FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY

Final Examination
Fire Tech. And Arson Investigation

Name:______________________ Course & year Level: ____________

Date: ______________ Score: ______________

Multiple Choices: Below are questions accompanied with different options. One of the options is the
correct answer. Select and encircle the letter that best corresponds the correct answer.

1. The following are elements of fire tetrahedron theory, except;

a. Self sustaining chemical reaction
b. Fuel
c. Heat
d. Gas

2. Are those that remain when other products of combustion cools to normal temperature.
a. Fire gases
b. Combustion
c. Chemical reaction
d. Smoke

3. It is a mechanical device usually made of metal, containing chemicals, fluids, or gases for
stopping fires, the means for application of its contents for the purpose of putting out fire
before if propagates.
a. Dry chemical fire extinguishers
b. Fire extinguishers
c. Water mist extinguishers
d. Carbon dioxide extinguishers

4. If you turn off a gas valve in a gas line so as to prevent the fuel and oxygen from coming
together, what method of fire extinguishment are you using?
a. Smothering
b. Cooling
c. Confinement
d. Separation

5. This is the most effective in cooling the burning material below its ignition point or
temperature.
a. Water
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Dry chemical
d. All of the above

6. The following are ways on how to extinguish the fire, EXCEPT;

a. Interrupting the chemical reaction
b. Removing the fire
 c. Removing the fuel
d. Removing the heat

7. This is the temperature at which the material will give off ample vapors to keep burning.
a. Combustion
b. Heat
c. Fire point
d. Flash point

8. Intensity of fire simply means;

a. How big is the fire
b. How hot the fire is burning
c. How much is the magnitude of fire
d. None of the above

9. Animal fats is under what classes of fire?

a. Class a
b. Class b
c. Class c
d. Class d

10. The term used to explain the weight of vapors.

a. Vapor density
b. Vapor milligrams
c. Vapor substance
d. Vaporization

11. Any substance which reacts chemically with oxygen and produces flame.
a. Fire
b. Fuel
c. Class a
d. Class d

12. Is known as the reducing agent in a fire tetrahedron theory.

a. Fuel
b. Heat
c. Wood
d. Fibers

13. Means the size of a fire that is governed by the surface area of fuel exposed to the air.
a. Magnitude of fire
b. Intensity of fire
c. Fire intensity
d. Shape of fire

14. The final phase of burning wherein flame ceases but dense smoke and heat completely fill
the confined room.
a. Beginning phase
b. Free burning phase
 c. Smoldering phase
d. Last phase

15. The following are heat sources, EXCEPT;

a. Open flame
b. Friction
c. Electrical circuit
d. Wood

16. the following are ways to extinguish the fire based on the fire triangle theory, EXCEPT;
a. remove the fire
b. remove the fuel
c. cut off the oxygen supply
d. reduce the temperature

17. Fire will occur even if oxygen, heat and fuel are not in proportion.
a. True, as soon as the three are present, fire will be created.
b. False, there must be proper proportion.
c. Possibly, it just depends on the person
d. Maybe, fire will not be created.

18. Are changes whereby energy is absorbed or is added before the reaction takes place.
a. Endothermic reaction
b. Exothermic reaction
c. Oxidation reaction
d. combustion reaction

19. Pedro built a three story building. He supplied ten portable fire extinguishers in every floor.
Because of the numerous fire extinguishers he putted on every story, does this means that
his fire extinguishers could be enough to extinguish in case his building will be on fire?
a. Yes of course. That is enough.
b. Probably.
c. No, he still needs sprinkler systems
d. Maybe

20. Is it possible to use water on class c fires?

a. No
b. Yes
c. Either yes or no
d. Maybe

21. These are materials which includes petroleum products such as gasoline,fuel oils,
lubricating oils, etc.
a. Class a fires
b. Class b fires
c. Class d fires
d. Class c fires

22. Means the amount expressed in percent of fuel vapor that can be mixed with air to form an
explosive or flammable mixture.
 a. Intensity of fire
b. Magnitude of fire
c. Explosive limits
d. Fire point

23. These types of extinguishers are primarily used for flammable metals or class D fires that
have the characteristics of a blanketing effect on the fire.
a. Foam
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Halons
d. Metal/ sand extinguishers

24. It is the luminous body of burning gas which gets hotter and less luminous when mixed with
more oxygen.
a. Heat
b. Flame
c. Smoke
d. Fire gases

25. A colorless, odorless gas and one of the compositions of air which is approximately 21% by
volume.
a. Heat
b. Nitrogen
c. Oxygen
d. Hydrogen

26. The fourth element of the tetrahedron explanation is known as;

a. Oxygen
b. Heat
c. Fuel
d. Chemical reaction

27. Is the movement of two surfaces against each other. This movements produced sparks
being generated.
a. Heat of compression
b. Heat of sparks
c. Heat of friction
d. Heat produced by electrical sparks

28. Smoke in the study of fire is considered as the product of;

a. Incomplete combustion
b. Complete combustion
c. Fire
d. Heat

29. The following are steps in using or operating portable fire extinguishers, EXCEPT;
a. Pull the pin at the top of the extinguisher.
b. Point the nozzle towards the fire
c. Press the handle
 d. Check if seal is broken

30. A leading agent in cooling the burning material.

a. Carbon dioxide
b. Water
c. Pressurized gas
d. Dry chemicals

31. The transmission of heat through a discharge and spread of heat from a heated burning
surface. The heat travels through the air.
a. Conduction
b. Radiation
c. Convection
d. flame contact

32. Simply means the spread of fire.

a. Magnitude of fire
b. Intensity of fire
c. Propagation of fire
d. Explosive limits

33. A type of fire which involves grass, weeds, grain brush, forest, or any other plant life.
a. Forest fire
b. Spot fires
c. Ground fires
d. None of the above

34. Fires that travel at ground level or below the surface.

a. Crown fires
b. Surface fires
c. Spot fires
d. None of the above

35. This type of fire travels rapidly if the wind is high and when the fuel is abundant. This burns
over grass, weeds, grain, brush and shrubs.
a. Surface fires
b. Crown fires
c. Spot fires
d. None of the above

36. Fires that started in advance of the heads by windblown sparks or bits of burning material.
A number of this kind of fire may merge and create a new head in advance of the main fire.
a. Crown fires
b. Spot fires
c. Surface fires
d. Ground fires

37. Is the point where the fireline is progressing faster.

a. Head
b. Tail
 c. Flanks
d. Haed

38. A part of the fire which comprises all portions of the fire line between the tail and the
various heads and those slower burning areas between the heads.
a. Fanks
b. Head
c. Tail
d. Flanks

39. This natural cover fire control method entails the use of firebreaks or barriers. This consists
lakes, rivers, creeks, deserts, or bare rock formation.
a. One lick method
b. Sectional method
c. Indirect method of control
d. Direct method of control

40. A fire barrier that includes roads, highways, survey lines, or cleared areas.
a. Backfires
b. Firebreaks
c. Fire partitions
d. Fire walls

41. In fire investigation, it explains the existence of fire, or the WHAT of investigation.
a. Cause
b. Reason
c. Motive
d. Intent

42. In fire investigation, it establishes the WHY of the fire and investigation.
a. Cause
b. Reason
c. Motive
d. Intent

43. Fire caused naturally without human intervention or aid, such as lightning, spontaneous
ignition, mechanical malfunction of equipment.
a. Accidental fire
b. Natural fire
c. Arson
d. Unknown fire

44. Fire cause where human actions are involved directly or indirectly.
a. Arson
b. Accidental fire
c. Natural fire
d. Known fire

45. If after completing the investigation of a fire, and the exact cause of the fire could not be
established, then the fire should be classified as unknown.
 a. True
b. False
c. Not true
d. Possibly

46. When classifying the cause of a fire that resulted from mechanical malfunction of
equipment, that fire is classified as accidental.
a. True
b. False
c. Maybe
d. Possibly

47. In fire investigation, this provides equipment for use in the investigation and for the
preservation of evidence found at the scene after the evidence has been photographed in its
original location.
a. Evidence tools
b. Evidence equipments
c. Evidence kit
d. None of these

48. Make a plan, have in mind what you will look for, the way you will look, and what you will
do with each item found and collected. Be thorough, complete, and orderly.
a. Search systematically
b. Search evidences carefully
c. Tactful searching
d. Examine every location of the fire scene

49. The official report of a fire, general prepared by the person in charge of the fire incident.
a. Fire report
b. Summary of investigation
c. Investigation report
d. Evidence presentation

50. The windward or upward portion of the fire. It is usually in or near the general vicinity of
the origin of the fire.
a. Hotspots of the fire
b. Wind direction of fire
c. Tail
d. Burning of fire

51. It is the actual physical fire fighting operation utilizing available manpower and equipment.
The implementation of tactical plans on the fire ground in an aggressive manner.
a. Attack
b. Suppression
c. Extinguishment
d. Overhaul

52. Which of the following laws created the Bureau of Fire Protection agency?
A. Republic Act 8551
B. Republic Act 4864
C. Republic Act 6975
D. Republic Act 9263

53. What government agency has the direct supervision and control over the Bureau of Fire
Protection?
A. Department of Defense
B. Department of Justice
C. Department of Interior and Local Government
D. Department of Education
54. Is Bureau of Fire Protection agency authorize to conduct buy-bust operation?
a. It depends
b. Yes
c. No
d. Maybe
55. The Bureau of Fire Protection agency is headed by its chief with the rank of:
A. Fire Chief Superintendent
B. Fire Director
C. Fire Inspector
D. Fire Superintendent
56. Which of the following laws refer to the “Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004”?
A. Republic Act 8551
B. Republic Act 4864
C. Republic Act 6975
D. Republic Act 9263
57. Who is the second officer in command of the BFP agency?
A. Deputy for Administration
B. Deputy for Operation
C. Chief of Directorial Staff
D. Chief Superintendent
58. The chief of BFP is assisted by deputy for operations and deputy for administration with the
rank of:
A. Superintendent
B. Senior superintendent
C. Chief superintendent
D. Director
59. Who among the following is considered as the fourth in command in the Bureau of fire
Protection agency?
A. Deputy for Administration
B. Deputy for Operation
C. Chief of Directorial Staff
D. Chief Superintendent
60. Applicant for Fire Officer 1 must be at least 21 years old but must not be exceeding:
A. 30 years old
B. 31 years old
C. 40 years old
D. 25 years old
61. Who among the following is authorized to appoint Fire Officer 1 to Fire Officer 4?
A. Regional Director for Fire Protection
B. Provincial Fire Marshall
C. Chief BFP
D. Immediate Supervisor
62. If a licensed criminologist takes and passed the lateral entry of the BFP, what is his rank?
A. Fire inspector
B. Fire senior inspector
C. Fire Superintendent
D. Fire Marshall
63. Who among the following is authorized to appoint Fire Inspector to Fire Superintendent?
A. Regional Director for Fire Protection
B. Provincial Fire Marshall
C. Chief BFP
D. Immediate Supervisor
64. Who among the following is authorized to appoint Fire Senior Superintendent?
A. Regional Director for Fire Protection
B. Provincial Fire Marshall
C. Chief BFP
D. Secretary of DILG
65. The Chief of the BFP is appointed by the:
A. President
B. Secretary of Justice
C. Secretary of DILG
D. Secretary of BFP
66. Doctor of Medicine, chaplains and members of the Bar shall be appointed to the rank of
_____________ once they passed the lateral entry examination of the BFP.
A. Fire Inspector
B. Fire Senior Inspector
C. Fire Superintendent
D. Fire senior Superintendent
67. Graduate from the Philippine National Police Academy shall be automatically be appointed
to the initial rank of:
A. Fire Inspector
B. Fire Senior Inspector
C. Fire Superintendent
D. Fire senior Superintendent
68. Municipal Fire Marshall should have the rank of:
A. Fire Inspector
B. Fire Senior Inspector
C. Fire Superintendent
D. Fire senior Superintendent
69. District and Provincial Fire Marshall should have the rank of:
A. Fire Inspector
B. Fire Senior Inspector
C. Fire Superintendent
D. Fire senior Superintendent
70. Which of the following refers to the reduction of numbers of employee or personnel in an
organization?
A. Demotion
B. Promotion
C. Attrition
D. None of the above
71. Any uniformed personnel of the BFP who has not been promoted for a continuous period of
ten years shall be___ from the service.
A. Demoted
B. Promoted
C. Separated
D. Appreciated
72. How many years a BFP personnel should render in his service before he can avail in an
optional retirement?
A. 10 years
B. 20 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
73. What training will be undertaken by newly recruited BFP personnel?
A. Fire Officer Advance Course
B. Fire officer Basic Course
C. Fire Basic Recruit Course
D. None of the above
74. Which of the following divisions has the tasked to settle disputes or grievances among
personnel inside the BFP?
A. Grievance Machinery
B. Discipline department
C. Fire Marshall
D. None of the above
75. If after a decision is rendered by the grievance committee, the aggrieved party is not
satisfied with the judgment, where should he channel his appeal?
A. Immediate supervisor
B. Higher supervisor
C. Civil Service Commission Regional Office
D. National Office of the Chief BFP
76. The Municipal/City Fire Marshall shall have the original jurisdiction/authority to impose
penalty or reprimand, or suspend personnel for not exceeding how many days?
A. 15 days
B. 30 days
C. 45 days
D. One month
77. What is the certification that is furnished by the complainant attesting that the issue has not
been filed for administrative action in another agency or tribunal?
A. Complaint
B. Information
C. Non-Forum shopping
D. None of the above
78. What is the purpose of preliminary investigation?
A. To determine whether the person is guilty of the offense charge
B. To determine the probable cause
C. To punish the suspect
D. To determine the innocence of the suspect
79. Preliminary investigation conducted by the Internal affairs service shall be terminated
within how many days?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 25
D. 30
80. Respondents of the accusation shall submit his counter affidavits within how many hours?
A. 30
B. 62
C. 70
D. 72
81. Who shall try the case filed before the IAS?
A. RTC Judge
B. MTC Judge
C. SHO or Disciplining Authority
D. Chief of the department
82. What is the subpoena signed by the judge ordering a person to appear and testify before the
court?
A. Subpoena duces tecum
B. Subpoena ad testificandum
C. Summon
D. Subpoena
83. The disciplining authority shall render his decision on the case within how many days?
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
84. Where to appeal the decision of the provincial/district fire marshall?
A. City fire marshall
B. Municipal fire marshall
C. Regional fire marshall
D. Chief of BFP
85. What is the first step to do once a fire occurs in the building?
A. Call the BFP
B. Call the Police
C. Sound the alarm
D. Record the time and date
86. When is the right time to cordon an area in a burnt building?
A. After arrival at the crime scene
B. After the FAI declared “fire out”
C. After noting the date and time of arrival
D. After the fire is reduced
87. After the fire incident, what type of report shall be submitted within 24 hours?
A. Progress investigation report
B. Spot investigation report
C. Final investigation report
D. Final incident investigation report
88. What report is accomplished in fire cases where the cause of fire is undetermined or
unknown?
A. Progress investigation report
B. Spot investigation report
C. Final investigation report
D. Final incident investigation report
89. The municipal level through its Municipal Investigation and Intelligence Unit shall have the
responsibility and power to investigate fire incidents with a total amount of damage not
exceeding:
A. 20 million pesos
B. 30 million pesos
C. 40 million pesos
D. 60 million pesos
90. The provincial level through its Provincial Investigation and Intelligence Branch shall have
the responsibility and power to investigate fire incidents with a total amount of damage
above 30 million pesos but not exceeding:
A. 20 million pesos
B. 30 million pesos
C. 40 million pesos
D. 60 million pesos