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False
A casket or alternative container that displays signs of leakage can still be accepted by the crematory authority as long as the operator is wearing proper protective equipment a. true b. false
Factor del credere
A commission merchant who sells on credit & guarantees to the principal that these accounts will be paid
All of these
A competent funeral director must possess a basic knowledge of the following merchandise 1. caskets 2. outer burial containers 3. memorials
True
A cremation can take place within 24 hours of death under certain conditions
Check
A draft drawn on a bank & payable on demand is called a
Hurrying
A family making funeral arrangements appears disorganized & inattentive due to their recent loss which of the following would NOT be helpful in a successful conference a. questioning b. summarizing c. paraphrasing d. hurrying
Adaptive
A funeral rite that is adjusted to the needs and wants of those involved is known as
A cenotaph
A monument which is erected to the memory of the deceased but containing no remains
An oral will
A nuncupative will is _________________.
None of the above
A party wishing to disinherit a member of his immediate family: a.) must specifically state why in the will b.) must leave a nominal sum ($1.00) C.) must at least mention the party by name d.) none of the above
Floppy disk
A plastic disc on which data can be stored magnetically is called a:
Revocable
A pre-need contract maybe terminated by the purchaser at anytime before the death of the beneficiary (with a refund of the money paid) is prescribed by state law as
Tort
A private or civil wrong where the cause is intentional or caused by negligence for which there may be action or damage is called
Narthex
A synonym for vestibule is:
Masked grief
A type of grief reaction when the person experiences symptoms and behavior which causes them difficulty, but they do not see or recognize the fact that these are related to the loss
Experiencing symptoms of the deceased last illness
All of the following are a part of the normal grief response EXCEPT a. hallucinations b. experiencing symptoms of the deceased last illness c. somatic distress d. guilt
An acolyte
An altar attendant is called:
Person with the legal right of disposition
An authorization to cremate should be signed by the
Computer
An electronic device that can accept data perform instructions on the data & deliver the results of the processed data is called a
Personal service enterprise
An enterprise in which the principal source of revenue is compensation for services rendered is a
Bronze
An example of a nonferrous metal is
The degree of control exerted over him
An independent contractor may best be distinguished from an employee by examining
A vertical computer program
An option to a traditional casket display room would be
Valance
Another term for the "extend over" is the:
An asset
Anything of value owned is considered:
Nuclear family
At the present time, the basic family structure in America is the
Goals
Broad statements about what an organization wants to achieve are known as
Non-directive
Clients centered counseling is also known as
Ancient Greece
Cremation first gained widespread acceptance and practice in
With foot-end toward altar
During the Roman Catholic funeral Mass, the casket for a lay person is usually placed:
Social security
FICA refers to what taxes?
Net sales
Gross sales minus sales returns and allowances minus discounts on sales yields:
Chronic grief
A complicated grief which is prolonged & excessive in duration is
Account balance
the difference between the two sides of an account is called the
Principal, agent
The ________ is ordinarily liable to third parties for contracts made by the ________ within the actual or apparent scope of his authority.
Assets & expenses
The accounts that are credited to decrease
Equity, liabilities, & revenue
The accounts that are credited to increase are
Euthanasia
The act of causing death painlessly so as to end pain & suffering for an individual is called
American Board of Funeral Service Education
The agency in charge of developing the curriculum & accreditation standards for funeral service education programs in United States is the
International conference of funeral service examining boards
The agency responsible for production administration & integrity of the national board examination is the
principal x rate x time
The formula for computing interest on a note is
CPU
The portion of the computer that performs all the controlling, calculating, & processing functions is called the
Listen & communicate
Two main skills are essential to good counseling
1,2,3,4
Which of the following terms are associated with filing suit in a civil action? 1-Discovery 2-Process 3-Petition 4-Answer
After the casket is lowered
It is appropriate for the funeral director to leave the cemetery.
True
It is permissible for the operator to remove jewelry or items of value prior to the cremation if the request is over the phone by the funeral home
All of these
Mutilation of a dead body includes a. authorized embalming b. unauthorized autopsy c. unauthorized removal of mustache or beard
Drawer
Of the three original parties related to a check, the person who orders the bank to pay is known as the: a.) checker b.) drawee c.) payee d.) drawerNone
There have been previous discussions of death & loss relative to non-threatening kinds of losses
One of the best indicators that a child will have a healthy response to the death of a loved one is if
Libitinarius
Roman undertaker was known as
Exigent Circumstances
Situation requiring immediate action or urgency:
Shareware
Software programs that allow you to legally copy them, and/or give them away at no cost are known as what software type?
Assets = liabilities + capital
The basic accounting equation is:
Burial vault seals
The difference between a burial vault & a grave liner is
Balance
The difference between the total debits & the total credits in an account is the
27
The dimension of a particular of a steel casket is 78 inches long & 23 inches wide. A casket invoiced as 78 inches xx would be how many inches wide
Walk in front of the casket and behind the clergy
The director arrives at a liturgical church for a service in which the processional and recessional includes clergy, casket bearers, casket, and family. If the aisle is only wide enough to accommodate the casket, the casket bearers should
Ceremony
The elks lodge performing at graveside is an example of a
Dr Cash Cr Revenue
The entry for receiving $1400 in cash for services rendered would be
Balance sheet
The financial statement that shows the financial position of a company on a particular date
Report form
The form of the balance sheet where liabilities & equity are shown below assets is the
Make no mention of God
The humanist funeral service would
Epitaph
The inscription on a cemetery marker is called the
Nave
The main body of the church where seating is provided is the
Cash basis
The method of accounting where no record of revenue is made in the accounts until cash is received
Main level
The most effective location for a casket selection room in the funeral home is the
Agent
The party who sells a contract for another is called
Reader
The proper title for an officiant of the Christian Science faith is a:
Increased as this century has progressed
The responsibilities of the funeral director have
Owners equity
The revenue & expense summary is closed to
Temporary owners equity account
The sales account is a
Are given considerable weight, but are not conclusive
The wishes of a descendent as to how his body should be disposed of
Softwood
This wood is light in texture, non-resistant & easily worked. It comes from a conifer tree
Post need counseling
Those appropriate & helpful acts or counseling that comes after the death & funeral rite defines
Debit
To enter an amount on the left side of an account.
Increases it
What affect would an increase in the wholesale cost of a casket have on the CVI
Velvet
What casket lining material is considered the standard for expensive caskets?
Partnership by Estoppel
When parties act so as to misguide the public into the belief that they are a partnership the law may prevent them from denying it later. This concept is called
Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act
Which federal law outlaws discrimination in employment based upon race, color, religion, gender, or national origin
Fair Labor Standards Act
Which federal statute is concerned with minimum wage & overtime pay
Liability
Which of following accounts normally has a credit balance?
Fraud
Which of the following has occurred if a funeral service practitioner intentionally misrepresents a benefit of a pre-need funeral? a. undue influence b. mistake c. distress d. fraud
Crepe
Which of the following is NOT an interior style for a casket?
Journal, ledger, trial balance, financial statements
Which of the following list is the proper order of accounting procedures? a. financial statements, trial balance, ledger, journal b. financial statements, journal, ledger, trial balance c. journal, ledger, trial balance, financial statements d. ledger, trial balance, journal, financial statements
Joint
Which type of family traditionally practices patriarchal governess
1,2,3,4
While funeral service is a field which many enter in order to provide a service or in some cases ministry it is important to remember that funeral homes are in business to make a fair profit. Which of the following are criteria that a firm must take into account when considering which merchandise it plans to offer 1. product availability 2. pricing 3. quality 4. supplier recommendations
$1200
If a funeral home use the increasing graduated recovery method of pricing & the wholesale cost of the casket is $400 with a markup of 4 times, determine the gross margin
3
If a pre-need sale takes place outside of the funeral establishment the customer may cancel the contract within _______ days
Use the urn provided by the family
If the family supplies an urn that was purchased at a different location, the funeral director can legally.
Agent drivers
In a cortege, drivers that are under the control of the funeral director are legally referred to as
Solea
In an Eastern Orthodox church, the open area (sometimes raised) before the alter is called the
Economic order quantity
In ordering inventory, the funeral home manager knows that the quantity to be purchased which minimizes total costs is the
19th
In the beginning years of which century did the American people begin to accept cremation as a means of disposition
Unearned
Income received in advance is:
1,2,3,4
Without a minimum product knowledge, it is difficult to perceive value. Additionally, if the customer doesn't understand the product, and is therefore unable to understand value, no incentive exists to encourage the purchase of anything more than the least expensive offering available. Therefore, which of the following products should a funeral service professional have thorough knowledge of 1. caskets and outer burial/transfer containers 2. outer burial containers, including vaults and grave liners 3. urns, temporary and alternative containers 4. sundry items available for sale
Is not property in a real sense
a dead human body
1, 4
the frequent examination of sales is important to the financial well-being of any funeral home. It is therefore very important that a funeral service provider be familiar with some of the basic statistical terminology. Choose from the following accurate definitions instrumental to the interpretation of sales data 1. the mean is the sum of a group of numbers divided by the number of units 2. the median is the value that occurs the most frequent in the group of numbers 3. the mode is the value in an ordered set of numbers that represents the midpoint 4. the range is the upper & lower limits of a series of numbers
Proving the cash
the process of determining whether the amount of cash, both on hand and in the bank, is the same as that which is indicated in the accounting records.
Thanatology
the study of dying and death
Cap
the top most part of the casket shell, including the ogee, crown, pie, and header