National Board Exam (ARTS) COMPEND ***

file

A collection of information on a disk (or other storage media) that can be created, amended, grouped, retrieved, and stored through computer programs by referencing it's name is a

hard disk

A device containing a sealed, rigid, magnetic disk and read/write mechanism, usually built directly into the computer's cabinet is a

mouse

A device used to select procession options displayed on the monitor is known as a

modem

A device which converts the electrical impuleses (digital) produced by the computer into sound impulses (wave like) and vice-versa, and can be transmitted over telephone lines is a

floppy disk

A flexible, plastic diskette on which data is stored magnetically is a

laser printer

A printer in which an intense ray of light positions dots of magnetically charged ink-like toner on a rotating drum, then transfers the image onto paper by a xerographic process is known as a(n)

operating system

A program in the computer which tells it how to go about performing its basic functions such as accepting, storing, and retrieving data from memory, printing output, etc. is

program

A set of instructions arranged in proper sequence which can direct the computer to perform a desired task is known as

software

A set of instructions that directs the computer's operations is the

port

A socket on a microcomputer used to attach other equipment by cable is called a

cursor

A symbol on the screen, such as a flashing rectangle, box or line, which denotes the exact spot on the screen where the next data will appear following a key stroke is 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

computer system

An organization of hardware and software designed to accomplish a data processing function is a

database

An organzied collection of related data describes a

fixed disk

Another name for a hard disk is

user

Any individual who requires the services of a data processing center or computer system is a(n)

language

Instructions consisting of a series of numbers or a coded pattern of digits which convey information b/t people and machines is

vertical market software

Software that is designed for and marketed to a particular industry, business, or profession is known as

prepackaged software

Software that is designed to be used by anyone who might benefit from its use is known as

read only memory

Storage area which has been manufactured with pre determined information or programs, usually used to store the control program of the computer is

output

The act of returning data to the user in some form or transferring data from a primary storage device to a secondary storage device is known as

electronic data processing

The handling of data using equipment that operates through electronic circuits, i.e. a computer is

hardware

The physical equipment or devices which make up a computer, including all peripherals is known as the

Default

The value automatically assigned b the computer when the operator does not provide an alternate value is

random access memory

The working storage area of the computer in which data or programs may be written to or read from is known as the

format

To prepare a new diskette for use by the computer or an old one for re-use by erasing all previous information and sectors and mapping out the disk for storage is to

Keyboard

Which of the following is NOT considered to be an output device?

Central processing unit

Which of the following is not considered to be a peripheral?

the FDs relationship with the clergy

a consideration in the FDs community relationships

religion

a culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of sacred beliefs, emotional feelings accompanying the beliefs, and overt conduct, presumable implementing the beliefs and feelings

Code of ethics

a declaration or public statement of professional standards of right and wrong conduct defines

compassionate

a desirable characteristic of an ethical FD

non theistic

a philosophy that does not focus on the worship of a god or gods is considered to be

a theistic philosophy

a philosophy that focuses on the worship of a god or gods is called

a motive

a reason or desire that acts as a catalyst to spur one to a specific action is called

good for self improvement

a reason to have continued education in FS

the golden rule

a rule of ethical conduct that is found in most major religions

manuscript speech

a speech that is delivered word for word from a prepared text is called

an extemporaneous speech

a speech that is planned in advance but is presented in a

conventional stage

a stage of moral development in which the expectations of the social group{family, community, and nation} are supported and maintained is known as the

code of ethics

a system or code of morals of a particular philosopher, religion, group, or profession is called

organ donation

an allied professional or service that the ethical FD is professionally concerned with

all known religious practices

an ethical FD is not expected to be knowledgeable and give factual representation of this

participate in continuing education

an ethical obligation that a FD owes to his professional association

to share time and talents

an ethical obligation to your professional association

embalming should be completed as quickly as possible without regard to proper care analysis

an ethical standard that does not apply to the deceased while under the care of the FH or embalming service

values

beliefs that are held in high esteem are

Ethics

branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions

misrepresentation in warranties

considered unethical publicity for a FD

culture

consists of the rules, ideas, and the beliefs shared by members of society for living and dying, which are learned directly or indirectly

rate

deals with the speed at which you speak

honesty

defined as having a sense of honor, and fair dealing

speaking to a local church group

denotes good professional ethics in community relationships

fraudulent promotion

example of unethical publicity

integrity

fidelity to moral principles is

attempt to make the remains presentable before viewing

if a FD receives the remains from another funeral home and the conditions are below standard, he should

a policy of standing behind their product

in choosing your source of supply of caskets, the most important qualification of the manufacturer is

counseling

in reference to ethics, advice given to someone else to help them with a problem is termed

cooperation

in regard to an ethical FDs relationship with his competitors, this is considered a proper goal

provide thorough training

in regard to employer-employee relationships, the ethical FD would

only abide by the rules that he agrees with

in regard to professional boards, the ethical funeral director should not

defamation of competitor

in regards to competitive relationships, which of the following is not a good ethical practice

the rules that govern society

law is defined as

confidential responsibility

maintaining discreet client relationships would fulfill what ethical practice

situational ethics

moral principles that vary with circumstances are referred to as

allowing a personal friend to watch the embalming procedure

non considered ethical in regard to the deceased body

favoritism

not a good example of ethical employer-employee relationships

infidelit

not a good personal ethical trait

banking professional

not an allied profession or service to the funeral industry

a public agency

not conisdered an allied service

his or her relationship to allied professionals

not considered part of a FDs individual/personal ethics

necromania

not good ethical behavior in regard to treatment of the deceased

that ethics are imposed externally

not true of ethics

they are imposed internally

not true of laws

professionalism

part of a FDs individual/personal ethics

ethics

principles of morality, including both the science of good and the nature of right is

allied

related, as in related professions

educational programs

should not be discussed in the funeral arrangements conference

pre conventional stage

stage of moral development in which moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in authority is the

post conventional stage

stage of moral development in which the individual considers universal moral principles which supersede the authority of the group is

pre moral stage

stage of moral development in which the individual is characterized as not understanding the rules or feeling a sense of obligation to them is the

moral

synonymous with ethical, and that refers to the customs, values, and standards of practice of a group, age, or theory intended to be timeless

volume

synonymous with loudness

an impromptu speech

term that is described as the believability of a speaker or other source of info

ethnicity

the cultural heritage or identity of a group, based on factors such as language or country of origin is known as

provide professional service to all who apply

the ethical FD should

advise each family what casket they should select

the ethical funeral director should not

articulation

the process of pronouncing all the parts of a word is known as

philosophy

the set of values, ideas, and opinions, of an individual or group is known as

kinesics

the study of body movement, gestures, and posture is known as

business ethics

what is good and moral in business transactions is the definition of

be factual and knowledgeable

when a FD makes funeral arrangements with a family, he should

be discrete in the info he or she releases

when dealing responsibly with the media, an ethical FD should

secure all FH records in a safe place

when making pre need arrangements, a good ethical practice is to

provide the family with documentation of all business transactions

when with a family during an arrangement conference, it is good ethical practice to

poor prepartion

which of the following is a common cause of nervousness

place them in a bag and leave them in the prep room

with personal effects of a deceased in his custody, the ethical FD should not

the behavior or character of an individual viewed as a member of society

with respect to ethics, the term citizenship refers to

preferences of family members who have not signed the contract

with respect to pre need funeral arrangements, this should not be kept on file at the FH

allied services

with respect to the funeral industry, private and governmental agencies are examples of