Mortuary Administration II Final ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Cloth covered caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- These caskets are made from a base material
which can be simple as corrugated fiberboard or pressed wood which is covered with a layer of
cloth
Veneer caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- A fine wood is placed over a less expensive particle
board under structure and given a beautiful finish
Eco-friendly caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- As the name suggests, these caskets are made
of natural materials such as bamboo, willow, sea grass or cardboard that is not dangerous to the
environment
Metal caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- These caskets are made of bronze, copper, stainless
steel or steel
Hardwood caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- These caskets are made from the wood of leaf-
bearing trees (deciduous trees)
Casket - CORRECT ANSWER- These receptacles for dead human remains are rigid and
usually constructed of wood, metal or like material, ornamented and lined with fabric. General of
a "one size fits all for most adults"
Coffin - CORRECT ANSWER- These containers used a receptacle for dead human remains
are anthropoid in shape and generally made of wood or other rigid material.
D. (All of these are used) - CORRECT ANSWER- Casket shells are often constructed of:
A. Wood
B. Metal
C. Plastic or fiberglass
,D. All of these are used
Hardwood - CORRECT ANSWER- Wood that comes from any broad-leaved deciduous tree
Softwood - CORRECT ANSWER- Wood that comes from cone-bearing - coniferous trees,
sometimes referred to as evergreen trees
Softwood - CORRECT ANSWER- This wood comes from not only those of the pine family,
bearing true cones, but also those of the Yew family, bearing a berry-like or drupaceous fruit
(having an inner stone with the seed- like a peach or plum)
Durability - CORRECT ANSWER- The natural _______________ of woods is influenced
chiefly by the toxicity of extractives present in the woods, such as the northern white cedar and
chestnut, rank appreciably higher than some of the denser species such as beech and hickories.
Tannic acid - CORRECT ANSWER- Chief among the extractives that add to the longevity
of the wood is _________________.
Decay - CORRECT ANSWER- The __________ of woods the result of the activities of
wood destroying fungi.
D. (All of these) - CORRECT ANSWER- The conditions for development of the decay-
producing fungi are sufficient amounts of:
A. Moisture
B. Air
C. Favorable temperature
D. All of these
Kiln dried - CORRECT ANSWER- Lowering the moisture content of the wood will greatly
retard the growth of wood destroying fungi, consequently, ___________ wood which has had its
,moisture content lowered to around 5% to 6% is immune to decay unless subjected to future
moisture.
Solid wood casket - CORRECT ANSWER- A casket which has all of its components made
of the same species of wood is referred to as a ________________________.
Birch - CORRECT ANSWER- Closed grain, heavy white wood. Durable, often seen in
kitchen cabinets.
Cherry - CORRECT ANSWER- Closed grain, heavy white wood, usually stained red. High
gloss finish are generally placed on these caskets.
Mahogany - CORRECT ANSWER- Very expensive, imported, high quality wood. Fine
grained reddish brown in color.
Maple - CORRECT ANSWER- Light in color, closed grained wood, may be stained any
color, found in bowling alley lanes.
Oak - CORRECT ANSWER- Strong and durable light wood used in the manufacture of fine
furniture
Pine - CORRECT ANSWER- Light colored softwood noted for its twig-knots. Low cost.
D. (All of these are poplar genius) - CORRECT ANSWER- Trees of the poplar genius of
species:
A. Cottonwood
B. Tulip
C. Willow
D. All of these are poplar genius
, Poplar - CORRECT ANSWER- Soft white wood that takes stain well
Walnut - CORRECT ANSWER- Expensive brown wood, second only to mahogany for
expensive caskets
Salix - CORRECT ANSWER- A casket constructed from many different species of wood
(ex: poplar, cottonwood); sometimes referred to as ___________ or willow.
Laminates - CORRECT ANSWER- Gluing together sheets of different materials. Usually a
thin covering of good quality over thick, inexpensive base material
Wood veneers - CORRECT ANSWER- Created by gluing a thin layer of wood of superior
value or excellent grain to an inferior wood base
Artificial laminates - CORRECT ANSWER- Wood-grained vinyl adhered to wood or wood
by-products
Corrugated fiberboard - CORRECT ANSWER- Cardboard used to construct lightweight,
inexpensive caskets. Used in construction of alternative containers for direct disposition
D. (All of these) - CORRECT ANSWER- Particles of wood bonded together with
waterproof glue; the different types are distinguished by the size of the particles of wood used:
A. Pressed board
B. Fiberboard
C. Particle of chip board
D. All of these
Plywood - CORRECT ANSWER- Thin sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are
at right angles to one another; an odd number of sheets will be used so that grain on the front and
back will always in the same direction
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Cloth covered caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- These caskets are made from a base material
which can be simple as corrugated fiberboard or pressed wood which is covered with a layer of
cloth
Veneer caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- A fine wood is placed over a less expensive particle
board under structure and given a beautiful finish
Eco-friendly caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- As the name suggests, these caskets are made
of natural materials such as bamboo, willow, sea grass or cardboard that is not dangerous to the
environment
Metal caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- These caskets are made of bronze, copper, stainless
steel or steel
Hardwood caskets - CORRECT ANSWER- These caskets are made from the wood of leaf-
bearing trees (deciduous trees)
Casket - CORRECT ANSWER- These receptacles for dead human remains are rigid and
usually constructed of wood, metal or like material, ornamented and lined with fabric. General of
a "one size fits all for most adults"
Coffin - CORRECT ANSWER- These containers used a receptacle for dead human remains
are anthropoid in shape and generally made of wood or other rigid material.
D. (All of these are used) - CORRECT ANSWER- Casket shells are often constructed of:
A. Wood
B. Metal
C. Plastic or fiberglass
,D. All of these are used
Hardwood - CORRECT ANSWER- Wood that comes from any broad-leaved deciduous tree
Softwood - CORRECT ANSWER- Wood that comes from cone-bearing - coniferous trees,
sometimes referred to as evergreen trees
Softwood - CORRECT ANSWER- This wood comes from not only those of the pine family,
bearing true cones, but also those of the Yew family, bearing a berry-like or drupaceous fruit
(having an inner stone with the seed- like a peach or plum)
Durability - CORRECT ANSWER- The natural _______________ of woods is influenced
chiefly by the toxicity of extractives present in the woods, such as the northern white cedar and
chestnut, rank appreciably higher than some of the denser species such as beech and hickories.
Tannic acid - CORRECT ANSWER- Chief among the extractives that add to the longevity
of the wood is _________________.
Decay - CORRECT ANSWER- The __________ of woods the result of the activities of
wood destroying fungi.
D. (All of these) - CORRECT ANSWER- The conditions for development of the decay-
producing fungi are sufficient amounts of:
A. Moisture
B. Air
C. Favorable temperature
D. All of these
Kiln dried - CORRECT ANSWER- Lowering the moisture content of the wood will greatly
retard the growth of wood destroying fungi, consequently, ___________ wood which has had its
,moisture content lowered to around 5% to 6% is immune to decay unless subjected to future
moisture.
Solid wood casket - CORRECT ANSWER- A casket which has all of its components made
of the same species of wood is referred to as a ________________________.
Birch - CORRECT ANSWER- Closed grain, heavy white wood. Durable, often seen in
kitchen cabinets.
Cherry - CORRECT ANSWER- Closed grain, heavy white wood, usually stained red. High
gloss finish are generally placed on these caskets.
Mahogany - CORRECT ANSWER- Very expensive, imported, high quality wood. Fine
grained reddish brown in color.
Maple - CORRECT ANSWER- Light in color, closed grained wood, may be stained any
color, found in bowling alley lanes.
Oak - CORRECT ANSWER- Strong and durable light wood used in the manufacture of fine
furniture
Pine - CORRECT ANSWER- Light colored softwood noted for its twig-knots. Low cost.
D. (All of these are poplar genius) - CORRECT ANSWER- Trees of the poplar genius of
species:
A. Cottonwood
B. Tulip
C. Willow
D. All of these are poplar genius
, Poplar - CORRECT ANSWER- Soft white wood that takes stain well
Walnut - CORRECT ANSWER- Expensive brown wood, second only to mahogany for
expensive caskets
Salix - CORRECT ANSWER- A casket constructed from many different species of wood
(ex: poplar, cottonwood); sometimes referred to as ___________ or willow.
Laminates - CORRECT ANSWER- Gluing together sheets of different materials. Usually a
thin covering of good quality over thick, inexpensive base material
Wood veneers - CORRECT ANSWER- Created by gluing a thin layer of wood of superior
value or excellent grain to an inferior wood base
Artificial laminates - CORRECT ANSWER- Wood-grained vinyl adhered to wood or wood
by-products
Corrugated fiberboard - CORRECT ANSWER- Cardboard used to construct lightweight,
inexpensive caskets. Used in construction of alternative containers for direct disposition
D. (All of these) - CORRECT ANSWER- Particles of wood bonded together with
waterproof glue; the different types are distinguished by the size of the particles of wood used:
A. Pressed board
B. Fiberboard
C. Particle of chip board
D. All of these
Plywood - CORRECT ANSWER- Thin sheets of wood glued together so that the grains are
at right angles to one another; an odd number of sheets will be used so that grain on the front and
back will always in the same direction
