FTC and BP California Exam Questions
and Answers
Members of the Continuing Education Committee shall include two actively licensed
embalmers, three crematory managers, and two actively licensed funeral directors -
ANSWER-False
How shall the lining of a rental casket that has been in contact with a human remains
be treated? - ANSWER-It shall be disposed of with the rental casket insert and the
human remains
When shall all instruments, appliances and equipment used in embalming,
preparation and handling of human remains be cleansed and disinfected? -
ANSWER-Immediately upon the conclusion of a case
A placard containing California Code of Regulations Section 1221 must be placed on
all interior doors of the funeral establishment. - ANSWER-False
A placard containing California Code of Regulations Section 1221 must be placed on
all exterior doors of the funeral establishment. - ANSWER-False
A cemetery may designate a licensed cemetery manager to manage more than one
facility. - ANSWER-True
The lining of a rental casket insert that has come in contact with human remains
must be disposed of with the rental casket. - ANSWER-False
What change in ownership shall require the assignment of the funeral establishment
license? - ANSWER-A single or series of transactions of more than 50% of equitable
interest
A "funeral director" is a person engaged in maintaining a funeral establishment. -
ANSWER-True
A licensed funeral establishment shall at all times employ a licensed funeral director.
(BP 7616.2) - ANSWER-True
According to the FTC Funeral Rule, how long are you required to retain copies of
your General Price List? - ANSWER-One year after the date of their last distribution
Assume you are a funeral director assisting in making a removal from a residence
and you encounter the family of the deceased. When must you present your General
Price List? - ANSWER-You are required to offer the General Price List if there is a
discussion about prices or the selection of funeral goods and services other than a
request to embalm the body
, Under what conditions may two funeral establishments share a common preparation
and/or storage room? - ANSWER-The firms are under common ownership or have a
contractual agreement to share facilities
The revocation fee for the cancellation of a preneed trust shall not exceed ten
percent. - ANSWER-True
The revocation fee for the cancellation of endowment care property shall not exceed
ten percent. - ANSWER-False
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Funeral Directors and
Embalmers Law, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, and the applicable
provisions of the California Health and Safety Code? - ANSWER-The designated
managing funeral director
All preparation and embalming rooms shall be kept and maintained in a clean and
disinfected condition. - ANSWER-True
How does California regulation require all caskets and alternative containers that are
regularly offered for sale to be displayed? - ANSWER-Physically or photographically
The embalmer's examination can only be taken after completing mortuary college. -
ANSWER-True
When is a funeral establishment required to notify the bureau of a change of more
than 50% of equitable ownership of a funeral establishment? - ANSWER-Within 30
days prior to the effective date
At least how many of the first 100 bodies shall an apprentice embalm in the
presence of his or her designated supervising embalmer? (CCR 1229) - ANSWER-
25
Any person that is not a licensed funeral director cannot meet with or discuss funeral
arrangements. (BP 7635) - ANSWER-false
When must an apprentice embalmer file a report with the department? - ANSWER-
Upon completion of apprenticeship
When is an embalmer's license assignable? - ANSWER-An embalmer's license is
not assignable under any circumstances
Which of the following is required on a funeral establishment's print advertising? -
ANSWER-The license number of the establishment
A licensed funeral establishment may designate a licensed funeral director to
manage more than one facility. - ANSWER-true
Human remains shall not be embalmed without the express authorization of the
person having the legal right. - ANSWER-true
and Answers
Members of the Continuing Education Committee shall include two actively licensed
embalmers, three crematory managers, and two actively licensed funeral directors -
ANSWER-False
How shall the lining of a rental casket that has been in contact with a human remains
be treated? - ANSWER-It shall be disposed of with the rental casket insert and the
human remains
When shall all instruments, appliances and equipment used in embalming,
preparation and handling of human remains be cleansed and disinfected? -
ANSWER-Immediately upon the conclusion of a case
A placard containing California Code of Regulations Section 1221 must be placed on
all interior doors of the funeral establishment. - ANSWER-False
A placard containing California Code of Regulations Section 1221 must be placed on
all exterior doors of the funeral establishment. - ANSWER-False
A cemetery may designate a licensed cemetery manager to manage more than one
facility. - ANSWER-True
The lining of a rental casket insert that has come in contact with human remains
must be disposed of with the rental casket. - ANSWER-False
What change in ownership shall require the assignment of the funeral establishment
license? - ANSWER-A single or series of transactions of more than 50% of equitable
interest
A "funeral director" is a person engaged in maintaining a funeral establishment. -
ANSWER-True
A licensed funeral establishment shall at all times employ a licensed funeral director.
(BP 7616.2) - ANSWER-True
According to the FTC Funeral Rule, how long are you required to retain copies of
your General Price List? - ANSWER-One year after the date of their last distribution
Assume you are a funeral director assisting in making a removal from a residence
and you encounter the family of the deceased. When must you present your General
Price List? - ANSWER-You are required to offer the General Price List if there is a
discussion about prices or the selection of funeral goods and services other than a
request to embalm the body
, Under what conditions may two funeral establishments share a common preparation
and/or storage room? - ANSWER-The firms are under common ownership or have a
contractual agreement to share facilities
The revocation fee for the cancellation of a preneed trust shall not exceed ten
percent. - ANSWER-True
The revocation fee for the cancellation of endowment care property shall not exceed
ten percent. - ANSWER-False
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Funeral Directors and
Embalmers Law, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, and the applicable
provisions of the California Health and Safety Code? - ANSWER-The designated
managing funeral director
All preparation and embalming rooms shall be kept and maintained in a clean and
disinfected condition. - ANSWER-True
How does California regulation require all caskets and alternative containers that are
regularly offered for sale to be displayed? - ANSWER-Physically or photographically
The embalmer's examination can only be taken after completing mortuary college. -
ANSWER-True
When is a funeral establishment required to notify the bureau of a change of more
than 50% of equitable ownership of a funeral establishment? - ANSWER-Within 30
days prior to the effective date
At least how many of the first 100 bodies shall an apprentice embalm in the
presence of his or her designated supervising embalmer? (CCR 1229) - ANSWER-
25
Any person that is not a licensed funeral director cannot meet with or discuss funeral
arrangements. (BP 7635) - ANSWER-false
When must an apprentice embalmer file a report with the department? - ANSWER-
Upon completion of apprenticeship
When is an embalmer's license assignable? - ANSWER-An embalmer's license is
not assignable under any circumstances
Which of the following is required on a funeral establishment's print advertising? -
ANSWER-The license number of the establishment
A licensed funeral establishment may designate a licensed funeral director to
manage more than one facility. - ANSWER-true
Human remains shall not be embalmed without the express authorization of the
person having the legal right. - ANSWER-true
