DEAD arts practice test questions

c. coffin ??

A case or receptacle for dead human remains which is anthropoidal in shape describes a: a. cenotaph b. catacomb c. coffin d. casket

c. solid wood casket

A casket constructed of cherry is a: a. cloth covered casket b. pressed wood casket c. solid wood casket d. corrugated fiberboard casket

outer burial container

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

b. brushed finish

An exterior finish in which the casket surface is coated with a substance that wrinkles as it dries is a. sprayed finish b. brushed finish c. crinkled finish d. plated finish

c. directing

Controlling is also known as: a. recording b. expanding c. directing d. evaluating

heat, flame and vaporization

Cremation is the process of reducing human remains to its basic elements in the form of bone fragments through the use of

True

If a family chooses to purchase a casket from another source other than the funeral home, the funeral home must use the casket purchased directly without any extra charge or handling fee. True False

28?

If a manufacturer's standard metal casket is 23 inches wide, how wide is a oversize casket labeled as 23 XXX? a. 26 inches b. 32 inches c. 28 inches d. 29 inches

Responsible cremationist

In most states with cremation laws, the __________ is responsible for the crematory complying with the laws, rules and regulations of that state

primary chamber?

In which of these chambers is the body placed for cremation to begin? a. stack b. primary chamber c. breach d. secondary chamber

1,400*F-1,800*F

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).

d. Personal Investors

Private investors who are willing to supply financing for new and/or risky small venture start-ups: a. General partners b. Angel Investors c. Bankers d. Personal Investors

C. $650

The total overhead for a funeral home was $65,000 for a fiscal period. The firm did 100 services during that period. What would the average overhead per service be? a. $350 b. $550 c. $650 d. $6500

indirect lighting?

The type of lighting used in a funeral home that reflects off of the ceiling is: a. direct lighting b. indirect lighting c. spot lighting d. uniform lighting

c. required by law in most states ?

Vaults are: a. measured by outside dimensions b. measured by inside dimensions c. required by law in most states d. necessary only in areas with high ground water content

c. birch ??

Which of the following is not a hardwood used in casket construction? a. redwood b. maple c. birch d. cherry

removed

Zinc ornaments, handles and trim should be __________ before loading into retort

b. tufted ??

A gathered type of casket interior made on a sewing machine with a multiple number of needles (usually 7 to 9) is called: a. tailored b. tufted c. shirred d. pleated

b. 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. permanent b. bail c. bucket d. swing

garden crypt and lawn crypt

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

b. itemized pricing ??

A procedure by which charges are broken down into a few major components such as services, merchandise, and livery is: a. functional pricing b. itemized pricing c. unit pricing d. bi-unit pricing

both a & b

Crematory operated by an entity other than the funeral home or funeral provider who contracted with the family of the deceased a. third party crematory b. off site crematory c. both a & b d. none of these

Direct Cremation

Disposition of human remains by cremation, without formal viewing, visitation or funeral ceremony with the body present

all of the above

In those States with up-to-date laws on cremation, which of the following is strictly forbidden a. The cremation of more than one body at the same time in the same chamber without written permission b. all of the above c. The incineration of waste paper and other trash in the same retort as that used as the used for human cremation. d. The cremation of animal remains in the same retort that is used for cremation of human.

amount of body fat

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. ethnicity b. religion c. container type aligned with the religion of the deceased d. amount of body fat

d. markup

The difference between merchandise cost and selling price: a. Price b. Load c. All of these d. Markup

a. extendover

The part of the casket interior which folds out over the top body molding for aesthetic purposes is the: a. extendover b. roll c. apron d. gimp

d. lug ??

The part of the handle which is attached to the casket is the: a. bar b. arm c. tip d. lug

c. office management

The planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling of office work is a. facilities management b. finance management c. office management d. marketing management

b. marketing management

The process of planning and executing the development, pricing, promotion, and distribution of an organization's goods/services: a. Marketing b. Marketing Management c. Manufacturing d. Merchandising

b. Copyright

The registered right of a creator to reproduce, publish, and sell the work which is the product of the intelligence and skill of that person: a. Directing b. Copyright c. Recording d. Actuating

d. ?

Which of the following weights are commonly used in the construction of copper caskets? 1. 16 oz 2. 18 oz 3. 32 oz 4. 48 oz a. 1 and 2 b. 3 and 4 c. 1 and 4 d. 2 and 3