Arson Pre-Test

Which of the following are not required for a fire to burn? fuel heat oxygen carbon dioxide When you are investigating a fire scene, you must focus on: finding the origin of the fire estimating the monetary loss caused by the fire A list of suspects collecting trace evidence for later chemical analysis Most arson fires are started with: a reducing agent an oxidizing agent lead based paints petroleum-based accelerants In order to burn, an object must be in the liquid phase. True False Which of the following is not a sign that the fire is arson. It is buring faster than most fires It is a very hot fire (more heat than most fires) It burns in a "V" pattern. It is burning from several different areas. Fire typically burns: from top down right to left left to right bottom to top Fire investigators have to have a warrant to search a fire scene just like they would for any other crime scene. True False Movement of heat through solid objects is called: convection radiation conduction A molotov cocktail is: used to extinguish chemical fires a strong drink only for people over 21 part of the head-space technique is used to start a fire Rusting is a type of oxidation but is not considered a fire because it does not produce enough heat. True False When a fire department puts out a fire with lots of water, it washes away all traces of accelerant used. True False Heat does not transfer easily through insulators such as wood and air. True False Which of the following is considered glowing combustion? bonfires structure fires hot charcoal from grilling Vehicle Fires Using a syringe to collect vapor from the top of an enclosed container is called: Head-Space Technique Vaping Vapor Space Technique Spontaneous combustion Molotov Technique An investigator found traces of diesel fuel in a large barn that had recently burned. Would this be grounds to file charges for arson? Yes No