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87 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 87
When exposed to heat energy from a fire, the rate of vaporization of the gasoline in the fuel tank
will increase significantly.
True
Fals
Term 2 of 87
The development of fire patterns on and in a motor vehicle may be affected by:
airflow caused by vehicle movement.
distribution of fuel loads.
breaches in compartments.
all of the above
Term 3 of 87
The _____________________ is the systematic pursite of knowledge involving the recognition and
formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the
formulation and testing of a hypothesis.
scientific method
scientific examination
scientific survey
scientific theory
,Term 4 of 87
Vehicle fire inspections may present many other situations that pose safety hazards to the
investigator. These can include:
fuel leaks
expelled lubricants
electrical energy stored in the battery
all of the above
Term 5 of 87
The most common open flame in a carburated vehicle fire is:
lighted match
pilot flames or operating burners
catalytic converter
a backfire through the carburator
Term 6 of 87
When the engine is not running, the primary source of electrical energy in a motor vehicle is the
_____________________.
alternator
distributor
battery
fuel pump
, Term 7 of 87
Documentation of the vehicle fire incident can be accomplished through ____________________.
photographs
written notes
diagrams
all of the above
Term 8 of 87
In high-pressured fuel injected systems, the fuel is typically pumped from a storage tank under
pressure of:
10-15 PSI
20-25 PSI
35-70 PSI
110-160 PSI
Term 9 of 87
It is always possible to determine whether the crash or the resulting fire caused a death.
True
False
Term 10 of 87
Factors to be considered when investigating a motor vehicle fire include:
prevailing winds.
vehicle orientation.
air temperature.
all of the above
87 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 87
When exposed to heat energy from a fire, the rate of vaporization of the gasoline in the fuel tank
will increase significantly.
True
Fals
Term 2 of 87
The development of fire patterns on and in a motor vehicle may be affected by:
airflow caused by vehicle movement.
distribution of fuel loads.
breaches in compartments.
all of the above
Term 3 of 87
The _____________________ is the systematic pursite of knowledge involving the recognition and
formulation of a problem, the collection of data through observation and experiment, and the
formulation and testing of a hypothesis.
scientific method
scientific examination
scientific survey
scientific theory
,Term 4 of 87
Vehicle fire inspections may present many other situations that pose safety hazards to the
investigator. These can include:
fuel leaks
expelled lubricants
electrical energy stored in the battery
all of the above
Term 5 of 87
The most common open flame in a carburated vehicle fire is:
lighted match
pilot flames or operating burners
catalytic converter
a backfire through the carburator
Term 6 of 87
When the engine is not running, the primary source of electrical energy in a motor vehicle is the
_____________________.
alternator
distributor
battery
fuel pump
, Term 7 of 87
Documentation of the vehicle fire incident can be accomplished through ____________________.
photographs
written notes
diagrams
all of the above
Term 8 of 87
In high-pressured fuel injected systems, the fuel is typically pumped from a storage tank under
pressure of:
10-15 PSI
20-25 PSI
35-70 PSI
110-160 PSI
Term 9 of 87
It is always possible to determine whether the crash or the resulting fire caused a death.
True
False
Term 10 of 87
Factors to be considered when investigating a motor vehicle fire include:
prevailing winds.
vehicle orientation.
air temperature.
all of the above
