Chapter 13

Question 1

A fuel or oxidizer, often an ignitable liquid, intentionally used to initiate a fire or increase the rate of growth or spread of fire (NFPA 921)

Answer 1

Accelerant

Question 2

A structure, part of a structure, or general geographic location within a fire scene, in which the “point of origin” of a fire explosion is reasonably believed to be located (NFPA 921)

Answer 2

Area of origin

Question 3

The crime of maliciously and intentionally or recklessly starting a fire or causing an explosion (NFPA 921)

Answer 3

Arson

Question 4

The circumstances, conditions, or agency that brought about or resulted in the fire or explosion incident, damage to property resulting from the fire or explosion incident, or bodily injury or loss of life resulting from the fire or explosion incident

Answer 4

Cause

Question 5

Carbonaceous material that has been burned or pyrolyzed and has a blackened appearance (NFPA 921)

Answer 5

Char

Question 6

A logical, systematic examination of an item, component, assembly, or structure and its place and function with it a system, conducted to identify and analyze the probability, causes, and consequences of potential and real failures (NFPA 921)

Answer 6

Failure analysis

Question 7

The process of determining the origin, cause, development, responsibility, and, when required, a failure analysis of the fire or explosion (NFPA 921)

Answer 7

Fire analysis

Question 8

The process of determining the origin, cause , and development of a fire or explosion (NFPA 921)

Answer 8

Fire investigation

Question 9

How the material was used (NFIRS, 2010)

Answer 9

Form of material

Question 10

A process in which material is decomposed, or broken down, into simpler molecular compounds by the effect of heat alone; often procedes combustion. (NFPA 921)

Answer 10

Pyrolysis

Question 11

The systematic pursuit of knowledge involving the recognition and definition of a problem; the collection of data through observation and experimentation; analysis of data; formulation, evaluation and testing hypothesis; and, where possible, the selection of a final hypothesis

Answer 11

Scientific method

Question 12

Energy source that causes a material to ignite (NFIRS, 2010)

Answer 12

Source of ignition

Question 13

Solid or liquid used to intentionally spread or accelerate the press of a fire from one area to another (NFPA 921)

Answer 13

Trailer

Question 14

The nature of the material itself (NFIRS, 2010)

Answer 14

Type of material