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In many States, the permit to operate a crematory states that the opacity shall not exceed________ % except for __________ seconds in any ________ minute period. A: 20; 30; 60. B: 30; 30; 30. C: 20; 30; 90. D: 50; 20; 60.
A: 20; 30; 60
In the ideal cremation process, the only compounds exiting the stack are? A: CO2 & H2O B: C6H5OH C: CO & CH4 D: CI2C6H4 & HCHO
A: CO2 & H2O
A cemetery located on a private property which is not available to the general public is called: A: a family cemetery B: a veterans cemetery C: a parochial cemetery D: a memorial Park
A: a family cemetery
Of those listed below, which are the most easily discernible by a crematory operator with regard to determining the sequence of cases for that day? A: amount of body fat B: religion C: ethnicity D: the type of container which specifies the religion of the deceased
A: amount of body fat
The release of cremated human remains into the wind? A: both casting and scattering B: neither casting or scattering C: casting D: scattering
A: both casting and scattering
In cremation, the __________ supplies heat to raise the temperature of the cremation chamber to the point where combustion of the human remains and container is possible. A: burner B: flue C: stack D: hearth
A: burner
The everyday supervision and planning of a cemetery is the responsibility of: A: cemetery management B: division of cemeteries C: cemetery authority D: cemetery board
A: cemetery management
Literally "an empty tomb." A monument erected in honor for a deceased who is interred elsewhere: A: cenotaph B: dolmen C: crypt D: epitaph
A: cenotaph
The physical identification of a space where a special person, or where several people died in a common occurrence. It is a memorial without the body present. A: cenotaph B: mausoleum niche C: obelisk D: memorial park
A: cenotaph
All remains of the incinerated human body recovered after the completion of the cremation process are called: A: cremated remains B: char C: soot D: ashes
A: cremated remains
An environmentally safe casket which is designed for encasing the dead human remains for the purpose of cremation is ___. A: cremation casket B: mausoleum C: ziegler case D: disaster pouch
A: cremation casket
Disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or funeral ceremony with the body present? A: direct cremation B: grave-side service C: immediate disposal D: all of these
A: direct cremation
A stone marker, with or without an inscription used to mark the foot of the grave: A: footstone B: headstone C: Lich D: gravestone
A: footstone
The actual time limit after which a funeral home must permanently dispose of unclaimed cremated remains is legally determined by ___. A: individual state law B: occupational safety and health administration C: federal trade commission D: veterans administration
A: individual state law
The act of placing the dead human body in the ground A: interment B: internment C: entombment D: intombment
A: interment
The act of placing cremated human remains in a urn? A: inurnment B: interment C: entombment D: exhumation
A: inurnment
The person or persons to whom the Cemetery Authority has conveyed a right of interment through original purchase, by transfer from original purchaser, or who hold such right by inheritance: A: lot holder B: inn keeper C: fiduciary D: executor/administrator
A: lot holder
In the language of cremation, retort capacity refers to: A: maximum weight per cycle B: temperature. C: diameter of the flue D: door width.
A: maximum weight per cycle
Human remains awaiting cremation, must: A: never be stacked or placed on the floor. B: never be refrigerated. C: be available for public identification. D: be frozen for 24 hours.
A: never be stacked or placed on the floor
A "bone-pit": A: ossuary B: oblelisk C: memorial park D: plot
A: ossuary
Hydrogen chloride is produced in the cremation process when _________ containing chlorine are cremated. A: plastics B: pacemakers C: prosthesis D: clothing
A: plastics
Which of the following is used to refer to cremated human remains after they are pulverized and cleaned, leaving primarily small bone fragments as small as particles of sand or smaller: A: processed cremated human remains B: crushed bones fragments C: fly ash D: ashes
A: processed cremated human remains
To pound, crush, smash or hammer into a powder or dust like consistency? A: pulverize B: cast C: cremate D: embalm
A: pulverize
A structure whose shape is geometric where the outer surfaces are triangular and converge to a simple point at the top: A: pyramid B: ossuary C: pyre D: sarcophagus
A: pyramid
The term for removal of the cremated remains from the retort is the same term used to describe working cremains into the softened soil of a garden specifically designated for that purposes. This term is ___. A: raking B: scattering C: casting D: none of these
A: raking
If the crematory operator encounters emissions problems with two cases in a row, he or she should A: take the machine out of service until repaired B: call the fire department. C: call DOT. D: call the EPA.
A: take the machine out of service until repaired
_____________ is the mixing of gases in the cremator's exhaust flow. A: turbulence B: opacity C: retention D: smoke
A: turbulence
To cremate bodies larger than 300 lbs, the operator should: A: use modified operating procedures. B: use high flame at all times. C: cremate this one at the end of the day. D: cut the body in half and do the two parts separately.
A: use modified operating procedures
The maximum temperature at which a human crematory should be operated for efficient use is: A: 1800 degrees Centigrade B: 1800 degrees Fahrenheit C: None of these D: 1400 degrees Fahrenheit
B: 1800 degrees Fahrenheit
Many adherents to the Roman Catholics faith are not aware of the Vatican's acceptance of Cremation in: A: 310 B: 1963 C: 1856 D: 1054
B: 1963
Which of the following might fall under the jurisdiction or use of a cemetery: 1- land dedicated, reserved or used for interment 2- trees, shrubs and other vegetation grown on the property 3- graves, mausoleum, crypts, columbaria, niches, or other interment spaces 4- memorial works of art 5- roadways, walkways and ponds or lagoons (water features) 6- equipment, vehicles and facilities incident to the operation there of A: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6. B: All of these C: 2, 4, & 6 only. D: 1, 3, & 5 only.
B: All of these
The person or persons with the paramount right to authorize the cremation of a deceased human? A: bailee B: authorizing agent C: caretaking agent D: custodial agent
B: authorizing agent
A source that might bring radiation near embalmers or crematory operators. Sometimes called "seed implantation". A: vasectomy B: brachytherapy C: stint implantation D: bypass surgery
B: brachytherapy
The number of cremated remains that may be buried in a single normal size grave is controlled by: A: state law B: cemetery policy C: local ordinances D: federal law
B: cemetery policy
Any vertical refractory wall supported by arch construction which serves to deflect gasses in a downward direction (sometimes referred to as a curtain wall)? A: draft wall B: drop arch C: down-pass D: damper
B: drop arch
Historians generally agree that the idea of cremation most likely had its roots in the: A: european colonial period B: early stone age C: renaissance period D: range of 900 to 1200 AD
B: early stone age
The proper word which means the placing of remains in a crypt in a mausoleum is A: interment B: entombment C: cremation D: inurnment
B: entombment
A short text honoring a deceased which is inscribed on their tombstone or plaque: A: eulogy B: epitaph C: all of these D: elegy
B: epitaph
A solid surface in a cremation retort upon which the body is placed is called: A: pile B: hearth C: grate D: bed
B: hearth
A designated area for the retention of human remains while awaiting the cremation processes: A: waiting mortuary B: holding facility C: recovery room D: funeral home
B: holding facility
A pre-placed enclosed chamber, which is usually constructed of reinforced concrete, poured in place or precast, installed in quantity, either side by side or multiple depth, and covered by earth is called: A: none of these B: lawn crypt only C: garden crypt and lawn crypt D: garden crypt only
B: lawn crypt only
A crematory shall not accept a casket or cremation container from which there is evidence of: A: odor. B: leakage. C: metal fasteners in the container. D: discoloration.
B: leakage
A space in a columbarium, mausoleum or other structure, used or intended to be used for the inurnment of cremated human remains. A: vault B: niche C: obelisk D: ossuary
B: niche
A container that is designed for placement in the grave space around the casket, including but not limited to, containers commonly known as burial vaults, grave boxes, and grave liners: A: plot B: outer burial container C: memorial encasement D: plot holder
B: outer burial container
Of those items listed below, which are regarded as a threat to the integrity of the cremation equipment as well as a threat to the safety and well-being of the crematory operator. A: artificial flowers B: pacemakers C: alcoholic beverages D: polyester leisure suits
B: pacemakers
In those states that require them, the metal ID disc for cremation must follow the remains through the process (from receiving to incineration to shipping) and must be: A: put in the collection tray prior to the cremation. B: placed in the retort on the right hand side near the charging door. C: clamped to the container during the cremation process. D: commingled with the remains.
B: placed in the retort on the right hand side near the charging door
A single grave is called a: A: stone B: plot C: lot D: mausoleum
B: plot
Which of these terms comes from the Latin "sepulcrum" which meant "a burial place"? A: sanctuary B: sepulchre C: cenotaph D: septum
B: sepulchre
A container for cremains is called A: columbarium B: urn C: niche D: retort
B: urn
The practice of watching over the body the entire time between death and the funeral is called a ___. A: visitation B: vigil C: benediction D: rosary
B: vigil
Most products of combustion (smoke and odor) given off during the cremation process will be destroyed if subjected to temperature between __________ and _________ for a period of 0.5 seconds to 1 second, if the stream is subjected to proper mixing (turbulence). A: 140*F- 180*F B: 1,000*F- 1,200*F C: 1,400*F- 1,800*F D: 100*C- 212*C
C: 1,400*F-1,800*F
The quantity of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit while water is in the liquid state: A: Kilogram (kg) B: Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) C: British Thermal Unit (BTU) D: Giga Bite (GB)
C: British Thermal Unit (BTU)
During the performance of any maintenance on the retort, OSHA __________ procedures should be strictly followed to the letter or the rule. A: Universal Precautions B: Blood-borne Pathogen Rule C: LOTO (lock-out,tag-out) D: Labeling Rule + MSDS
C: LOTO (lock-out, tag-out)
A leak resistant zippered bag designed to contain a dead human body and body fluids and is used mainly for the removal of dead human remains from the place of death is called ___. A: bariatric lifting device B: body mover C: body bag D: casket
C: body bag
Term often used by Native Americans to refer to their places of burial: A: graveyard B: memorial park C: burial ground D: cemetery
C: burial ground
A heating process that reduces human remains to bone fragments by combustion and evaporation in the presences of an open flame: A: mummification B: desiccation C: cremation D: dehydration
C: cremation
In cemetery language, "remains" and ____________ have the same meaning. A: outer burial container B: plot C: deceased D: memorial encasement
C: deceased
The crematory operator should cremate the containers with the most combustible finishes: A: last. B: for the longest time. C: first. D: at the highest temperature possible.
C: first
To bury or put a dead body into a grave: A: entomb B: scatter C: inter D: commend
C: inter
A group of two or more adjoining graves, crypts or niches controlled by one title holder: A: ossuary B: grave C: lot D: plot
C: lot
The person to whom the Cemetery Authority has conveyed a right of interment in a number of adjacent cemetery lots: A: executor B: administrator C: lot owner D: lawyer
C: lot owner
Named for the King of Cria, whose wife, Artemisia, built one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Astructure used for entombment. A building that houses crypts for burial. A community form of this building is for many families, and a private one is generally sold for use by a single family: A: crypt B: grave C: mausoleum D: cemetery
C: mausoleum
The modern day mausoleum is named in memory of ____________________ who died in 353 BC, and the monument built as his memorial at Halicarnassus was included among the seven wonders of the ancient world. A: methuselah B: fred flintsone C: mausolus D: hercules
C: mausolus
A ceremony with religious content commemorating the deceased without the remains present. A: prayer service B: wake service C: memorial service D: funeral service
C: memorial service
A ceremonial construction made of wood and fire, designed to reduce a deceased human body to ashes: A: pyramid B: sarcophagus C: pyre D: vault
C: pyre
Zinc ornaments, handles and trim should be __________ before loading into retort. A: painted black B: whipped with oil C: removed D: sprayed with windex
C: removed
Any cremated or processed remains that do not fit in the temporary container or urn shall be: A: vacuumed up with other dust and dirt in the work area. B: disposed of in any manner deemed appropriate to the crematory operator. C: returned in a separate container. D: disposed of in any legal manner.
C: returned in a separate container
Some modern lowering devices are equipped with telescoping legs to accommodate ____________ at the location of the grave. A: ponds on the cemetery property B: road curbs and driveways C: sloping ground or hillsides D: rivers and creeks thought the cemetery
C: sloping ground or hillsides
One who loves cemeteries and funerals. A person who is interested in the study of cemeteries and other forms of final disposition is classified as a: A: none of these B: cenophobe C: taphophile D: thanatophobe
C: taphophile
These are relatively small cemeteries with rows of headstones of size and style determined by the lot owner. Located in larger cities, they appear crowded and may use multiple depth burial methods. A: memorial parks B: church yard cemeteries C: urban cemeteries D: columbariums
C: urban cemeteries
In a hillside cemetery, where the grave is on a steep slope, it might be necessary for the funeral director to ____________ in order to keep the lowering device level over the grave. A: have the pallbearers hold one end up B: pour a concrete foundation C: use crib work D: purchase an oblong vault
C: use crib work
Underground receptacles for caskets: A: sepulchre B: reliquaries C: vaults D: pyres
C: vaults
Family representative(s) present for the initiation of the cremation process? A: kin B: bystander C: witness D: observer
C: witness
An unfinished wood box or other non-metal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains generally for the purpose of cremation is called: A: ziegler case B: disaster pouch C: six handled case D: alternative container
D: alternative container
Turbulence in the exhaust flow in a cremation retort is caused by: A: neither drop arches nor curtain walls B: drop arches only C: curtain walls only D: both drop arches and curtain walls
D: both drop arches and curtain walls
Particulate matter commingled with the gases escaping from the stack of the crematory is referred to as: A: fly ash only B: neither smoke nor fly ash C: smoke only D: both smoke and fly ash
D: both smoke and fly ash
A device for the introduction of flame by the delivery or combining of a fuel and air mixture in the presence of heat. Sometimes referred to as primary, secondary or after. A: flue B: stack C: flame D: burner
D: burner
Combustion is also called: A: chemical reduction B: physical reduction C: light D: burning
D: burning
A mausoleum is a building primarily intended for ___. A: veteran burial B: cremated remains C: memorializing people who have died but whose bodies are not present there D: casketed remains
D: casketed remains
A space of sufficient size in a public mausoleum used for the disposition of casketed human remains: A: tomb B: grave C: altar D: crypt
D: crypt
Cremate the largest (most obese) remains: A: for the longest time. B: last of the day. C: for the shortest time. D: first of the day.
D: first of the day
A space in a Cemetery used or intended to be used for the burial of one full size individual human remains: A: crypt B: niche C: interment D: grave
D: grave
A stone with an inscription used to mark the grave. May be as simple as the name and dates- John Doe 1927 - 2004: A: lawn crypt B: footstone C: lot holder D: gravestone
D: gravestone
Carbon monoxide is the result of: A: too much heat. B: low octane fuel. C: shallow breathing. D: incomplete combustion.
D: incomplete combustion
Once it has been started, the cremation process is: A: complete in less than 1 hour for an adult B: reversible C: temporary D: irreversible
D: irreversible
A "big rock". The most famous of these are not sepulchral but things or places like Stonehenge. A: memorial B: plot C: memorial garden D: megalith
D: megalith
The general term applied to markers or other permanent items used to identify the place of interment. Their purpose is to commemorate a family or an individual. A: sign B: obelisk C: cenotaph D: memorial
D: memorial
Most modern crematory retorts operated in the U.S are fired by: A: wood. B: propane gas. C: gasoline. D: natural gas.
D: natural gas
The air supply introduced under pressure directly into or adjacent to the fuel bed in a crematory retort is called ___. A: excess air D: secondary air C: over-fire air D: primary air
D: primary air
The term for the special brick that is used to line the firebox or primary chamber of the crematory retort: A: ash brick B: paving brick C: clay brick D: refractory brick
D: refractory brick
A container for the preservation of relics of a Saint: A: tomb B: sarcophagus C: sepulchre D: reliquary
D: reliquary
In most states with cremation laws, the __________ is responsible for the crematory complying with the laws, rules and regulations of that state. A: funeral home owner B: embalmer C: funeral director D: responsible cremationist
D: responsible cremationist
No crematory shall accept: A: a container for cremation without a proper bill of lading. B: a cremation without payment up-front. C: a container for cremation without a deposit adequate to cover the fee. D: unidentified caskets or cremation containers.
D: unidentified caskets or cremation containers
In the middle of the 17th century, Sir Thomas Browne wrote the earliest known essay in defense of _________." It stressed the advantages of this form of burial. A: church yard cemeteries B: catacombs C: common (mass) graves D: urn burial
D: urn burial
A cemetery created by an act of congress for the burial of those that served in the military: A: army cemeteries B: marine cemeteries C: navy cemeteries D: veterans cemeteries
D: veterans cemeteries
Meaning: Burial alive: A: none of these B: wake C: reliquary D: vivisepulture
D: vivisepulture
The optimum temperature for human crematory operation is: A: 2400 degrees Fahrenheit B: 1200 degrees Celsius C: 100 degrees Celsius D: 1600 degrees Fahrenheit.
D: 1600 degrees Fahrenheit
The first crematory built in the United States was built in which year? A: 1927 B: 1865 C: 1776 D: 1876
D: 1876
Term used when cremated remains are cast from a private plane is: A: raking B: shooting C: ossuary D: aerial scattering
D: aerial scattering
Interment is used as a generic term to embrace all forms of disposition of human remains to include: A: inurnment B: entombment C: burial D: all of these
D: all of these
