As an advisor in court, which statement best describes the inspector's role?

• A. Give legal terms
• B. Provide design specifications
• C. Present facts pertaining to the case
• D. Offer opinions about outcomes

Answer: (C)

In court, the inspector’s job is to convey what was found through the investigation in a clear, factual way. This means presenting the evidence, observations, measurements, and documentation that relate to what happened—timelines, burn patterns, ignition sources, scene conditions, and any other data gathered. The emphasis is on facts derived from the investigation, not on legal terminology or speculation about what should happen next.

Giving legal terms would be outside the inspector’s role, and providing design specifications isn’t typically part of establishing what happened unless those specs directly relate to the investigation. Offering opinions about outcomes is more speculative unless the inspector is acting as a qualified expert and offers proven conclusions within that scope. Therefore, presenting the facts pertaining to the case best describes the inspector’s advisory role in court.