CA Crematory Manager's Test Questions
and Correct Answers
Question 1
What 3 disclosures must be included on or attached to each contract for cremation?
Correct Answer
1) Phone number of department of consumer affairs for more info on cemetery and
cremation matters.
2) The right to remove cremated remains in a container from the place of cremation
or interment.
3) The container procedure for cremated remains that do not fit in a standard
container.
Question 2
Minimally, a cremated remains disposer's annual report must contain what 4 items for
each case?
Correct Answer
1) Name of decedent
2) Date of receipt of cremated remains.
3) Name and address of the person who authorized the disposal.
4) Date, location and means of disposal.
Question 3
Two causes of incomplete combustion, and consequently, visible emissions:
Correct Answer
1) Co
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,Question 4
True or False: Caskets with sealing devices need not bear a notice indicating that no
evidence exists that any casket with sealing device will preserve human remains.
Correct Answer
False
Question 5
How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of cremated
remains?
Correct Answer
Blow 400F
Question 6
If any employee training plan is found to be inadequate, or improperly documented,
how long does the licensee have to achieve compliance?
Correct Answer
15 days.
Question 7
What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps?
Correct Answer
Use a cardboard roller to insert case into primary chamber.
Question 8
Th whom must the consumer guide to funeral & cemetery purchases be provided?
Correct Answer
To anyone who inquires in person about funeral or cemetery purchases.
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,Question 9
6 items of universal precautions
Correct Answer
1) Mask
2) Rubber Gloves
3) Rubber or vinyl apron
4) Eye shield or safety glasses
5) Head coverings
6) Shoe protectors/coverings
Question 10
Is it necessary to provide cremation pricing information over the phone when
requested?
Correct Answer
Yes.
Question 11
Sequence of events resulting in incomplete combustion:
Correct Answer
-The combustion reaction produces more heat than anticipated.
-Increased heat accelerates the rate of combustion.
-Faster combustion puts more gas (higher volume) in the system.
-Higher temperature increases gas pressure.
-Product gasses and particulates rush through the system due to increased quantity,
pressure and temperature.
Question 12
What happens if charges of murder or manslaughter are dropped, or the suspect is
acquitted?
Correct Answer
The right to control dispo is returned
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, Question 13
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or by an
automated programmer.
Correct Answer
1) Electric Activated Door Control
2) Blower
3) Combustion Burner
4) Afterburner
5) Timer
6) Temperature Controller/Indicator
7) Chart Reorder
8) Opacity Monitor
Question 14
What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely?
Correct Answer
Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
Question 15
If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be moved, and to
where?
Correct Answer
The trunk part of the torso or bone mass; to directly over the flame of the burner.
Question 16
What 3 areas of knowledge should a crematory employee be able to demonstrate?
Correct Answer
1) Identification procedures used during cremation.
2) Operation of the cremation chamber and processing equipment.
3) Laws relevant to the handling of a body and cremated remains.
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and Correct Answers
Question 1
What 3 disclosures must be included on or attached to each contract for cremation?
Correct Answer
1) Phone number of department of consumer affairs for more info on cemetery and
cremation matters.
2) The right to remove cremated remains in a container from the place of cremation
or interment.
3) The container procedure for cremated remains that do not fit in a standard
container.
Question 2
Minimally, a cremated remains disposer's annual report must contain what 4 items for
each case?
Correct Answer
1) Name of decedent
2) Date of receipt of cremated remains.
3) Name and address of the person who authorized the disposal.
4) Date, location and means of disposal.
Question 3
Two causes of incomplete combustion, and consequently, visible emissions:
Correct Answer
1) Co
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,Question 4
True or False: Caskets with sealing devices need not bear a notice indicating that no
evidence exists that any casket with sealing device will preserve human remains.
Correct Answer
False
Question 5
How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of cremated
remains?
Correct Answer
Blow 400F
Question 6
If any employee training plan is found to be inadequate, or improperly documented,
how long does the licensee have to achieve compliance?
Correct Answer
15 days.
Question 7
What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps?
Correct Answer
Use a cardboard roller to insert case into primary chamber.
Question 8
Th whom must the consumer guide to funeral & cemetery purchases be provided?
Correct Answer
To anyone who inquires in person about funeral or cemetery purchases.
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,Question 9
6 items of universal precautions
Correct Answer
1) Mask
2) Rubber Gloves
3) Rubber or vinyl apron
4) Eye shield or safety glasses
5) Head coverings
6) Shoe protectors/coverings
Question 10
Is it necessary to provide cremation pricing information over the phone when
requested?
Correct Answer
Yes.
Question 11
Sequence of events resulting in incomplete combustion:
Correct Answer
-The combustion reaction produces more heat than anticipated.
-Increased heat accelerates the rate of combustion.
-Faster combustion puts more gas (higher volume) in the system.
-Higher temperature increases gas pressure.
-Product gasses and particulates rush through the system due to increased quantity,
pressure and temperature.
Question 12
What happens if charges of murder or manslaughter are dropped, or the suspect is
acquitted?
Correct Answer
The right to control dispo is returned
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, Question 13
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or by an
automated programmer.
Correct Answer
1) Electric Activated Door Control
2) Blower
3) Combustion Burner
4) Afterburner
5) Timer
6) Temperature Controller/Indicator
7) Chart Reorder
8) Opacity Monitor
Question 14
What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely?
Correct Answer
Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
Question 15
If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be moved, and to
where?
Correct Answer
The trunk part of the torso or bone mass; to directly over the flame of the burner.
Question 16
What 3 areas of knowledge should a crematory employee be able to demonstrate?
Correct Answer
1) Identification procedures used during cremation.
2) Operation of the cremation chamber and processing equipment.
3) Laws relevant to the handling of a body and cremated remains.
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