Arson Quiz Review

What is the minimum temperature at which fuel vapor will ignite called?

• glow point

• flashpoint

• ignition point

• boiling point

Accelerant residues are best characterized by

• UV analysis

• IR analysis

• a flame test

• spectroscopy

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

What is needed for a fire to occur?

• fuel

• oxygen

• heat

• all of the above

Fuel must be in this state to produce a flame.

• solid

• liquid

• vapor

• plasma

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Having more than one ___________ may indicate that the fire was not accidental.

• igniter

• motive

• point of origin

• victim

The intentional setting of fire for malicious intent is the definition of what?

(a)  

Curtains, couches, beds, etc. are all examples of a (a)   source.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Oven, candle, match, etc. are all examples of a (a)   source.

How much oxygen does a fire require?

• 20%

• 16%

• 50%

• 100%

If there is a distinct line between a charred area on a floor and the unburned floor, investigators can determine that the fire is most likely arson.

• True

• False