Colorado POST Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Colorado POST Exam with essential study materials including multiple choice questions and detailed explanations. Achieve your goal of becoming a licensed peace officer!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What is the definition of 4th degree arson?

Intentional burning of an occupied building
Endangering a building or person
Burning without intent to harm
Setting fire to a vehicle

The correct answer is: Endangering a building or person

The definition of 4th degree arson specifically refers to conduct that involves endangering a building or a person without the intent to cause direct harm. In this context, 4th degree arson typically relates to actions that might create a risk or hazard, such as burning an object that is close to a building or a person's property that can lead to dangerous consequences, but where there isn't a clear intention to destroy the property or harm individuals. This distinction is critical in understanding the nature of different arson degrees, as more severe degrees involve direct intentions to damage property or endanger lives. The focus on the potential risk rather than direct harm reinforces the legal framework under which 4th degree arson is categorized.