Pearson's Practice Exam-Actual Arts-
Questions with Correct Answers
A funeral service is arranged in advance of need. At the time of the arrangement
conference, upon review of the pre-need contract, the practitioner notices the contract is
written so that the funeral contract will be paid in full at the completion of the
arrangements from the money paid into the pre-need contract. Which of the following
terms would be applicable when describing this pre-need situation? - Answer-pre-
funded guaranteed contract
The increments between casket prices, when arranged in order of their increasing
value, is called - Answer-progression
If an individual was intoxicated when the contractual portion of the Statement of Funeral
Goods and Services Selected was signed, the contract is - Answer-voidable
An irrevocable funded preneed funeral contract stipulates that the - Answer-funds
cannot be refunded
What are ritual garments worn by clergy? - Answer-vestments
When releasing cremated remains the practitioner should obtain which of the following?
- Answer-signature
What statement is true regarding the funeral cortège to the cemetery? - Answer-the
cortege may pass a stopped school bus?
A document required by the Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain burial benefits is a
- Answer-separation/discharge form.
Which fraternal organization uses a sheepskin apron to be placed on a deceased
member? - Answer-Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Blame directed outward is the definition of: - Answer-anger
What statement describes the proper technique for answering the funeral establishment
phone? - Answer-Should give the caller the name of the person answering the phone
Blame directed inward is the definition of: - Answer-guilt
Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is
a/an: - Answer-pall
, A funeral practitioner must obtain authorization to cremate a body from the - Answer-
person who has right of disposition
A man died at the local extended-care facility. His family left instructions for the facility
to call the funeral home upon his death. When the practitioner arrives to remove the
body, what type of contract does the funeral home have with the family of the
deceased? - Answer-expressed
The largest deceased to be cremated for the day is 300 lbs., the smallest to be
cremated is 95 lbs. Which of the following statements is true: - Answer-the largest
decedents are always cremated first
What is a determinant of grief? - Answer-concurrent stresses
A burial container that is broader at the shoulders than at the head or feet, is called a -
Answer-coffin
What religious groups prohibit cremation? - Answer-Orthodox Jews and Muslims
Upon arrival at the cemetery for a committal service the practitioner should first -
Answer-assemble the pallbearers behind the funeral coach.
With what religion would the practitioner ensure that the casket is closed during the
funeral service in the church? - Answer-Episcopal
What form of therapy best describes helping an individual cope with grief following the
death of a loved one? - Answer-grief therapy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule requires that the Outer Burial
Container Price List contain the
1. name of the funeral home.
2. effective date of the price list.
3. price of any grave opening and closing.
4. price of any vault installation fee. - Answer-1 and 2 only
What area of employee law does the Fair Labor and Standards Act NOT cover? -
Answer-equal pay?
A container most suitable for cremation would include which of the following? - Answer-
cardboard container
The best lighting option for the selection room is: - Answer-indirect incandescent
Questions with Correct Answers
A funeral service is arranged in advance of need. At the time of the arrangement
conference, upon review of the pre-need contract, the practitioner notices the contract is
written so that the funeral contract will be paid in full at the completion of the
arrangements from the money paid into the pre-need contract. Which of the following
terms would be applicable when describing this pre-need situation? - Answer-pre-
funded guaranteed contract
The increments between casket prices, when arranged in order of their increasing
value, is called - Answer-progression
If an individual was intoxicated when the contractual portion of the Statement of Funeral
Goods and Services Selected was signed, the contract is - Answer-voidable
An irrevocable funded preneed funeral contract stipulates that the - Answer-funds
cannot be refunded
What are ritual garments worn by clergy? - Answer-vestments
When releasing cremated remains the practitioner should obtain which of the following?
- Answer-signature
What statement is true regarding the funeral cortège to the cemetery? - Answer-the
cortege may pass a stopped school bus?
A document required by the Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain burial benefits is a
- Answer-separation/discharge form.
Which fraternal organization uses a sheepskin apron to be placed on a deceased
member? - Answer-Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Blame directed outward is the definition of: - Answer-anger
What statement describes the proper technique for answering the funeral establishment
phone? - Answer-Should give the caller the name of the person answering the phone
Blame directed inward is the definition of: - Answer-guilt
Traditionally, the name given to a symbolic cloth covering placed over the casket is
a/an: - Answer-pall
, A funeral practitioner must obtain authorization to cremate a body from the - Answer-
person who has right of disposition
A man died at the local extended-care facility. His family left instructions for the facility
to call the funeral home upon his death. When the practitioner arrives to remove the
body, what type of contract does the funeral home have with the family of the
deceased? - Answer-expressed
The largest deceased to be cremated for the day is 300 lbs., the smallest to be
cremated is 95 lbs. Which of the following statements is true: - Answer-the largest
decedents are always cremated first
What is a determinant of grief? - Answer-concurrent stresses
A burial container that is broader at the shoulders than at the head or feet, is called a -
Answer-coffin
What religious groups prohibit cremation? - Answer-Orthodox Jews and Muslims
Upon arrival at the cemetery for a committal service the practitioner should first -
Answer-assemble the pallbearers behind the funeral coach.
With what religion would the practitioner ensure that the casket is closed during the
funeral service in the church? - Answer-Episcopal
What form of therapy best describes helping an individual cope with grief following the
death of a loved one? - Answer-grief therapy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Funeral Rule requires that the Outer Burial
Container Price List contain the
1. name of the funeral home.
2. effective date of the price list.
3. price of any grave opening and closing.
4. price of any vault installation fee. - Answer-1 and 2 only
What area of employee law does the Fair Labor and Standards Act NOT cover? -
Answer-equal pay?
A container most suitable for cremation would include which of the following? - Answer-
cardboard container
The best lighting option for the selection room is: - Answer-indirect incandescent
