Fire Investigation Self-Assessment Quiz
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1.
The process of heat transmission by circulation of heated gases is called:
a
.
Convection
b
.
Conduction
c
.
Radiation
d
.
Pyrolysis
2.
Of common structural metals, which is the most commonly encountered in melted form in structural fires?
a
.
Aluminium
b
.
Copper
c
.
Brass
d
.
Iron
3.
Wood typically ignites in the temperature range of:
a
.
450-500
o
F
b
.
600-650
o
F
c
.
750-800
o
F
d
.
1050-1100
o
F
4.
The open flame temperature commonly associated with real-world combustion of cellulosics (wood, paper) in air is:
a
.
1050-1100
o
F
b
.
1200-1300
o
F
c
.
1400-1500
o
F
d
.
2000-2100
o
F
5.
The decomposition of a material to simpler compounds caused by heat in an oxygen-deficient environment is called:
a
.
Pyrolysis
b
.
Oxidation
c
.
Diffusion
d
.
Ignition
