Question 1

The material placed around the ignition device to feed the flame in arson is referred to as

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A)  a trailer. 
B)  an accelerant. 
C)  a plant. 
D)  a pyro-enhancement device. 
A)  a trailer. 
B)  an accelerant. 
C)  a plant. 
D)  a pyro-enhancement device. C

Question 2

The term ________ refers to an identifiable pattern or characteristic of using essentially the same or similar bomb construction components and construction,fabrication,and design techniques for multiple bombs.

Accepted Answer

bombers' signature

Question 3

According to the textbook,who was the earliest identified serial bomb builder in the United States?

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A)  Ted Kaczynski. 
B)  Terry McVeigh. 
C)  George Metesky. 
D)  Eric Rudolph. 
A)  Ted Kaczynski. 
B)  Terry McVeigh. 
C)  George Metesky. 
D)  Eric Rudolph. C

Question 4

Discuss the primary effects of the type of IEDS (Improvised Explosive Devices)called explosive -incendiary and its five subgroups.

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Although there may be collateral effects

Question 5

The ________ is as sensitive as any of the other currently available detecting equipment but there are flammable liquids to which it is not sensitive.

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The answer of The ________ is as sensitive as any...

Question 6

Which of the following are burn indicators?

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A)  Alligatoring 
B)  Depth of char 
C)  Breaking of glass 
D)  All of the above are burn indicators 
A)  Alligatoring 
B)  Depth of char 
C)  Breaking of glass 
D)  All of the above are burn indicators

Question 7

Which statement most accurately describes a chemical explosion?

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A)  These are explosions in which high-pressure gas is produced by purely physical results. 
B)  The most common types of explosion in this category is the bursting of a steam pipe. 
C)  The most common type of explosions in this category are caused by the burning of combustible hydrocarbon fuels. 
D)  All of the preceding are correct. 
A)  These are explosions in which high-pressure gas is produced by purely physical results. 
B)  The most common types of explosion in this category is the bursting of a steam pipe. 
C)  The most common type of explosions in this category are caused by the burning of combustible hydrocarbon fuels. 
D)  All of the preceding are correct.

Question 8

During a fire investigation,it should be borne in mind that a fire always has three causes: a source of heat,material,and ignition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the first duty of the investigator at the scene of an explosion?

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The first duty of the investigator is to

Question 10

Arson investigations

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A)  are clearly the responsibility of the police service. 
B)  are clearly the responsibility of the fire service. 
C)  fall between police and fire department responsibility. 
D)  are clearly the sole responsibility of the insurance companies. 
A)  are clearly the responsibility of the police service. 
B)  are clearly the responsibility of the fire service. 
C)  fall between police and fire department responsibility. 
D)  are clearly the sole responsibility of the insurance companies.

Question 11

When certain items such as photo albums,valuables,furniture,clothing,or pets are apparently missing from the scene of a fire,the most likely possibility is that the

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A)  fire fighters stole the items. 
B)  owner removed these items before starting the fire. 
C)  items were stolen by burglars who then set the house on fire. 
D)  items were completely destroyed by the fire. 
A)  fire fighters stole the items. 
B)  owner removed these items before starting the fire. 
C)  items were stolen by burglars who then set the house on fire. 
D)  items were completely destroyed by the fire.

Question 12

Which of the following is generally not involved in spontaneous heating and ignition?

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A)  Chemical action. 
B)  Matches. 
C)  Fermentation. 
D)  Oxidation. 
A)  Chemical action. 
B)  Matches. 
C)  Fermentation. 
D)  Oxidation.

Question 13

What is the term that refers to an identifiable pattern or characteristic of using essentially the same or similar bomb construction components and construction,fabrication,and design techniques for multiple bombs?

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A)  Modus operandi. 
B)  Bombers signature. 
C)  Serial bomber operandi. 
D)  Serial bomber pattern. 
A)  Modus operandi. 
B)  Bombers signature. 
C)  Serial bomber operandi. 
D)  Serial bomber pattern.

Question 14

The fire service has taught firefighters that fire loss is less and public relations are better if they clean the premises: but if arson is suspected,moving debris,even window glass may destroy valuable physical evidence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

There are basically two types of explosions.What are they? Briefly describe each type.

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Mechanical explosions: These are explosi

Question 16

In December 2009,a bomber tried to use an IED (Improvised Explosive Device)hidden in his __________________.

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The answer of In December 2009,a bomber tried to use...

Question 17

Regular polyethylene or ________ bags are not suitable for volatile compounds that are present and may be recovered in arson investigations.

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The answer of Regular polyethylene or ________ bags are not...

Question 18

The four subgroups for revenge motivated arson include

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A)  jilted lovers and feuding neighbors. Personal revenge. 
B)  disgruntled employees and quarreling spouses. Societal retaliation. 
C)  people motivated by racial or religious hostilities. Group retaliation 
D)  lovers' disputes and domestic squabbles. All of the above 
A)  jilted lovers and feuding neighbors. Personal revenge. 
B)  disgruntled employees and quarreling spouses. Societal retaliation. 
C)  people motivated by racial or religious hostilities. Group retaliation 
D)  lovers' disputes and domestic squabbles. All of the above

Question 19

Spalling describes the

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A)  breaking off of pieces of the surface of concrete, cement, or brick due to intense heat. 
B)  boundary between charred and uncharred material. 
C)  depth of the burning of wood. 
D)  formation of irregular cracks in glass due to rapid, intense heat. 
A)  breaking off of pieces of the surface of concrete, cement, or brick due to intense heat. 
B)  boundary between charred and uncharred material. 
C)  depth of the burning of wood. 
D)  formation of irregular cracks in glass due to rapid, intense heat.

Question 20

What is the "layer checking" technique and how can it assist in determining the cause and origin of a fire?

Accepted Answer

Before any material is moved or shoveled

Exam 19: Arson and Explosives Investigations

The material placed around the ignition device to feed the flame in arson is referred to as

The term ________ refers to an identifiable pattern or characteristic of using essentially the same or similar bomb construction components and construction,fabrication,and design techniques for multiple bombs.

According to the textbook,who was the earliest identified serial bomb builder in the United States?

Discuss the primary effects of the type of IEDS (Improvised Explosive Devices)called explosive -incendiary and its five subgroups.

The ________ is as sensitive as any of the other currently available detecting equipment but there are flammable liquids to which it is not sensitive.

Which of the following are burn indicators?

Which statement most accurately describes a chemical explosion?

During a fire investigation,it should be borne in mind that a fire always has three causes: a source of heat,material,and ignition.

What is the first duty of the investigator at the scene of an explosion?

Arson investigations

When certain items such as photo albums,valuables,furniture,clothing,or pets are apparently missing from the scene of a fire,the most likely possibility is that the

Which of the following is generally not involved in spontaneous heating and ignition?

What is the term that refers to an identifiable pattern or characteristic of using essentially the same or similar bomb construction components and construction,fabrication,and design techniques for multiple bombs?

The fire service has taught firefighters that fire loss is less and public relations are better if they clean the premises: but if arson is suspected,moving debris,even window glass may destroy valuable physical evidence.

There are basically two types of explosions.What are they? Briefly describe each type.

In December 2009,a bomber tried to use an IED (Improvised Explosive Device)hidden in his __________________.

Regular polyethylene or ________ bags are not suitable for volatile compounds that are present and may be recovered in arson investigations.

The four subgroups for revenge motivated arson include

Spalling describes the

What is the "layer checking" technique and how can it assist in determining the cause and origin of a fire?

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