Deck 9: Arson and Explosives

Question 1

As with all investigations, the CSI must work a fire scene from the center outwardly.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In the flame zone, the burn pattern resembles a V.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Burn patterns indicate the nature of flame, heat, and smoke movements within a structure.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Two or more incendiary fires attributed to a single individual or group are classified as serial fires.

Question 5

One proven way to locate minute amounts of ignitable substances residue (ISR) is the use of accelerant detection K-9s (ACDs).

Question 6

The CSI should investigate a fire scene

A) from the center of scene, outward
B) from the area of least to most destruction
C) from the edge of crime scene, inward
D) from area where fire is first extinguished to area where fire is last extinguished

Question 7

The fire triangle is

A) flame, heat, and CO²
B) heat, CO², and accelerant
C) heat, fuel, and oxygen
D) oxygen, explosive device, and nitrogen

Question 8

Burn _________________ indicate the nature of flame, heat, and smoke movements within a structure.

A) patterns
B) marks
C) trails
D) plumes

Question 9

Fire normally follows

A) horizontal movements
B) vertical movements
C) the path of most resistance
D) the path of least resistance

Question 10

The three modes of heat transfer are

A) conception, conduction, and radiation
B) conduction, radiation, and intensity
C) convection, conduction, and radiation
D) gas, smoke, and flames

Question 11

According to the text, fire patterns are most often observed on

A) walls, floors, and ceilings
B) ceilings, windows, and doors
C) exterior doors, ceilings, and floors
D) whatever area is closest to the origin of fire

Question 12

Fire patterns created when ignitable substances are deliberately connected from one area to another are called

A) connecting paths
B) fire connectors
C) trailers or streamers
D) horizontal and vertical patterns

Question 13

One of the three primary reasons for investigating a fire scene is

A) establishing a motive for the fire
B) identifying potential suspects
C) determining the point of origin of the fire
D) establishing a case for arson

Question 14

The CSI investigation of an incendiary fire will more likely produce evidence of

A) revenge
B) concealment of another crime
C) thrill-seeking
D) extremist activity

Question 15

According to the text, the definition of arson is

A) willful and malicious burning of another's property or of one's own property for some illegal purpose
B) willful and malicious burning of another's property for some illegal purpose
C) willful setting of a fire for the purpose of destruction of property
D) none of the above