ARSON IVESTIGATION

EASY QUESTIONS
1. It is in the most cases, the initial step in obtaining information to determine the origin and cause
of fire is to?
a. INTERVIEW WITNESSES
b. Evidence collection
c. Conduct investigation
d. Interrogation of suspects
2. What is the primary cause of action in case of fire?
a. RAISE THE ALARM
b. Run for your life
c. Pack up and flee
d. Call an ambulance
3. The main product of combustion of carbon. It is not poisonous but is an asphyxiant which lowers
the proportion of oxygen available for breathing.
a. CARBON DIOXIDE
b. Carbon monoxide
c. Carbon oxide
d. Carbon paper
4. A normal product of combustion, and is poisonous, especially when the air supply to the fire is
restricted.
a. Carbon dioxide
b. CARBON MONOXIDE
c. Carbon oxide
d. Carbon paper
5. A pattern of fire or network of fire, irregular lines in glass and wood.
a. Crazing
b. Light bulbs
c. SPALLING
d. Charring
6. It is observed in structural fires and can be an indicator of the fire travel and point of origin.
a. Charring
b. V PATTERN
c. Alligatoring
d. Pour pattern
7. A tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow him to established an
alibi.
a. TIMING DEVICE
b. Stopper
c. Delaying tactic
d. Accelerants
8. This catalytic combustion device is the common means employed to detect flammable vapors.
a. ACCELERANTS
b. Timing device
c. Stopper
d. Delaying tactic
9. Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set off explosives.
a. Blasting agent
b. BLASTING CUP
c. Gun powder
d. Explosive primer
10. This are description of materials or compounds that are easily set on fire, EXCEPT?
a. Combustible
b. Corrosive
c. INFLAMMABLE
d. Flammable
11. A type of fire that is the result of the combustion of certain details in finely divided forms;
magnesium, potassium, zinc etc.
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. CLASS D
12. A type of fire which the results from burning of wood, paper, textiles and other carbonaceous
materials. Extinguishment of this fire is by quenching and cooling.
a. CLASS A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D
13. It can readily identified by their distinctive odors and most common are gasoline and kerosene.
a. ACCELERANTS
b. Timing device
c. Stopper
d. Trailers
14. The irresistible impulse or compulsion to start a fire and experience gratification and satisfaction
from it.
a. Fire starter syndrome
b. PYROTHECNIQUE DISEASE
c. Pyromania
d. Pyro phobia
15. It is known as the old fire code of the Philippines.
a. PD 1108
b. PD 1081
c. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1185
d. PD 1175
16. Any material having a flashpoint to or above 37.80 degree Celsius or 100 degree Fahrenheit.
 a. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
b. Inflammable liquid
c. Flammable liquid
d. Corrosive liquid
17. Any liquid that causes fire when in contact with organic matter.
a. Combustible liquid
b. INFLAMMABLE LIQUID
c. Flammable liquid
d. Corrosive liquid
18. An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an electric current across the space
between the two conductors.
a. ELECTRICAL ARC
b. Damper
c. Duct system
d. Ember
19. The active principle f burning characterized by the heat and light combustion.
a. Explosion
b. FIRE
c. Arson
d. Combustion
20. A type of fire, which is the result of flammable liquid and gasses.
a. Class A
b. CLASS B
c. Class C
d. Class D
21. A mass movement in a fluid, an example a liquid or a gas where fluid at one temperature and
density moves under the influence of gravity at different temperatures.
a. Conduction
b. CONVECTION
c. Radiation
d. Combustion
22. In fires wherein the fuels is flammable liquid such as gasoline, kerosene alcohol and grease,
which among the following may be used to put out this fire.
a. FOAM EXTINGUISHER
b. Water
c. Dry chemicals
d. Sand
23. The primary purpose of statutory requirement for fire protection is?
a. TO SEE TO IT THAT THE BUILDING ARE FIRE HAZARD FREE
b. To see to it that the buildings are ensured
c. To generate income for the government
d. To safeguard life
24. In essence, it is a chemical reaction in which the substance combines with oxygen, heat is
released and the form of substance is destroyed.
 a. Fire
b. IGNITION
c. Fuel
d. Oxygen
25. _______ indicates the humid materials are burning such as hay, vegetable fibers etc.
a. Biting smoke
b. Black smoke
c. WHITE SMOKE
d. Reddish-brown smoke
26. What do you think is the significant data for an arson investigator to gather from the fire scene?
a. Color of smoke and flames
b. Rapidity of fire
c. Odor
d. ALL OF THESE
27. This is known as the building code of the Philippines that was approved on February 19, 1977.
a. R.A 6541
b. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1096
c. R.A 9541
d. R.A 9263
28. Blue flames usually indicates the process of _____ in a fire.
a. Gasoline
b. Kerosene
c. ALCOHOL
d. Petroleum
29. This usually indicates the intensity of the fire.
a. COLOR OF FLAME
b. Color of smoke
c. Size of fire
d. Size of flame
30. This would indicate the presence of petroleum in a fire.
a. Blue flame
b. RED FLAME
c. White smoke
d. Black smoke

MODERATE QUESTIONS
31. Most common motive in arson cases is?
a. ECONOMIC GAIN
b. Intimidation
c. Punitive measure
d. Concealment of crime
32. In handling class D fire, which of the following may not be used?
a. BAKING SODA
b. Dry powder
 c. Water
d. Sand
33. Commonly referred to as an electrical fire.
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. CLASS C
d. Class D
34. Which among the following is commonly used to put out class C fires?
a. WATER
b. Sand
c. Baking soda
d. Dry powder
35. Class A fires may be extinguished by the following agents, EXCEPT?
a. FIRE
b. Sand
c. Water
d. Baking soda
36. A fire which uses flammable liquids is classified as?
a. Class A
b. CLASS B
c. Class C
d. Class D
37. A rare fire usually occurring in manufacturing facilities wherein the combustible materials are
metals such as magnesium and potassium.
a. Class A fires
b. Class B fires
c. Class C fires
d. CLASS D FIRES
38. What is an active chemical reaction that takes place among fuel, heat and oxygen the form of
light and noticeable heat?
a. Pyrolysis
b. Fire
c. COMBUSTION
d. Smouldering
39. Which of the following considered as the best tool to reduce or loss the life of fire.
a. Fire hydrant
b. Automatic sprinkler
c. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
d. Smoke detector
40. The following are the principles of fire extinguishment, EXCEPT?
a. Oxygen control
b. Fuel removal
c. Heat reduction
d. FIRE FEEDING
41. The following are the elements of arson, EXCEPT?
a. Negligence
b. BURNING
c. Malice
d. Willfulness
42. On what year does the BFP of the Philippines established by virtue of R.A 6975?
a. 1890
b. 1990
c. 2001
d. 1998
43. Excess heat energy liberated by an oxidation reaction is called?
a. Latent heat
b. SPECIFIC HEAT
c. Heat of combustion
d. Thermal heat
44. The minimum temperature which a fuel will burn is?
a. IGNITION TEMPERATURE
b. Heat of combustion
c. Thermal heat
d. Specific heat
45. Instrument used to open and close hydrants is called?
a. HYDRANT KEY
b. Fire hose
c. Fire pump
d. Sprinkler
46. The lowest temperature of a liquid in open container at which vapors are evolve fast enough to
support continuous combustion.
a. KINDLING TENPERATURE
b. Fire point
c. Flash point
d. Ignition temperature
47. The temperature at which the substance in the air must be heated in order to initiate or cause
of self-contained combustion without the addition of heat from outside sources.
a. IGNITION TEMPERATURE
b. Fire point
c. Flash point
d. Kindling temperature
48. A tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow him to established an
alibi.
a. TIMING DEVICE
b. Stopper
c. Delaying tactic
d. Accelerants
49. The temperature at which a flammable liquid from a vapor air mixture that ignites.
 a. Ignition temperature
b. Fire point
c. Kindling temperature
d. FLASH POINT
50. An exothermic chemical change in which a combustible material react with an oxidizing agent.
a. Thermal balance
b. Combustion
c. Thermal imbalance
d. OXIDATION
51. This type of fire extinguisher are those that contain chemical powder intended to fight all classes
of fire.
a. DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER
b. Water fire extinguisher
c. Foam extinguisher
d. Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
52. A type of ladder that is best used in rescue where a ladder in place already falls short of the
endangered person.
a. WALL LADDER
b. Aerial ladder
c. Attic ladder
d. Bangor ladder
53. A type of ladder which is considered as an extension ladder that are extended to more than 35
feet.
a. Wall ladder
b. Aerial ladder
c. Attic ladder
d. BANGOR LADDER
54. This type of ladder vary in sizes from 3.1 to 17 meters long. It is being carried on a fire truck.
a. GROUND LADDER
b. Straight ladder
c. Attic ladder
d. Extension ladder
55. This are enclosed vehicles equip with many of the same kinds of forcible entry tools that adder
appliances carry.
a. Fire fighting vehicle
b. Special fire vehicle
c. RESCUE VEHICLE
d. Fire vehicle
56. If the investigator did not found any traces of incendiarism, which of the following will be the
assumption?
a. The fire was intentional
b. THE FIRE WAS ACCIDENTAL
c. The fire setter is a professional
d. The fire was providential
 57. The eyes and ears of the investigators in fire investigation are they?
a. By standers
b. Witnesses
c. FIREMEN
d. Victims
58. The purpose of closing the doors and windows during fire is to?
a. Stop the fire
b. Slow the spread of fire
c. CONFINED THE FIRE
d. Spread the accelerant
59. The purpose of opening the doors and windows of adjacent rooms in a building is to?
a. Extinguish the fire
b. PREVENT BACK DRAFT
c. Supply the oxygen in the area
d. Serve as entrance of the firemen

DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
60. Repealed P.D 1185 also known as the revised fire code of the Philippines of 2008.
a. REPUBLIC ACT NO 9514
b. PD 1613
c. R.A 7659
d. R.A 6975 Section 54
61. Rapid oxidation accompanied by heat and light is?
a. Pyrolysis
b. COMBUSTION
c. Detonation
d. Oxidation
62. A chemical decomposition of matter through the action of heat is called?
a. PYROLISIS
b. Detonation
c. Combustion
d. Oxidation
63. It is legally classified as arson and set on purpose with a motive.
a. Providential fire
b. INTENTIONAL FIRE
c. Accidental fire
d. Incendiary fire
64. First element known to man by experience, a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas which
supports life and fire.
a. OXYGEN
b. Nitrogen
c. Neon
d. Hydrogen
65. It refers to gasses liberated by heat.
 a. Free radicals
b. THERMAL BALANCE
c. Thermal imbalance
d. Pyrolysis
66. In this phase of the fire, the maximum heat and its destructive capabilities are developed.
a. Initial phase
b. INCIPIENT PHASE
c. Free burning phase
d. Smoldering phase
67. A burnt pattern or inverted cone indicates?
a. Fire triangle
b. THE FINGERPRINT OF FIRE
c. Incipient phase of fire
d. Flashover
68. The term that describes the transfer of heat through a gas or vacuum in a similar way to that of
light.
a. CONVECTION
b. Ignition
c. Radiation
d. Conduction
69. The transfer of heat within a solid material from hotter to cooler parts is called?
a. Radiation
b. CONDUCTION
c. Convection
d. Ignition
70. Most malicious fires are set by individuals secretly, it is either set for revenge or set by a
psychotic fire setter or for sexual gratification.
a. Solitary fire setter
b. Arson for profit
c. GROUP FIRE SETTER
d. Fire starter

71. A term used to described the transition which occur in the development of aa fire when, for
example, most of all the combustible surfaces within a room or heated above their ignition
temperature at the same time.
a. FLASHOVER
b. Ignition
c. Intensity
d. Starter
72. A term of the start of the combustion, its details process of a solid is very complicated, since the
proportion of different vapors vary from one material to another and contact with oxygen must
take place before combustion can began.
 a. Flashover
b. IGNITION
c. Intensity
d. Starter
73. The greatest concern of firemen at the crime scene is to?
a. Interview witnesses
b. View the site of the crime
c. PRESERVE THE FIRE SCENE
d. Take photograph of the fire scene
74. The fire resisting property of structural elements and the behavior of a building material in a
fire. It is used to predict how long it will resist the effect of the fire before it fails.
a. Fire strength
b. Fire duration
c. Fire proof
d. FIRE RESISTANCE
75. The following are components of fire, EXCEPT?
a. Fuel oxygen
b. GAS
c. Heat
76. It refers to the removal of people and critical materials from unsafe building.
a. Evacuation
b. RESCUE
c. Excavation
d. Response
77. It is also known as burning.
a. Conduction
b. Explosion
c. IGNITION
d. Convection
78. It is a path of flammable liquids or other substances leading from the source of ignition to one or
more rooms or areas.
a. Parallel
b. Track
c. SERIES
d. Trailer
79. It is the occupancy or used of a building or structure or any person thereof by a group of civic,
political education, travel, religious, social amusement or recreational purposes.
a. Assemble
b. CONGREGATION
c. Gathering
d. Meeting
80. In most cases, the initial step in obtaining information to determine the origin and cause of fire
is?
a. Evidence collection
 b. Interview witnesses
c. LABORATORY EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE
d. Interrogation
81. This is the old national building code of the Philippines which was approved on august 26, 1972.
a. PD 1096
b. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6541
c. R.A 9263
d. R.A 9154
82. This accidental cause of fire is due to the production of sustained luminous electrical discharge
between separated electrodes.
a. Short circuit
b. ARCING
c. Sparking
d. Induced current
83. What factors are taken into consideration in the determination of the liability of the person
guilty of arson?
a. The kind of building or property that was burn
b. The location of the building
c. Whether the building is inhabited or not
d. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
84. What is the constant temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the
atmospheric pressure?
a. Kindling temperature
b. BOILING POINT
c. Fire point
d. Flash point
85. What, moves rapidly by convection and can spread laterally along the ceiling.
a. HEAT
b. Fire
c. Smoke
d. Temperature
86. What kind of gas exists solely in the gaseous state under pressure and of normal atmospheric
pressure inside its container?
a. Cryogenic gas
b. COMPRESSED GAS
c. Liquefied gas
d. Nuclear gas
87. What should the fire fighter do when ventilating a peak roof?
a. MAKE OPENING AT THE RIGHT ANGLES TO RIDGE POLE
b. Make openings parallel to ridge pole on wind ward side of roof
c. Rip off covering on left side and cut sheathing
d. Make opening on wind ward side of the roof peak
88. What is the material that is easily yields oxygen inequalities sufficient to stimulate or support
combustion?
 a. Smoke
b. OXIDIZING MATERIAL
c. Carbon
d. Accelerants
89. This is the process of knowing the emergency situation. It involves mental evaluation by the
operation officer in charge to determine the appropriate course of action that provides the
highest probability of success.
a. Evacuation
b. EVALUATION
c. Rescue
d. Confinement
90. This is the activity of restricting the fire at the place where it started.
a. Evacuation
b. Evaluation
c. Rescue
d. CONFINEMENT

91. This operation purposely conducted to displays toxic gasses. It includes the process of displacing
the heated atmosphere within the involved building with normal air outside atmosphere.
a. Evaluation
b. VENTILATION
c. Confinement
d. Entry
92. The fire extinguishment theory that “to extinguish a fire, interrupt or eliminate the supply of any
or all of the ____ of fire.
a. Caused
b. ELEMENTS
c. Source
d. Ingredient
93. The reduction of oxygen concentrates at the burning area, by introducing inert gasses by
separating oxygen from the fuel.
a. Extinguishment by fuel removal
b. Extinguishment by temperature reduction
c. EXTINGUISHMENT BY OXYGEN DILUTION
d. Extinguishment by chemical inhibition
94. The cause of majority of fire death is?
a. Infection
b. Burns
c. ASPHYXIATION
d. Shock
95. MOLTEN means?
a. Glowing
b. Milky
 c. Feathery
d. LIQUIFIED BY HEAT
96. A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than 4
hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side
collapse under fire condition.
a. Fire wood
b. FIRE WAL
c. Post wall
d. Fire proof wall
97. The ___ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permit or license by local government or
other government agencies.
a. FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION
b. Fire alerting system
c. Fire protection assembly
d. Fire service
98. These may cause fires from the heat accumulated from the rolling sliding of friction in
machinery or between two hard surfaces, at least one of which is usually a metal is called?
a. Heat from arcing
b. Overheating of machine
c. Static electricity
d. FRICTION HEAT
99. This type of fire extinguisher contains no-conducting liquid, generalization carbon in fires
involving flammable liquids or electrical equipment.
a. Soda-acid fire extinguisher
b. VAPORIZING LIQUID FIRE EXTINGUISHER
c. Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
d. Foam extinguisher
100. The fire extinguisher is effective against burning liquids and fires in live electrical
equipment’s, use mainly to put out class C fires.
a. Soda-acid fire extinguisher
b. Foam extinguisher
c. Vaporizing liquid fire extinguisher
d. CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHER