Arson investigation
Quiz by Nadiah Syariani Md Shariff
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- Q1Which of the following is an indicator of arson?Electrical malfunctionLeave fire unattendedMultiple points of originAccidental spillage of flammable liquid30s
- Q2What is the primary goal of an arson investigation?Identifying potential suspectsEvaluating insurance claimsRecovering stolen propertyDetermining the cause and origin of the fire30s
- Q3What is a common indicator of incendiary devices in arson cases?Presence of accelerantsBroken windowsExcessive smoke damageLack of fire alarms30s
- Q4What is the role of a fire investigator in an arson investigation?Interviewing witnesses and victimsProviding medical assistanceAssessing property damageCollecting evidence and analyzing fire patterns30s
- Q5What is an example of a common motive for arson related to insurance fraud?RevengePsychotic episodeFinancial gainAccidental fire30s
- Q6Which of the following is commonly used as a primary explosive in detonators?Lead azideSodium chlorideAmmonium nitrateCalcium carbonate30s
- Q7In an explosive investigation, what does the acronym TNT stand for?Trinitrotoluenetetracyclintrinitrontriamterene30s
- Q8What is the main component used in ANFO, a commonly used explosive?Sulfuric acidHydrogen peroxideAcetoneAmmonium nitrate30s
- Q9What is the explosive widely used in military and commercial blasting operations?NitroglycerinMethanolHydrochloric acidDynamite30s
- Q10What is the main component of C-4 explosive?TNTHMXRDXPETN30s
- Q11What is an important step in preserving arson evidence?Use of expired containersImmediate destructionPublic displayProper storage and labeling30s
- Q12What is the purpose of collecting fire debris samples in arson investigations?To analyze for the presence of accelerantsTo identify the ignition sourceTo determine the ignition temperatureTo assess structural damage30s
- Q13What is the role of a trained arson detection canine in evidence collection?To interview suspectsTo collect DNA samplesTo identify witnessesTo detect accelerants30s
- Q14Which agency is typically responsible for conducting arson investigations?Fire department / Fire investigation unitEnvironmental protection agencyForensic laboratoryPolice department30s
- Q15What is the purpose of collecting and analyzing burn patterns in arson investigations?To interview witnessesTo identify the accelerantTo determine the fire's point of originTo assess structural damage30s