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CFEI STUDY EXAM 2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Evidence - Demonstrative - correct answer-Tangible items; see, touch,
smell, hear.
Evidence - Documentary - correct answer-Written form; business records,
banking, calendars, phone records, fire reports, etc...
Evidence - Testimonial - correct answer-Competent live witness speaking
under oath; two types; fact and expert
Evidence - illustrative - correct answer-Photos, sketches, maps, diagrams.
Modes are frequently used at trial.
Evidence - illustravtive - correct answer-Photos and Videos; what, why,
how, when
Evidence collection - correct answer-Document in place, document the
collection, use proper container, (flag, bag, & tag)
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Evidence - collection - correct answer-Fuel gas powered tools outside the
perimeter. Find out where tools were refuels.
Heat transfer - correct answer-Conduction, convection, radiation
Interviews - correct answer-Purpose of the interview; prepare for the
interview, document the interview
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Sparks from an aluminum wheel are not a
competent ignition source.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-The most common source of an open flame
in a vehicle is an exhaust system backfire out of a carburetor.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Carburetor backfire leaves a distinct pattern
on the hood.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Two basic fuel systems: vacuum/low
pressure carbureted system, and high-pressure, fuel injected system.
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Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Loose battery connections; not over-current
protected; loose connections can result in intermittent arcing.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Power steering fluid: Flashpoint 347-356*F,
autoignition 680-720*F.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Automatic Transmission Fluid: Flashpoint
302-536*F, autoignition 626-716*F.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Overcharging a battery does not cause it to
explode.
Explosions - correct answer-Low order damage: characterized by walls
bulge out or laid down, virtually intact, next to the structure. roofs slightly
left.
Explosions - correct answer-High order damage: shattering of the structure,
producing small debris pieces.
Explosions - correct answer-Post blast effects: burned debris away-fire
preceded, unburned the debris away-no fire.
CFEI STUDY EXAM 2026 WITH
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Evidence - Demonstrative - correct answer-Tangible items; see, touch,
smell, hear.
Evidence - Documentary - correct answer-Written form; business records,
banking, calendars, phone records, fire reports, etc...
Evidence - Testimonial - correct answer-Competent live witness speaking
under oath; two types; fact and expert
Evidence - illustrative - correct answer-Photos, sketches, maps, diagrams.
Modes are frequently used at trial.
Evidence - illustravtive - correct answer-Photos and Videos; what, why,
how, when
Evidence collection - correct answer-Document in place, document the
collection, use proper container, (flag, bag, & tag)
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Evidence - collection - correct answer-Fuel gas powered tools outside the
perimeter. Find out where tools were refuels.
Heat transfer - correct answer-Conduction, convection, radiation
Interviews - correct answer-Purpose of the interview; prepare for the
interview, document the interview
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Sparks from an aluminum wheel are not a
competent ignition source.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-The most common source of an open flame
in a vehicle is an exhaust system backfire out of a carburetor.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Carburetor backfire leaves a distinct pattern
on the hood.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Two basic fuel systems: vacuum/low
pressure carbureted system, and high-pressure, fuel injected system.
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Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Loose battery connections; not over-current
protected; loose connections can result in intermittent arcing.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Power steering fluid: Flashpoint 347-356*F,
autoignition 680-720*F.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Automatic Transmission Fluid: Flashpoint
302-536*F, autoignition 626-716*F.
Vehicle Fires - correct answer-Overcharging a battery does not cause it to
explode.
Explosions - correct answer-Low order damage: characterized by walls
bulge out or laid down, virtually intact, next to the structure. roofs slightly
left.
Explosions - correct answer-High order damage: shattering of the structure,
producing small debris pieces.
Explosions - correct answer-Post blast effects: burned debris away-fire
preceded, unburned the debris away-no fire.
