CFEI Practice

Question 1

What organization created the National Certification Board?

Answer 1

The National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)

NAFI is a not-for-profit, international organization of fire and explosion investigation professionals.

Question 2

In what year was the National Certification Board established?

Answer 2

1982

Question 3

What was the primary reason for establishing the National Certification Board?

Answer 3

To evaluate and certify fire and explosion investigation professionals

Question 4

Which document recognizes the activities of the National Certification Board?

Answer 4

NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations

Question 5

What is the primary intent of the CFEI certification program?

Answer 5

To increase professional knowledge and improve analytical skills of investigators

Question 6

List one objective of the CFEI certification program.

Answer 6

• Promote excellence in training and education
• Provide a standardized evaluation system
• Recognize qualified investigators
• Serve as an international registry

Question 7

What are the two formats for the CFEI written certification evaluation?

Answer 7

• Offered during NAFI co-sponsored training programs
• Offered locally or regionally upon written request

Question 8

How many questions are included in the CFEI written certification evaluation?

Answer 8

100 questions

Question 9

What types of questions are included in the CFEI written certification evaluation?

Answer 9

• Multiple-choice
• True-false

Question 10

What is the minimum passing score for the CFEI written certification evaluation?

Answer 10

75%

Question 11

How long do candidates have to complete the CFEI written certification evaluation?

Answer 11

2 hours

Question 12

What is the purpose of the practice examination for CFEI candidates?

Answer 12

To familiarize candidates with NFPA 921 and examination navigation

Question 13

True or False: The practice examination questions will appear on the current CFEI examination.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What chapters of NFPA 921 should CFEI candidates focus on most heavily?

Answer 14

Chapters 3, 5, and 6

Question 15

What is the chapter weighting for Division 1 of the NFPA 921?

Answer 15

31%

Question 16

What percentage of the CFEI examination questions are derived from Division 2 of NFPA 921?

Answer 16

27%

Question 17

List two suggested test-taking tips before the examination.

Answer 17

• Prepare a study plan in advance
• Do not cram for the examination

Question 18

What should candidates do if they struggle with a question during the examination?

Answer 18

Move on to other questions

Question 19

What type of questions should candidates answer first during the examination?

Answer 19

Questions they know

Question 20

What is the procedure for candidates who fail the CFEI written certification evaluation?

Answer 20

They must wait six months before re-evaluation

Question 21

What certification credentials do CFEI applicants receive?

Answer 21

• Certificate of Certification
• CFEI emblem
• CFEI decal
• Optional embossing seal

Question 22

True or False: The CFEI examination results are recorded as pass/fail.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What type of data is based on observation or experience and can be verified?

Answer 23

Empirical data

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Testing a hypothesis by comparing it to known facts uses __________ reasoning.

Answer 24

Deductive

Question 25

Which of the following can be defined as a fuel gas?

Answer 25

* Natural gas * Liquefied petroleum gas * Manufactured gases

Question 26

Prior to conducting an on-scene investigation, which of the following should be identified?

Answer 26

* Date and time of incident * Size and complexity of the incident * Purpose of the investigation

Question 27

Which of the following can be defined as a fuel gas?

Answer 27

All of the above: * Natural gas * Liquefied petroleum gas * Manufactured gases

Question 28

Prior to conducting an on scene investigation, what should be identified?

Answer 28

All of the above: * Date and time of incident * Size and complexity of the incident * Purpose of the investigation

Question 29

Luminescent flame temperatures are dependent on what?

Answer 29

The fuel to oxygen ratio

Question 30

What is the investigative tool used to graphically or narratively depict events relating to a fire or explosion in chronological order?

Answer 30

Timeline

Question 31

What is a diagram that places the conditions and chains of events necessary for a fire or explosion to occur?

Answer 31

Fault tree

Question 32

Protected areas result from what?

Answer 32

An object or item prohibiting the products of combustion from depositing on materials which the object protects

Question 33

A deflagration resulting from the sudden introduction of air into a confined space is called what?

Answer 33

Backdraft

Question 34

What does the 'V' in V-pattern represent?

Answer 34

The geometric shape of the pattern

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of arson?

Answer 35

There is a gasoline can found on the premises

Question 36

A BLEVE is a type of explosion involving what?

Answer 36

The ignition of a dispersed vapor cloud

Question 37

Is adequate debris removal essential in an origin investigation?

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Does the court usually permit the fire and explosion investigator to refresh his memory from his notes while testifying?

Answer 38

True

Question 39

In a fire, is the human body completely consumed?

Answer 39

False

Question 40

Fire deaths can occur from:

Answer 40

All of the above: * Inhalation of hot gases * Inhalation of toxic gases * Thermal Burns