FSE2930 Professional Review Midterm Study
Guide UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Satin finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of semi-luster or semi-gloss casket finish that
is smooth with well defined, fine lines or striations.
Brushed finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A casket finish in which bare metal is scratched
with an abrasive material and then finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained.
Crinkled finish - CORRECT ANSWER - An exterior casket finish in which the metal is
coated with a substance that wrinkles as it dries; usually used on less expensive caskets.
Flat finish (Matte finish) - CORRECT ANSWER - A finish used on casket exteriors that is
free of gloss, dull, lusterless surface; no shine or gloss.
Hammertone finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A sprayed finish that has the appearance of
small indentations in the metal (as if struck by a ballpeen hammer); the 'indentations' are in the
paint and appear as the paint dries; usually found on inexpensive caskets.
Plated finish - CORRECT ANSWER - The finish created when base metal is coated by
another metal via an electrolytic process; often found on casket hardware; in casket construction
is identified by the term "deposit," as in "copper deposit."
Polished finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A surface made smooth and glossy usually by
friction; brought to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; burnished.
Semi-gloss finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A low luster finish.
Guaranteed pre-arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER - The price of the goods and services
will be fixed no matter when the person dies.
,Perfection full couch - CORRECT ANSWER - A casket in which the *rim* (ogee),
*crown and pies* are formed as one unit which raises as one piece.
If a casket is 6/6 XX how many inches (in width) wider is the casket than normal? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4 inches (X = 2 inches)
What metal alloys are in stainless steel? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chromium, steel,
nickel.
Which metal alloy determines the quality stainless steel? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nickel
- determines whether the casket is magnetic or non-magnetic and the rate at which it will
corrode. Non-magnetic caskets are of higher quality and wont corrode or rust as quickly.
Which casket will contain *more* nickel & be of better quality, 300 or 400 series? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 300 series
Top Seal - CORRECT ANSWER - In burial vaults, a method of sealing *concrete vaults*
that utilizes an *epoxy compound* in conjunction with a *tongue-in-groove* closure at the
*top* of the vault.
What metals are used in the production of metal lined concrete vaults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bronze, *stainless* steel, copper.
Of the following, which is the *smallest* interment space?
(Grave, block, lot, section) - CORRECT ANSWER - Grave- excavation in the earth as a
place for interment.
Cash discount - CORRECT ANSWER - A reduction of the price given for payment of an
account within the time limits established by the sales contract; Discounts from quoted prices as
an inducement for prompt payment of invoices.
, Where would flush markers be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - In memorial parks
Flush marker - CORRECT ANSWER - A small headstone which is set with its top even
with the surrounding terrain.
According to the FTC, when is embalming authorization implied? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NEVER
Shloshim/ sholoshim - CORRECT ANSWER - The 30-day mourning period in Judaism.
Yahrzeit - CORRECT ANSWER - The anniversary of a death in Judaism.
Shivah - CORRECT ANSWER - (Hebrew, literally "seven") The week-long mourning
period in Judaism.
Taharah - CORRECT ANSWER - In the Jewish faith, the ceremony of washing the
deceased before the burial; serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body and should be
performed by the Chevra Kaddisha.
Eucharist - CORRECT ANSWER - The consecrated elements of Holy Communion in the
*Christian* faith.
Paschal candle - CORRECT ANSWER - A single candle that is placed near the casket
during the *funeral mass* that signifies the everlasting light of Christ in the Roman *Catholic*
faith.
Trisagion - CORRECT ANSWER - In the *Eastern Orthodox* faith, three short services
or blessings that are part of the funeral rite.
Guide UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Satin finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of semi-luster or semi-gloss casket finish that
is smooth with well defined, fine lines or striations.
Brushed finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A casket finish in which bare metal is scratched
with an abrasive material and then finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained.
Crinkled finish - CORRECT ANSWER - An exterior casket finish in which the metal is
coated with a substance that wrinkles as it dries; usually used on less expensive caskets.
Flat finish (Matte finish) - CORRECT ANSWER - A finish used on casket exteriors that is
free of gloss, dull, lusterless surface; no shine or gloss.
Hammertone finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A sprayed finish that has the appearance of
small indentations in the metal (as if struck by a ballpeen hammer); the 'indentations' are in the
paint and appear as the paint dries; usually found on inexpensive caskets.
Plated finish - CORRECT ANSWER - The finish created when base metal is coated by
another metal via an electrolytic process; often found on casket hardware; in casket construction
is identified by the term "deposit," as in "copper deposit."
Polished finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A surface made smooth and glossy usually by
friction; brought to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; burnished.
Semi-gloss finish - CORRECT ANSWER - A low luster finish.
Guaranteed pre-arrangement - CORRECT ANSWER - The price of the goods and services
will be fixed no matter when the person dies.
,Perfection full couch - CORRECT ANSWER - A casket in which the *rim* (ogee),
*crown and pies* are formed as one unit which raises as one piece.
If a casket is 6/6 XX how many inches (in width) wider is the casket than normal? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 4 inches (X = 2 inches)
What metal alloys are in stainless steel? - CORRECT ANSWER - Chromium, steel,
nickel.
Which metal alloy determines the quality stainless steel? - CORRECT ANSWER - Nickel
- determines whether the casket is magnetic or non-magnetic and the rate at which it will
corrode. Non-magnetic caskets are of higher quality and wont corrode or rust as quickly.
Which casket will contain *more* nickel & be of better quality, 300 or 400 series? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 300 series
Top Seal - CORRECT ANSWER - In burial vaults, a method of sealing *concrete vaults*
that utilizes an *epoxy compound* in conjunction with a *tongue-in-groove* closure at the
*top* of the vault.
What metals are used in the production of metal lined concrete vaults? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bronze, *stainless* steel, copper.
Of the following, which is the *smallest* interment space?
(Grave, block, lot, section) - CORRECT ANSWER - Grave- excavation in the earth as a
place for interment.
Cash discount - CORRECT ANSWER - A reduction of the price given for payment of an
account within the time limits established by the sales contract; Discounts from quoted prices as
an inducement for prompt payment of invoices.
, Where would flush markers be used? - CORRECT ANSWER - In memorial parks
Flush marker - CORRECT ANSWER - A small headstone which is set with its top even
with the surrounding terrain.
According to the FTC, when is embalming authorization implied? - CORRECT
ANSWER - NEVER
Shloshim/ sholoshim - CORRECT ANSWER - The 30-day mourning period in Judaism.
Yahrzeit - CORRECT ANSWER - The anniversary of a death in Judaism.
Shivah - CORRECT ANSWER - (Hebrew, literally "seven") The week-long mourning
period in Judaism.
Taharah - CORRECT ANSWER - In the Jewish faith, the ceremony of washing the
deceased before the burial; serves as a ritual purification or cleansing of the body and should be
performed by the Chevra Kaddisha.
Eucharist - CORRECT ANSWER - The consecrated elements of Holy Communion in the
*Christian* faith.
Paschal candle - CORRECT ANSWER - A single candle that is placed near the casket
during the *funeral mass* that signifies the everlasting light of Christ in the Roman *Catholic*
faith.
Trisagion - CORRECT ANSWER - In the *Eastern Orthodox* faith, three short services
or blessings that are part of the funeral rite.
