Dead arts missed questions

Which of the following is an example of cash advance? the outer burial enclosure the casket public transportation professional services

public transportation

Damages in excess of those required to compensate the plaintiff for the wrong done are punitive compensatory

punitive (given in addition to actual damages when the offense was so bad- compensatory is JUST enough to reimburse)

The document between the seller and the buyer stipulating the items furnished, the price of said items and the terms of payment is the: invoice creditor's claim sales contract

sales contract (google definition says the correct answer is invoice)

Which of the following is an example of a grave liner? top seal vault combination case air seal vault sectional box

sectional box

Which of the following is an example of a grave liner? sectional box air seal vault combination case

sectional box (combination box is used for shipping remains)

The assumption of blame directed toward oneself by others is called fear shame anger guilt

shame

An example of a padding material used in casket construction is: shredded paper masselin

shredded paper (masselin is pressed paper in sheet form)

The act or process of proving a will: Testate Intestate Probate

Probate

Application for lump sum death benefit:

SSA 8 ($255)

The document between the seller and the buyer stipulating the items furnished, the price of said items and the terms of payment is the: Invoice Creditor's claim Sales contract

Sales contract

While meeting with a family to arrange the funeral of a member of the Episcopal Church in your town, the daughter of the deceased tells the funeral director she wants to deliver the eulogy during her mother's funeral service at church. You have a good relationship with both the family, the church, and its current Rector who you know to be a very traditional person. How can you advise the daughter regarding the Episcopal Church's views on family giving eulogies? Tell her that eulogies are permitted, and offer to notify the Priest of the request. Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern.

Tell her that eulogies are not permitted, but suggest she speak with the Rector while planning the mass about her concern.

Inheritance: An instrument executed with required formality by a person making disposition of his/her property to take effect upon the time of their death. The estate which passes from the deceased to his/her heirs. One who holds a position of trust to a beneficiary; as a funeral director is to a client who makes and funds their pre-arrangements. A gift of personal property made in a will. The condition of the estate of a deceased person which is unable to pay the debts of the deceased and/or the estate. An addition or amendment to a last will in testament is executed with the same formality as the will

The estate which passes from the deceased to his/her heirs.

A gift of personal property received through a will is a codicil devise legatee bequest

bequest

What is the term for the type of cardboard which is made with a series of zig-zag folds of thick paper with a smooth layer glued to either side of that folded paper? double thick cardboard cardstock cardboard corrugated cardboard

corrugated cardboard

Which of the following would lead a Roman Catholic funeral procession and recession? funeral director officiant cantor crucifer

crucifer

When a funeral director has a dead human body in his care, he is properly termed a: bailor consignor custodian

custodian (the body is in one's custody, therefore, they are the custodian)

Which of the following is not a part of the preselection room procedures? discussing the factors which influence casket and outer burial container costs discussing the types of caskets and outer burial containers on display discussing the required federal and state disclosures discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each unit

discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each unit (Why not some of the others?)

The charge for Embalming on the GPL includes all of these except: surface disinfection use of the embalming room bleaching post mortem stain with phenol dressing the body

dressing the body

Historians generally agree that the idea of cremation most likely had its roots in the: early stone age range of 900 to 1200 AD European colonial period Renaissance period

early stone age

Physical location and personal history surrounding the communication: climate environment

environment (I thought personal history would be considered part of the climate?)

Defined as the basic emotion resulting from the sudden realization of some immediate danger to life and health. depression fear alarm sadness

fear

A material primarily used as a backing material in the construction of caskets is broadcloth crepe polyethylene fiberboard

fiberboard (backing material is anything that will provide stable/flat surface for whatever will go on it)

Parties who acquire rights superior to those of the original owner are known as endorse in due course holder in due course acceptor in due course bearer in due course

holder in due course

A pre-placed enclosed chamber, which is usually constructed of reinforced concrete, installed in quantity, either side by side or multiple depth, and covered by earth is called:

lawn crypt

A "contract" made with which of these types of people is actually void? legally declared insane person intoxicated person minor

legally declared insane person (they are unable to re-check or re-ensure that they want to be part of the contract- the minor and intoxicated person have the capacity to re-say if they want to remain in the contract so theirs is voidABLE)

The owners of a corporation are known as directors stockholders makers promoters

stockholders

Which of these statements is correct about the Fetal Death Certificate (FDC)? the FDC is used when the neonate dies within one month of delivery the FDC is used after 20 weeks of gestation and only if the fetus is delivered dead the FDC is used after conception until 20 weeks of gestation has been completed, after 20 weeks an adult DC is issued

the FDC is used after 20 weeks of gestation and only if the fetus is delivered dead (adult DC is used any time the baby lives for even a minute, and the FDC is filed by the medical personnel, not FD)

What is the FTC minimum requirement for listing the prices of caskets on the GPL? list all of the usually offered caskets in any order list all of the usually offered caskets from lowest to highest price list only lowest and highest usually offered caskets

list only lowest and highest usually offered caskets ("GPL should state the range of prices for the caskets you sell, with the following disclosure: A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home")

Requirements for a valid offer must include: 1- definite time 2- acceptance 3- definite intent 4- seriously intended 1, 3 & 4 only 1, 2 & 3 only 2, 3 & 4 only

1, 3 & 4 only

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). 1,000*F- 1,200*F 1,400*F- 1,800*F

1,400*F- 1,800*F

The time limit for filing the Social Security Lump Sum Death Benefit payment is: 1 year from the date of death 2 years from the date of death

2 years from the date of death

The length of a standard adult metal casket is 6' 7" 6' 6" 6' 3"

6' 6"

The length (interior) of the standard adult wood casket is: 6'6" 6'8" 6'3" 7'2"

6'3"

Cremation containers or caskets are made up of __________ % combustible solids,__________ % moisture, and __________ % non- combustible solids and are classified as Type __________ waste. 85; 10; 0; 5. 85; 10; 5; 0.

85; 10; 5; 0.

A rite: A ritual filled event with deep symbolic meaning. None of these A ritual filled event with no deep symbolic meaning. A ceremony performed with various rituals.

A ritual filled event with deep symbolic meaning.

An Orthodox Jewish person dies at home. Death occurs at 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. When is it appropriate for the funeral director to contact the Rabbi regarding the death? After sundown Saturday Immediately

After sundown Saturday (funeral arrangements and mourning period/shiva will be delayed until after day of rest/shabbat)

A method of closure that utilizes the air pressure created by placing the dome of the vault onto the base of the vault, often called the diving bell principle.

Air seal

A non- directive method of counseling that stresses the inherent worth of the client and the natural capacity for growth and health (recognizes that the person has the ability to answer all of their own questions): Person- Centered Client- Centered Rogerian

All of the above

Of those listed below, which are types of crypts: Garden Lawn Mausoleum All of these

All of these

When a man dies without a will and a woman files a petitions with the Courts to be in charge of his estate, the woman, once appointed, is known as An Administratrix An Executrix

An Administratrix (executor is if named in will)

The Hebrew word which translates as "container" is / Container, in Hebrew Caskinette Coffin Aron

Aron (Jewish=Hebrew)

Which of the following is not a member of a profession allied to the funeral profession? Attorney Grief Therapist Nurse Doctor

Attorney

Mrs. Thompson's daughter gave the funeral director a watch and a broach to use for her mother's visitation and funeral. The items will be returned after the funeral. This is an example of: Bailment Loan Temporary Possession

Bailment (giving personal property understanding it will be returned to you)

What is the rubric of the Episcopal Church? New King James Bible Order of Christian Funerals Book of Common Prayer Book of Psalms

Book of Common Prayer

Which of the following is a fee that a funeral home could charge? Insurance Processing Fee Estate Claims Fee Both Estate Claims Fee and Insurance Processing Fee Neither Insurance Processing Fee nor Estate Claims Fee

Both Estate Claims Fee and Insurance Processing Fee

Which of these are in the design of a retort? flue breech Both breech and flue are correct

Both breech and flue are correct (flue=part of a system to clean the air that leaves the retort, not sure what the breech is)

Fundamental statements that serve as guides to management practice: Company plan Business plans Employee plan Business policies

Business policies

A document filed with the Secretary of State in which a corporation wishes to operate detailing the major components of the company: Charter Diploma Certificate Check

Charter

Abstract patterns of living and dying developed over a lifetime of living in a particular society is the definition of: Customs Culture

Culture (more all encompassing than customs)

Any vertical refractory wall supported by arch construction which serves to deflect gasses in a downward direction (sometimes referred to as a curtain wall)? Drop arch Draft wall

Drop arch

Who must be notified within 30 days of any disposition at sea: EPA NOAA

EPA

The wealth produced in or near a community that provides employment and income to the local population: Employment outlook Revenue source Economic base

Economic base (the base of the economy is that which provides employment/$$)

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: Memorial Park Cemetery Elite Garden Cemetery

Elite Garden Cemetery

Liturgical denominations are _________ centered. They have a prescribed order of worship or form of worship. Christ Bible Eucharist Rosary

Eucharist

A person makes prearrangements and prefunds the contract by giving the funeral director the total amount. The funeral director deposits the funds in a bank to be withdrawn upon death of the client. The bank is known as the: Fiduciary Trustor Trustee

Fiduciary

If the family of a military veteran wants to order an upright head stone for his grave at Mountain View Cemetery, what form must the funeral director and family complete. Form 40-1330 Form 40-0247

Form 40-1330

The Social Security Administration document titled Statement of Death by Funeral Director is also known as:

Form S.S.A 721

Which of the following has occurred if a funeral practitioner intentionally misrepresents a benefit of a pre-need funeral agreement? Fraud Crime Felony Tort

Fraud (fraudulent misrepresentation)

The religious structure of American society is primarily Catholic Judeo-Christian Jewish Protestant

Judeo-Christian

The Jewish term for funeral cortege? Kever Levaya Bar minen

Levaya

Which of the following is a document signed by a person who wants to have control over their medical care if they cannot decide for themselves due to mental incompetence or unconsciousness? The Living Will Designated Agent Form

Living will

The person who signs the promissory note and is obligated to pay at maturity is called the

Maker of the note

Though the name is derived from the Greek, meaning "a small point", they are Egyptian. These are the physical representation of rays from the sun streaming to the earth. Obelisk Cenotaph Ossuary

Obelisk

In the Eastern Orthodox religion who is permitted to enter into the center of the iconostasis directly behind the altar? Only ordained clergy Baptized Eastern Orthodox members The clergy and altar servers The clergy and cantor

Only ordained clergy

The arrangement and distribution of work among members of an organization: Staffing Manufacturing Organizing

Organizing

Hydrogen chloride is produced in the cremation process when _________ containing chlorine are cremated. Prosthesis Pacemakers Plastics

Plastics

In the language of cremation, retort capacity refers to: temperature maximum weight per cycle door width

maximum weight per cycle

In recognizing ethical standards in his/her professional responsibility to the press, the funeral director: should exercise prudent operational and management procedures must exercise discretion in releasing confidential information must abide by state board rules and regulations should exemplify a positive image of funeral service

must exercise discretion in releasing confidential information

Carl Rogers is most frequently associated with: non-directive counseling directive counseling indirect counseling

non-directive counseling

The thickness of a non-ferrous metal casket is expressed in terms of: pounds per cubic foot gauge ounces per square foot

ounces per square foot

That portion of the atmosphere supplied to the cremation chamber for combustion, cooling and ventilation is: oxygen CO2

oxygen

You receive an offer in the mail containing no stipulations as to the acceptance, and you decide to return your acceptance by mail. The agreement is complete when the acceptance is received by the offeree received by the offeror placed in the mail by the offeree

placed in the mail by the offeree

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. urn burial catacombs church yard cemeteries common (mass) graves

urn burial

In the construction of swing bar hardware, the arm attaches the bar to the: lug body panel

lug

The part of the handle which is attached to the casket is the: bar lug tip arm

lug

Eligibility for the social security lump-sum death benefit is measured by: marital status of the deceased how many quarters of coverage the deceased has accumulated the income of the deceased over the last year prior to death

marital status of the deceased (usually paid to the surviving spouse- always $255, no matter the person's income)

The achieving of economical, orderly, and adequate distribution of products and services is: office management marketing management facilities management

marketing management

Outlaws discrimination in employment against Vietnam Era veterans : Vietnam Era Non-discrimination Act of 1982 Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act Vietnam Era Veterans Replacement Act

Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act

Rites of funeralization with the body present are called ___. a ceremony a ritual

a ritual (a ritual is a series of rites performed in a prescribed manner- the RITE is the act, the RITUAL is the culmination of rites)

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 . bucket permanent bail swing

bail

Often called a "reward contract" this type of contract promises to pay when an act is completed. There is no negotiation between parties, the execution is the acceptance. a bilateral contract a unilateral contract a formal contract an express contract

a unilateral contract (unilateral=reward, no negotiation meaning only one party had to take action)

A gasket sealed container used as either an insert into a casket or as a shipping case is a metal vault an air tray a ziegler case an air pack

a ziegler case

Orders and decrees from governmental agencies which have the force of law is considered: administrative law criminal law statutory law civil law

administrative law (what govt. agencies can and can't do)

A burial vault which is closed by placing the dome over the base is called a(n): air seal top seal

air seal

Which of these are actual types of endorsements? 1- Blank 2- Special 3- Qualified 4- Restrictive 1 & 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 2 & 4 only all of these

all of these (FTC)

An order, issued by a court, which can be either preliminary, temporary, or permanent ,which forbids or requires a specific performance is ___. a restraining order an injunction a statute

an injunction

When used, the Mogen David is placed: behind the casket at the head of the casket at the top part of the foot panel

at the top part of the foot panel

The flame in the crematory retort is generally ignited by: automotive style spark plugs. pilot lights.

automotive style spark plugs.

All honorably discharged veterans are entitled to: a plot interment allowance a flag

a flag

A method of closure that utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with tongue-in-groove construction at the top edge and the lid of the vault.

Top seal

Mrs. Thompson entrusts her pre-arrangements with Joyovich Funeral Home. Joyovich Funeral Home is the Fiduciary Trustor Trustee Consignee

Trustee

The proportion of vapors to air that will burn is called: The flammable range The flash point

The flammable range (flash point requires liquid vapors forming a flammable mixture in the air)

How may a funeral home legally charge an extra fee for Transfer of Remains to the Funeral Home for bodies over 450 pounds? list the excess fee on the GPL, explain why on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected include the fee in all Transfer of Remains and give a rebate for bodies under 450 pounds it is a violation of civil rights to charge extra regardless of size, no extra charge allowed include the charge in the "Other" category on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected no explanation necessary

list the excess fee on the GPL, explain why on the Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected (can charge because may need extra staff)

An area set aside in a cemetery for several grave spaces, usually containing two, four, or six grave spaces is a: grave marker lot memorial park plot

lot