Question

A fire appears to begin quite unexpectedly while at a political dinner for a candidate running in a high stakes Senate election, but it was extinguished relatively quickly by some well-intentioned dinner guests who located a fire extinguisher. An investigator attending the event immediately jumps into action and begins to notice things that will likely serve as key pieces of evidence that the fire was not, in fact, an accident. Though the rest of the team aren’t due to arrive for some time, the investigator wants to collect the evidence as quickly as possible. Which of the following would MOST likely be used to collect evidence at the scene?
A.
a typical paper bag
B.
a typical plastic bag from a grocery store
C.
a well-sealed cooler
D.
a large, sturdy cardboard box that is found close to the scene
Answer
What may be used to rinse materials to wash off explosive residue?
A.
water
B.
bleach
C.
acid
D.
acetone
Answer
What is the blast effect?
A.
the vapors created by the heating of an accelerant
B.
the intense heat created by a Molotov cocktail
C.
the outward rush of gases from a bomb’s site of origin
D.
the pattern recorded by a gas chromatograph
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C. a well-sealed cooler would be the most likely option as it would provide a safe and secure place to store any potential evidence without risking contamination or damage.
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A. water may be used to rinse materials to wash off explosive residue.
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C. The blast effect refers to the outward rush of gases from a bomb's site of origin.