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1. What does the timer do on a cremation unit?
A) It records chamber temperature changes
B) It shuts off either the primary burner or afterburner at a preset time so the
operator doesn’t have to manually
C) It controls the airflow within the primary chamber
D) It measures the duration of heat exposure for record keeping
2. Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or
by an automated programmer. - 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
, 3. What is the next step after completing the seven start-up steps in the
cremation process?
A) Preheat the secondary chamber again
B) Open the exhaust vent
C) Use a cardboard roller to insert the case into the primary chamber
D) Record the chamber temperature
4. If repositioning of remains is necessary during cremation, which body part
typically needs to be moved, and to where?
A) The head, moved toward the door
B) The trunk or bone mass, moved directly over the flame of the burner
C) The limbs, moved toward the back of the chamber
D) The skull, moved under the burner
5. How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of
cremated remains?
A) Below 800°F
B) Below 400°F
C) Below 600°F
D) Below 500°F
6. What are the two main steps involved in processing cremated remains?
A) 1) Removal of foreign objects
2) Pulverization of remaining bone fragments
B) 1) Cooling the chamber
2) Collecting ashes
C) 1) Removing ashes
2) Placing them directly in an urn
D) 1) Cleaning chamber walls
2) Labeling the urn
,7. Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with processing. -
ANSWER 1) Pacemakers
2) Prosthesis
3) Dental Gold
4) Jewelry
5) Mementos
6) Screw, nails, or staples
7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
8. 6 step procedure for processing cremated remains - ANSWER 1) Check
processor for cleanliness
2) Remove foreign material from remains
3) Retrieve ID disc
4) Place remains in processor and process
5) Brush all residue into catch tray
6) Take tray and tag to packaging table
Minimum thickness of plastic bag inside urn. - ANSWER 2 mm
Where in urn should ID disc be placed? - ANSWER On plastic tie that closes
bag inside.
, What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely? - ANSWER
Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
If urn lid is not completely secure, what should be sured to secure it? - ANSWER
Nylon filament tape.
List eight layers of material for packaged cremated remains, from inside to
outside. - ANSWER 1) Cremated remains
2) Plastic bag
3) Identification disc
4) Urn
5) Identification Label
6) Shipping Box
7) White Paper
8) Identification Label
Define overshooting. - ANSWER Excessive rapid combustion.
Most common cause of overshooting. - ANSWER Interesting an obese case in
a hot cremator.
What happens when cremator goes positive? - ANSWER Excess fuel, usually
from body fat of obese case, travels to stack for more O2, and flames can be seen
exiting the stack.