IAAI CFI CERTIFICATION EXAM | 2 CURRENTLY TESTING
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Evidence of smoke or soot in the lungs, bronchi, and trachea is one of the most significant
factors in confirming that, at the time of the fire, the victim was WHAT? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alive and Breathing
Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the fire or explosion scene
- CORRECT ANSWER All Team Members
The melting temperature of aluminum - CORRECT ANSWER 1220°F
Which one of these is NOT considered a competent ignition source?
Metal-to-metal sparks,
Aluminum-to-pavement sparks,
Metal-to-pavement sparks,
Motor bearing sparks - CORRECT ANSWER Aluminum-to-pavement sparks
A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire growth, the total heat
released, and WHAT? - CORRECT ANSWER Heat Release Rate
What does he term AFCI stand for? And, the "A" specifically represents what? - CORRECT
ANSWER Arc-fault circuit interrupter
The organization that develops standard methods for testing materials - CORRECT ANSWER
ASTM
Initiation of combustion by heat but without a spark or flame - CORRECT ANSWER Auto-
ignition
,A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined space containing
oxygen-deficient products of incomplete combustion - CORRECT ANSWER Backdraft
An explosion caused by a combination of combustible materials heated to the ignition point and
a sudden introduction of oxygen to support combustion - CORRECT ANSWER Backdraft
A boat device that owners fail to keep clean, which is a frequent cause of engine compartment
fires on boats - CORRECT ANSWER Backfire Flame Arrestor
A device on a fluorescent light fixture that transforms the voltage from normal household voltage
to a higher voltage - CORRECT ANSWER Ballast
The starter motor draws its energy from this source - CORRECT ANSWER Battery
The burden of proof in a criminal trial - CORRECT ANSWER Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The component that controls temperature in many heat-producing appliances - CORRECT
ANSWER Bimetallic Thermostats
This may occur when the vapor pressure of a liquid exceeds atmospheric pressure
*And this is the most common mechanical explosion - CORRECT ANSWER BLEVE
The temperature or point at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure
applied - CORRECT ANSWER Boiling Point
The process of electrically connecting two or more conductive objects - CORRECT ANSWER
Bonding
Most engine fires typically penetrate the interior compartment at this location of the vehicle -
CORRECT ANSWER Bottom Passenger Side of the Windshield
,An investigator can closely examine this component of a cord to determine if it was plugged into
a receptacle - CORRECT ANSWER Brass Prongs (male ends)
The chemical and physical changes that occur in gypsum wallboard surfaces during a fire -
CORRECT ANSWER Calcination
A narcotic gas that one might be exposed to in the fire - CORRECT ANSWER Carbon
Monoxide
The levels of this toxin dissipate over time after removal from the fire environment. -
CORRECT ANSWER Carbon Monoxide
This toxic condition does NOT cause a cherry-pink coloration to the skin of the fire victim and is
NOT visible on all skin types - CORRECT ANSWER Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
This occurrence is the most common open-flame ignition source in non-fuel injected vehicles -
CORRECT ANSWER Carburetor Backfire
When the fire plume reaches the ceiling of a room and moves laterally along the ceiling -
CORRECT ANSWER Ceiling jet
An item in the home that burns at a peak HRR of 3000-5000kW, which is hotter than a pool of
gasoline or a polyurethane chair - CORRECT ANSWER Christmas Tree
This occurs when intense radiated heat or direct flame contacts a surface during the fire, burning
away deposits - CORRECT ANSWER Clean Burn
This is a fire effect to furniture that does NOT provide the investigators with clues concerning
the type of ignition source, but can show fire spread and intensity - CORRECT ANSWER
Collapsed Furniture Springs
, A fire characteristic that is NOT necessarily an accurate indicator of the flame temperature -
CORRECT ANSWER Color
This feature distinguishes the heat-sensitive bulbs of sprinkler heads from each other -
CORRECT ANSWER Color Codes
A chemical process of oxidation, which occurs at a rate fast enough to produce heat and usually
light in the form of either a glow or a flame - CORRECT ANSWER Combustion
A building design feature that aims to limit the fire to its origin. - CORRECT ANSWER
Compartmentation
Located at the origin, these should be considered individually during the development of a cause
hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER Competent Ignition Source
This should be donned when dealing with hazardous chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER
Complete PPE
An example of heat transfer, when the heating of a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building
results in a fire in that location - CORRECT ANSWER Conduction
Overheating on a circuit is most likely to occur at this location on a circuit - CORRECT
ANSWER Connection Points
Consensus agreement between interested parties should be developed prior to the
commencement of WHAT? - CORRECT ANSWER Joint Investigation
Complicated patterns in glass - CORRECT ANSWER Crazing
A type of scene or circumstances, in which fires do NOT always destroy all physical evidence -
CORRECT ANSWER Crime Scenes
VERSIONS AND A STUDY GUIDE WITH SUMMARIZED
INSTRUCTOR NOTES | ACCURATE AND EXPERT VERIFIED |
LATEST UPDATE
Evidence of smoke or soot in the lungs, bronchi, and trachea is one of the most significant
factors in confirming that, at the time of the fire, the victim was WHAT? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alive and Breathing
Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the fire or explosion scene
- CORRECT ANSWER All Team Members
The melting temperature of aluminum - CORRECT ANSWER 1220°F
Which one of these is NOT considered a competent ignition source?
Metal-to-metal sparks,
Aluminum-to-pavement sparks,
Metal-to-pavement sparks,
Motor bearing sparks - CORRECT ANSWER Aluminum-to-pavement sparks
A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire growth, the total heat
released, and WHAT? - CORRECT ANSWER Heat Release Rate
What does he term AFCI stand for? And, the "A" specifically represents what? - CORRECT
ANSWER Arc-fault circuit interrupter
The organization that develops standard methods for testing materials - CORRECT ANSWER
ASTM
Initiation of combustion by heat but without a spark or flame - CORRECT ANSWER Auto-
ignition
,A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined space containing
oxygen-deficient products of incomplete combustion - CORRECT ANSWER Backdraft
An explosion caused by a combination of combustible materials heated to the ignition point and
a sudden introduction of oxygen to support combustion - CORRECT ANSWER Backdraft
A boat device that owners fail to keep clean, which is a frequent cause of engine compartment
fires on boats - CORRECT ANSWER Backfire Flame Arrestor
A device on a fluorescent light fixture that transforms the voltage from normal household voltage
to a higher voltage - CORRECT ANSWER Ballast
The starter motor draws its energy from this source - CORRECT ANSWER Battery
The burden of proof in a criminal trial - CORRECT ANSWER Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The component that controls temperature in many heat-producing appliances - CORRECT
ANSWER Bimetallic Thermostats
This may occur when the vapor pressure of a liquid exceeds atmospheric pressure
*And this is the most common mechanical explosion - CORRECT ANSWER BLEVE
The temperature or point at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure
applied - CORRECT ANSWER Boiling Point
The process of electrically connecting two or more conductive objects - CORRECT ANSWER
Bonding
Most engine fires typically penetrate the interior compartment at this location of the vehicle -
CORRECT ANSWER Bottom Passenger Side of the Windshield
,An investigator can closely examine this component of a cord to determine if it was plugged into
a receptacle - CORRECT ANSWER Brass Prongs (male ends)
The chemical and physical changes that occur in gypsum wallboard surfaces during a fire -
CORRECT ANSWER Calcination
A narcotic gas that one might be exposed to in the fire - CORRECT ANSWER Carbon
Monoxide
The levels of this toxin dissipate over time after removal from the fire environment. -
CORRECT ANSWER Carbon Monoxide
This toxic condition does NOT cause a cherry-pink coloration to the skin of the fire victim and is
NOT visible on all skin types - CORRECT ANSWER Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
This occurrence is the most common open-flame ignition source in non-fuel injected vehicles -
CORRECT ANSWER Carburetor Backfire
When the fire plume reaches the ceiling of a room and moves laterally along the ceiling -
CORRECT ANSWER Ceiling jet
An item in the home that burns at a peak HRR of 3000-5000kW, which is hotter than a pool of
gasoline or a polyurethane chair - CORRECT ANSWER Christmas Tree
This occurs when intense radiated heat or direct flame contacts a surface during the fire, burning
away deposits - CORRECT ANSWER Clean Burn
This is a fire effect to furniture that does NOT provide the investigators with clues concerning
the type of ignition source, but can show fire spread and intensity - CORRECT ANSWER
Collapsed Furniture Springs
, A fire characteristic that is NOT necessarily an accurate indicator of the flame temperature -
CORRECT ANSWER Color
This feature distinguishes the heat-sensitive bulbs of sprinkler heads from each other -
CORRECT ANSWER Color Codes
A chemical process of oxidation, which occurs at a rate fast enough to produce heat and usually
light in the form of either a glow or a flame - CORRECT ANSWER Combustion
A building design feature that aims to limit the fire to its origin. - CORRECT ANSWER
Compartmentation
Located at the origin, these should be considered individually during the development of a cause
hypothesis - CORRECT ANSWER Competent Ignition Source
This should be donned when dealing with hazardous chemicals - CORRECT ANSWER
Complete PPE
An example of heat transfer, when the heating of a steel beam to an unexposed part of a building
results in a fire in that location - CORRECT ANSWER Conduction
Overheating on a circuit is most likely to occur at this location on a circuit - CORRECT
ANSWER Connection Points
Consensus agreement between interested parties should be developed prior to the
commencement of WHAT? - CORRECT ANSWER Joint Investigation
Complicated patterns in glass - CORRECT ANSWER Crazing
A type of scene or circumstances, in which fires do NOT always destroy all physical evidence -
CORRECT ANSWER Crime Scenes
