Question 1

To determine fire cause a firefighter should look for:

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A)   evidence and debris.
B)   an ignition source and sequence.
C)   the most charring and spoliation.
D)   witnesses and suspicious individuals.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

How are overhaul operations detrimental to an investigation?

Accepted Answer

A)   It can secure evidence.
B)   It can destroy evidence.
C)   It can shelter evidence.
D)   It can preserve evidence.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following would be a sufficient reply for a firefighter providing a statement?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The fire is under investigation."
B)   "The fire is out and evidence is being collected."
C)   "Firefighters and investigators are working together to determine the cause of the fire."
D)   "Assistance from an insurance investigator has been requested."E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following signs of arson may be used to allow fire spread?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trailers
B)   Fire patterns
C)   Unusual odors
D)   Structural alterationsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is an indicator of fire cause?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smoke
B)   Fuel source
C)   Extinguisher
D)   Water supplyE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is an ignitable liquid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Milk
B)   Urine
C)   Water
D)   AlcoholE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following might an adjuster contact upon notification of a loss?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fire marshal
B)   Fire investigator
C)   Arson investigator
D)   Insurance investigatorE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Firefighters should keep evidence ______until investigator arrives.

Accepted Answer

A)   clean
B)   hidden
C)   untouched
D)   under lock and keyE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the______ required in legal cases.

Accepted Answer

A)   area of origin
B)   chain of custody
C)   fire investigation
D)   collection of evidenceE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Once the control of scene has been relinquished, personnel can only re-enter after:

Accepted Answer

A)   providing valid identification.
B)   securing permission from owner.
C)   speaking with the insurance investigator.
D)   logging in with the person granting access.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a potential source of contamination during evidence preservation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clearing out loose debris
B)   Charred documents that are unreadable
C)   Smoking materials that have been dropped
D)   Damaged equipment while putting out the fireE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Which type of fire cause occurs when humans are not involved in the ignition process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Natural
B)   Accidental
C)   Incendiary
D)   UndeterminedE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following should a firefighter know when dealing with ground cover fires?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topography
B)   Time of day
C)   Manmade barriers
D)   Number of people involvedE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is a responsibility of a firefighter during fire investigations?

Accepted Answer

A)   Conduct investigation
B)   Determine amount of loss
C)   Determine origin and cause
D)   Collect important informationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The perimeter of a structure fire may be expanded to encompass the area surrounding the building and:

Accepted Answer

A)   where odors are most prominent.
B)   the farthest piece of debris found.
C)   most of the inside of the structure.
D)   any potential evidence that is located outside.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Air bags in a vehicle fire should be:

Accepted Answer

A)   purposely deployed for testing.
B)   not handled to preserve evidence.
C)   deployed while conducting a survey.
D)   inoperable before beginning interior survey.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Preserving evidence is the responsibility of:

Accepted Answer

A)   firefighters only.
B)   police officers only.
C)   fire investigators only.
D)   fire officers and firefighters.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about containers?

Accepted Answer

A)   They can be used as trailers
B)   They are used as timing devices
C)   They cannot hold ignitable liquids
D)   They could be found in a structureE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Which type of fire cause is used when specific cause has not been determined?

Accepted Answer

A)   Natural
B)   Accidental
C)   Incendiary
D)   UndeterminedE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

During an investigation, the people present and status of doors are a firefighter should take.

Accepted Answer

A)   laws
B)   guidelines
C)   legal issues
D)   mental notesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 19: Fire Origin and Cause Determination Firefighter II

Which of the following is a potential source of contamination during evidence preservation?

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Which of the following should a firefighter know when dealing with ground cover fires?

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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about containers?

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Which of the following is an ignitable liquid?

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Which of the following is an indicator of fire cause?

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Preserving evidence is the responsibility of:

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During an investigation, the people present and status of doors are a firefighter should take.

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The perimeter of a structure fire may be expanded to encompass the area surrounding the building and:

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Which of the following signs of arson may be used to allow fire spread?

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Once the control of scene has been relinquished, personnel can only re-enter after:

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Which of the following might an adjuster contact upon notification of a loss?

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How are overhaul operations detrimental to an investigation?

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Which type of fire cause is used when specific cause has not been determined?

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Which of the following is a responsibility of a firefighter during fire investigations?

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Which of the following would be a sufficient reply for a firefighter providing a statement?

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Control of all evidence must be maintained as part of the______ required in legal cases.

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To determine fire cause a firefighter should look for:

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Which type of fire cause occurs when humans are not involved in the ignition process?

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Firefighters should keep evidence ______until investigator arrives.

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Air bags in a vehicle fire should be:

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