FIRE TECHNOLOGY AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

Prepared By: Prof. Kier Gabriel Tampos

1. What is the upper section of an extension ladder?

​A. top ​C. fly
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B. butt ​D. extension
ANS. C

2. What is a normally open device installed inside an air duct system which automatically closes
to restrict the passage of smoke or fire?
​A. fire exit ​C. fire trap
​
B. damper ​D. fire alarm
ANS. B

3. What is the material which produces and liberates its own oxygen when heated?
​A. radiation ​C. conductor
​ . oxidizing agent
B ​ . vapor
D
ANS. B

4. What is a vertical panel of non- combustible or fire resistant materials attached to and
extending below the bottom chord of roof trusses to divide the underside of the roof into
separate compartments so that heat and smoke will be directed upwards to a roof vent?
​A. fire door ​C. fire trap
​
B. electric arc ​D. curtain board
ANS. D

5. Which of the following is a strong oxidizing organic compound which releases oxygen
readily?
​A. organic peroxide ​C. corrosive liquid
​
B. blasting agent ​D. combustible fiber
ANS. B

6. What is known as the Fire Code of the Philippines?

A. Presidential Decree No 448
B. Presidential Decree No 1184
C. Presidential decree No 421
D. Presidential Decree No 1185
ANS. D

7. A fire hydrant should be carefully opened when in use in order to:

A. reduce vibration of the hydrant
B. ensure that the drip valve is all the way closed

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 C. prevent water hammer
D. close the coupling
ANS. C

8. What is the instrument used to open and close a fire hydrant?

​A. hydrant key ​C. key board
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B. fire hose ​D. jumper
ANS. A

9. How many percent of air is needed to sustain combustion?

​A. 20 ​C. 30
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B. 10 ​D. 15
ANS. D

10. What is the constant temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the
atmospheric pressure?
​A. vapor density ​C. fire point
​
B. boiling point ​D. vapor pressure
ANS. B

11. The transfer of heat from one material to another by direct contact is called
_______________.

​A. oxidation ​C. convection

​
B. conduction ​D. radiation
ANS. B

12. What is the measure of the degree of thermal agitation of molecules?

A. Ignition point ​C. Temperature
B. Flash point ​D. Boiling point
ANS. C

13. To cut a hole in the concrete floor for a cellar type, the cutting operation should start
____________.
A. At the thickest point of the concrete flooring
B. In the center of the concrete flooring between the floor beams
C. Close to the floor beams
D. None of these
ANS. C

14. What is a material that easily yields oxygen in quantities sufficient to stimulate or support
combustion?
A. Smoke ​C. carbon
B. oxidizing material ​D. ember
ANS. B

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 15. The cause of the majority of fire deaths is ________.
A. Infection ​C. shock
B. burns ​D. asphyxiation
ANS. D

16. In a combustion process, which event comes first?

​ ​A. fire point ​C. none of these
​ ​ . ignition temperature
B ​ . flash point
D
ANS. D
17. What kind of gas exists solely in the gaseous state under pressure and at normal
atmospheric temperature inside its container?
​A. cryogenic gas ​C. liquefied gas
​
B. compressed gas ​D. nuclear gas
ANS. B

18. What moves rapidly by convection and can spread laterally along the ceiling?
​A. heat ​C. smoke
​
B. fire ​D. temperature
ANS. A

19. Before attacking a fire in a closed building, it is necessary to determine whether ventilating is
necessary and if so, the method to ventilate. Which is of LEAST value in making such decision?
A. Observing density of smoke through windows
B. Observing the points at which smoke may be oozing out from the building
C. Feeling walls and roofs for hot spots
D. Observing the color of the flame
ANS. C

20. The lowest section of an extension ladder is known as:

​A. heel ​C. butt
​ . bed ladder
B ​ . fly ladder
D
ANS. C

21. The technique used in clearing a building of smoke and with the use of smoke ejector is
called as what?
​A. smoke ejector ​C. forced ventilation
​ . horizontal ventilation
B ​ . vertical
D
ANS. C

22. The clearing of smoke and heated gases at the highest point of the roof is referred to as:
​A. vertical ventilation ​C. cross ventilation
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B. forced ventilation ​D. horizontal ventilation
ANS. A

23. Which of the following occur when a room is heated enough that flame sweep over the
entire surface?
​A. oxidation ​ C. flash over

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 ​ ​B. back draft ​ ​ ​ ​ D. combustion
ANS. C

24. An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from floor to floor, as well as from the
base to the top of the building.
​A. sprinkler system ​C. vertical shaft
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B. flash point ​D. standpipe system
ANS. C

25. A wall designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than
four hours with sufficient structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either side
collapses under fire condition:
​A. firewood ​C. post wall
​B. fire wall ​D. fire trap
ANS. B

26. Descriptive of any materials which by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other
elements produces a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surroundings.
​A. oxidizing material ​C. curtain board
​B. dust ​ . cryogenic
D
ANS. A

27. If a high wind has an extinguishing effect on a fire, the most probable extinguishing method
is:
​A. smothering ​C. fuel removal
​
B. cooling ​D. dilution
ANS. B

28. A fire hydrant should be carefully opened when in use in order to:
A. prevent water hammer
B. to ensure that the drip valve is all the way closed
C. close the coupling
D. reduce the vibration of the hydrant
ANS. A

29. In cutting a roof to ventilate, the fire fighter should avoid _______.
A. cutting a very large hole
B. cutting several small holes
C. cutting roof boards near the beam
D. making openings over the fire
ANS. D

30. Which of these statements is TRUE?

A. Radiation is heat transfer through combustion
B. Radiation is heat transfer through solid materials
C. Radiation is heat transfer through air motion
D. Radiation is heat transfer by electromagnetic waves
ANS. D

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 31. Which causes the greatest number of fire?
​A. spontaneous combustion ​C. electrical wiring
​B. leaking gas pipes ​ . smoking and matches
D
ANS. C

32. When heat is transmitted in circulating medium, the method is called___________.

​A. radiation ​C. oxidation
​
B. convection ​D. conduction
ANS. B

33. Which of the following does NOT fall under class A fires?
​A. none of these ​C. burning nipa hut
​ . exploding gas depot
B ​ . forest fire
D
ANS. B

34. Which of the following best illustrate arson?

​A. simultaneous fire ​C. faulty electric wiring
​
B. unexplained explosion ​D. thick reddish smoke
ANS. C

35. There is an increased quantity of carbon monoxide produced when fuel is burned in limited
supply of oxygen because ________.
A. carbon reacts with carbon monoxide
B. carbon reacts with carbon dioxide
C. carbon monoxide is an effective reducing agent
D. greater oxidation takes place ​
ANS. D

36. Why water is prohibited to quench Class D fires?

A. burning metals are too hot
B. water is not capable of extinguishing the fire
C. there is the danger of electrocution
D. explosion may occur ​
ANS. D
37. Mechanical device strategically located in an installation or street where fire hose is
connected so that water with pressure will be available to extinguish fire.
​A. fire hose box ​C. fire truck
​
B. hose reel ​D. fire hydrant
ANS. D

38. Which of the following is considered as the most effective fixed installation for controlling
fire which will discharge water into incipient fire from heads located near the ceiling?
​A. fire hydrant ​C. standpipe
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B. automatic water sprinkler ​D. fire extinguisher
ANS. B

39. These are fires which are caused by flammable liquids like kerosene, gasoline, alcohol, etc.

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 ​A. Class D ​C. Class A
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B. Class C ​D. Class B
ANS. D

40. When firemen are working at the nozzle of a hose they usually lean forward on the hose.
What is the most likely reason for taking this position?
A. The stream is projected farther
B. The surrounding air is cool making the firemen comfortable
C. A backward force is developed which must be counter acted
D. The firemen can see better where the stream strikes
ANS. C

41. Why water is prohibited to quench Class D fires?

A. burning metals are too hot
B. water is not capable of extinguishing the fire
C. there is the danger of electrocution
​
D. explosion may occur
ANS. D

42.. Carbon dioxide is hazardous because it:

A. is poisonous
B. explodes when ignited by spark
C. does not support life
D. supports combustion

ANS. C

43. Is there any Foiled Incendiarism?

​ ​A. Wholly Yes
B. Partially No
C. Wholly No
D. Perhaps
ANS. C

44. A term used to describe a transition which occur in the development of a fire, when, for
example, most of all the combustible surfaces within a room are heated above their ignition
temperature at the same time.

A. intensity
B. ignition
C. flash over
D. starter
ANS. C

45. A term of the start of the combustion, its detailed process of a solid is very complicated,
since the proportion of different flammable vapours vary from one material to another and
contact with oxygen must take place before combustion can begin.

A. intensity
B. ignition
C. flash over
D. starter
ANS. B

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 46. 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
ANS. C

47. The transfer of heat within a solid material from hotter to cooler parts.
A. ignition
B. convection
C .radiation
D. conduction
ANS. D

48. The greatest concern of the firemen at the fire/crime scene is to….
A. interview witnesses
B. view the site of the crime
C. preserve the fire/crime scene
D. phot opportunity in the fire/crime scene

ANS. A

49. Most malicious fires are set by individuals secretly, it is either set for revenge or self
aggrandizing; or set by psychotic fire setter, or for sexual gratification.
A. group fire setter
B. arson for profit
C . fire starter
D. solitary fire setter
ANS. D

50. The primary course of action in case of a fire.

A. pack up and flee
B. run for your life
C. call an ambulance
D. raise the alarm
ANS. D

“ Always stay humble and ask for guidance above.” KGTampos

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