Where will an investigator usually locate the probable point of origin of a fire? What factors can cause a fire to deviate from normal behavior?

What will be an ideal response?


The probable origin of a fire will most likely be located closest to the lowest point that shows the most intense characteristics of burning. Factors that can cause a fire to deviate from normal behavior include prevailing drafts and winds; secondary fires caused by collapsing floors and roofs; the
physical arrangement of the burning structure; stairways and elevator shafts; holes in the floor, wall, or roof; and the effects of the firefighters in suppressing the fire.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The good-faith exception may allow evidence obtained through an illegal search to be admitted at trial.

A. True B. False

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Introduced in Chapter 10, Pearson's r measures the linear __________ between two __________ level variables

a. correction, interval b. correlation, nominal c. correction, nominal d. correlation, interval

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Part of any computer security program includes securing and isolating vital computer components into subnetworks to better protect them. What is this called?

a. Planned Redundancy b. Choke Points c. Network Segmentation d. Reciprocity Programs

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