FIRE TECHNOLOGY AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

1. An agent used for class a, b, c, fires that extinguishes fire by interrupting the chemical
chain reaction in the combustion zone.
A. dry chemical B. dry powder
C. deflagration D. detonation

2. Are persons possessed with the uncontrollable desire or impulse to set things on fire,
without any motive.
A. Pyromaniacs B. Pyrophorics
C. Third degree burn D. Size of fire

3. Heat transfer by direct contact from one body to another.

A. Radiation B. Convection
C. Conduction D. Fission

4. The burning of low grade heavily oils or resinous tarry materials w/ sufficient air forms
lamp black commonly known as?
A. Biting smoke B. Detonation
C. Pyrophorics D. Soot

5. This refers to the chemical process whereby the fire consumes the most solid part of
the fuel. It is the thermal decomposition of combustible matter. It is the chemical
decomposition of a solid fuel through the action of heat.
A. Rapid combustion B. Pyrolysis
C. Burning D. Rapid burning

6. These are liquefied gases that exist in its container at temperature far below normal
atmospheric temperature, usually slightly above its boiling point with low moderate
pressure.
A. Liquefied gas B. Compressed gas
C. Cryogenic D. Natural gas
E. Inert gas

7. The term describes the transfer of heat through a gas or vacuum in a similar way to that
of light.
A. Ignition B. Convection
C. Radiation D. Conduction

8. It is the self-sustaining process of rapid oxidation of a fuel being reduced by an

oxidizing.
A. Combustion B. Fire
C. Chemical chain reaction D. Pyrolysis
9. It is sometimes called as reducing agents.
A. Gas B. Fuel
C. oxygen D. Heat

10. He’s the one who coined the word oxygen.

A. Joseph Priestley B. Carl Wilhelm Scheele
C. Antoine Lavoisier D. Anthony Dalang

11. What state of matter is the most easy to be set on fire?

A. Solid B. Liquid
C. Gas D. Fuel
12. It is sometimes called oxidizing agents.
A. Fuel B. heat
C. Gas D. Oxygen

13. This is defined as the chemical decomposition of a substance through the action of
heat.
A. Pyrolysis B. Combustion
C. Fire D. Heating

14. It is the manifestation of rapid chemical reaction occurring between the fuel and an
oxidizer (oxygen) in the air that produces heat and light.
A. Fire B. Combustion
C. Heating D. Pyrolysis

15. The density of solid in relation to water is known as .

A. Specific gravity B. Intensity of fire
C. Boiling point D. None of these

16. A form of energy that may be described as a condition of matter in motion caused by
the movement of molecules.  It is measured in degrees of temperature to intensify its heat.
A. Fuel B. Hotness
C. Heat D. Flame

17. All but one are categories of heat energy.

A. Electrical heat energy B. Mechanical heat energy
C. Chemical heat energy D. Natural heat energy

18. It is the first phase of fire, the oxygen content in the air has not been significantly
reduced.
A. Incipient phase B. Free-burning phase
C. Smoldering phase D. None of these
19. It occurs when a room or other area becomes heated to the point where flames flash
over the entire surface or area.
A. Fire point B. Temperature
C. Flash point D. Flashover

20. All are phases of fire, except one.

A. Smoldering B. Incipient
C. Free-burning D. None of these

21. It is the transfer of heat by the movement of air or gas or liquid.

A. Convection B. Radiation
C. Conduction D. All of these

22. The most common methods of extinguishment is by cooling with____.

A. Liquid B. Water
C. Dry chemical D. Dry powder

23. The temperature at which the material will give off ample of vapors that continues to
burn after being ignited.
A. Flash point B. Flashover
C. Firepoint D. All of these

24. It is any condition or act that increases or may increase in the probability that the fire
will occur or which may obstruct, delay, hinder, or interfere with the fire fighting
operations and the safeguarding the of life and property.
A. Fire trap B. Fire hazard
C. Fire condition D. Fire alarm

25. Defined as the intentional or malicious destruction of property by fire.

A. Destruction by fire B. Arson
C. Destruction by arson D. Fire

26. It refers to a measure of the rate of heat released by a fire. It simply means “how hot
the fire”.
A. Propagation of fire B. Intensity of fire
C. Magnitude of fire D. None of these

27. All but one are laws on arson.

A. PD 1744 B. PD 1185
C. RA 9514 D. PD 1612

28. Simply means the spread of fire.

A. Intensity of fire B. Magnitude of fire
C. Propagation of fire D. All of these
29. Refers to the size of a fire and it is governed by the surface area of fuel exposed to the
air.
A. Intensity if fire B. Propagation of fire
C. Magnitude of fire D. None of these

30. It is sudden, rapid and violent burning of heated gas in a confined area that occurs in
the form of explosion.
A. Backfire B. Backdraft
C. Backing violently D. Backfire

31. What do AFFF stands for?

A. Aqua Film Forming Foam
B. Aqueous Foam Film Forming
C. Aqua Film Forming Foam
D. Aqueous Film Forming Foam

32. After you are sure that the electricity has been turned off to a burning electric motor,
how should the fire be fought?
A. As a class A or B fire
B. As a class C fire
C. As a class D fire
D. None of these

33. The magnitude of fire is governed by what factor?

A. The surface area of fuel exposed to the air.
B. The size of fire which is governed by its intensity.
C. The degree of heat necessary to ignite material.
D. All of the above.

34. Fire propagation will be increased by what action?

A. By means of oxidation.
B. With the action of chemical reaction.
C. By the transmission of heat to nearby materials.
D. By the action of spontaneous heating.

35. Why is carbon dioxide so effective for use on class C fires?

A. knock-down effect
B. non-conductivity
C. cooling effect
D. dilution
36. Which of the following restricts the spread of the fire to the point of origin or at least
to the area involved?
A. Extinguishment
B. Suppression
C. Confinement
D. Control

37. What agent should be used in fighting combustible metal fires?

A. dry chemical
B. dry powder
C. dry “ordinary” chemical
D. G.I powder

38. It is the graphical representation of the three elements of fire, namely: oxygen, heat,
and fuel.
A. Fire triangle
B. pyrolysis
C. Fire tetrahedron
D. self-sustained chemical reaction

39. Spontaneous ignition starts as a result of what action?

A. auto-ignition
B. combustion
C. evaporation
D. chemical chain reaction

40. One of the strategies used in post-extinguishment procedures that prevent excessive
damage by fire, smoke and water?
A. overhaul
B. salvage
C. exposure
D. blanketing

41. Factor that can do more damage to the building/ facility during firefighting operation?
A. fire
B. water
C. smoke
D. Heat

42. Methods used to prevent excessive damage from water?

A. sawdust
B. salvage cover
C. sand
D. none of the above
43. The complete and detailed check of the structures and material after the fire to prevent
from re-ignition?
A. ventilation
B. investigation
C. inspecting
D. Overhaul

44. The most important and excellent supporting evidence in arson?

A. drawing and sketching
B. photography
C. investigator’s note
D. all of these

45. The uncontrollable impulse to burn anything without any motivation?

A. revenge
B. pyromania
C. pyromaniac
D. Hatred

46. It is considered the fire prevention month in the Philippines?

A. summer
B. April
C. March
D. May

47. It is the accepted theory by scientists because it illustrates how the flaming
combustion is sustained through the chain reaction.
A. Fire Triangle
B. Fire Tetrahedron
C. Fire Formula
D. Fire Figure

48. According to color, it is bluish, it has also a higher temperature and does not deposit
soot because it is a product of complete combustion.
A. Premixed Flame
B. Diffusion Flame
C. Non-Luminous Flame
D. Luminous Flame

49. It refers to the chemical process whereby the fire consumes the most solid part of the
fuel.
A. Combustion B. Fire
C. Chemical chain reaction D. Pyrolysis
50. It is the visible product of incomplete combustion, usually a mixture of oxygen,
nitrogen, carbon dioxide and miscellaneous assortment of product released from the
burning material?
A. Fire
B. Smoke
C. Flame
D. soot