Test Bank for Kirk's Fire Investigation, 8th Edition Icove (All Chapters included)
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FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
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FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
Complete Solutions Manual for Kirk's Fire Investigation, 8th Edition by David J. Icove, Gerald A. Haynes ; ISBN13: 9780134238081. (Full Chapters included Chapter 1 to 12)....1. Principles of Fire Investigation.
2. The Basic Science and Dynamics of Fire.
3. Chemical Fires and Explosions.
4. Sourc...
Kirk's Fire Investigation
8th Edition by David J. Icove
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Chapter 1 Principles of Fire Investigation
1) When it comes to incendiary fires, it is the responsibility of the investigator to:
A) determine the origin.
B) determine the cause.
C) identify the person.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
2) The FBI reported that approximately ________ confirmed arsons were reported by U.S. police
agencies in 2014.
A) 1,021
B) 14,646
C) 25,000
D) 27,000
Answer: B
3) Every fire scene must be considered a possible ________ until clear proof is found that the
fire was ________.
A) hoax; real
B) threat; intentional
C) crime scene; accidental
D) waste; worthwhile
Answer: C
4) It is vital that the investigator not ________ the cause of any fire.
A) care about
B) investigate
C) prejudge
D) all of the above
Answer: C
5) To be a successful fire investigator, ________ must be understood.
A) numerous facets of fire
B) investigative procedures
C) fuels
D) all of the above
Answer: D
6) One of the most important yet often neglected areas of fire investigation is the:
A) understanding of the fundamental properties of fuels.
B) overhaul process.
C) salvage process.
D) both B and C.
Answer: A
, 7) When an industrial facility is investigated, the investigator must carefully analyze what is
found and seek ________ assistance if any of the issues are found to be in doubt.
A) friendly
B) mechanical
C) scientific
D) technical
Answer: D
8) There is a curious tendency for some investigators to show an inherent bias toward:
A) evidence.
B) cause.
C) explosives.
D) answers.
Answer: B
9) Regarding fire investigation, ________ of fire causation is dangerous.
A) investigation
B) pictures
C) prejudgment
D) all of the above
Answer: C
10) The term "scientific method of fire investigation" means:
A) the investigator is a scientist.
B) to analyze in a lab.
C) replicate with a model.
D) use scientific logic.
Answer: D
11) Today's fire investigator must:
A) demonstrate that he/she has appropriate training.
B) be a follower of given protocols.
C) be one who utilizes current data.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
12) In 2014 the average cost per structure fire was:
A) $1,580.
B) $2,000.
C) $19,931.
D) none of the above.
Answer: C
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