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LLPSD FF1 Chapter 38 Exam withcorrect Answers
What is the primary indicator of the point of origin in a structure fire?
a. depth of smoke stains
b. color of smoke
c. shape of floor char
d. burn pattern on a wall - Answer -d. burn pattern on a wall
Which of the following is the most likely indication of accelerant use?
a. burnt blankets and rags
b. charring on the underside of a door
c. door propped open
d. multiple points of origin - Answer -b. charring on the underside of a door
Which statement about evidence that is in plain view is correct?
a. the evidence may be secured without a warrant
b. probable cause must be established prior to seizure of the evidence
c. the evidence cannot be seized without a warrant
d. the evidence is exempt from the exclusionary rule - Answer -a. the evidence may be
secured without a warrant
When should fire fighters begin making observations for use in a fire investigation?
a. during salvage/overhaul
b. during dispatch and response
c. upon arrival
d. during suppression - Answer -b. during dispatch and response
Placing an electric heater too close to combustible materials is an example of which
subtype of electrical fire cause?
a. worn-out or defective
b. defective installation
c. user negligence
d. improper use - Answer -d. improper use
According to NFPA statistics, approximately how many home structure fires were
reported in the United States in 2010?
, a. 257,500
b. 925,300
c. 38,400
d. 482,000 - Answer -d. 482,000
Who usually performs fire cause investigation?
a. the chief fire official
b. the incident commander
c. specially trained fire personnel
d. law enforcement personnel - Answer -c. specially trained fire personnel
A fire caused by a person falling asleep with a lit cigarette is an example of a(n) ______
fire.
a. negligent
b. unintentional
c. causal
d. accidental - Answer -d. accidental
What is indicated by a fire that flares up when water is applied to it?
a. presence of an ignitable liquid
b. use of trailers
c. structural alterations
d. an incendiary device - Answer -a. presence of an ignitable liquid
A pot left unattended on a stove that catches fire is an example of an act of _______.
a. negligence
b. omission
c. misfeasance
d. inadvertence - Answer -b. omission
According to NFPA statistics, the value of direct property damage caused by structure
fires in the US in 2010 was ____.
a. $13.3 billion
b. $5.1 billion
c. $22 billion
d. $9.7 billion - Answer -d. $9.7 billion
Prior to any official statement by his or her department, how should a fire fighter
respond to an inquiry about the cause of a fire?
a. "Findings will be make public at the earliest possible time"
b. "the fire is under investigation"
c. "no comment"
c. "the fire is of unknown origin" - Answer -b. "the fire is under investigation"
Which is the least common case of residential fire?
a. smoking
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