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NFPA 921 and the Scientific Method Flashcards

1
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the first step in following the scientific method in an investigation is to

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recognize a need

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the second step in following the scientific method in an investigation is to

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define the problem

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the third step in following the scientific method in an investigation is to

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collect data

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the fourth step in following the scientific method in an investigation is to

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analyze the data

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the fifth step in following the scientific method in an investigation is to

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develop a hypothesis

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the sixth step in following the scientific method in an investigation is to

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test the hypothesis

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the seven steps of the scientific method are

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  1. recognize the need
  2. define the problem
  3. collect data
  4. analyze the data
  5. develop a hypothesis
  6. test the hypothesis
  7. select the final hypothesis
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The purpose of a hypothesis in a fire investigation is to

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provide an orientation for further data collection efforts

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9
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(blank) is the science and practice of temperature measurement

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thermometry

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10
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investigators must be properly prepared if they must confront NFPA 921 and be ready to justify their findings by ___________

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  1. being familiar with the document and its content
  2. being ready to show that they followed the recommended practices and procedures of 921
  3. being prepared to explain why he or she did not follow the practices due to the circumstances of the specific fire incident
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11
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the purpose of NFPA 921 is to _________

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establish guideline for fire and explosion incident investigation

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12
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if an investigator has not followed NFPA 921, __________

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NFPA 921 was not strictly followed

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13
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the fire investigator shall remain current in all topics listed in 1.3.7 by

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attending formal education courses
workshops
seminars
through professional publications and journals

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14
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NFPA (####) Standard for professional qualifications for fire investigator

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1033

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15
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NFPA 921 is updated every ____ years

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3

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16
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How often should an investigator apply the scientific method, as per 921

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every time

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17
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Code, guide, or standard?
a standard that is an extensive compilation of provisions covering board subject matter or that is suitable for adoption into law independently of other codes and standards.

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a code

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18
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Code, guide, or standard?

a document that is advisory or informative in nature and that contains only nonmandatory provisions.

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guide

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19
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Code, guide, or standard?
a document, the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions using the word “shall” to indicate requirements and which is in a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by another or for adoption into law.

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standard

20
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NFPA 921 is a ______, but is considered to be the _____

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guide, standard of care

21
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Thompson v. state farm fire and casualty co. was a court case that established what about 921

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the purpose of 921 is to establish guidelines and recommendations. deviations from these procedures, however, are not necessarily wrong or inferior but need to be justified.

22
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

secure the scene

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  1. define the problem
23
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

respond to the scene

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  1. recognize the need
24
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

determine right of entry

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  1. define the problem
25
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

interview emergency responders

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  1. collect data
26
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

document and collect ecidence

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  1. collect data
27
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

conduct an interior examination

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  1. collect data
28
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

interpret burn patterns

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  1. analyze the data
29
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

reconstruct the area of origin

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  1. analyze the data
30
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

examine physical evidence

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  1. analyze the data
31
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

using inductive reasoning

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  1. develop a hypothesis
32
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

develop a working theory based on the analysis of the data to explain the origin and cause

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  1. develop a hypothesis
33
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

using deductive reasoning

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  1. test the hypothesis
34
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

compare the hypothesis against know fire dynamics

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  1. test the hypothesis
35
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Which step of the scientific method is this?

eliminate all other reasonable origins and fire causes

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  1. test the hypothesis
36
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What is the study of chemical processes that occur in fires, including changes of state, decomposition, and combustion?

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fire chemistry

37
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what is the study of fire-related subjects and their interaction with people, structures, and the environment

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fire science

38
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what science studies the physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy. aka flowpath?

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thermodynamics

39
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what studies the science and practice of temperature measurement? aka NIST videos

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thermometry

40
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what is the detailed study of how chemistry, fire science, and the engineering disciplines of fluid mechanics and heat transfer interact to influence fire behavior?

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fire dynamics

41
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What is the study of explosions and their effects?

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explosion dynamics

42
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what are compilations of mathematical equations derived from basic physical principles or experimental data that influence fire growth and spread?

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computer fire modeling

43
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what is the process of determining the origin, cause, development, responsibility, and when required, a failure analysis of a fire or explosion?

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fire analysis

44
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what is a the analytical process used in conducting a fire investigation, use of the scientific method

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fire investigation methodology

45
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How many topics should an investigator be knowledgeable about per 1033?

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16

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