FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

EASY QUESTIONS
1. Product of combustion which combustible materials and oxidizing agents react to
heat.
a. Fire
b. Smoke
c. Fire Gases
d. Flame
2. Means employed to avoid the occurrence of fire.
a. Fire Suppression
b. Fire Inspection
c. Fire Control
d. Fire prevention
3. Fires involving flammable liquids.
a. Class C
b. Class D
c. Class B
d. Class A
4. Fire caused by volcanic eruption or humidity is_______________
a. Providential
b. Unnatural
c. Intentional
d. Accidental
5. What is the fire stage that has the highest rate of intensity?
a. Incipient
b. Smoldering
c. Free burning
d. Initial
6. Decomposition of matter in reaction to heat is known as_____________.
a. Thermal balance
b. Burning
c. Oxidation
d. Pyrolysis
7. Product of combustion composed of tiny solid particles is________________.
a. Fire gases
b. Smoke
c. Flames
d. Heat
8. What is that means employed to pacify the fire?
a. Fire prevention
b. Fire control
c. Fire safety
d. Fire suppression
9. Rate of temperature of fire of fire is called_____________.
a. Heat
b. Magnitude
c. Intensity
d. Ignition point
10. It is performed to assess the safety of an installation from destructive fires.
a. Fire control
b. Fire prevention
c. Fire safety
d. Fire inspection
11. What is nnown as the 4th element of fire?
a. Fuel
b. Uninhibited chemical reaction
c. Heat
d. Oxygen
12. Heat transfer that occurs in fluids is known as________________.
a. Convection
b. Conduction
c. Radiation
d. Electrolysis
13. The means employed to keep the fire to a minimum or manageable level.
a. Fire control
b. Fire suppression
c. Fire prevention
d. Fire inspection
14. An act of removing fire hazards from the building.
a. Lien
b. Inspection
c. Abatement
d. Renovation
15. Normal pattern or movement of fire, smoke and fire gases within a building or
structure or natural condition created by fire.
a. Thermal balance
b. Fire turbulence
c. Thermal imbalance
d. Fire direction
16. Office of the BFP that facilitates the implementation of the Fire Code of the
Philippines.
a. Fire Investigation Section
b. Fire Safety inspection Section
c. Fire Safety Enforcement Branch
d. Personnel Section
17. It is general term, denoting intentional burning to destroy properties.
a. Intentional
b. Pyromania
c. Vandalism
d. Investigation
18. A geometric representation of what is required for fire exit, namely, fuel an oxidizing
agent, heat and uninhibited chemical reaction.
a. Oxidizing agent
b. Chemical reaction
c. Tetrahedron of fire
d. Heat
19. A measure of the degree of molecular activity of material compared to reference
point.
a. Oxidizing agent
b. Pyromania
c. Temperature
d. Fire
20. It can generate temperature high enough to ignite any combustible material near the
located area.
a. Temperature
b. Chemical energy
c. Nuclear energy
d. Electrical energy
MODERATE QUESTIONS
21. The “eyes and ears” of the investigators in fire investigation are the
a. By standers
b. Arsonists
c. Victims
d. Firemen
22. The fire that started in almost all corners of the building at the same time is called __.
a. separate burning
b. simultaneous burning
c. non-related burning
d. related burning
23. A building which is unsafe in case of fire because it lacks adequate fire exit is said to
be a __.
a. Fire hazard
b. Fire trap
c. Fire resistive
d. Fire unsafe
24. Using electrical appliances, which draws electrical current beyond the designed
capacity of the electrical circuit, is known as __.
a. Over using
b. Over loading
c. Over plugging
d. Over capacity
25. The cause of majority of fire deaths is.
a. Shock
b. Burn
c. Falling materials
d. Asphyxiation
26. One of the following is a fire resistant item.
a. Asbestos
b. Borax
c. Phosphate of ammonia
d. Sulfur
27. Normally, fire feeds in all directions, but the least likely path a fire will follow is.
a. Upward
b. Sideward
c. Downward
d. Outward laterally
28. A fire started from the basement of the building. After 30 minutes, the whole building
has turned into ashes. Which among the following is responsible for the spread of fire
in the building?
a. Heat
b. Smoke
c. Flame
d. Combustion products
29. These are used by fire setters in spreading the fire throughout the building.
a. Plants
b. Accelerants
c. Trailers
d. Gasoline
30. The sudden ignition of accumulated radical gases produced when there is incomplete
combustion of fuel.
a. Backdraft
b. Flashfire
 c. Flashover
d. Biteback
31. 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
32. The main product of the combustion of carbon. It is not poisonous but is an asphyxia
which lowers the proportion of oxygen available for breathing.
a. carbon oxide
b. carbon monoxide
c. carbon paper
d. carbon dioxide
33. A normal product of combustion, and is poisonous, especially when the air supply to
the fire is restricted.
a. carbon oxide
b. carbon monoxide
c. carbon paper
d. carbon dioxide
34. 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 a fire before it
fails.
a. fire resistance
b. fire duration
c. fire proof
d. fire strength
35. A type of fire that is the result of the combustion of certain metals in finely divided
forms; magnesium, potassium, zinc.
a. class A
b. class B
c. class C
d. class D
36. A type of fire which results from burning of wood, paper, textiles, and other
carbonaceous materials. Extinguisher of this fire is by quenching and cooling.
a. class A
b. class B
c. class C
d. class D
37. The following are components of fire except one.
a. Gas
b. Fuel
c. Oxygen
d. Heat
38. It is observed in structural fires and can be an indicator of the fire travel and point of
origin.
a. Charring
b. Alligatoring
c. V pattern
d. Pour pattern
39. A pattern or network of fine, irregular lines in glass and wood.
a. Crazing
b. Spalling
c. Light bulbs
d. Charring
40. A tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow him to establish
an alibi.
a. Accelerants
b. delaying tactic
c. timing device
d. stopper
41. It can be readily identified by their distinctive odors, and the most common examples
are gasoline, turpentine and kerosene.
a. Accelerants
b. Trailers
c. timing device
d. Stopper
42. This catalytic combustion device is the most common means employed to detect
flammable vapors.
a. Accelerant
b. Sniffer
c. timing device
d. stopper
43. The irresistible impulse or compulsion to start a fire and experience gratification and
satisfaction from it.
a. fire starter syndrome
b. pyrotechnic disease
c. pyromania
d. pyrophobia
44. It is known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines.”
a. PD 1108
b. PD 1017
c. PD 1081
d. PD 1185
45. Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set off explosives.
a. blasting agent
b. blasting cap
c. gun powder
d. explosive primer
46. These are description of materials or compounds that are easily set on fire except one.
a. Combustible
b. Corrosive
c. Flammable
d. Inflammable
47. Any material having a flash point at or above 37.80 degree Celsius or 100 degree
Fahrenheit.
a. combustible liquid
b. flammable liquid
c. inflammable liquid
d. corrosive liquid
48. Any liquid that causes fire when in contact with organic matter.
a. combustible liquid
b. flammable liquid
c. inflammable liquid
d. corrosive liquid
49. An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an electric current across
the space between two conductors.
a. electrical arc
b. damper
c. duct system
 d. ember
50. The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light combustion.
a. explosion
b. arson
c. combustion
d. fire
DIFFICULT QUESTIONS
51. In accordance with Sec. 6 of PD 1613, which of the following circumstances does not
constitute a prima facie evidence of arson?
a. The property was insured substantially more than its actual value at the time
of the issuance of the policy.
b. Substantial amounts of flammable substances were stored within the building
not necessary in the business.
c. Doors and windows that were normally kept open in the course of business
were found closed during the fire.
d. The fire started in more than one part of the building or establishment.
52. After a fire in which arson is suspected, you may be able to trace the fire to its origin
because __.
a. the alligator pattern of charring is not as light absorbent of the surrounding
areas
b. the checks of the charring process will be larger then the surrounding areas
c. the pattern of charring at the point of origin is smaller and deeper than the
rest of the areas
d. the point of origin will be darker than the rest of the areas
53. The purpose of closing the doors and windows during fire is to __.
a. stop the fire
b. confine the fire
c. slow the spread of fire
d. spread the accelerants
54. The purpose of opening the doors and windows of adjacent rooms in a burning
building is to __.
a. extinguish the fire
b. supply the oxygen in the area
c. prevent back draft
d. serve as entrance of firemen
55. An arsonist may rearrange materials or furniture in a room prior to setting it on fire in
order to __.
a. mislead the investigators
b. camouflage the odor of accelerants
c. provide a quick burning situation
d. all of the above
56. If the fire is set by rationale motive, the important point to establish is ___.
a. intensity of fire
b. size of fire
c. rapidity of spread
d. origin of fire
57. In cases where a structure is completely burned to the ground, the position of doors
and windows during the fire whether opened or closed may be ascertained by __.
a. consulting the original structure blueprint on file
b. interviewing spectators
c. collecting broken pieces of window glasses
d. locating the hardware used in the construction of such doors
58. The actual action of a particular drug depend on the basis of.
 a. it’s chemical component
b. person’s tolerance
c. body absorption
d. food and water intake
59. 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. opportunity in the fire/crime scene
60. 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
61. Which of the following should be performed first in conducting fire investigation?
a. Secure the fire scene
b. Pacify the fire
c. Photograph the facade
d. Conduct search
62. Which of the following will not cause the investigator to hypothesize that the series of
fires are not performed by a serial arsonist?
a. There is a significant difference in modus operandi in all series of fire
b. There is significant variations as to the time of the commission of arson
c. There is a significant similarity in manner of commission of offense
d. Similar devices were used to propagate the fire
63. If the investigator did not found any trace of incendiarism, which of the following will
be the assumption?
a. The fire was intentional
b. The fire was providential
c. The fire was accidental
d. The fire was not accidental
64. Which of the following shall cause the investigator to assume that the victim died of
direct contact with flame?
a. Presence of soot and fire gases at respiratory tract
b. Prominence of trauma that is probably caused by a stab
c. Intense charring of the whole body
d. None of the above
65. To point out the difference between the incendiary cause of fire and natural cause the
fire investigator must photograph the natural fire pattern and.
a. Arson fire pattern
b. Providential fire pattern
c. Accidental fire pattern
d. Suspicious fire pattern
66. Most arson cases are proved by__________________ evidence rather than that direct
evidence.
a. Circumstantial
b. Testimonial
c. Documentary
d. Physical
67. To establish the prima facie evidence of arson, the total insurance carried on the
building and/or goals is more than ________ of the value of such building and/or
goods at the time of the fire.
a. 60%
b. 80%
 c. 50%
d. 90%
68. When carbon monoxide is absent in the blood of the dead body found in a burned
structure, this will be a strong circumstantial evidence that the person:
a. Was dead when the fire began
b. Was killed by someone else during the blaze
c. Was still alive before the fire
d. Died due to suffocation
69. Which of the following is a primary purpose of statutory requirements for fire
protection?
a. To see to it that the building is insured
b. To safeguard life
c. To insure that the building is hazard-free
d. To generate income for the government
70. Preparation to set a fire. It is design to feed the fire as rapidly as possible when
ignition device is lighted.
a. Plants
b. Accelerants
c. Trailers
d. Fuel
71. If combustion waves propagate at supersonic speed, a shock front develops ahead of it
to produce.
a. Explosion
b. Conflagration
c. Detonation
d. Big fire
72. As the product of combustion rises in a building or flows out of an opening an equal
volume of air replaces them. If during extinguishments, water is distributed in such a
manner as to upset the thermal balance, a condition will appear known
as_______________________.
a. Explosion of steam
b. Thermal imbalance
c. Thermostat
d. Sudden burst of fire
73. Jessie is the step father of Jean. One day, Jessie and Jean quarreled. Because of anger,
Jessie put the clothes of Jean in a luggage and burned them.
a. Jessie committed malicious mischief and is liable
b. Jessie committed malicious mischief but is exempt from criminal liability
c. Jessie committed arson and is criminally liable
d. Jessie committed arson but is exempt from criminal liability under Article
332 of the Revised Penal Code
74. What is the bureau responsible for in the investigation in cases of arson?
a. PNP
b. BFP
c. BJMP
d. DILG
75. In case of arson, the offense is committed by a syndicate if its planned or carried out
by a group of _____?
a. One person
b. Two persons
c. Three or more persons
d. None
76. Fire caused by volcanic eruption or humidity is ______.
a. Intentional
b. Unnatural
 c. Providential
d. Accidental
77. There is a fire happened at Brgy. Bancod, the first to be observed in ascertaining the
cause of fire is ______.
a. The point of origin
b. The color of smoke and flame
c. The room of origin
d. The burnt pattern
78. Which of the following should be performed first in conducting the fire investigation?
a. Secure the fire scene
b. Pacify the fire
c. Conduct search
d. Photograph the façade
79. Which of the following will not cause the investigator to hypothesize that the series
of fires are not performed by a serial arsonist?
a. Similar devices were used to propagate the fire
b. There is a significant difference in modus operandi in all series of fire
c. There is a significant variations as to the time of the commission of arson
d. None of the above
80. If the investigator did not found any trace of incendiarism, which of the following
will be the assumption?
a. The fire was accidental
b. The fire was intentional
c. The fire was providential
d. The fire was not accidental
81. Which of the following shall cause the investigator to assume that the victim died of
direct contact with flame?
a. Presence of soot and fire gases at respiratory tract
b. Prominence of trauma that is probably caused by a stab.
c. Intense charring of the whole body
d. None of the above
82. To point out the difference between the incendiary cause of fire and natural cause the
fire investigator must photograph the natural fire pattern and
a. Accidental fire pattern
b. Providential fire pattern
c. Arson fire pattern
d. Suspicious fire pattern
83. Most arson cases are proved by ______ evidence rather that that direct evidence.
a. Testimonial
b. Physical
c. Documentary
d. Circumstantial
84. To establish the prima facie evidence of arson, the total insurance carried on the
building and/or goals is more than ____ of the value of such building and/or goods at
the time of fire.
a. 50%
b. 60%
c. 70%
d. 80%
85. When carbon monoxide is absent in the blood of the dead body found in a burned
structure, this will be a strong circumstantial evidence that the person"
a. Was killed by someone else during the blaze.
b. Was dead when the fire began
c. Was still alive before the fire
d. Died due to suffocation
86. When fire occurred, the first action upon discovery is.
a. Call an ambulance
b. Raise the alarm
c. Run for Life
d. Pack up personal belongings
87. Which of the following is a primary purpose of statutory requirements for fire
protection?
a. To insure that the building is hazard-free
b. To generate income for the government
c. To see to it that the building is insured
d. To safeguard life
88. What is the enclosed space of passage that extends from floor to floor as well as from
the base to the top of the building?
a. Standpipe
b. Flash point
c. Vertical Shaft
d. Sprinkler system
89. Garofalo, Ferri, Cesare and Alphonse, all armed with M- 16, proceeded to the house
of Beccaria. Bentham, a neighbor of Beccaria, who happened to be passing by,
pointed to the four culprits the room that Beccaria occupied. The four culprits
peppered the room with bullets. Unsatisfied, Garofalo even threw a hand grenade that
totally destroyed Beccaria's room. However, unknown to the four culprits, Beccaria
was not inside the room and nobody was hit or injured during the Incident. Are
Garofalo, Ferri, Cesare and Alphonse liable?
a. No, it is an impossible crime because Beccaria was not inside the room and
nobody was hit or injured during the Incident.
b. Yes, Garofalo, Ferri, Cesare and Alphonse are liable for destructive arson
because of the destruction of the room of Beccaria with the use of an
explosive, the hand grenade.
c. No, it is an impossible crime, the four culprits liability for an impossible
crime is to be imposed only if the act committed would not constitute any
other crime under the Revised Penal Code
d. Yes, for Attempted Murder
90. Alden with intent to burn the house of Cardo put rug soak in gasoline in front of the
house and set them on fire. Maine happens to be passing by noticed the fire and
helped to put it off. A slight charring was left on the wall of the house. Alden is liable
for?
a. Frustrated arson
b. Consummated arson
c. Malicious mischief
d. Attempted arson
91. In arson, the protection and preservation of the crime scene is the sole responsibility
of the police officer who first responded to the scene. Is this statement true?
a. Yes
b. No
c. It depends
d. Sometime
92. In reality, when we speak about arson, it was said to be.
a. Accidental burning
b. To be proven
c. Intentional setting of fire
d. None of the above
93. Which among the following is the motive of arson?
a. Love
b. Revenge
 c. Jealousy
d. Malice
94. If explosive is found, what will you call?
a. Artillery
b. Ballistics
c. Ordnance
d. Special action force
95. In fire scene, it is very important to collect every minute object, this may lead to its?
a. Evaluation
b. Determination
c. Solution
d. None of these
96. Before attacking a fire in closed building, it is necessary to determine whether
ventilating is necessary and if so, the method of ventilating. 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 smoke
97. Aware of the common modus operandi of arson cases in our midst, which of the
following facilities should you check?
a. Electric switch system
b. All of these
c. Gift-wrapped packages
d. Telephone
98. The cause of the majority of fire death is ______.
a. Infection
b. Burns
c. Shock
d. Asphyxiation
99. Which of the following restricts the spread of the fire to the point of origin or at least
to the area involved?
a. Extinguishments
b. Confinement
c. Suppression
d. Control
100. A blue flame is an example of.
a. Flames luminous
b. Laminar
c. Non-luminous
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