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FIRE TECHNOLOGY PART 1 2026

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is this almost anything that will burn when heated with sufficient oxygen?

a)

Combustion      

b)

Fuel

c)

Heat

d)

Oxygen

2.

1.     Fire is an example of what type chemical reaction?

a)

Precipitation

b)

Oxidation-reduction

c)

Acid-base

d)

All of these

3.

Because of the metallic nature of this flammable materials, this fire can be best extinguished by using dry powder ABC chemical, baking soda or sand. This is a _________fire.

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

4.

What is this class of fire that involves woods and wood products?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

5.

1.     The phenomena by which a combustible materials products heat because of internal chemical reaction is _________.

a)

Ignition temperature

b)

Combustion

c)

Fusion

d)

Spontaneous combustion 

6.

At a major fire in a factory, a number of compressed gas cylinders containing carbon dioxide (CO2) are threatened by the flames. Which is CORRECT to say about this situation?

a)

The cylinder may explode and injure the firefighters.

b)

Since CO2 is a non-flammable gas there is no hazard and no problem. 

c)

If the safety valves let go, the CO2 will intensify the fire.

d)

The gas is toxic and will make fighting the fire very hazardous   

7.

While responding to fire, fire officers do not talk with the firefighter driving the apparatus. The primary reason for this is to ________.

a)

Allow the officers to prepare mentally to fight the fire

b)

Allow the officer to watch how the firefighter handles the apparatus

c)

Ensure that the chain of command is maintained

d)

Ensure that the driver is able to concentrate and safety get the apparatus to the fire

8.

At a large fire in a factory, a firefighter discovers a number of compressed gas that a severely exposed by the fire. Which is the MOST critical hazard in this situation?

a)

The cylinder may explode.

b)

The flammable compressed gas may be released and intensify the fire.

c)

The valuable gas and cylinders may be damaged.

d)

  The toxic fumes from the compressed gas may be released.

9.

Firefighters should not use water on live electrical equipment because ______

a)

There is a danger of conducting electricity and endangering the firefighter

b)

It will cause short circuit and damage the equipment

c)

This expensive sophisticated equipment may be ruined

d)

It is ineffective on electrical equipment 

10.

The motive of the arsonist who enjoys the actual fire setting or the fire suppression activities is __.

a)

Thrill

b)

Vandalism          

c)

Adventure

d)

Excitement

11.

1.     What is this mechanical device strategically located in an installation or in a street where a fire hose will be connected?

a)

Sprinkler             

b)

Stand pipe

c)

Fire hydrant

d)

Fire extinguisher 

12.

The burning of a building used as offices of government or any of its agencies was burned it is classified as ____.

a)

Other cases of arson

b)

Malicious arson               

c)

Destructive arson

d)

None of these

13.

What is the motive of the fire setter in relation to real or perceived injustice?

a)

Revenge             

b)

Hatred

c)

Vandalism

d)

Pyromania

14.

Which is NOT a description of materials or compounds that easily set on fire?

a)

Combustible

b)

Flammable         

c)

Corrosive

d)

a.     Inflammable

15.

What is this kind of fire suppuration activity manifested by the readiness of the people by means of fire drills especially in schools, hospitals and tall building?

a)

Fire safety          

b)

Fire law enforcement    

c)

Fire suppression

d)

Fire prevention

16.

  The fire suppression activity that is meant to mitigate or reduce the impact of fires by means of research and development, production and testing of mitigating systems if fire ___________.

a)

Law enforcement

b)

Education          

c)

Control

d)

Safety

17.

Arson prober, primary duty.

a)

Identify suspect              

b)

Identify the root of fire

c)

Identify witnesses

d)

All of these

18.

When person sets fire to his own assets under circumstances which is exposed to peril of life or belongings of another.

a)

The owner of the property has no liability

b)

Unintentional fire

c)

Arson

d)

Spiteful destruction of property

19.

Refers to the effect made by the heat on tangible walls due to the difference coefficient of expansion of its materials.

a)

Alligatoring effect           

b)

Spalling effect

c)

Charring effect

d)

Clean burn pattern 

20.

The normally open device installed inside an air duct system automatically closest to restrict the passage of smoke or fire is ____________.

a)

Damper 

b)

Ventilation

c)

Jumper

d)

Exhaust System

21.

The necessary consequence of extinguishing fire is retardation of the reaction of the elements of fire, this is __________.

a)

Smothering        

b)

Inhibition of chain reaction         

c)

Removal

d)

Cooling

22.

The AFFF extinguishing agent is primarily used on ____________.

a)

Class A Fire        

b)

Class B Fire 

c)

Class C Fire

d)

Class D Fire

23.

Any material having a flash point at or above 37.80 degree Celsius or 100 degree Fahrenheit.

a)

Combustible liquid    

b)

Inflammable liquid    

c)

Flammable liquid

d)

Corrosive liquid

24.

Any liquid that causes fire when in contact with organic matter.

a)

Combustible liquid

b)

Inflammable liquid

c)

Flammable liquid

d)

Corrosive liquid

25.

An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an electric current across the space between two conductors.

a)

Electrical arc

b)

Short circuit

c)

Static electricity

d)

Overloading

26.

What kind of search method wherein the crime scene is subdivided into areas, a building into rooms or floors, then each of the fire officer or officers are then assigned accordingly.

a)

Sector search

b)

Concentric circle search

c)

Point to point search

d)

Digging out

27.

Rapid oxidation of fuel accompanied by heat and light.

a)

Combustion

b)

Fire     

c)

Oxidation

d)

Flame

28.

Visual or audible signal produced by a device to warn the occupants of the building of the presence or danger of fire:

a)

Smoke detector         

b)

Heat detector

c)

Fire alarm

d)

All of these

29.

Smoke that indicates lack of air but if accompanied by large flames it indicates petroleum and petroleum products and rubber.

a)

Black smoke

b)

Bright reddish smoke

c)

Heavy brown smoke

d)

White smoke

30.

The tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire and allow him to establish an alibi is ______.

a)

Timing device 

b)

Trailers

c)

Accelerant      

d)

Plants

31.

The following are basis in criminal liability in arson EXCEPT:

a)

Kind and character of the building burned

b)

Location of the building

c)

Whether the building burned was occupied or not

d)

   Location of fire

32.

The Dry chemical that is intended to be used for Class "A", "B", and "C* fires is

a)

Multi-purpose Dry Chemical

b)

Ordinary dry chemical

c)

All purpose dry chemical 

d)

Regular dry chemical

33.

A building must have this design which is used as continuous passageway for the transmission of air?

a)

Fire exit          

b)

Exhaust fan 

c)

Duct System

d)

Fire resistance

34.

Investigating a burning building, you look for the source of fire and its ignition. The following are the sources of ignition EXCEPT.

a)

Electrical

b)

Chemical        

c)

  Mechanical

d)

Accidental

35.

As arson investigator, you understood the following as some of the factors that may affect the EXTENT of burning EXCEPT:

a)

Wind velocity 

b)

Relative humidity

c)

Air temperature

d)

Number of incendiary

36.

Elements of Tetrahedron of Fire EXCEPT:

a)

Fuel

b)

Air

c)

Heat

d)

Chemical Chain Reaction

37.

Automatic discharge of water upon detection of heat:

a)

Sprinkler system

b)

Stand pipe

c)

Fire hydrant

d)

Fire extinguisher

38.

The Methods of Extinguishing Fires EXCEPT :

a)

Cooling the Burning Material

b)

Fire extinguisher

c)

Excluding Oxygen from the Fire

d)

Using a Flame Inhibitor

39.

Purpose of breaking windows and chopping holes during fire ___

a)

To ventilate the building

b)

To remove smoke

c)

To remove fire gases

d)

Entrance of fire fighters

40.

Portable firefighting device.

a)

Sprinkler system              

b)

Stand pipe

c)

Fire hydrant

d)

Fire extinguisher

41.

Reason why hero type arsonists help in firefighting.

a)

Thrill     

b)

Vandalism                         

c)

Adventure

d)

Enjoyment

42.

Arson crime are difficult to prove because _______

a)

Most evidences are burned

b)

Most evidence are consume

c)

Most evidence are destroyed

d)

Most evidence are contaminated 

43.

Heat can be transferred from one place to another by three methods;

a)

Conduction in solids,

b)

Convection of fluids (liquids or gases)

c)

Radiation through anything that will allow radiation to pass.

d)

Any of the choices

44.

Most important motive of setting fire:

a)

Profit

b)

Concealment of crime           

c)

Economic gain

d)

Punitive measures

45.

The means employed to avoid the occurrence of fire is referred to as

a)

Fire suppression

b)

Fire control    

c)

Fire inspection

d)

Fire prevention

46.

Which type of fire caused by volcanic eruption or humidity?

a)

Providential

b)

Intentional

c)

Unnatural

d)

Accidental

47.

Decomposition of matter in reaction to heat is known as.

a)

Thermal balance

b)

Oxidation

c)

Burning

d)

Pyrolysis

48.

The means employed by the fire fighters to pacify the fire is known as.

a)

Fire prevention

b)

Fire safety

c)

Fire control

d)

Fire suppression

49.

Which process is performed by government authorities such as the Bureau of Fire Protection to assess the safety of an installation from destructive fires?

a)

Fire control

b)

Fire safety

c)

Fire prevention

d)

Fire inspection

50.

Basically, fire has three important elements for its sustenance. Authorities however established what is known as the 4th element of fire?  This refers to                       .

a)

Fuel       

b)

Heat which is responsible for the spreading of fire

c)

Uninhibited chemical reaction

d)

Oxygen

51.

Which term is used to refer the means employed by the fire fighters to keep the blaze to a minimum or manageable level?

a)

Fire control   

b)

Fire prevention

c)

Fire suppression

d)

Fire inspection

52.

Upon inspection the Bureau of Fire Protection recommended the removal of material in the    building that may accelerate the burning during the fire. Compliance to such recommendation by building occupants is termed.

a)

Lien

b)

Abatement                 

c)

Inspection

d)

Renovation

53.

Which Office at the Bureau of Fire Protection that facilitates the implementation of the Fire Code of the Philippines?

a)

Fire Investigation Section

b)

Fire Safety Enforcement Branch

c)

Fire Safety Inspection Section

d)

Arson Investigation Branch

54.

When fire occurs, the first thing to be observed in ascertaining its cause is.

a)

The point of origin     

b)

The burnt

c)

The room of origin

d)

The color of smoke and flame

55.

What is the term used that refers to the burnt pattern in woods indicating the spontaneous and intensive burning has occurred?

a)

Alligatoring

b)

Discoloration

c)

Collapse

d)

Charring

56.

A fire which there are human casualties is classified as.

a)

Deadly fire

b)

Fatal fire         

c)

Spot fire

d)

Arson

57.

Which of the following will NOT cause the investigator to hypothesize that the series of fires were NOT performed     by a serial arsonist?

a)

Modus operandi in all series of fire are different

b)

The time of the commission of arson varies

c)

The manner of commission of an offenses are similar

d)

Devices used to propagate the fire are the same

58.

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)

Absence of carbon monoxide in the hemoglobin

59.

Which product of fire that can be detected by gas chromatogram and ion spectrometer?

a)

Flames

b)

Heat

c)

Soot

d)

Fire gases

60.

Most arson cases are proved by evidence rather than that direct evidence.

a)

Circumstantial

b)

Documentary 

c)

Testimonial

d)

Physical

61.

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 still alive before the fire

c)

Was killed by someone else during the blaze

d)

Died due to suffocation

62.

When fire occurs, your first action upon its discovery is 

a)

To run for life

b)

To raise the alarm

c)

To pack up personal belongings

d)

To call an ambulance

63.

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 

64.

Preparation to set a building to fire, which is design to feed the combustion as rapidly as possible when ignition device is lighted.  Which is being referred?

a)

Plants

b)

Trailers

c)

Accelerants

d)

Fuel

65.

Which term is used that refers to the chemical decomposition of matter through the action of heat?

a)

Flash over      

b)

Pyrolysis         

c)

Ignition

d)

Combustion

66.

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)

Vertical shaft 

b)

Sprinkler system

c)

Standpipe

d)

Flash point

67.

What equipment is made of trussed or solid beam where rungs are connected horizontally to the beam forming ascent or descent?

a)

Rope

b)

Ladder

c)

Hydrant

d)

Nozzle

68.

What type of ladder is best suited for firefighting operation involving high-rise building?

a)

Attic

b)

Aerial

c)

Extension

d)

Hook

69.

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 arson but is exempt from criminal liability under Article 332 of the Revised Penal Code

b)

Jessie committed malicious mischief and is liable

c)

Jessie committed malicious mischief but is exempt from criminal liability

d)

Jessie committed arson and is criminally liable

70.

If the investigator did not found any trace of incendiarism, his assumption will be

a)

The fire was intentional

b)

The fire was providential

c)

The fire was accidental

d)

the fire was not accidental

71.

Feeling unjustly treated by his landlord Mang Kanor burned five warehouses owned by his landlord, where farm products are stored.  Mang  Kanor  committed a crime of

a)

Malicious mischief

b)

Burning of farm products 

c)

Five counts of arson

d)

Destructive arson

72.

The fundamental responsibility of the officer in charge of protecting the crime scene is:

a)

Interrogating the witness

b)

Engaging in the search for traces left by the search for traces left by the criminal

c)

Removal of evidence which may prone important to the case

d)

Preserving the site of the fire scene in the same physical condition as it was left by the perpetrator.

73.

When an investigator finds a tool at the fire crime scene, he should first of all:

a)

a.   Pick it up for closer examination taking care not to jar it

b)

a.   Compare the cutting edge of the tool with the impressions to determine if this was the tool used in the crime

c)

a.   Immediately collect it and always send it to the crime laboratory for scientific examination

d)

a. Wait until the crime scene has been sketched or photographed and measurements taken before he collects the evidence.

74.

Depending on the time and location of the fire, the arson or fire investigator must consider these as potential eyewitness whom during the course of each day, pass by the place routinely.

a)

Chance witness

b)

Expert witness

c)

Fire fighter

d)

Accidental witness

75.

It is a thing, which will help an arson investigator to solve the fire mystery. The fact that fire feeds on combustible while propagating itself, this thing will indicate generally be deepest part from where the fire originated.

a)

Alligator pattern        

b)

Charring

c)

V-pattern

d)

Pouring pattern

76.

Smoke is very important to observe in responding fire incident because the color of smoke will greatly help the investigator. When materials or substances like magnesium is burn, it produce a.

a)

Heavy brown smoke

b)

Black smoke

c)

Greenish smoke

d)

White smoke 

77.

In homicidal fire investigation, the Post-mortem examination of the human body to determine cause of death is:

a)

Ante-mortem examination

b)

Body examination

c)

Autopsy

d)

Physical examination

78.

It involves the physical examination of the victims of fire. In this instance, the medico-legal officer is responsible for ensuring that both an investigation at the scene and subsequent autopsy on the victim are conducted. 

a)

Autopsy examination

b)

Body examination     

c)

Corpse examination

d)

Victim examination

79.

The photographs to be taken during the progress of the fire are the following except.

a)

Rapidity, direction and manner of spread of the fire

b)

Condition of the room

c)

The nature of the burning substances as indicated by the color of the smoke, and the color and size of the flame

d)

Area of fire origin

80.

Upon arrival at the fire incident, the fireman should observed the color of smoke and flame because it indicates the burning fuel. If petroleum products such as tar, rubber, plastics are burn, it produce….

a)

Heavy brown smoke with red flame

b)

Greenish smoke with yellow flame

c)

Black smoke with deep red flame

d)

Heavy brown smoke with bright red flame

81.

It is necessary to determine whether a fire started inside or outside the building in order to

a)

Aids in placing responsibility and establishing motive.

b)

Eliminates parts of the suspect.

c)

Provide data for statistical reports on how the fire started.

d)

Study the techniques of the person who started the fire.

82.

The spalling effect that produced on concrete walls at the area of fire origin darkened by products of combustion is called.

a)

Alligatoring effect 

b)

Charring effect

c)

Half moon pattern

d)

Clean burn pattern 

83.

Arson is a crime, which is difficult to secure evidence, because

a)

Crime scene cannot be reconstructed.

b)

Evidence can easily be removed.

c)

Evidence is usually consumed

d)

Investigator does not know what to look for.

84.

When black smoke with red and blue –green flames is visible in the fire, it indicates that this type of materials burning is.

a)

Asphalt shingles

b)

Chorine of manganese

c)

Petroleum products

d)

Potassium

85.

It is the fire investigator’s responsibility to insure that every precaution is exercised to preserve physical evidence in the state in which it was recovered/obtained until it is released to the evidence custodian:

a)

Tagging of evidence

b)

Preservation of evidence

c)

Evaluation of evidence

d)

Releasing evidence

86.

A device used by the arsonist to delay the start of fire and allow them to establish an alibi.

a)

Candles

b)

Cigarettes      

c)

Matches

d)

Timing devices

87.

Three cause of fire, providential, human error or negligence and?

a)

Physical

b)

Incendiary origin

c)

Electrical

d)

Mechanical

88.

If a fire is unobstructed, it will travel upward and outward, resembling as:

a)

U-pattern

b)

“V” or cone pattern

c)

Clean burn pattern

d)

Half-moon pattern

89.

Arson probe, 3 important facts to established?

a)

Cause of fire move and assailant

b)

Suspect whereabouts motive origin and cause of fire

c)

Origin fire suspect motive and Address

d)

Motive suspects identity and their number

90.

The corpus delicti of the crime of arson has the following elements, EXCEPT.

a)

The fire occurred in a property protected by the law.

b)

That the fire of burning was intentional, neither accidental nor attributable negligence.

c)

That someone has failed to observed arson laws

d)

That someone set the fire, caused it to be set, or otherwise furthered the act. 

91.

The arson investigators is successfully made his investigation depends on his ability to determine correctly _______.

a)

The exact causes of fire         

b)

The modus opirandi    

c)

The insurable interest of the owner 

d)

The point of origin of the fire

92.

In most cases, the initial step for obtaining information to determine the origin and causes of fire is:

a)

Interview witness

b)

Surveillance

c)

To investigate the insurance company and the owners of the insurance policy

d)

Undercover work assignment

93.

Burning one’s house is punishable with the penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prison correctional in its minimum period, if arson was committed in any of the following circumstances EXCEPT.

a)

If the burning was used only for the purpose of destroying his own property and without prejudice to another

b)

In burning have been committed for the purpose of defrauding another.

c)

If burning is made in an inhabited place

d)

All of them

94.

In which of the following are elements of arson of property of small value?

a)

Burning of any uninhabited hut, storehouse, or any other property

b)

Under circumstances clearly excluding all danger of fire spreading

c)

Value of the property does not exceed P25.00

d)

All of these

95.

One of the following circumstances concerning a fire that indicates most strongly the possibility of arson is that  

a)

Fire apparently started in oil soaked rugs.

b)

Fires apparently broke out simultaneously.

c)

Heat was intense that glasses in the building became molten and fused.

d)

Was heavy charring of wood around the point of origin of the fire?

96.

If a fire breaks out simultaneously in six different parts of a building it is most reasonable to believe that the fire is the result of

a)

Explosives           

b)

Spontaneous combustion

c)

Carelessness

d)

Arson

97.

Which of the following is necessary element in the crime of arson?

a)

Financial gain must be present

b)

The building must be occupied

c)

The burning must be malevolent

d)

The fire must be occur at night time

98.

It is a prima facie evidence that the fire was of incendiary origin, since such condition is highly improbable and virtually impossible under normal conditions.

a)

Discovery of heat source in the scene

b)

Discovery of fuel source in the scene

c)

Discovery of multiple points of origin

d)

Discovery of physical evidence

99.

Arson is a crime which is difficult to secure evidence because the

a)

Crime scene cannot be reconstructed 

b)

Evidence is usually consumed

c)

Evidence can easily be removed

d)

Investigator does not know what to look for

100.

Example of destructive arson is burning of?

a)

Church

b)

Movie House

c)

School building

d)

All of the above