Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 C

Question 2

Fire normally follows

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The CSI should investigate a fire scene

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The three modes of heat transfer are

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

According to the text, the definition of arson is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The fire triangle is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Arson and Explosives

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

Fire normally follows

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

The CSI should investigate a fire scene

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

The three modes of heat transfer are

According to the text, the definition of arson is

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

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

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

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

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

The fire triangle is

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

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