Arson Quiz

The three things required for a fire to start are:

• Oxygen, Fuel, Sparks

• Open Air, Fuel, Sparks

• Oxygen, Fuel, Heat

• Oxygen, Fire, Heat

A fire that is intentionally set with the intent to cause harm or damage to someone or something is called:

• Accidental

• Arson

The lowest possible temperature at which a substance will burn when exposed to a flame or ignition source is called the:

• V-Shape

• Flash Point

• Point of Origin

• Burn Patterns

Various marking left on structures by a fire, including smoke markings, char marks, burn marks, etc., are called:

• V-Shape

• Flash Point

• Point of Origin

• Burn Patterns

The location(s) where a fire started, and the most important piece of information for investigators to break down how/when the fire started, is called the:

• V-Shape

• Flash Point

• Point of Origin

• Burn Patterns

A smoke mark, typically seen on a wall, that indicates where a fire started and, sometimes, whether or not a fire was accidental, is called a:

• V-Shape

• Flash Point

• Point of Origin

• Burn Patterns

Which of the following describes "Chimney Effect"?

• A hole in the cieling caused by superheated smoke from a fire directly below

• An hourglass-shaped smoke pattern on a wall indicating an unusual fire progression.

• Multiple V-shaped patterns that indicate multiple points of origin.

• A lack of soot or smoke on a wall that was shielded by heavy furniture.

Which of the following describes "Heat Shadows"?

• A hole in the cieling caused by superheated smoke from a fire directly below

• An hourglass-shaped smoke pattern on a wall indicating an unusual fire progression.

• Multiple V-shaped patterns that indicate multiple points of origin.

• A lack of soot or smoke on a wall that was shielded by heavy furniture.

Is the following fire Accidental or Arson?

A fire starts in the garage of a house. The Point of Origin is an electrical outlet with faulty wiring. Few char aptterns are present, and a Wide V-pattern is visible near the outlet. There is a gas can with accelerants in it near by.

• Accidental

• Arson

Is the following fire Accidental or Arson?

A fire starts in the guest bedroom of a house. There are two points of origin; one under the bed, and the other in the closet. There are several visible char patterns and both points of origin show narrow V-patterns. Accelerants are detected near the points of origin.

• Accidental

• Arson

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