FUNERAL ARTS NATIONAL BOARD EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
A will is an instrument for the ordered disposition of real and personal property that is to take
effect upon death. Which of the following is a requirement for a will to take effect?
The deceased was of legal age.
The Funeral Rule, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has many
provisions. These include mandated disclosures and restrictive actions. At the very start of a
face- to-face discussion with the public regarding the selection of funeral goods or services
and/or the prices of them, the funeral director is required to give the consumer:
The GPL for retention, and the casket and vault price list for reference only
The person with the authority and duty of final disposition who may or may not have "actual"
custody (physical possession) of the deceased at a particular moment is considered to have what
kind of custody?
Constructive
An insolvent estate is an estate of a deceased person whose assets are insufficient to pay the
estate's debts, taxes, and administrative expenses. It is the state statute that controls the priority
of these claims. In most states, though, the priority of claims—from top priority to lowest—is
ordered as follows:
Funeral expenses, administration expenses, and taxes d. Administration expenses, funeral
expenses, and taxes
A federal government agency created to promote consumer protection, encourage free and fair
competition, and prevent what regulators determine to be anti-competitive business practices is
called:
FTC
,A wrongful act by a person for which damages can be sought by the injured party through a civil
lawsuit is called a:
Tort
The power of a government to impose what it considers reasonable restrictions and laws on its
citizens for the maintenance of public safety, health, order, and welfare is called:
Police power
Which of the following funeral rites is conducted without the presence of the casketed body?
Memorial Service
A deceased veteran or reservist who was entitled to receive retired military pay qualifies to
receive an American flag after the completion and submittal of the APPLICATION FOR
UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES form, also known as:
VA form 90-2008
A portable stretcher used by both ambulances and funeral homes to move the injured or deceased
that is considered to be the most important item for transferring remains from a house or an
institution is called a:
Cot
Which of the following accurately describe the purposes of a death certificate?
Shows vital statistics and cause of death for medical or actuarial research;Is the legal permanent
record of the deceased;Is the legal record that final disposition has occurred
A typical funeral cortege would be arranged in the following order:
Lead car, hearse, clergy, pallbearers, family cars/limo, and procession
, The entryway, foyer, or lobby to a funeral home or church is also called the:
Narthex
In the Roman Catholic faith, an anointing ceremony by a priest for the seriously ill to bring
healing or for those who are dying to prepare their souls for eternity is called:
Sacrament of the Sick
The name for the sanctified elements of Holy Communion that comprise the essential rudiments
for liturgical worship is:
Eucharist
Which of the following statements concerning the merchandise pricing strategy known as the
Declining Price Structure Model is correct?
Creates a lower margin on the most expensive caskets;Encourages the consumer to buy better
merchandise since the CVI improves with higher-priced caskets
A casket constructed of various tree species such as salix, poplar, or cottonwood is called:
Selected hardwood
There are various types of casket interior styles. In one style, the lining material is placed on a
metal form. Weights are added, and the material is then steamed and attached to an upholstery or
backing. This interior style is known as:
Crushed
Caskets use various lining materials. One material is a thin, crinkled cloth made of silk, cotton,
rayon, or wool called:
Crepe
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
A will is an instrument for the ordered disposition of real and personal property that is to take
effect upon death. Which of the following is a requirement for a will to take effect?
The deceased was of legal age.
The Funeral Rule, which is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has many
provisions. These include mandated disclosures and restrictive actions. At the very start of a
face- to-face discussion with the public regarding the selection of funeral goods or services
and/or the prices of them, the funeral director is required to give the consumer:
The GPL for retention, and the casket and vault price list for reference only
The person with the authority and duty of final disposition who may or may not have "actual"
custody (physical possession) of the deceased at a particular moment is considered to have what
kind of custody?
Constructive
An insolvent estate is an estate of a deceased person whose assets are insufficient to pay the
estate's debts, taxes, and administrative expenses. It is the state statute that controls the priority
of these claims. In most states, though, the priority of claims—from top priority to lowest—is
ordered as follows:
Funeral expenses, administration expenses, and taxes d. Administration expenses, funeral
expenses, and taxes
A federal government agency created to promote consumer protection, encourage free and fair
competition, and prevent what regulators determine to be anti-competitive business practices is
called:
FTC
,A wrongful act by a person for which damages can be sought by the injured party through a civil
lawsuit is called a:
Tort
The power of a government to impose what it considers reasonable restrictions and laws on its
citizens for the maintenance of public safety, health, order, and welfare is called:
Police power
Which of the following funeral rites is conducted without the presence of the casketed body?
Memorial Service
A deceased veteran or reservist who was entitled to receive retired military pay qualifies to
receive an American flag after the completion and submittal of the APPLICATION FOR
UNITED STATES FLAG FOR BURIAL PURPOSES form, also known as:
VA form 90-2008
A portable stretcher used by both ambulances and funeral homes to move the injured or deceased
that is considered to be the most important item for transferring remains from a house or an
institution is called a:
Cot
Which of the following accurately describe the purposes of a death certificate?
Shows vital statistics and cause of death for medical or actuarial research;Is the legal permanent
record of the deceased;Is the legal record that final disposition has occurred
A typical funeral cortege would be arranged in the following order:
Lead car, hearse, clergy, pallbearers, family cars/limo, and procession
, The entryway, foyer, or lobby to a funeral home or church is also called the:
Narthex
In the Roman Catholic faith, an anointing ceremony by a priest for the seriously ill to bring
healing or for those who are dying to prepare their souls for eternity is called:
Sacrament of the Sick
The name for the sanctified elements of Holy Communion that comprise the essential rudiments
for liturgical worship is:
Eucharist
Which of the following statements concerning the merchandise pricing strategy known as the
Declining Price Structure Model is correct?
Creates a lower margin on the most expensive caskets;Encourages the consumer to buy better
merchandise since the CVI improves with higher-priced caskets
A casket constructed of various tree species such as salix, poplar, or cottonwood is called:
Selected hardwood
There are various types of casket interior styles. In one style, the lining material is placed on a
metal form. Weights are added, and the material is then steamed and attached to an upholstery or
backing. This interior style is known as:
Crushed
Caskets use various lining materials. One material is a thin, crinkled cloth made of silk, cotton,
rayon, or wool called:
Crepe
