FIRE TECHNOLOGY AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

1. The temperature at which a flammmable liquid forms a vapor-air mixture that ignites.
a. Flash point c. Temperature
b. Vapor mixture d. Boiling point
2. The lowest temperature of a liquid in an open container at which vapors are evolved fast
enough to support continous combustion.
A. Fire point c. Flashpoint
B. Ignition temperature d. Vapor pressure
3. The minimum temperature at which the substance in the air must be heated in order to
initiate or cause self-contained combustion without the addition of heat from outside
sources.
a. Ignition temperature c. Kindling temperature
b. Boiling point d. A and c are true
4. The constant temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to
atmospheric pressure.
a. Boiling point c. Flash point
b. Vapor pressure d. Fire point
5. The measure of the degree of thermal agitation of molecules, which can be measured by
celsius or centigrade, fahrenheit and kelvin or absolute.
a. Temperature c. Pressure
b. Boiling point d. Flash point
6. It is the ratio of the weight of a solid or liquid substances to weight of an equal volume of
water. In general, the higher the specific gravity of a substance, the greater amount of heat
is necessary to decompose it.
a. Specific gravity c. Vapor density
b. Temperature d. Pressure
7. It is the encandescent gas. In order to be sustained, it should maintain high emperature
and a concentration of short-lived intermediate chamical reactants between fuel and
oxidizer.
a. Flame c. Oxidation
b. Flashpoint d. Pressure

8. A chemical change that is exothermic. In connection with fire technology, it is simply

defined as a chemical change in which combustible material (fuel) and an oxidixing agent
like oxygen reacts.
a. Oxidation c. Flash point
b. Flame d. Ignition point
9. Those that release or give off energy (heat) is absorbed or is added before the reaction
takes place. This means that the substance formed by the change contain more energy
than the materials.
a. Endothermic reaction c. Boiling point
b. Flames d. Ignition point
10. Oneof the kinds of oxidation which is the same as actual burning it is the rapid oxidation
accompanied by heat and light.
a. Combustion c. Boiling point
b. Flames d. Flash point
Use the answer sheet. Shade only the circle which corresponds to the correct answer.

11. Which among the following is commonly used to put out class C fires?
 a. CO2 c. Water
b. Sand d. Baking soda
12. Class A fires may be extinguished by:
a. CO2 c. Water
b. Sand d. Baking soda
13. A fire which uses flammable liquid as fuel is classifies as:
a. Class A fire c. Class C fire
b. Class B fire d. Class D fire
14. Excess heat energy liberated by an oxidation reaction is called __________.
a. Latent heat c. Specific heat
b. Heat of combustion d. Thermal heat
15. The minimum temperature at which a fuel hydrants.
a. Ignition temperature c. Heat of combustion
b. Thermal heat d. Specific heat
16. Instrument used to open/close fire hydrants.
a. Sprinkler c. Fire hose
b. Fire pump d. Hydrant key
17. Descriptive of any material when by its nature or as a result of its reaction with other
elements promotes a rapid drop in temperature of the immediate surroundings.
a. Dust c. Pyrolisys
b. Oxidizing material d. Cryogenic
18. Lowest temperature of a liquid in open container at which vapors are evolved fast
enough to support continuous combustion.
a. Ignition temperature c. Fire point
b. Kindling temperature d. Flash point
19. The temperature at which a flammable liquid form a vapor air mixture that ignites.
a. Ignition temperature c. Fire point
b. Kindling temperature d. Flash point
20. Minimum temperature in which the substance in the air must be heated in order to
initiate or cause a self-contained combustion without the addition of heat from outside
source.
a. Boiling point c. Fire point
b. Ignition temperature d. Flash point
21. An exothermic chemical change in which a combustion material react with an
oxidizing agent.
a. Thermal balance c. Combustion
b. Thermal imbalance d. Oxidation
22. Rapid oxidation accompanied by heat and light.
a. Pyrolysis c. Detonation
b. Combustion d. All of these
23. A chemical decomposition of matter through the action of heat.
a. Pyrolysis c. Detonation
b. Combustion d. Oxidation
24. Measure of the rate of flow of heat, through unit area of the material with unit
temperature gradient.
a. Conduction c. Radiation
b. Thermal conductivity d. Oxidation
25. A means of heat transfer when energy travels through space or materials as waves.
a. Conduction c. Radiation
b. Convention d. Fission
26. It is legally classified as arson and set on purpose with a motive.
a. Providential fire c. Intentional fire
b. Accidental fire d. None of the foregoing
27. Malicious and willful burning of building, defined in the case of Ong Chat Lay 60 P788
a. Arson c. Accidental fire
b. Providential fire d. None of the forgoing
28. First element known to man by experience, a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas
which supports life and fire.
 a. Nitrogen c. Oxygen
b. Hydrogen d. Neon
29. Known as ignition heat, it refers to any contrivance to start a fire.
a. Fuel c. Heat
b. Oxygen d. None of the foregoing
30. Refers to gases liberated by heat.
a. Free radicals c. Thermal balance
b. Flash point d. Thermal imbalance
31. Refers to the normal pattern or movement of fire, smoke and fire gases within a
building or structure under natural conditions.
a. Free radicals c. Thermal balance
b. Pyrolysis d. Thermal imbalance
32. In this phase of the fire the maximum heat and its destructive capabilities are
developed.
a. Initial phase c. Free burning phase
b. Incipient phase d. Smoldering phase
33. A burnt pattern of inverted cone indicates.
a. The fire triangle c. Flashover
b. The fingerprint of the fire d. Incipient phase of the fire
34. An occurrence when the heat has brought the combustible portion of the ceiling to
their ignition temperature, it is characterized by a sudden burst or shooting forth light
and flames.
a. Flashover c. Thermal balance
b. Backdraft d. Thermal imbalance
35. An explosive condition in the smoldering phase of fire, it is a result of a sudden
introduction of oxygen.
a. Flashover c. Thermal balance
b. Back draft d. Thermal imbalance
36. Which among the following is the primary objective in investigating fires?
a. To determine its cause c. To identify liable persons
b. To prevent recurrences d. All of these
37. Reason why fire investigation is unique.
a. It does not conform with regular investigative procedure
b. Unavailability of witness
c. Fires destroys evidence
d. All of the foregoing
38. They are fires caused by unforeseen acts of God.
a. Providential c. Intentional
b. Accidental d. Incendiarism
39. A combination of three elements namely: fuel, heat and oxygen.
a. Fire c. Fire triangle
b. Origin of fire d. All of the foregoing
40. Most important part of the fire triangle for it is what burns.
a. Fuel c. Oxygen
b. Heat d. Gas

41. A means by which heat is transformed by a circulating medium either gas or a liquid.
a. Conduction c. Radiation
b. Convection d. Fission
42. It is the amount of heat necessary to convert solid to liquid.
a. Specific heat c. Heat of combustion
b. Latent heat d. Heat
43. Formed by the incomplete combustion of acetylene or natural cracking of hydrogen in
the absence of air.
a. Carbon black c. Soot
b. Lamp black d. Black bone
44. Matter made up of very fine particles and condensed vapor as a result of combustion
a. Fire c. Heat
 b. Flame d. Smoke
45. Incandescent gases accompanied by oxidation.
a. Fire c. Heat
b. Flame d. Smoke
46. The threat to arson investigation after fire has been contained.
a. Backdraft c. Carbon monoxide poisoning
b. Flashover d. falling debris
47. Color of smoke produced accompanied by red flames indicates the burning of what
material?
a. Rubber c. Asphalt singles
b. Nitrogen products d. Chlorine
48. Which among the following is commonly used in fire resistant materials?
a. Asbestos c. Asphalt
b. Diamond d. Cotton
49. A form of static electricity or an electrical current of great magnitude producing
tremendous amperage and voltage, it is the most common cause of providential fires.
a. Rays of the sun c. arcing
b. Spontaneous heating d. Lightning
50. Most common of accidental fire is related to:
a. Smoking c. Sparking
b. Arcing d. Overloading
51. A device used by arsonists to spread the fire within the room or throughout the
structure.
a. Accelerant c. Trailer
b. Plants d. Wick
52. Usually comes in the form of combustible liquid which is a contrivance to hasten the
start of fire.
a. Accelerant c. Trailer
b. Plants d. Wick
53. Most common reason of arson case.
a. Revenge c. Competition
b. Profit d. Anger
54. It is the result of slow oxidation of a combustible material.
a. Spontaneous heating c. Combustible dust
b. Combustible gases d. None of these
55. Refers to the preparation and gathering of materials to start a fire.
a. Plants c. Trailers
b. Accelerant d. Wick
56. Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.
a. Abatement c. Allotment
b. Combustion d. Distillation
57. The burning of the law grade heavy oils or resinous tarry materials with sufficient air
forms lamp black commonly known as:
a. Black bone c. Soot
b. Used petroleum d. Black iron
58. The used of more electrical devices which draw or consume electrical current beyond
the designed capacity of the existing electrical system.
a. Overloading c. Wire tapping
b. Jumper d. Arcing
59. One of the following is exempted from paying 0.01 % of the assessed value of the
building.
a. School c. hospitals
b. Department stores d. Single family dwelling
60. An enclosed vertical passage that extends from floor to floor, as well as from the base
to the top of the building.
a. Standpipe system c. vertical shaft
b. Sprinkler system d. flash point
61. Designed to prevent the spread of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less than
four hours with structural stability to remain standing even if the adjacent
construction collapses under fire conditions:
a. Post wall c. Fire wall
b. Fire trap d. Firewood
62. A pre-requisite to grant permit/license by local government fot any particular
establishment.
a. Fire service c. Fire drill
b. Fire safety inspection d. Fire protection assembly
63. Heat transfer by direct contact from one body to another.
a. Radiation c. Conduction
b. Convection d. Fission
64. The active principle of burning characterized by the heat and light of combustion.
a. Oxidation c. Smoldering
b. Flashpoint d. Fire
65. A finely powdered substance which, when mixed with all in the proper proportion
and ignited will cause an explosion.
a. Dust c. Fire trap
b. Fire lane d. Fire hazard

66. Changes whereby heat is absorbed before the reaction takes place.
a. Endothermic reaction c. Oxidation
b. Exothermic reaction d. Combustion
67. Product of an incomplete combustion.
a. Soot c. Ashes
b. Charring d. All of these
68. Color of a luminous flame.
a. Orange red c. Yellow
b. Blue d. red
69. Refers the amount of heat released during complete oxidation whereby the organic
fuel is converted to water and carbon dioxide.
a. Heat of combustion c. Fuel value
b. Calorific value d. All of these
70. Refers to the quantity of heat absorbed by a substance when it changes state from
solid to liquid or liquid to gas.
a. Calorie c. Thermal heat
b. Latent heat d. Specific heat
71. Refers to gases that remain when the products of combustion are cooled to normal
temperature.
a. Fire gases c. Oxidation gases
b. Combustion gases d. Flame
72. Fires caused by human error and negligence.
a. Providential fires c. Accidental fires
b. Intentional fires d. Incendiarism
73. Primary component of wood.
a. Fiber c. Carbon
b. Cellulose d. Pulp
74. During this fire phase, the burnt inverted con pattern of fingerprint of fire is
developed.
a. Incipient phase b. Free burning phase
b. Initial phase d. Smoldering phase
75. Phase whereby the fire can no longer support the flame and carbon monoxide builds
up in volume.
a. Incipient phase c. Free burning phase
b. Initial phase d. Smoldering phase
76. Color of smoke produced when nitrogen products is the combustible material being
burned while bright red flame are visible.
a. Black smoke c. White smoke
 b. Heavy brown smoke d. Greenish smoke
77. When greenish yellow flames are seen in the fire, what material is being burned?
a. Petroleum products c. Asphalt shingles
b. Chorine of manganese d. Potassium
78. When this constitutes most of the combustible material in the fire it produces a bright
reddish yellow flame.
a. Petroleum products c. Asphalt shingles
b. Calcium d.Potassium
79. When black smoke with red and blue-green flames is visible in the fire, it indicates
that this material is burning.
a. Petroleum products c. Asphalt shingles
b. Chorine of manganese d. Potassium
80. When potassium is use as a combustible material what would be the visible color of
the flame?
a. Purple c. Lavender
b. Violet d. Any of the three