determine when the fire started.

Question 4

10 When a bomb is found,you should identify the danger area and block it off with a clear zone of at least _____ feet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 10 When a bomb is found,you should...

Question 5

The crime scene photographer of an arson fire should focus on:

Accepted Answer

A) Damage to structure 
B) Point of origin 
C) Paper trail 
D) Location of items that might have been used in setting the fire 
A) Damage to structure 
B) Point of origin 
C) Paper trail 
D) Location of items that might have been used in setting the fire

Question 6

Under no circumstances should officers attempt to move,jar,or _____ a suspicious object or anything attached to it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under no circumstances should officers attempt to...

Question 7

As a fire burns,the pattern of alligatoring becomes larger and less shallow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a factor for the high cost and widespread misunderstanding of arson?

Accepted Answer

A) A lack of public education about arson 
B) Quick payments on fire losses by insurance companies 
C) A lack of adequate training for investigators 
D) The eagerness of prosecutors to file arson cases that rely on circumstantial evidence 
A) A lack of public education about arson 
B) Quick payments on fire losses by insurance companies 
C) A lack of adequate training for investigators 
D) The eagerness of prosecutors to file arson cases that rely on circumstantial evidence

Question 9

List and discuss the three types of evidence located at an arson crime scene.

Accepted Answer

Evidence of incendiary origin-basic type

Question 10

Not much planning or preparation is required for a fire designated as vandalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When a bomb threat is called in to a location for a threat,the caller is hoping to elicit an atmosphere of anxiety and this:

Accepted Answer

A) Excitement 
B) Panic 
C) Furtherance 
D) Dismay 
A) Excitement 
B) Panic 
C) Furtherance 
D) Dismay

Question 12

Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arsons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You are currently working at a corporate law firm and you have been having issues with a client who is being charged with the crime of arson.The client is very upset with you and calls you one day threating you and stating that she has placed a bomb in your building.Discuss what steps will you take upon receiving the threat?

Accepted Answer

Keep the caller on the line as long as p

Question 14

Explosive ________ traps are activated by numerous methods,including remote control,manual control,or accidental activation by the victim.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explosive ________ traps are activated by numerous...

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the fire triangle?

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen 
B) combustion 
C) fuel 
D) heat 
A) oxygen 
B) combustion 
C) fuel 
D) heat

Question 16

Irrationally motivated arson fires are based on either hate,profit,or the desire to conceal a crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which physical evidence in a fire indicates burning alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A) White smoke 
B) Green-purple flames 
C) Black smoke 
D) Blue-orange flames 
A) White smoke 
B) Green-purple flames 
C) Black smoke 
D) Blue-orange flames

Question 18

Under no circumstances within the a bomb threat should anyone attempt to move,jar or touch a:

Accepted Answer

A) Suspicious person 
B) Suspicious object 
C) Curious neighbor 
D) Telephone 
A) Suspicious person 
B) Suspicious object 
C) Curious neighbor 
D) Telephone

Question 19

Spontaneous combustion from items such as oily rags is often claimed as a cause of the fire,but ideal conditions are needed to generate enough heat and self-ignition is rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Uniform Crime Reporting system program operated by the FBI identifies arson by:

Accepted Answer

A) Dollar amount lost 
B) Amount of damage 
C) Type of property burned 
D) Size of fire 
A) Dollar amount lost 
B) Amount of damage 
C) Type of property burned 
D) Size of fire

The fire setter will often use flammable liquids so the fire will burn vigorously after being ignited.These flammable liquids are called _____.

According to your text,a "plant" with regard to the crime of arson would be which of the following?

Explain the importance of identifying the point of origin during an arson investigation.

10 When a bomb is found,you should identify the danger area and block it off with a clear zone of at least _____ feet.

The crime scene photographer of an arson fire should focus on:

Under no circumstances should officers attempt to move,jar,or _____ a suspicious object or anything attached to it.

As a fire burns,the pattern of alligatoring becomes larger and less shallow.

Which of the following is NOT a factor for the high cost and widespread misunderstanding of arson?

List and discuss the three types of evidence located at an arson crime scene.

Not much planning or preparation is required for a fire designated as vandalism.

When a bomb threat is called in to a location for a threat,the caller is hoping to elicit an atmosphere of anxiety and this:

Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arsons.

Explosive ________ traps are activated by numerous methods,including remote control,manual control,or accidental activation by the victim.

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the fire triangle?

Irrationally motivated arson fires are based on either hate,profit,or the desire to conceal a crime.

Which physical evidence in a fire indicates burning alcohol?

Under no circumstances within the a bomb threat should anyone attempt to move,jar or touch a:

Spontaneous combustion from items such as oily rags is often claimed as a cause of the fire,but ideal conditions are needed to generate enough heat and self-ignition is rare.

The Uniform Crime Reporting system program operated by the FBI identifies arson by:

Foundations of Criminal Investigations

The Crime Scene: Field Notes, documenting, and Reporting

Processing the Crime Scene

Identification of Criminal Suspects

Legal Issues in Investigations

Interviews and Interrogations

Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations

Management of Informants and Undercover Operations

Death Investigations

Robbery

Assault and Related Offenses

Missing and Abducted Persons

Crimes Against Children: Child Abuse and Child Fatalities

Theft-Related Offenses

Terrorism and National Security Crimes

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Exam 15: Arson and Bombings

The fire setter will often use flammable liquids so the fire will burn vigorously after being ignited.These flammable liquids are called _____.

According to your text,a "plant" with regard to the crime of arson would be which of the following?

Explain the importance of identifying the point of origin during an arson investigation.

10 When a bomb is found,you should identify the danger area and block it off with a clear zone of at least _____ feet.

The crime scene photographer of an arson fire should focus on:

Under no circumstances should officers attempt to move,jar,or _____ a suspicious object or anything attached to it.

As a fire burns,the pattern of alligatoring becomes larger and less shallow.

Which of the following is NOT a factor for the high cost and widespread misunderstanding of arson?

List and discuss the three types of evidence located at an arson crime scene.

Not much planning or preparation is required for a fire designated as vandalism.

When a bomb threat is called in to a location for a threat,the caller is hoping to elicit an atmosphere of anxiety and this:

Only fires determined through investigation to have been willfully or maliciously set are classified as arsons.

Explosive ________ traps are activated by numerous methods,including remote control,manual control,or accidental activation by the victim.

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the fire triangle?

Irrationally motivated arson fires are based on either hate,profit,or the desire to conceal a crime.

Which physical evidence in a fire indicates burning alcohol?

Under no circumstances within the a bomb threat should anyone attempt to move,jar or touch a:

Spontaneous combustion from items such as oily rags is often claimed as a cause of the fire,but ideal conditions are needed to generate enough heat and self-ignition is rare.

The Uniform Crime Reporting system program operated by the FBI identifies arson by:

Foundations of Criminal Investigations

The Crime Scene: Field Notes, documenting, and Reporting

Processing the Crime Scene

Identification of Criminal Suspects

Legal Issues in Investigations

Interviews and Interrogations

Criminal Intelligence and Surveillance Operations

Management of Informants and Undercover Operations

Death Investigations

Robbery

Assault and Related Offenses

Missing and Abducted Persons

Crimes Against Children: Child Abuse and Child Fatalities

Theft-Related Offenses

Terrorism and National Security Crimes

Filters