CA Crematory Manager's Test|2024-2025
CA Crematory Manager's Test Questions
and Answers with Complete Solutions
2024-2025
What does the timer do? -Correct Answer ✔It shuts off either the primary burner, or
afterburner at a preset time so that the operator doesn't have to shut them off manually.
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or by an
automated programmer. -Correct 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
What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps? -Correct Answer ✔Use a cardboard
roller to insert case into primary chamber.
If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be moved, and to
where? -Correct Answer ✔The trunk part of the torso or bone mass; to directly over the
flame of the burner.
How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of cremated
remains? -Correct Answer ✔Blow 400F
What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains? -Correct Answer ✔1)
Removal of foreign objects
2) Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to consistency
appropriate for disposition.
Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with processing. -Correct
Answer ✔1) Pacemakers
2) Prosthesis
3) Dental Gold
4) Jewelry
5) Mementos
6) Screw, nails, or staples
7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
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, CA Crematory Manager's Test|2024-2025
6 step procedure for processing cremated remains -Correct 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. -Correct Answer ✔2 mm
Where in urn should ID disc be placed? -Correct Answer ✔On plastic tie that closes bag
inside.
What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely? -Correct Answer
✔Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
If urn lid is not completely secure, what should be sured to secure it? -Correct Answer
✔Nylon filament tape.
List eight layers of material for packaged cremated remains, from inside to outside. -
Correct 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. -Correct Answer ✔Excessive rapid combustion.
Most common cause of overshooting. -Correct Answer ✔Interesting an obese case in a
hot cremator.
What happens when cremator goes positive? -Correct Answer ✔Excess fuel, usually
from body fat of obese case, travels to stack for more O2, and flames can be seen
exiting the stack.
Other than obese cases, name two possible causes of overshooting. -Correct Answer
✔1) Lacquered or varnished caskets.
2) Burner out of calibration.
If a crematory plans to hold an uncremated body for more than 24 hours, how soon
must it be refrigerated, and at what temperature? -Correct Answer ✔Within 2 hours of
receipt, at temperature of 50F or lower.
CA Crematory Manager's Test|2024-2025
CA Crematory Manager's Test Questions
and Answers with Complete Solutions
2024-2025
What does the timer do? -Correct Answer ✔It shuts off either the primary burner, or
afterburner at a preset time so that the operator doesn't have to shut them off manually.
Name the 8 systems that have some kind of control, either by the operator or by an
automated programmer. -Correct 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
What is the next step after the 7 start-up steps? -Correct Answer ✔Use a cardboard
roller to insert case into primary chamber.
If repositioning is necessary, what body part is likely to need to be moved, and to
where? -Correct Answer ✔The trunk part of the torso or bone mass; to directly over the
flame of the burner.
How cool should the primary chamber be before attempting removal of cremated
remains? -Correct Answer ✔Blow 400F
What are the two steps involved in processing cremated remains? -Correct Answer ✔1)
Removal of foreign objects
2) Reduction of particle size by grinding, crushing, pulverizing, etc to consistency
appropriate for disposition.
Name 7 types of foreign objects whose removal is consistent with processing. -Correct
Answer ✔1) Pacemakers
2) Prosthesis
3) Dental Gold
4) Jewelry
5) Mementos
6) Screw, nails, or staples
7) Casket hardware not previously removed.
CA Crematory Manager's Test|2024-2025
, CA Crematory Manager's Test|2024-2025
6 step procedure for processing cremated remains -Correct 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. -Correct Answer ✔2 mm
Where in urn should ID disc be placed? -Correct Answer ✔On plastic tie that closes bag
inside.
What should be done if cremated remains do not fill urn completely? -Correct Answer
✔Fill the balance with clean shredded paper.
If urn lid is not completely secure, what should be sured to secure it? -Correct Answer
✔Nylon filament tape.
List eight layers of material for packaged cremated remains, from inside to outside. -
Correct 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. -Correct Answer ✔Excessive rapid combustion.
Most common cause of overshooting. -Correct Answer ✔Interesting an obese case in a
hot cremator.
What happens when cremator goes positive? -Correct Answer ✔Excess fuel, usually
from body fat of obese case, travels to stack for more O2, and flames can be seen
exiting the stack.
Other than obese cases, name two possible causes of overshooting. -Correct Answer
✔1) Lacquered or varnished caskets.
2) Burner out of calibration.
If a crematory plans to hold an uncremated body for more than 24 hours, how soon
must it be refrigerated, and at what temperature? -Correct Answer ✔Within 2 hours of
receipt, at temperature of 50F or lower.
CA Crematory Manager's Test|2024-2025
