Arts National Board [D.E.A.D. Questions]

C.) Ossuary

A "bone-pit": A.) plot B.) oblelisk C.) ossuary D.) memorial park

C.) default

A breach of contractual obligation other than failing to pay when the contract has been executed is called___. A.) interest B.) unenforceable C.) default D.) terms of performance

A.) Air Seal

A burial vault which is closed by placing the dome over the base is called a(n): A.) air seal B.) earth seal C.) end seal D.) top seal

A.) Coffin

A case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape describes a A.) coffin B.) cenotaph C.) catacomb D.) casket

D.) hermetically

A casket that is completely sealed by fusion or soldering so the it is "air tight" is said to be ______________ sealed. A.) single B.) double C.) gasket D.) hermetically

A.) State Casket

A casket which has sides that are vertical, or at right angles to the bottom is called a/n: A.) state casket B.) octagon end casket C.) flaring side casket D.) urn side casket

D.) casket handling fee

A charge, fee, or surcharge applied to consumers who purchase their casket elsewhere (from a source other than the price list/funeral provider) is called: A.) exigent circumstances fee B.) funeral service fee C.) cremation fee D.) casket handling fee

A.) Leakage

A crematory shall not accept a casket or cremation container from which there is evidence of: A.) leakage. B.) metal fasteners in the container. C.) discoloration. D.) odor.

B.) holding facility

A designated area for the retention of human remains while awaiting the cremation processes: A.) recovery room B.) holding facility C.) waiting mortuary D.) funeral home

C.) Income Statement

A formal statement which presents the revenue and expenses of a specified period of time: A.) balance sheet B.) source document C.) income statement D.) trial balance

A.) a writ

A formal written command issued by a court of law A.) a writ B.) a warranty deed C.) a note payable D.) a will

A.) accounts

A ledger is a book of A.) accounts B.) original entry C.) accounting statements D.) trial balance

C.) An encumbrance

A lien or mortgage against real property is A.) A replevin B.) An easement C.) An encumbrance D.) A subrogation

C.) mores

A must behavior for all members of society that is not enforceable by law but will be enforced by other members of society as with shunning? A.) laws B.) taboos C.) mores D.) rites

C.) Bail

A non-movable handle consisting of lug only (designed so that the bar and arm are part of the lug) is referred as a _______________ handle . A.) bucket B.) permanent C.) bail D.) swing

B.) Bi-unit pricing

A pricing method that shows separately the price for the services to be rendered and the price for the casket is A.) Functional pricing B.) Bi-unit pricing C.) Unit pricing D.) Itemized pricing

D.) arrangement form

A printed form the funeral home uses specifically for the funeral director and the family to make funeral and financial arrangement is the A.) bill of lading B.) invoice C.) bill of sale D.) arrangement form

C.) bi-unit pricing

A procedure that shows separately the price of the services to be rendered and the price of the casket is A.) functional pricing B.) unit pricing C.) bi-unit pricing D.) itemized pricing

C.) Unit Pricing

A procedure which creates one total package for both services and merchandise is A.) functional pricing B.) multi-unit pricing C.) unit pricing D.) itemized pricing

C.) hearth

A solid surface in a cremation retort upon which the body is placed is called: A.) bed B.) grate C.) hearth D.) pile

C.) Sign of the Cross

A symbolic gesture made with the right hand, in the Catholic faith. A.) Genuflect B.) Prie Dieu C.) Sign of the Cross D.) Monsignor

D.) Monsignor

A title meaning "My Lord" in the Roman Catholic faith. A.) Cardinal B.) Bishop C.) Archbishop D.) Monsignor

D.) shirred

A type of casket interior style in which the casket material is drawn together, in parallel fashion, with a specific sewing process is A.) tufted B.) crushed C.) tailored D.) shirred

A.) moleskin

A type of exterior covering used on a cloth covered wood casket? A.) moleskin B.) kapok C.) wood wool D.) excelsior

A.) customized software

A type of software where the user tells the programmer what the software needs to be able to do and the programmer writes a set of instructions for the software to perform describes: A.) customized software B.) prepackaged software C.) horizontal market software D.) vertical market software

D.) All of these are correct.

A vertical passage for conduction products of combustion to the atmosphere: A.) Flue B.) Chimney C.) Stack D.) All of these are correct.

C.) Risk Management

All efforts designed to preserve assets and earning power associated with a business: A.) Facilties Management B.) Account Management C.) Risk Management D.) Personnel management

B.) Cost

Amount paid by a business for merchandise: A.) income B.) cost C.) debts D.) revenue

C.) codicil

An addition or modification of a will is known as a A.) gift B.) letters testamentary C.) codicil D.) deed

B.) An Air Tray

An example of a transfer container is A.) a sectional box B.) an air tray C.) a concrete box D.) a wood box

A.) Trademark

An intangible asset that is a distinct name, sign, or symbol that the federal government grants exclusive rights to use: A.) Trademark B.) Copyright C.) Both trademark and copyright D.) Stock certificate

A.) Form 40-1330

Application for a VA Headstone or Marker: A.) Form 40-1330 B.) S.S.A. 8 C.) Form 21-530 D.) Form 90-2008

B.) New Venture Plan

Business plan a.k.a - A.) Bank plan B.) New venture plan C.) Creditor plan D.) Insurance plan

B.) Incomplete combustion

Carbon monoxide release from the crematory retort is an indication of: A.) An emaciated body being cremated. B.) Incomplete combustion C.) An obese body being cremated. D.) The retort is running too hot.

A.) Priests

Clergy of liturgical Christian religions are properly referred to as: A.) Priests B.) Rabbis C.) Imams D.) ministers

C.) generally the larger family system

Compared to the joint family, a nuclear family is: A.) the smaller group B.) less dependent on employment outside the home or farmstead C.) generally the larger family system D.) less mobile

B.) evaluating

Controlling is also known as: A.) recording B.) evaluating C.) directing D.) expanding

B.) Interior Style

Crushed is known as a casket A.) padding material B.) interior style C.) exterior covering D.) corner design

B.) common law

Customs which have come to be recognized by the courts as law describes A.) criminal law B.) common law C.) constitutional law D.) case law

A.) Illustrating

Detailed examples of adjustments, choices, or alternatives available to the client or counselee from which a course of action may be selected: A.) illustrating B.) guidance C.) options D.) goals

D.) Overhead

Expenses incurred in the normal operation of a business: A.) Revenue B.) Cash to sales ratios C.) Fixed expenses D.) Overhead

A.) Personality

Factors that complicate grief include: Relationship, Circumstantial, Social, Historical, and _______________. A.) Personality B.) Environmental C.) Experiential D.) Clinical

B.) two inches

For each extra X in width, the interior of a wooden casket increases by: A.) one inch B.) two inches C.) four inches D.) three inches

A.) Potter's Field

Generally State or Country owned and operated cemetery for the burial of the indigent or unclaimed is called: A.) Potter's Field B.) Flanders Field C.) Farmers Field D.) All of these

B.) Haptics

How touch effects the communication process. A.) Feedback B.) Haptics C.) Proxemics D.) Kinesics

D.) nonexistent, there is no way to recover that lost revenue

If a family buys a casket from Funeral Home A and intends to use it at Funeral Home B, the way Funeral Home B may legally recover some profit is: A.) add a$200 handling fee to their bill B.) add 10% to the Basic Arrangements fee C.) demand that Funeral Home A split the markup with you D.) nonexistent, there is no way to recover that lost revenue

A.) yes

If a funeral home chooses to serve a particular ethnic group which has a tradition of holding boisterous and unruly visitation (tailgate parties in the funeral home parking lot, etc.) may that funeral home ask for a cleaning deposit in advance? A.) yes B.) no

D.) 30

If the authorizing agent agrees to take possession of the cremated remains and does not take possession within _____________ days after cremation or on an agreed date, the crematory shall send written notice to the last known address of the authorizing agent to take possession of he remains. A.) 10 B.) 14 C.) 90 D.) 30

D.) gospel side

In a Liturgical Church, the left side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which the priest delivers the sermon is known as the _____________. A.) nave B.) narthex C.) epistle side D.) gospel side

B.) Epistle

In a Liturgical Church, the right side of the church (as the congregation faces the altar) from which readings and prayers are often proclaimed is known as the _________ side. A.) Gospel B.) Epistle C.) Right D.) Sacristy

B.) 20; 30; 60.

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; 90. B.) 20; 30; 60. C.) 30; 30; 30. D.) 50; 20; 60.

D.) Book of Psalms

In the Jewish faith, the prayers said during the Tehillim are found here. A.) Book of Wisdom B.) Book of Numbers C.) King James Bible D.) Book of Psalms

B.) Pounds Per Hour

In the language of cremation, retort capacity refers to: A.) temperature. B.) pounds per hour. C.) door width. D.) cadaver size.

A.) business interruption insurance

Insurance that protects companies during the period necessary to restore property damaged by an insured peril. Coverage typically pays for lost income and other expenses related to recovery: A.) business interruption insurance B.) home owners insurance C.) umbrella coverage D.) life insurance

A.) Kaddish

Jewish mourners, depending on their degree of relationship to the deceased, repeat a prayer daily for thirty days and/or at every service for 11 months. That prayer is: A.) Kaddish B.) el Malei Rachichim C.) Shiva D.) Kever

D.) anti-trust laws

Laws that are designed to prevent one corporation from controlling a large share of a market or products are A.) Nader laws B.) consumer protection laws C.) production control laws D.) anti-trust laws

C.) Evaluative listening

Listening in which the goal is to judge the quality or accuracy of a speaker's remark is A.) Informational listening B.) Empathetic listening C.) Evaluative listening D.) Pseudolistening

D.) backing material

Masselin is a casket A.) exterior covering material B.) lining material C.) padding material D.) backing material

A.) Yes

May a funeral home charge an additional fee for guaranteeing the price of a pre-need funeral? A.) yes B.) no

A.) Yes

May a funeral home incorporate only a portion of its basic service fee in its charges for direct cremation, immediate burial, forwarding or remains and receiving of remains? A.) yes B.) no

A.) vivisepulture

Meaning: Burial alive: A.) vivisepulture B.) Reliquary C.) wake D.) none of these

D.) neolocalism

Moving to and living in an area different from or other than the place of birth: A.) ethnocentrism B.) universality of culture C.) cultural relativism D.) neolocalism

A.) Prie Dieu

Mr. Johannes passes away. His family provides the funeral director with multiple religious items to be used in preparing him for burial. Among them are a Scapular, Rosary, and Chaplet. When setting up for the visitation, the funeral director should use which of the following pieces of chapel equipment? A.) Prie Dieu B.) Christian Cross C.) Icon D.) Menorah

A.) Bailor

Mrs. Thompson's daughter gave the funeral director a broach. Mrs. Thompson's daughter is the A.) Bailor B.) Bailee C.) Consignor D.) Consignee

D.) Public communication

One person speaking with limited verbal feedback A.) Role-taking B.) Message overload C.) Private communication D.) Public communication

D.) environment

Physical location and personal history surrounding the communication: A.) articulation B.) channel C.) climate D.) environment

A.) mandatory disclosures

Statements required by the FTC rules which cannot be modified or edited and must appear in a clear and conspicuous manner: A.) mandatory disclosures B.) immediate disclosures C.) non-declinable service fees D.) over the telephone price disclosure

B.) Oxygen

That portion of the atmosphere supplied to the cremation chamber for combustion, cooling and ventilation is: A.) moisture B.) oxygen C.) CO2 D.) fuel

A.) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

The "old" OSHA way of referring to information provided about hazardous chemicals as MSDS is now simply: A.) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) B.) Global Positioning System (GPS) C.) Hazard Report (HR) D.) BioSheets (BS)

D.) Primary Air

The air supply introduced under pressure directly into or adjacent to the fuel bed in a crematory retort is called ___. A.) Secondary air B.) Excess air C.) Over-fire air D.) Primary air

D.) capacity

The amount of waste incinerated, usually expressed in pounds per hour, with the characteristics or type of waste stipulated: A.) rate per hour B.) burn rate C.) efficiency rate D.) capacity

C.) shell

The base molding is a part of the casket: A.) interior B.) covering C.) shell D.) corner

B.) Anger

The basic emotion; may take the form of shame, blame or guilt depending onto whom this emotion is projected: A.) anxiety B.) anger C.) alarm D.) affect

C.) Phobia

The common name for a strong irrational fear that is difficult to eliminate is A.) psychosis B.) neurosis C.) phobia D.) psycho-neurosis

A.) narthex

The entryway to a liturgical church, it is often the place where a pall may be placed on the casket is: A.) narthex B.) nave C.) Paschal D.) coatroom

D.) Elite Garden Cemetery

The first of this type was in Mt. Auburn, Mass, in 1830. During the Victorian era, cemeteries were used as parks for walks and picnics: A.) Catacomb B.) Memorial Park Cemetery C.) Veterans Cemetery D.) Elite Garden Cemetery

B.) Baha'i

The following describes which faith's dressing and casketing ritual? After washing, the deceased is to be clothed in a shroud of either silk or cotton. Those who are 15 or older will be adorned with a burial ring, placed on the forefinger. Hardwood caskets are required. A.) Orthodox Jewish B.) Baha'i C.) Greek Orthodox D.) Muslim

A.) Bailee

The funeral director received a broach from Mrs. Thompson's daughter to place on the body in the casket and to be returned after the services. The funeral director is the: A.) Bailee B.) Bailor C.) Consignor D.) Consignee

B.) committal service

The last portion of a funeral or memorial service; the rite of finality preceding cremation, earth burial, entombment or burial at sea: A.) funeral rite B.) committal service C.) memorial rite D.) none of the these

B.) 1/20 inch thick

The metal used in the shell of a 20 gauge steel casket would be: A.) 3/4 inch thick B.) 1/20 inch thick C.) 1 inch thick D.) 1 1/2 inch thick

D.) Cemetery policy

The number of cremated remains that may be buried in a single normal size grave is controlled by: A.) Federal law B.) State Law C.) Local ordinances D.) Cemetery policy

A.) extendover

The part of the casket interior which folds out over the top body molding for aesthetic purposes is the A.) extendover B.) gimp C.) apron D.) roll

A.) Iconostasis

The partition that extends across the front of a Greek Orthodox church, separating the solea from the sanctuary. This partition has icons attached to it. A.) Iconostasis B.) Prie Dieu C.) Royal Doors D.) Iconodiocese

A.) chancel

The portion of a liturgical Christian church where the altar is located is called the: A.) chancel B.) nave C.) transept D.) narthex

A.) Beauty and Finish

The primary reason behind the selection of a particular casket is said to be its ____________. A.) Beauty and Finish B.) Price C.) Shell Material D.) Interior Material

A.) The flammable range

The proportion of vapors to air that will burn is called: A.) The flammable range B.) The boiling point C.) The flash point D.) None of these

B.) Thurible

The receptacle in which incense is burned, in the Roman Catholic faith. A.) Vestibule B.) Thurible C.) Thurifer D.) Paschal Candle

B.) Nave

The seating or auditorium section of the liturgical church where the members of the congregation are seated is called: A.) Chancel B.) Nave C.) narthex D.) vestibule

D.) El Malei Rachamin

The term which refers to an Orthodox Jewish Memorial service or closing prayer of a funeral is ___. A.) al Ghusl B.) levaya C.) taharah D.) El Malei Rachamin

A.) Hardwood

This type of casket is made from the wood that comes from a leaf-bearing tree: A.) Hardwood B.) Cloth covered C.) Veneer D.) Eco-friendly

D.) Inter

To bury or put a dead body into a grave: A.) commend B.) scatter C.) entomb D.) inter

A.) Dyad

Two units regarded as a pair; for example, husband and wife: A.) dyad B.) diatomic C.) triad D.) tetrad

A.) lining material

Velvet is a type of casket A.) lining material B.) interior finish C.) exterior material D.) exterior finish

B.) An Executrix

When a person dies with a will and he appoints a woman to settle his affairs after death, the person who settles his affairs is known as A.) An Administrator B.) An Executrix C.) An Executor D.) An Administratrix

A.) Marker

Which of the following has no time limit for filing the appropriate Veteran's Administration application for benefits? A.) Marker B.) Plot interment allowance C.) Basic burial benefit D.) Flag

A.) sectional box

Which of the following is an example of a grave liner? A.) sectional box B.) top seal vault C.) air seal vault D.) combination case

A.) his or her relationship with client family

Which of the following is considered to be a component of a funeral director's individual relationships? A.) his or her relationship with client family B.) his or her relationship with the military C.) his or her relationship with florists D.) his or her relationship with the clergy

D.) Bishop

Which of the following is the officiant at the funeral service for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints? A.) Rabbi B.) Practitioner C.) Reader D.) Bishop

A.) How the product can hurt you

Which of the following will you find on a Safety Data Sheet? A.) How the product can hurt you B.) The list of employees that use the product. C.) How the product is used at your job-site D.) All of the above

D.) crematory fee

Which of these items is not part of the Direct Cremation package yet is added to the final bill? A.) local removal B.) basic arrangements meeting C.) topical disinfection D.) crematory fee