DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN

CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT
FINALS EXAMINATION

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1. Which of the following is probably the most important step in controlling arson rates?

A Better training of arson investigators

) C)Recognition and resource enhancement

B Cooperation with arson investigators D)Recognition of the problem

)

2. Which of the following actions should be taken first by firefighters if arson is suspected?

A Clean the premises of debris.

) C)Determine the point of origin.

B Determine how the fire started. D)Determine whether the cause was accidental.
)

3. Why is it important to determine the point of origin in a fire investigation?

A It can point to arson.
) C)It can help determine the cause of the fire.

B)It helps the insurance adjuster handle fire claims. D)Both A and C are correct.

4. Which of the following points of origin may indicate arson?

A Two or more distinct points of origin.

) C)The fire started in the middle of a large room.
D All of the above.
B The fire started in a closet. )
)

5. Which of the following is not a common accidental or natural cause of fire?

A Electric system
) C)Sunlight

B Gas D)Spontaneous ignition

)

6 INCORRECT 6. _____________________ may be caused by chemical action, fermentation, and oxidation.

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A Electric system fires

) C)Heating unit fires

B)Spontaneous heating D)Spontaneous ignition

7. Which of the following is not a burn indicator?

A Alligatoring
) C)Sunlight

B Depth of char D)Broken

) glass

8. What is the term used to refer to the checking of charred wood that resembles alligator skin?

A)Alligatoring
C)Crazing
B Depth of char
) D)Spalling

9. Which of the following is the least utilized ignition technique employed by sophisticated arsonists?

A)Striking matches
C)Chemicals
B Gasoline
) D)Electrical appliances

10. Which of the following is the best place to begin an arson investigation?

A)Determine the motives of the arsonist. C)Temperature

determination
B Determine the point of origin.
) D)None of the above

11. Which of the following are motivations for third-party arson?

A Labor-management grievances )
)
C)Extracting extortion
B Eliminating business competition payments

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D)All of the above

12. Which of the following types of evidence are strong indications of a motive for arson-for-profit?

A)Bankruptcy
C)Tax lien
B Loans
) D)Code violations

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13. Which of the following people may have strong motives for arson-for-profit?

A Creditors
) C)Loan shark

B Lien-holder D)Insurance
) adjusters

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14. __________________ lack conscious motivation for their fire-setting.

A For-profit arsonists
) C)Loan
shark
B Vandals
) D)Pyromaniacs

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15. The ____________ usually burns only self-owned property.

A For-profit arsonists
) C)Female fire-setter

B Vandal fire-setter D)Pyromaniac

)

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16. Which of the following is not a method used to detect fire accelerants at a fire scene?

A Olfactory detection
) C Gas liquid chromatograph
)
B Catalytic combustion detection.
) D)Interviews

2 INCORREC 17. Which of the following is a relevant question for a fire investigator talking to a firefighter present at
0 T the scene?

A)Did you see any people entering or leaving the building before the fire?

B)Was there evidence that an accelerant was used?

C)Who is the insured party?

D)Were you able to determine the cause of the fire?

18. Which of the following is a relevant question for a fire investigator talking to an insurance investigator?

A)Did you see any people entering or leaving the building before the fire?

B)Was there evidence that an accelerant was used?

C)Who is the insured party?

D) Were you able to determine the cause of the fire?

19. What is the first duty of the investigator at the scene of the explosion?

A Collect evidence C)Search the area

)
D Establish an outer perimeter.
B)Secure the scene )

20. What categories of equipment should be available for explosion and bombing scenes?

A)Safety, general crime scene, scene documentation, evidence collection

B)Safety, scene documentation, evidence collection, specialized

C)Safety, general crime scene, scene documentation, evidence collection, specialized

D)Safety, scene documentation, evidence collection

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21. What is the most important step to take whenever a suspicious object is located during a search conducted as a result
of a bomb threat?

A)Suspend search operations within 300 feet and leave C Cut the wires.
the object untouched. )

B)Move the object from the area. D)Place it in water.

22. Explosives experts sometimes think of themselves as counter-terrorism professionals.

A. True C. MAYBE
B. False

23. Arson investigators sometimes think of themselves as

a. FBI agents d. private investigators
b. homicide investigators
c. forensic anthropologists

24. The traditional typical classifications of fires are as follows:

a. neutral; on purpose; unknown origin; suspicious; criminal
b. criminal; accidental; unknown; forest fires; incited
c. natural; accidental; unknown origin; suspicious; incendiary
d. accidental; on purpose; wild fires; suspicious; incendiary

25. By definition, a fire is considered an arson fire when all other accidental causes have been ruled out.
a. True c. maybe
b. False

26. The factors that create and maintain a fire are:

 a. oxygen and a fuel source d. a and b
 b. heat
  c. power

27. In an arson investigation, the evidence is processed first then witnesses are interviewed.
a. True c. maybe
b. False

28. An arson investigator needs to interview witnesses and fire fighters because the person who started the fire may be a
witness.
d. True f. maybe
e. False

29. An arson investigator may ask about the color of the smoke
a. because the color tells how dangerous the fire is
 to determine who set the fire
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b. to determine if something unusual was present to start the fire

because different colors show signs of human injury

30. Incendiary devices can be

a. a candle d. all of the above
b. a cell phone
c. a match
31. The Fire Code of the Philippines is?
a. RA 9514 c. PD 1185
b. PD 9514 d. RA 1185
32. If a fire breaks out simultaneously in six different parts of a building, it is most reasonable to think that the fire was a
result of?
a. explosives c. arson
b. carelessness d. spontaneous combustion
33. Arson is a crime which is difficult to secure evidence, because?
a. evidence is consumed c. crime scene cannot be constructed

b. investigators do not know what to look for d. evidence can be easily remove
34. Which of the following is a necessary element in the crime of arson?
a. the fire must occur at night time c. the building must be occupied
b. financial gain must be present d. the burning must be malicious
35. The first aid for a man to overcome with smoke is?
a. induce vomiting c. bath his face in cold water

b. give him stimulant d. give artificial respiration

36. The public attitude towards fire prevention which is most difficult to overcome is?
a. indifferences c. maliciousness
b. poverty d. laziness
37. The first objective of all firefighting prevention is
a. safeguarding life against fire c. confining fire to a limited area
b. preventing property damage d. reducing insurance rates
38. The cause of majority of fire deaths is?
a. asbestos c. borax
b. asphyxiation d. hallucination
39. Which of the following restricts the spread of fire to the point of origin or at least to the area involved?
a. suppression c. extinguishment
b. control d. confinement
40. Mr. A was able to light the incendiary materials but the fire was put out by Mr. B before any part of the building was
burned. Mr. A is liable for?
a. arson c. frustrated arson
b. consummated arson d. attempted arson
41. The following are the threefold aim of investigation, except:
a. identify the victim b. locate the guilty party

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c. identify the guilty party d. provide evidence of guild in a criminal proceeding

42. The collection of facts to accomplish a threefold aim such as identifying the guilty party, locating the suspects and
providing evidence of his guilt.
a. special crime investigation c. criminal investigation
b. investigation d. preliminary investigation
43. Uncontrollable impulse of a person to burn anything without motivation.
a. sexual deviates c. pyromaniac
b. pyromania d. sexual deviation
44. Mr. A was able to light the incendiary materials and part of the building or structure was burned before the fire was put
out. He is liable for?
a. arson c. frustrated arson
b. consummated arson d. attempted arson
45. A pre-requisite to grant permit/license by local government for any particular establishment.

         A.    fire service          C.    fire drill

         B.    Fire safety inspection             D.    fire protection assembly                        
46. Refers to the preparation and gathering of materials to start a fire.
a. Accelerant c. wick
b. Plants d. trailers
47. Usually comes in the form of combustible liquid which is a contrivance to hasten the start of fire.
c. Accelerant c. wick
d. Plants d. trailers
48. A device used by arsonist to spread the fire within the room or throughout the structure.
e. Accelerant c. wick
f. Plants d. trailers
49. Most common cause of accidental fires is related to?
A. smoking C. sparking
B. arcing D. overloading
50. Color of smoke produced accompanied by red flames indicates the burning of what material?
A. rubber C. asphalts singles
B. nitrogen products D. chlorine

II. ESSAY

51-60. Discuss how can you extinguish the different classes of fire.

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61-70. How can you determine the point of origin of fire in a fire scene incident?

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FINAL EXAMINATION

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