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Exam 1 Study Guide Flashcards

1
Q

The top most part of the casket is called the:

A

Cap

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2
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Any metal formed from iron, steel, or stainless steel is an example of:

A

Ferrous metal

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3
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This wood is light in texture, non resistant, and easily worked. It comes from a coniferous tree:

A

Soft wood

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4
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This metal is malleable, ductile, and has a reddish-brown color:

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Copper

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5
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The dimensions of a particular steel casket are 6’6” long and 23” wide. A casket invoiced as 6’6”XX would be how many inches wide?

A

27”

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6
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An exterior material covering a casket with a raised design above the surface is said to be:

A

Embossed

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7
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Woods classified as hardwoods

A

From trees that loose their leaves annually (deciduous trees)
Close grained resistant wood

Mahogany, Cherry, Walnut, Oak

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8
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Definition of an air seal

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A method of sealing a vault that utilizes the air pressure created by placing the dome of the vault onto the base of the vault

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9
Q

The part of the handle of a casket the pallbearers grasp to lift the casket is called the:

A

Handle / Bar

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10
Q

Definition of a tailored interior:

A

Tightly drawn form of casket interior style similar to a tailored menswear suit.

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11
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When the interior material is tightly stretched across the panel of the casket is said to be:

A

Tailored

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12
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A casket which has sides that are vertical, or at right angles to the bottom is called:

A

Stated

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13
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A pressed paper in sheet form; used in casket construction as a backing (upholster) material:

A

Masselin

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14
Q

The length of a standard adult wood casket is:

A

6’3”

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15
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The length of a standard adult metal casket is:

A

6’6”

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16
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The rubber gasket is generally compressed between the rim flange and the:

A

Top body molding flange

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17
Q

The thickness of a ferrous metal casket is measured in:

A

Gauge

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18
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The thickness of a non-ferrous metal casket is measured in:

A

Ounces per square foot

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19
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The term used when the component parts of a single casket will not necessarily be constructed of the same species of wood is called:

A

Salix (Willow)

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20
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A metal alloy of steel, chromium, and sometimes nickel, which is used in casket construction and noted for its ability to resist rust is:

A

Stainless Steel

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21
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What are galvanized steel properties

A

Steel that’s been coated with zinc for increase resistance to rust

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22
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A heavy, durable cotton fabric with a short (1/8th inch or less) thick, velvety nap on one side
Woven cloth with a suede-like appearance with a nap of less than 1/8th inch

A

Doeskin

23
Q

All grains of stainless steel must have __________ to qualify as stainless steel

A

11%

24
Q

A thin crinkled cloth of silk, rayon, or cotton is called:

A

Crepe

25
Q

A cloth material made of flax fibers is called:

A

Linen

26
Q

A casket in which the cap is in two pieces; the rim (OGEE) and foot panel is one piece which is hinged to the top body molding and the head panel being the second piece which is hinged to the rim (OGEE)

A

Hinge Panel

27
Q

What are the 3 backing materials?

A

Fiberboard
Masselin
Plastic

28
Q

Which backing material is this:
Cardboard

A

Fiberboard

29
Q

Which backing material is this:
A synthetic or natural organic material shaped when soft and then hardened

A

Plastic

30
Q

A style of casket interior in which the material is drawn or gathered in parallel fashion in specific sewing process

A

Shirred Interior

31
Q

A single molded piece of rubber

A

Gasket

32
Q

What are the vault sealing methods?

A

Air Seal
Top Seal
Double Seal

33
Q

A method of sealing that utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with a tongue-in-groove closure at the top of the vault

A

Top Seal

34
Q
  • Utilizes the principle of the air seal
  • Use of epoxy material (junction of the dome and the base of the vault)
  • Polymers and fiberglass vaults normally use this type of sealing method
A

Double Seal

35
Q

A non-moveable casket handle. Can be full length, individual, or single

A

Stationary bar handle

36
Q

A strip of metal, plastic, or cloth that is attached to the inside of the panel, covering the area at which point the roll (cove) is anchored

A

Gimp

37
Q

The decorative or ornamental part of the casket handle that covers the exposed ends of the bar

A

Tip

38
Q

The part of the casket handle that attaches the bar to the lug

A

Arm

39
Q

Regardless of the grade, to be known as a true bronze, the alloy must contain at least _____________

A

90% copper

40
Q

A component part of the casket interior which lines the rim (OGEE) and surrounds the cap panel

A

Roll

41
Q

A style of casket interior created by placing a padding material between a lining material and a backing material, with subsequent stitches taken, forming small raised puffs

A

Tufted Interior

42
Q

A casket increases in length by _______________ inches

A

2

43
Q

The casket is divided into 2 sections. Only the head section is open

A

Half Couch

44
Q

The portion of the casket interior covering the hinges that attach the casket cap to the casket body; usually extends from the roll and becomes a part of the body lining

A

Hinge Cover

45
Q

The portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding (body ledge) for aesthetic value

A

Extendover

46
Q

The molding along the lowermost edge of the body panels

A

Base Molding

47
Q

The part of the casket handle that is attached to the casket body

A

Lug / Ear

48
Q

An optional part of the hardware, attached to the four corners of the body panel

A

Corner

49
Q

A molding along the uppermost edge of the body panels

A

Top body Molding

50
Q

An S shaped molding that is a component part of the casket cap

A

Ogee

51
Q

The wedge-shaped portion of the cap at each end of the crown

A

Fish Tail

52
Q

The uppermost part of the cap, extending from rim to rim; everything above the rim

A

Crown

53
Q

The aesthetic covering for the foot cap or inner foot panel of the casket

A

Overlay

54
Q

The lining attached to the undersurface of the foot panel of the casket and/or a component part of the overlay, which extends downward into the body of the casket

A

Overlay skirt

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