CFI IAAI EXAM WITH STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
EXAM
The component that controls temperature in many heat-producing appliances. ---
ANSWER----Bimetallic Thermostats
The temperature or point at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the
external pressure applied. ---- ANSWER----Boiling Point
The process of electrically connecting two or more conductive objects. ----
ANSWER----Bonding
Two factors or situations leading to a fire that may show the nature of the
incident responsibility. ---- ANSWER----Act or Omission
A law that may govern the fire investigation of a boat ---- ANSWER----
Admiralty Law
1
, 2
This may occur when the vapor pressure of a liquid exceeds atmospheric
pressure. ---- ANSWER----BLEVE
A type of device in a vehicle, which can cause an electrical overload to factory
installed wiring ---- ANSWER----After-market Equipment
Evidence of smoke or soot in the lungs, bronchi, and trachea is one of the most
significant factors in confirming that, at the time of the fire, the victim was
alive. ---- ANSWER----Alive and Breathing
Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the fire or
explosion scene ---- ANSWER----All Team Members
1220°F ---- ANSWER----Melting Temperature of Aluminum
Considered a competent ignition source. ---- ANSWER----Aluminum-
topavement sparks
A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire growth, the
total heat released, and WHAT? ---- ANSWER----Heat Release Rate
, 3
What does the term AFCI stand for? And, the 'A' specifically represents what? --
- ANSWER----Arc-fault circuit interrupter
The organization that develops standard methods for testing materials. ----
ANSWER----ASTM
Initiation of combustion by heat but without a spark or flame. ---- ANSWER---
Auto-ignition
A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined
space containing oxygen-deficient products of incomplete combustion. ----
ANSWER----Backdraft
A boat device that owners fail to keep clean, which is a frequent cause of engine
compartment fires on boats. ---- ANSWER----Backfire Flame Arrestor
A device on a fluorescent light fixture that transforms the voltage from normal
household voltage to a higher voltage. ---- ANSWER----Ballast
The starter motor draws its energy from this source. ---- ANSWER----Battery
, 4
The burden of proof in a criminal trial. ---- ANSWER----Beyond a Reasonable
Doubt
Most engine fires typically penetrate the interior compartment at this location of
the vehicle. ---- ANSWER----Bottom Passenger Side of the Windshield
An investigator can closely examine this component of a cord to determine if it
was plugged into a receptacle. ---- ANSWER----Brass Prongs (male ends)
A liquid with a flash point ABOVE 100F ---- ANSWER----Combustible Liquid
If the current flowing out from an electrical panel is 12.5 amps, and it then
flows through an electrical load of 1500 watts, what is the amperage of the
remaining current flow of the return circuit? ---- ANSWER----Current Flow
Power (P) = current (I) x voltage (V) ---- ANSWER----Power (P)
Watts = amps x volts ---- ANSWER----Watts
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS NEW MODIFIED
EXAM
The component that controls temperature in many heat-producing appliances. ---
ANSWER----Bimetallic Thermostats
The temperature or point at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the
external pressure applied. ---- ANSWER----Boiling Point
The process of electrically connecting two or more conductive objects. ----
ANSWER----Bonding
Two factors or situations leading to a fire that may show the nature of the
incident responsibility. ---- ANSWER----Act or Omission
A law that may govern the fire investigation of a boat ---- ANSWER----
Admiralty Law
1
, 2
This may occur when the vapor pressure of a liquid exceeds atmospheric
pressure. ---- ANSWER----BLEVE
A type of device in a vehicle, which can cause an electrical overload to factory
installed wiring ---- ANSWER----After-market Equipment
Evidence of smoke or soot in the lungs, bronchi, and trachea is one of the most
significant factors in confirming that, at the time of the fire, the victim was
alive. ---- ANSWER----Alive and Breathing
Those who have the responsibility for monitoring safety conditions at the fire or
explosion scene ---- ANSWER----All Team Members
1220°F ---- ANSWER----Melting Temperature of Aluminum
Considered a competent ignition source. ---- ANSWER----Aluminum-
topavement sparks
A meaningful analysis of a fire requires an understanding of the fire growth, the
total heat released, and WHAT? ---- ANSWER----Heat Release Rate
, 3
What does the term AFCI stand for? And, the 'A' specifically represents what? --
- ANSWER----Arc-fault circuit interrupter
The organization that develops standard methods for testing materials. ----
ANSWER----ASTM
Initiation of combustion by heat but without a spark or flame. ---- ANSWER---
Auto-ignition
A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined
space containing oxygen-deficient products of incomplete combustion. ----
ANSWER----Backdraft
A boat device that owners fail to keep clean, which is a frequent cause of engine
compartment fires on boats. ---- ANSWER----Backfire Flame Arrestor
A device on a fluorescent light fixture that transforms the voltage from normal
household voltage to a higher voltage. ---- ANSWER----Ballast
The starter motor draws its energy from this source. ---- ANSWER----Battery
, 4
The burden of proof in a criminal trial. ---- ANSWER----Beyond a Reasonable
Doubt
Most engine fires typically penetrate the interior compartment at this location of
the vehicle. ---- ANSWER----Bottom Passenger Side of the Windshield
An investigator can closely examine this component of a cord to determine if it
was plugged into a receptacle. ---- ANSWER----Brass Prongs (male ends)
A liquid with a flash point ABOVE 100F ---- ANSWER----Combustible Liquid
If the current flowing out from an electrical panel is 12.5 amps, and it then
flows through an electrical load of 1500 watts, what is the amperage of the
remaining current flow of the return circuit? ---- ANSWER----Current Flow
Power (P) = current (I) x voltage (V) ---- ANSWER----Power (P)
Watts = amps x volts ---- ANSWER----Watts
