Mortuary Administration (From Funeral Service Compend) *Funeral Directing Sec. for Boards*

The metal used in the shell of a 20 gauge steel casket would be:

1/20 inch thick

What is the MINIMUM number of people required to conduct an AMERICAN LEGION funeral service: a) 7 b) 17 c) 20 d) 21

21

A wood state casket labeled 6/6XXX would measure in length, 6ft, 6in, and in width: a) 22 inches b) 24 inches c) 26 inches d) 28 inches

28 inches

Adult caskets usually increase in LENGTH by: a) 1 inch b) 2 inch c) 3 inch d) 4 inch

3 inch

Most INFANT caskets increase in LENGTH increments of: a) 2 inches b) 3 inches c) 5 inches d) 6 inches

6 inches

The length of a standard ADULT WOOD is: a) 6/3 b) 6/6 c) 6/8 d) 7/2

6/3

The length of a standard ADULT METAL is: a) 3/6 b) 6/3 c) 6/6 d) 6/7

6/6

The founder of the Church of Christ, scientist was: a) Martin Luther b) William Smith c) Mary Baker Eddy d) Joseph Smith

Mary Baker Eddy

Which of the following is the principal interest group for all funeral service personnel: a) National Funeral Directors Association b) Casket Manufacturers Associate c) National Selected Morticians d) Order of the Golden Rule

National Funeral Directors Association

Which of the following is NOT a function of the AMERICAN BOARD of FS EDUCATION: a) grant accreditation to qualified schools and colleges teaching FS b) further education in the field of FS c) formulate standards for FS education d) administer the National Board Exams

administer the National Board Exams

A burial vault which is closed by placing the DOME over the BASE is called: a) air seal b) top seal c) end seal d) earth seal

air seal

A TRANSFER CONTAINER which consists of a wooden tray with a corrugated covering for the casket is known as: a) ziegler case b) wooden box c) air pack d) air tray

air tray

Methods of figuring a formula price are: a) functional b) unit c) bi-unit d) all of these

all of these

Which of the following would be an NONSECTARIAN funeral rite: a) orthodox b) orthodox jewish c) american legion d) christian science

american legion

When used, the MOGEN DAVID is placed: a) at head of casket b) at foot of casket c) behind casket d) in front of casket

at foot of casket

A NON-MOVABLE handle consisting of LUG ONLY is: a) bail handle b) permanent handle c) swing bar handle d) bucket handle

bail handle

A PRICING PROCEDURE which places a SEPARATE price on CASKET and a SEPARATE price on SERVICE FEE is called: a) multi-unit b) functional c) unit d) bi-unit

bi-unit

An alloy of copper, tin, and sometimes zinc is: a) silver b) bronze c) brass d) stainless steel

bronze

A device upon which caskets are placed on on top of the other for display is known as:

casket rack

A Christian Burial Permit is issued by: a) catholic church b) baptist church c) christian science church d) mormon church

catholic church

The place about the altar of a church that ENCLOSES the CLERGY and other officials is the: a) chapel b) chancel c) transepts d) nave

chancel

Which of the following individuals CANNOT certify the CAUSE OF DEATH on a DC: a) chiropractor b) medical examiner c) coroner d) justice of the peace

chiropractor

The PRACTITIONER is the officiant of the: a) roman catholic funeral rite b) mormon funeral rite c) christian science funeral rite d) protestant funeral rite

christian science funeral rite

Which of the following religions use TEMPLE CLOTHING: a) christian science b) roman catholic c) church of jesus christ of latter day saints d) protestant

church of jesus christ of latter day saints

The portion of the funeral service which is CONDUCTED AT THE PLACE OF DISPOSITION is the: a) memorial service b) chapel service c) mass d) committal service

committal service

Which of the following is a lining material that is used in casket construction: a) embossed b) tufted c) brushed d) crepe

crepe

An EXTERIOR FINISH in which the casket surface is coated with a substance that WRINKLES as it DRIES is: a) crinkled finish b) brushed finish c) plated finish d) sprayed finish

crinkled finish

A crepe badge or floral design placed on the door indicatin the death of an individual is a: a) door badge b) door veil c) door sway d) door piece

door badge

A COMPONENT part of the CASKET HANDLE is the: a) throw b) roll c) apron d) ear

ear

The proper word with means the PLACING OF REMAINS IN A CRYPT in a mausoleum is: a) interment b) entombment c) cremation

entombment

The VESTIBULE of the church is located at: a) entry way of the church b) immediately around the altar c) behind the pulpit d) adjacent to front pews

entry way of the church

A commemorative INSCRIPTION on a TOMB or MONUMENT is:

epitaph

WOOD that has been SHREDDED into SPAGHETTI like string of thin shavings is: a) hemp b) sissle c) kapok c) excelsior

excelsior

The part of the CASKET INTERIOR which FOLD OUT OVER the TOP BODY MOLDING for aesthetic purposes is the: a) apron b) roll c) extendover d) gimp

extendover

Of the following, who has the preference to receive the burial flag for a deceased veteran: a) grandfather b) father c) mother d) brother

father

A material primarily used as a BACKING MATERIAL in casket construction is: a) broadcloth b) crepe c) fiberboard d) polyethylene foam

fiberboard

A PRICE DETERMINATION method whereby the CASKET COST is multiplied by CONSTANT FACTOR describes: a) bi-unit pricing b) gross multiple pricing c) functional multiple pricing d) fixed multiple pricing

fixed multiple pricing

A METHOD of PRICING which places a price on three SEPARATE items of service, such as casket, facilities, and automobiles is called: a) multi-unit b) functional c) unit d) itemization

functional

A procedure by which CHARGES ARE BROKEN DOWN into several MAJOR COMPONENTS is: a) functional pricing b) bi-unit pricing c) itemized pricing d) unit pricing

functional pricing

The process of COATING FERROUS METALS with zinc is:

galvanizing

A strip of metal, plastic, or cloth ATTACHED to INSIDE of the CASKET PANEL which covers the point where the roll is anchored is the: a) throw b) gimp c) cove d) crown

gimp

An area set aside in a cemetery for SEVERAL GRAVE SPACES, usually containing 2-6 spaces is: a) grave marker b) grave covering c) memorial park d) lot

grave covering

The Jewish eulogy is known as: a) hesped b) kever c) mogen david d) aron

hesped

A SOLID SCREEN, COVERED WITH ICONS, at the front of the Orthodox church is the: a) taper b) solea c) trisagion d) iconostasis

iconostasis

One who is lacking the necessities of life is said to be: a) insolvent b) solvent c) bankrupt d) indigent

indigent

TAILORED is a style of casket:

interior

All FERROUS metals used in casket construction contain:

iron

In the Jewish faith, the SKULL CAP worn by MEN at temple and funeral services is: a) kippah b) taharah c) tallith d) tehilim

kippah

The PRIE DIEU in the Roman Catholic Church signifies: a) deceased has received last rites b) recitation of rosary prayers c) kneeling bench or rail d) cross with a Corpus Christi on it

kneeling bench or rail

The holy book of the Islam faith is the

koran

A SYMBOL of GRIEF that is a TEAR in UPPER CORNER of the GARMENT or on a symbolic ribbon worn by the survivors is known as: a) hesped b) kever c) kriah d) levaya

kriah

The Jewish term for a FUNERAL CORTEGE is: a) kever b) levaya c) bar minen d) kriah

levaya

The term meaning the ENDING PORTION of a MASSis: a) libera b) kippah c) levitz d) levaya

libera

An example of a LINING MATERIAL used in casket construction is: a) wood wool b) cotton c) linen weave d) muslin

linen weave

Which of the following actions is IMPROPER, regarding the U.S. Flag used in a military funeral service: a) holding flag waist high during volleys and taps b) placing flag on casket with blue field over left should of veteran c) lowering flag into grave with deceased veteran d) folding and presenting flag to next of kin

lowering flag into grave with deceased veteran

In the construction of SWING BAR HARDWARE, the ARM ATTACHES the bar to the: a) lug b) ogee c) wings d) body panel

lug

An example of a BACKING MATERIAL used in casket construction is: a) masselin b) twill weave c) cotton d) spun rayon

masselin

Which of the following religions does NOT permit the use of candles, cross, or crucifix in their funeral service: a) orthodox b) roman catholic c) orthodox jewish d) mormon

mormon

The dissecting of remains for the purpose of ascertaining the cause of death is: a) ante-mortem examination b) necropsy c) post-partum examination d) immediate disposal

necropsy

The TRISAGION is associated with which of the following religious funeral rites: a) christian science b) roman catholic c) orthodox d) church of jesus christ of latter day saints

orthodox

The ICON is associated with the: a) orthodox jewish funeral rite b) islamic funeral rite c) orthodox church d) roman catholic mass

orthodox church

The TRISAGION is part of the: a) orthodox funeral rite b) jewish funeral rite c) mormon funeral rite d) protestant funeral rite

orthodox funeral rite

Which of the following religions places RESTRICTIONS on the REMOVAL of their dead: a) catholic b) mormon c) orthodox jewish d) orthodox

orthodox jewish

The thickness of a NON-FERROUS metal casket is measured in: a) gauge b) ounces per square foot c) ounces per square inche d) board feet

ounces per square foot

A crucifer in the Roman Catholic church is: a) cross with Corpus Christi on it b) name of kneeling rail c) one who leads the recitation of prayers at rosary service d) person who carries crucifix in an ecclesiastical procession

person who carries crucifix in an ecclesiastical procession

The WEDGED SHAPED portion of the CAP of casket at each end of the crown is the: a) pie b) stiffeners c) rim d) header

pie

Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of BI-UNIT pricing method: a) possible elimination of certain items of service b) fails to exaggerate the value placed on services c) places realistic value on casket d) fails to exaggerate value placed on casket

places realistic value on casket

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of ITEMIZED pricing: a) a clearer understanding on the part of the client of all items of service and merchandise b) possible elimination of certain items of service resulting in loss of overhead recovery c) a thorough discussion of all items of service and merchandise d) results in a more profitable funeral

possible elimination of certain items of service resulting in loss of overhead recovery

The OFFICIANT of the Christian Science funeral service is: a) pastor b) monsignor c) practicioner d) reverend

practicioner

In the funeral procession to the cemetery, the casketbearers should: a) precede the funeral coach b) lead the procession c) follow the funeral coach d) have transportation provided by the family

precede the funeral coach

When the remain have been prepared at the mortuary and later taken to a PRESBYTERIAN church for the funeral service, the FD normally provides ALL of the following except: a) floral display equipment b) church truck c) ushering d) prie dieu

prie dieu

Any WESTERN CHRISTIAN who is NOT adherent to the Roman Catholic Faith is known as: a) protestant b) orthodox c) catholic d) orthodox jew

protestant

One who is AUTHORIZED TO READ the lessons and scripture in a Christian Science Church is the: a) speaker b) priest c) monsignor d) reader

reader

Which of the following is NOT used to IDENTIFY THE ROOM in a FH where remains lies in state: a) slumber room b) resting room c) visitation room d) state room

resting room

Another name for the OGEE of the CASKET SHELL is: a) lug b) ear c) gimp d) rim

rim

The body of the casket includes: a) crown b) rim c) ogee d) base molding

rim

Stated directions in the LITURGICAL PROTESTANT CHURCH regarding church PRACTICES and PROCEDURES are: a) vestments b) scapulars c) rubrics d) torah

rubrics

Which of the following may be utilized during the Roman Catholic Funeral Rite: a) bag of earth b) sacred heart c) trisagion d) open casket

sacred heart

Which of the following is an example of a grave liner: a) combination case b) sectional c) top seal vault d) air seal vault

sectional

The NFDA "Code of Ethics" is based upon:

the golden rule

The part of the CASKET HARDWARE that COVERS exposed ends of the bar is the: a) lug b) arm c) tip d) ear

tip

The RUBBER GASKET used on SEALER caskets is generally COMPRESSED BETWEEN the RIM FLANGE and the: a) cove b) gimp c) top body molding flange d) attached panel flange

top body molding flange

Extra sizes of caskets increase for each extra WIDTH by: a) one inch b) two inches c) three inches d) four inches

two inches

A PRICING PROCEDURE which creates a TOTAL PRICE for SERVICE and CASKET is called: a) multi-unit b) functional c) unit d) itemization

unit

The orthodox funeral is held: a) in funeral home b) with casket open during service c) at cemetery d) at deceased's home

with casket open during service

A Jewish term for the ANNIVERSARY of DEATH:

yarhzeit

A GASKET SEALED contained used as either an insert into a casket or as a shipping case is: a) air tray b) air pack c) metal vault d) ziegler case

ziegler case

A BURIAL TRANSIT PERMIT is needed for all of the following EXCEPT: a) remains which are used for scientific/educational study b) interment entombment or cremation of remains c) moving remains from a state where the death occured d) Catholic Burial Mass

Catholic Burial Mass

The first letter for the GREEK word for JESUS are:

IHS

The BASE MOLDING is a part of the casket: a) shell b) interior c) covering d) corner

shell

The CROWN and OGEE are part of the casket: a) interior b) shell c) handles d) corners

shell

The Jewish term for a 7 DAY MOURNING PERIOD that beings on the day of burial is: a) sholoshism b) taharah c) yarhzeit d) shivah

shivah

The Jewish term for the 30 DAY MOURNING PERIOD is: a) kriah b) shivah c) sholoshim d) taharah

sholoshim

An example of a PADDING MATERIAL used in casket construction is: a) satin b) twill weave c) masselin d) shredded paper

shredded paper

A casket which has SIDES that are VERTICAL, or at RIGHT ANGLES to the BOTTOM is called: a) state casket b) urn shaped casket c) octagon casket d) flaring square casket

state casket

The ceremony of WASHING THE DECEASED before burial by the Chevra Kaddisha is the: a) taharah b) tallith c) tachirichim d) tehilim

taharah

When the INTERIOR material is TIGHTLY STRETCHED ACROSS PANEL of the casket, it is said to be: a) shirred b) tufted c) tailored d) pleated

tailored

Which of the following is a Jewish term for a TASSELED SHAWL worn by MEN during PRAYER SERVICE: a) tallith b) tehilim c) taharah d) tachrichim

tallith

98% of the NOTIFICATION OF DEATHS comes to the FH by means of: a) personal contact b) telephone c) telegram d) letter

telephone

The FOCAL POINT in the STRICT LITURGICAL church is: a) the cross b) the altar c) the pulpit d) a statue of jesus christ

the cross