Fire Investigator Study Guide Exam And All Actual Answers.
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The presence of a thick, oily soot on glass, including hydrocarbon residues, is proof of the presence of: - Answer incomplete combustion
The most important activity by the fire investigator in preparation for an interview is: - Answer developing a thorough understanding of all facets of th...
Fire Investigator Study Guide Exam And
All Actual Answers.
The presence of a thick, oily soot on glass, including hydrocarbon residues, is proof of the presence of: -
Answer incomplete combustion
The most important activity by the fire investigator in preparation for an interview is: - Answer
developing a thorough understanding of all facets of the investigation
Persons interviewed in custodial setting should be advised of their_______ rights - Answer miranda
Regarding the investigation section of the investigation report, how is a recorded interview included? -
Answer A transcript of the interview should be included
Which is a Miranda right? - Answer Remain Silent
______________ diagrams can be used to show the direction of fire travel - Answer 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 - Answer Vector
The room of area where a fire began defines the - Answer area of origin
Constructing a depth-of-char grid diagram and plotting on graph paper to show points of equal char
depths may display - Answer source and form of heat ignition
A wide V pattern at the base of a fire is a sign that the - Answer 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: - Answer make a more accurate origin analysis
Arson is defined as - Answer the malicious burning of another person's house
What kind of service would a forensic lab provide - Answer Latent fingerprints
The predominant service that a laboratory provides to fire investigators is the analysis of fire debris to: -
Answer identify suspected volatile accelerants
The term, incendiary fire, is defined as - Answer 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 -
Answer static-electrictiy
what type of service or expertise would an attorney provide - Answer legal assistance
releasing investigative findings to the media can be a challenge because they - Answer either support
or complicate the work of the investigation
what should be included in the summary section of an investigation report - Answer names, addresses,
and statements of witnesses
Which statement concerning report writing is true - Answer 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 _______________ - Answer reliable, conclusions
To qualify as an expert witness you must: - Answer possess special knowledge, training, and experience
in the area of expertise
, Discovery is the process occurring during the __________ phase of a legal proceeding - Answer pretrial
Expert testimony regarding the origin and cause determination of a fire must be: - Answer based on
scientific knowledge, the accuracy and reliability of conclusions
The fire cause classification which involves a deliberate act is determined to be: - Answer incendiary
Which type of sabotage to fire protection systems will require determining the design limitations of the
system? - Answer Setting multiple fires
What is the allowable ampacity of common copper wire, size 10 - Answer 30 amps
The design that shows the size and arrangement of service entrance, switches, outlets, and electrical
appliances is the - Answer electrical drawing
what is the allowable amp of size 12 common copper wire - Answer 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 - Answer administrative
The legal term, arson immunity acts, is defined as - Answer 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 - Answer a hypothesized
analysis of the physics and chemistry of the fire, and witness statements
Which is the recognized format when writing an investigative report - Answer Summary, scene
description, investigation, conclusions
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