Question 1

Arson is defined as the ______________ and malicious burning of another's property or the burning of one's own property for some illegal purpose.

Accepted Answer

A)  Illegal 
B)  Willful 
C)  Reckless 
D)  Negligent B

Question 2

Laboratory analysis can differentiate among the many types of accelerants used in arson cases. The common types are gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, paint thinner, and turpentine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Of the following items, which can be used as an igniter to start a fire?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matchbox 
B)  Black powder 
C)  Sodium and water 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

When searching for ignitable fluids attention should be focused at the point where ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The fireman entered 
B)  The fire started 
C)  The investigators entered 
D)  There is flooring and carpet

Question 5

The arson investigator should focus the investigation to answer _______________?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where did the fire originate 
B)  How was the fire started 
C)  Was the cause of the fire an accident or was it intentionally set 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

_________ is a motive frequently associated with arson.

Accepted Answer

A)  To conceal other crimes 
B)  Defraud insurance companies 
C)  Revenge 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

This type of explosive is designed to be detonated by shock and have high detonation velocities:

Accepted Answer

A)  Low 
B)  Medium 
C)  High 
D)  Black powder

Question 8

Origin and Cause Fire investigations can easily be performed by any fireman after "knocking down" a blaze.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A careful and thorough search at the fire scene does not produce much evidence due to the destructive nature of fires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following items can be used to ignite heat-sensitive explosives such as black powder?

Accepted Answer

A)  RDX 
B)  TNT 
C)  C-3 
D)  Flashbulbs

Question 11

The term modus operandi, is a term often used in police work to describe the method used by police and firefighters to investigate the fire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

You are the investigator assigned to collect evidence from a suspected arson. Which is the most appropriate method for collecting evidence containing ignitable fluids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paper bag 
B)  Plastic bag 
C)  Clean paint can 
D)  Cardboard box

Question 13

The presence of which of the following is the most commonly sought physical evidence in arson investigations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electrical short 
B)  Ignitable liquids 
C)  Papers and cardboard 
D)  carpet

Question 14

During a post blast investigation, which of the following is a main concern for the crime scene investigator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collecting probative evidence 
B)  Bringing the guilty party to justice 
C)  Safety of crime scene personnel 
D)  Dealing with the media

Question 15

Which of the following is considered an improvised incendiary device?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lightbulb filled with medium petroleum distillate 
B)  "Molotov cocktail" with a shot shell 
C)  Cigarette and matches 
D)  All of the above

Exam 11: Arson and Explosives

Arson is defined as the ______________ and malicious burning of another's property or the burning of one's own property for some illegal purpose.

Laboratory analysis can differentiate among the many types of accelerants used in arson cases. The common types are gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, paint thinner, and turpentine.

Of the following items, which can be used as an igniter to start a fire?

When searching for ignitable fluids attention should be focused at the point where ______________.

The arson investigator should focus the investigation to answer _______________?

_________ is a motive frequently associated with arson.

This type of explosive is designed to be detonated by shock and have high detonation velocities:

Origin and Cause Fire investigations can easily be performed by any fireman after "knocking down" a blaze.

A careful and thorough search at the fire scene does not produce much evidence due to the destructive nature of fires.

Which of the following items can be used to ignite heat-sensitive explosives such as black powder?

The term modus operandi, is a term often used in police work to describe the method used by police and firefighters to investigate the fire.

You are the investigator assigned to collect evidence from a suspected arson. Which is the most appropriate method for collecting evidence containing ignitable fluids?

The presence of which of the following is the most commonly sought physical evidence in arson investigations?

During a post blast investigation, which of the following is a main concern for the crime scene investigator?

Which of the following is considered an improvised incendiary device?