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Fire Investigator quiz & answers.The presence of a thick, oily soot on glass, including hydrocarbon residues, is proof of the presence of:
ANS -incomplete combustion
The most important activity by the fire investigator in preparation for an interview is: ANS -developing a
thorough understanding of all facets of the investigation
Persons interviewed in custodial setting should be advised of their_______ rights ANS -miranda
Regarding the investigation section of the investigation report, how is a recorded interview included?
ANS -A transcript of the interview should be included
Which is a Miranda right? ANS -Remain Silent
______________ diagrams can be used to show the direction of fire travel ANS -Vector
The type of diagram that uses arrows to depict an investigators interpretation of flame or heat spread is
commonly referred to as a _______ diagram ANS -Vector
The room of area where a fire began defines the ANS -area of origin
Constructing a depth-of-char grid diagram and plotting on graph paper to show points of equal char
depths may display ANS -source and form of heat ignition
A wide V pattern at the base of a fire is a sign that the ANS -pattern increased over time as the fire
spread
The purpose of fire scene reconstruction is to recreate the state that existed prior to the fire, allowing
the investigator to: ANS -make a more accurate origin analysis
,Arson is defined as ANS -the malicious burning of another person's house
What kind of service would a forensic lab provide ANS -Latent fingerprints
The predominant service that a laboratory provides to fire investigators is the analysis of fire debris to:
ANS -identify suspected volatile accelerants
The term, incendiary fire, is defined as ANS -a deliberately set fire that the person knows should not be
ignited
Electrical heat energy in the form of an arc between oppositely charged conductors best defines ANS -
static-electrictiy
what type of service or expertise would an attorney provide ANS -legal assistance
releasing investigative findings to the media can be a challenge because they ANS -either support or
complicate the work of the investigation
what should be included in the summary section of an investigation report ANS -names, addresses, and
statements of witnesses
Which statement concerning report writing is true ANS -be sure the report is complete and all facts are
reported accurately
A goal of every fire investigation is to produce_____ documents, samples, statements, information,
data, and _______________ ANS -reliable, conclusions
To qualify as an expert witness you must: ANS -possess special knowledge, training, and experience in
the area of expertise
Discovery is the process occurring during the __________ phase of a legal proceeding ANS -pretrial
, Expert testimony regarding the origin and cause determination of a fire must be: ANS -based on
scientific knowledge, the accuracy and reliability of conclusions
The fire cause classification which involves a deliberate act is determined to be: ANS -incendiary
Which type of sabotage to fire protection systems will require determining the design limitations of the
system? ANS -Setting multiple fires
What is the allowable ampacity of common copper wire, size 10 ANS -30 amps
The design that shows the size and arrangement of service entrance, switches, outlets, and electrical
appliances is the ANS -electrical drawing
what is the allowable amp of size 12 common copper wire ANS -20 amps
The purpose of a ___________ search warrant is generally to allow entry to a fire scene, to investigate
the origin and cause of a fire ANS -administrative
The legal term, arson immunity acts, is defined as ANS -statute requiring release of information to
public officials
The inspection and evaluation of the fire scene for the determination process and location of the
point/area of origin involves the coordination of information derived from ANS -a hypothesized analysis
of the physics and chemistry of the fire, and witness statements
Which is the recognized format when writing an investigative report ANS -Summary, scene description,
investigation, conclusions
Spoilation of Evidence ANS -Can be eliminated by the proper handling of evidence and proper
notification before destruction or disposal
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