5. Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
Arson Investigation — Quiz
Test your understanding of arson investigation with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which chemical class do most petroleum-based accelerants used in arson investigations belong to?
Question 2
Which sampling technique involves placing activated charcoal strips in an airtight container with fire debris at ambient temperature to concentrate ignitable liquid vapors?
Question 3
Why is it important to collect a background control sample of fire debris from outside the suspected accelerant area?
Question 4
Which fire pattern observed on a vertical surface is most indicative of the upward spread of flaming and can help pinpoint the fire origin?
Question 5
How does weathering affect the chromatographic profile of an ignitable liquid residue in fire debris?