Fire Investigator Chapter 1 & 2 (Study
Questions & Answers For TCFP Fire
Investigator)
What is the NFPA 921? - ANSWER-Fire & Explosion Investigation
The Scientific Method. Step 1 - ANSWER-Recognize the need
The Scientific Method. Step 2 - ANSWER-Define how the problem can be solved
The Scientific Method. Step 3 - ANSWER-Collect facts and Data (empirical
facts-factual data)
The Scientific Method Step 4 - ANSWER-Analyze Data by
The Scientific Method Step 5 - ANSWER-Develop a Hypothesis to explain origin
and cause of fire (inductive reasoning)
The Scientific Method Step 6 - ANSWER-Test the Hypothesis. Compare to all
known facts
The Scientific Method Step 7 - ANSWER-Select Final Hypothesis
Why is it important to follow the scientific method in a fire investigation? -
ANSWER-The scientific method provides a systematic approach to data
collection, analysis, and hypothesis testing that is an accepted framework for
organizing your investigation and for presenting your process and findings to the
court.
What is the NFPA 1033 - ANSWER-Professional Qualifications for fire
investigator, a standard that is designed to establish the minimum job
performance requirements (JPRs) for service as a fire investigator.
,What is the NFPA 921 - ANSWER-Guide for Fire and Explosive Investigations
that established guidelines and recommendations for the safe and systematic
investigation or analysis of fire and explosion incidents.
Investigation - ANSWER-The process of determining the origin, cause, and
development of a fire or explosion.
Guide - ANSWER-a document this is advisory or informative in nature and that
contains only nonmandatory provisions. It may contain mandatory statements.,
but the document as a whole is not suitable for law
Standard - ANSWER-A document, that main text of which contains only
mandatory provisions using the word shall to indicate requirements and that is in
a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by another standard or code or
for adoption in to law. nonmandatory provisions shall be located in an appendix
or annex, footnote or fine print and should not be sconsidered part of the
standard.
What is deductive reasoning? - ANSWER-the process by which conclusions are
drawn by logical inference from given premises
What is a confirmation bias? - ANSWER-the attempt to prove a hypothesis
instead of disapprove a hypothesis, resulting in a failure to consider alternative
hypothesis or the premature discounting of an alternative hypothesis
The Basic Methods of Fire Investigation - ANSWER-1. Receive the assignment
2. Prepare for the investigation
3. Conduct the investigation
4. Collect and preserve evidence
5. Analyze the incident
6. Draw conclusions
7. Reporting procedures
Hypothesis Certainty - ANSWER-Probable: More likely true than not (more than
50% likely of being true)
,Possible: Feasible (often used when two hypotheses have the same level of
certainty)
Suspected: Not enough certainty to be considered an expert opinion.
Steps of the Scientific Method - ANSWER-Step 1: Recognize the need to use the
scientific method.
Step 2: Define the problem.
Step 3: Collect data.-empirical facts: factual data
Step 4: Analyze the data.-determine a possible hypothesis
Step 5: Develop a hypothesis.-inductive reasoning
Step 6: Test the hypothesis-deductive reasoning
Step 7: Final hypothesis
Cognitive Testing - ANSWER-The use of a person's thinking skills and judgement
in order to evaluate the emperical data and challenge the conclusions of the final
hypothesis.
, Fire Investigator TCFP Test Questions and
Answers (Test Bank) Complete Solution
100% Verified
Who should be responsible for monitoring the perimeter when a threat from
suspects or individuals associated with the fire scene exists - ANSWER-p. 41
*B.) Law enforcement
What is used to ensure that multiple priorities from
Multiple agencies are considered during the resolution of an incident -
ANSWER-p. 25
*A.) Unified command structure
Which NFPA standard should be consulted for operations dealing with fuel gas -
ANSWER-p. 44
*C.) NFPA 54
Which gas levels are more practical to be monitored when conducting a fire
investigation - ANSWER-p. 32
*A.) Oxygen and carbon monoxide
What should mark the end of the site safety assessment - ANSWER-p. 27
*C.) Investigation conclusion
How long will the organic vapor/acid gas cartridge be
Effective - ANSWER-p. 33
*B.) 8-10 hours
Which NFPA standard is used to establish the minimum job performance
requirements of the fire investigator - ANSWER-*C.) NFPA 1033
What is usually best to utilize when interior lighting is needed during an
investigation - ANSWER-p. 40
Questions & Answers For TCFP Fire
Investigator)
What is the NFPA 921? - ANSWER-Fire & Explosion Investigation
The Scientific Method. Step 1 - ANSWER-Recognize the need
The Scientific Method. Step 2 - ANSWER-Define how the problem can be solved
The Scientific Method. Step 3 - ANSWER-Collect facts and Data (empirical
facts-factual data)
The Scientific Method Step 4 - ANSWER-Analyze Data by
The Scientific Method Step 5 - ANSWER-Develop a Hypothesis to explain origin
and cause of fire (inductive reasoning)
The Scientific Method Step 6 - ANSWER-Test the Hypothesis. Compare to all
known facts
The Scientific Method Step 7 - ANSWER-Select Final Hypothesis
Why is it important to follow the scientific method in a fire investigation? -
ANSWER-The scientific method provides a systematic approach to data
collection, analysis, and hypothesis testing that is an accepted framework for
organizing your investigation and for presenting your process and findings to the
court.
What is the NFPA 1033 - ANSWER-Professional Qualifications for fire
investigator, a standard that is designed to establish the minimum job
performance requirements (JPRs) for service as a fire investigator.
,What is the NFPA 921 - ANSWER-Guide for Fire and Explosive Investigations
that established guidelines and recommendations for the safe and systematic
investigation or analysis of fire and explosion incidents.
Investigation - ANSWER-The process of determining the origin, cause, and
development of a fire or explosion.
Guide - ANSWER-a document this is advisory or informative in nature and that
contains only nonmandatory provisions. It may contain mandatory statements.,
but the document as a whole is not suitable for law
Standard - ANSWER-A document, that main text of which contains only
mandatory provisions using the word shall to indicate requirements and that is in
a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by another standard or code or
for adoption in to law. nonmandatory provisions shall be located in an appendix
or annex, footnote or fine print and should not be sconsidered part of the
standard.
What is deductive reasoning? - ANSWER-the process by which conclusions are
drawn by logical inference from given premises
What is a confirmation bias? - ANSWER-the attempt to prove a hypothesis
instead of disapprove a hypothesis, resulting in a failure to consider alternative
hypothesis or the premature discounting of an alternative hypothesis
The Basic Methods of Fire Investigation - ANSWER-1. Receive the assignment
2. Prepare for the investigation
3. Conduct the investigation
4. Collect and preserve evidence
5. Analyze the incident
6. Draw conclusions
7. Reporting procedures
Hypothesis Certainty - ANSWER-Probable: More likely true than not (more than
50% likely of being true)
,Possible: Feasible (often used when two hypotheses have the same level of
certainty)
Suspected: Not enough certainty to be considered an expert opinion.
Steps of the Scientific Method - ANSWER-Step 1: Recognize the need to use the
scientific method.
Step 2: Define the problem.
Step 3: Collect data.-empirical facts: factual data
Step 4: Analyze the data.-determine a possible hypothesis
Step 5: Develop a hypothesis.-inductive reasoning
Step 6: Test the hypothesis-deductive reasoning
Step 7: Final hypothesis
Cognitive Testing - ANSWER-The use of a person's thinking skills and judgement
in order to evaluate the emperical data and challenge the conclusions of the final
hypothesis.
, Fire Investigator TCFP Test Questions and
Answers (Test Bank) Complete Solution
100% Verified
Who should be responsible for monitoring the perimeter when a threat from
suspects or individuals associated with the fire scene exists - ANSWER-p. 41
*B.) Law enforcement
What is used to ensure that multiple priorities from
Multiple agencies are considered during the resolution of an incident -
ANSWER-p. 25
*A.) Unified command structure
Which NFPA standard should be consulted for operations dealing with fuel gas -
ANSWER-p. 44
*C.) NFPA 54
Which gas levels are more practical to be monitored when conducting a fire
investigation - ANSWER-p. 32
*A.) Oxygen and carbon monoxide
What should mark the end of the site safety assessment - ANSWER-p. 27
*C.) Investigation conclusion
How long will the organic vapor/acid gas cartridge be
Effective - ANSWER-p. 33
*B.) 8-10 hours
Which NFPA standard is used to establish the minimum job performance
requirements of the fire investigator - ANSWER-*C.) NFPA 1033
What is usually best to utilize when interior lighting is needed during an
investigation - ANSWER-p. 40
