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1. A type of fire which results from burning of wood, paper, textiles, and other carbonaceous materials
Extinguishment of this fire is by quenching and cooling. 
        A.    class A
        B.    class B
        C.    class C
        D.    class D                                        

2. The following are components of fire except one:

        A.    Gas
        B.    Fuel
        C.    Oxygen
        D.    Heat                                           

3. It is observed in structural fires and can be an indicator of 

    the fire travel and point of origin.
        A.    Charring
        B.    Alligatoring
        C.    V pattern
        D.    Pour pattern                              

4. A pattern or network of fine, irregular lines in glass and wood.

        A.    Crazing
        B.    Spalling
        C.    Light bulbs
        D.    Charring                                     

5. A tool employed by an arsonist to delay the start of the fire

    and allow him to establish an alibi.
        A.    Accelerants
        B.    delaying tactic
        C.    timing device
        D.    stopper                                      

6.It can be readily identified by their distinctive odors, and the

    most common examples are gasoline, turpentine and kerosene.
        A.    Accelerants
        B.    Trailers
        C.    timing device
        D.    Stopper                                     

7. This catalytic combustion device is the most common means 

    employed to detect flammable vapors.
        A.    Accelerant
        B.    Sniffer
        C.    timing device
        D.    stopper                                      
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8. The irresistible impulse or compulsion to start a fire and 

     experience gratification and satisfaction from it.
        A.    fire starter syndrome
        B.    pyrotechnic disease
        C.    pyromania
        D.    pyrophobia                                   

9. It is known as the “Fire Code of the Philippines.”

        A.    PD 1108
        B.    PD 1017
        C.    PD 1081
        D.    PD 1185                                     

10. Any material or mixture consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used

      to set off explosives.
        A.    blasting agent
        B.    blasting cap
        C.    gun powder
        D.    explosive primer                         

11. These are description of materials or compounds that are

      easily set on fire except one:
        A.    Combustible
        B.    Corrosive
        C.    Flammable
        D.    Inflammable                               

12. Any material having a flash point at or above 37.80 degree

     Celsius or 100 degree Fahrenheit.
        A.    combustible liquid
        B.    flammable liquid
        C.    inflammable liquid
        D.    corrosive liquid                          

13. Any liquid that causes fire when in contact with organic matter.
        A.    combustible liquid
        B.    flammable liquid
        C.    inflammable liquid
        D.    corrosive liquid                          

14. An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an

     electric current across the space between two conductors.
        A.    electrical arc
        B.    damper
        C.    duct system
        D.    ember                                        

15. The active principle of burning, characterized by the heat 

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     and light combustion. 

        A.    explosion    
        B.    arson
        C.    combustion
        D.    fire                                            

16. A type of fire, of flammable liquid and gasses.

        A.    class A
        B.    Class B
        C.    Class C
        D.    Class D                                      

17. A mass movement in a fluid, an example a liquid or a gas where

     fluid at one temperature and density moves under the influence 
     of gravity at different temperatures.
        A.    Conduction
        B.    Convection
        C.    Radiation
        D.    Combustion                                

18. The temperature at which a liquid is transformed or converted to  

      vapor.
        A.    burning point
        B.    melting point
        C.    freezing point
        D.    boiling point                               

19.  Combustion or burning in which substances combine chemically with 

    oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light,heat and 
    smoke.
      A. Flame                                                        
      B. Heat    
      C. Fire
      D. Smoke 
                                                                        
20. A hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something 
    on fire.
      A. Flame                                                       
      B. Heat    
      C. Fire
      D. Smoke
                                                                       
21. An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
     A. Conflagration                                              
     B. Burning 
     C. Fire
     D. Combustion
                                                                      
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22. Means on fire or very hot or bright.

      A. Flame                                                         
      B. Burning
      C. Fire
      D. Combustion
                                                            
23. The rapid chemical combination of a substance with oxygen 
    involving the production of heat and light.
      A. Flame                                                       
      B. Burning 
      C. Fire
      D. Combustion
24. The quality of being hot or high temperature at which fuel will
    continue to burn for atleast 5 seconds after ignition by an open 
    flame.
      A. Flame                                                         
      B. Heat  
      C. Fire
      D. Smoke
                                                                     
25. The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.
      A. Flame                                                       
      B. Heat  
      C. Light
      D. Smoke
                                                                  
26. Is one of the 4 fundamental states of matter, the other being 
    solid,liquid and gas.
      A. Flame                                                       
      B. Plasma  
      C. Light
      D. Smoke
                                                                     
27. The lowest temperature a which the vapor of a combustible liquid
    can be ignited in air.
      A. Flash point                                             
      B. Ignition temperature 
      C. Fire point
      D. Boiling point
                                                                     
28. Is the temperature at which fuel will continue to burn for at least 
     five seconds after ignition by an open flame.
      A. Flash point                                          
      B. Ignition temperature 
      C. Fire point
      D. Boiling point

29. The use of one or more electrical appliances or devices which draw

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    or consume electrical current beyond the designed capacity of the

    existing electrical system
       A. self-closing door
       B. jumper
       C. overloading
       D. oxidizing material

30. An enclosed vertical space of passage that extends from the floor
     to floor, as well as for the base to the top of the building is called
       A. sprinkle evidence
       B. vertical shaft
       C. flash point
       D. standpipe system

31. wall designated to prevent the spread of fire having a fire 

   resistance rating of not less than four hours with sufficient 
   structural stability to remain standing even if construction on either
   side collapses under the fire conditions.
       A. Wood rack
       B. Fire wall
       C. Post wall
       D. Fire trap

32. Any act that would remove or naturalized a fire hazard

       A. Allotment
       B. Combustion
       C. Distillation
       D. Abatement

33. The ____ shall be conducted as a pre-requisite to grant permits 

   and/or license by local governments or other government agencies.
       A. Fire safety inspection
       B. Fire protection assembly
       C. Fire alerting system
       D. Fire service

34. An instance that may cause fires from the heat accumulated from 
   the rolling, sliding or friction in machinery or between two hard 
   surfaces, at least one of which is usually a metal is called.
       A. static electricity
       B. overheating of machine
       C. friction heat
       D. heat from arching

35. Method of heat transfer by direct contact

       A. nuclear fission
       B. conduction
       C. convection
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       D. Radiation

36. Instrument used to open and close a fire hydrant

       A. hydrant key
       B. kilowatts
       C. key board
       D. bunch of key

37. Energy is transferred from one body to another by thermal 

     interactions.
       A. Fire
       B. Smoke
       C. Heat
       D. Ember

38. The transfer of heat from one place to another by the movement
     of fluids.
       A. Convection
       B. Radiation
       C. Conduction
       D. None of the above

39.A term used to describe a transition which occur in the 

    development of a fire, when, for example, most of all the 
    combustible surfaces within a room are heated above their 
    ignition temperature at the same time.
        A.    Intensity
        B.    Ignition
        C.    Flash over
        D.    Starter                                   

40.A term of the start of the combustion, its detailed process of 
    a solid is very complicated, since the proportion of different
    flammable vapors varies from one material to another and   
    contact with oxygen must take place before combustion can
    begin.
        A.    Intensity
        B.    Ignition
        C.    Flash over
        D.    Starter                                     

41.The term describes the transfer of heat through a gas or vacuum

    in a similar way to that of light.
        A.    Ignition
        B.    Convection
        C.    Radiation
        D.    Conduction                           
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42.The transfer of heat within a solid material from hotter to 

    cooler parts.
        A.    Ignition
        B.    Convection
        C.    Radiation
        D.    Conduction                          

43.The greatest concern of the firemen at the fire/crime scene is to

        A.    interview witnesses
        B.    view the site of the crime
        C.    preserve the fire/crime scene
        D.    opportunity in the fire/crime scene  

44.Most malicious fires are set by individuals secretly; it is 

    either set for revenge or self aggrandizing; or set by psychotic
    fire setter, or for sexual gratification.
        A.    group fire setter
        B.    arson for profit
        C.    fire starter
        D.    solitary fire setter                  

45.The primary course of action in case of a fire.

        A.   pack up and flee
        B.   run for your life
        C.   call an ambulance
        D.   raise the alarm                            

46.The main product of the combustion of carbon.  It is not

    poisonous but is an asphyxia which lowers the proportion of 
    oxygen available for breathing.
        A.   carbon oxide
        B.   carbon monoxide
        C.   carbon paper
        D.   carbon dioxide                             

47.A normal product of combustion, and is poisonous, especially 

    when the air supply to the fire is restricted.
        A.    carbon oxide
        B.    carbon monoxide
        C.    carbon paper
        D.    carbon dioxide                            

48.The fire resisting property of structural elements and the

    behavior of a building material in a fire, it is used to predict
    how long it will resist the effect of a fire before it fails.
        A.    fire resistance
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        B.    fire duration

        C.    fire proof
        D.    fire strength                              

49.A type of fire that is the result of the combustion of certain

    metals in finely divided forms; magnesium, potassium, zinc, etc….
        A.    class A
        B.    class B
        C.    class C
        D.    class D                                        
50. What is the exact physical location where a heat source and fuel comes in contact with each other
and a fire begins?
A. point of origin
B. Fire analysis
C. Fire cause
D. Fire spread

1. a
2. a
3. a
4. a
5. c
6. a
7. b
8. c
9. d
10. a
11. b
12. a
13. a
14. a
15. d
16. b
17. b
18. b
19. c
20. a
21. a
22. b
23. d
24. b
25. c
26. b
27. a
28. c
29. c
30. b
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31. b
32. d
33. a
34. c
35. b
36. a
37. c
38. a
39. c
40. b
41. c
42. d
43. c
44. d
45. d
46. d
47. b
48. a
49. d
50. a

51. What is the fire fighter tools with the primary function of providing vertical path between grades,
escape path and means to evacuate people?
a. construction c. ladder
b. rope d. lader
52. All of the following are basic components of ladder, EXCEPT;
a. beam c. rang
b. rail d. truss block
53. The………………is a high pressure hose that carries water or other fire retardant to a fire to extinguish
it.
a. fire extinguisher c. fire hose
b. fire ladder d. fire tools
54. The following are types of portable ladder use by fire fighter, EXCEPT;
a. straight c. aerial
b. extension d. bangor
55. What is NOT included as basic types of fire hose?
a. attack c. forestry
b. supply and relay d. industrial
56. All of the following are types of hose rolls, EXCEPT;
a. single roll c. twin donut roll
b. donut roll d. triple roll
57. What are materials or items which have the ability to rapidly conflagrate or detonate as
consequence of chemical reaction?
a. explosives c. flammable liquids
b. gases d. flammable solids
58. …………………..is define by dangerous goods regulations as substances which have a vapor pressure of
300 KPa or greater at 50 degrees?
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a. explosives c. flammable liquid

b. flammable solid d. gases
59. What are substances which emit flammable gases when in contact with water?
a. explosives c. flammable liquids
b. flammable solids d. gases
60. …………….is define by dangerous goods regulations as substances which may cause or contribute to
combustion, generally by yielding oxygen as a result of redox chemical reaction.
a. infectious substance c. corrosives
b. radioactive materials d. oxidizing substances
61. The destructive Arson shall be the case if the property burned is any of the following, EXCEPT;
a. ammunition factory c. church
b. archive d. building
62. Everything are all special aggravating circumstances in arson, EXCEPT;
a. committed with intent to gain c. committed by a syndicate
b. committed for the benefit of another d. motivated by revenge
63. What are the articles of the revised penal code repealed by PD 1613?
a. 317 to 326-B c. 319 to 326-B
b. 318 to 326-B d. 320 to 326-B
64. Who has the immediate jurisdiction over the location of fire incident and should respond at the
soonest possible time?
a. first responder c. fire arson investigator
b. fire marshal d. first caller
65. The next procedure as the area of origin of the fire is ascertained, where;……………….
a. to advice fire brigades and volunteer to give diligent and careful efforts in fire suppression in the
identified area of origin.
b. cordoned the area to secure fire scene from looters.
c. to look for suspected hazardous materials
d. to conduct initial inquiry through interview witness
66. Which are NOT a next procedure once fire ground commander declared fire out?
a. closing the perimeter with fire lines
b. posting of uniformed policemen
c. securing the area with barricade tape
d. posting barangay tanod to secure the area
67. All of the following are duties of fire arson investigator, EXCEPT;
a. complete documentation and proper recording
b. conduct of interview to all witnesses
c. conduct thorough analysis in order to identify ignition
d. collect evidence with non probative value
68. Fire scene is restricted to ………….. with any person until investigation is complete.
a. entry c. map
b. documentation d. recording
69. What report is within the reporting system of BFP-SOP?
a. spot investigation c. fire incident investigation
b. progress investigation d. final report
70. ………………….can be only be accomplished with undetermined cause and this kind of case should be
considered a ON PENDING INVESTIGATION.
a. spot investigation report c. fire incident investigation report
b. progress investigation report d. final report
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71. Mr. Garcia burned the property of Mr. Gooco. The burning resulted to the death of MR. Lucas. What
is the crime committed of Mr. Garcia?
a. arson c. homicide
b. arson with homicide d. murder
72. Whose authority to conduct investigation if fire incidents is having a total damage not exceeding to
20,000,000 pesos?
a. municipal fire marshal c. district fire marshal
b. city fire marshal d. provincial fire marshal
73. The …………….. shall have the full responsibilities and power to investigate fire incidents with a total
amount of damage not exceeding to 30,000,000 pesos.
a. municipal FM c. district FM
b. city FM d. provincial FM
74. Whose authority to conduct investigation if fire incident with total damages amounting to above
sixty million pesos?
a. district FM c. regional director for fire protection
b. provincial FM d. Chief, Bureau of Fire Protection
75. What is the amount of fire damages per square meter if the fire incident occurs in construction Class
A+?
a. 80,000 c. 40,000
b. 50,000 d. 35,000
76. What is the three kinds of amount of fire damages per square meter if the incident occurs in
construction Class D?
a. 1500, 250, 150 c. 1500,300, 200
b. 1500, 350, 250 d. 1500, 1000, 500
77. …………………..is the amount per square meter of fire damages in regular condominium.
a. 50,000 c. 30,000
b. 40,000 d. 20,000
78. The ………………..is NOT included as motives of arson.
a. economic gain c. punitive measure
b. concealment of crime d. prymania
79. What types of fire setter is NOT included according to personality disorder?
a. individual c. solitary
b. group d. profit
80. FO3 Gooco investigation came up to determine the cause of fire happen in Barangay Poblacion.
Which is the cause given by the investigator with the note of "does not involve human act?
a. undetermined c. natural
b. incendiary d. accidental
81. What is the source, the beginning and the exact place where an unfriendly fire originates?
a. point of fire c. point of origin
b. point of start d. point of investigation
82. Which is NOT included as a type of pyromaniacs?
a. abnormal youth c. sexual deviates
b. hero type d. harasser
83. The ………….. are formed when the products of combustion come in contact with a vertical or
horizontal surface as a wall, floor, ceiling, or home furnishing.
a. fire patterns c. flame patterns
b. smokes patterns d. combustion patterns
84. The ………………. are deposits of carbon on walls and ceilings, carried there in the heat plume.
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a. fire patters c. flame patterns

b. smoke patterns d. combustion patterns
85. What charring pattern where indicative that fire extinguished quickly on wood?
a. small alligatoring c. large alligatoring
b. medium alligatoring d. extra large alligatoring
86. The……………….alligatoring for a fire burning for a long period of time.
a. small c. large
b. medium d. extra large
87. What is an act that would remove or neutralized a fire hazard?
a. abatement c. excluded
b. entertainment d. endorsement
88. Blasting agent are any materials or mixtures consisting of a fuel and oxidizer used to set
off………………..
a. blasting c. dissipative
b. explosives d. exclusive
89. The ……………….is a normally open device installed inside an air duct system which automatically
closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire.
a. duct system c. ember
b. damper d. fire trap
90. What is a piece of metal or an electrical conductor used to bypass a safety device in an electrical
system?
a. jumper c. illegal tap
b. damper d. fryer
91. All of the following are fire patterns, EXCEPT;
a. protected area c. V pattern
b. clean burn d. upward pattern
92. What agency is responsible in the administration and enforcement of RA 9514?
a. BFP c. BJMP
b. AFP d. PNP
93. What provision in RA 9514 saying that BFP shall constitute a technical staff of highly qualified
person?
a. section 6 c. section 8
b. section 7 d. section 9
94. The following were declared as Prohibited Act and Omission in RA 9514, EXCEPT;
a. obstructing designated fire lanes
b. locking fire exits during an event
c. giving true or malicious fire alarm
d. use of jumper
95. How many percent shall remain for the use of city government in all taxes collected by BFP?
a. 20 c. 40
b. 30 d. 50
96. Where is the remittance of the remaining taxes collected by BFP after giving the mandated percent
to city or municipal government?
a. DILG c. BFP
b. Natural Treasury d. office of the president
97. What is the initial period of abatement upon report of violation of a building in RA 9514?
a. 10-15 days c. 20-25 days
b. 15-20 days d. 25-30 days
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98. When will BFP put the warning that a building is fire hazard within fire inspection?
a. immediately after inspection
b. failure of compliance to initial period of abatement
c. upon signing of the owner to the ticket
d. the next day after inspection
99. How many percent should be taken for the issuances of permits if the estimated value of buildings
not exceeding to 50,000?
a. .1 c. .2
b. .10 d. .20
100. ……………….percentage to be taken of annually upon payment of the real estate tax to buildings or
structures, except on structures used as single family dwellings.
a. .1 c. .2
b. .10 d. .20

1. C
2. D
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. D
11. D
12. D
13. D
14. A
15. A
16. D
17. D
18. A
19. C
20. C
21. A
22. A
23. B
24. D
25. A
26. A
27. B
28. D
29. D
30. C
31. C
32. D
33. B
34. B
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35. C
36. A
37. A
38. B
39. B
40. A
41. D
42. A
43. A
44. C
45. A
46. B
47. A
48. B
49. A
50. B