Test 1

Question 1

A casket made from a core of copper metal to which copper ions are deposited by an electrolytic process forming a seamless unit

Answer 1

Copper deposit

Question 2

The expression of “gauge” is a standard measurement often referred to as United States Standard Gauge (T/F)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A “flaring square” casket shell design is narrower and shorter at the bottom than at the opening of the top (T/F)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A gasket sealed container which can be used as an insert into a casket or a separate shipping container

Answer 4

Ziegler case

Question 5

The thickness of ferrous metal caskets is expressed in ounces per square foot (T/F)

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Extra sizes of caskets increase for each extra width by:

Answer 6

2 inches

Question 7

The length of a standard adult metal casket is:

Answer 7

6/6

Question 8

A sample of 32 oz. copper one foot square will weigh 32 ounces (T/F)

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Caskets increase in length by 2 inches (T/F)

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Tailored is a style of casket:

Answer 10

Interior

Question 11

Air seal, double seal, and top seal are all methods of closure for burial vaults (T/F)

Answer 11

True

Question 12

A high quality of stainless steel resists rust and is also non-magnetic (T/F)

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Molten bronze poured into a mold and allowed to cool

Answer 13

Cast bronze

Question 14

A gathered type of casket interior made on a sewing machine with a multiple number of needles is called:

Answer 14

Shirred

Question 15

The higher the ounces per square foot, the _____ the metal

Answer 15

Thicker, stronger, and heavier

Question 16

A component part of the casket interior which lines the rim (ogee) and surrounds the cap panel is known as the:

Answer 16

• Roll
• Cove
• Puffing

Question 17

The length of a standard adult wood casket is:

Answer 17

6/3

Question 18

Copper metal rolled into sheets:

Answer 18

Wrought copper

Question 19

A material used for grave markers is:

Answer 19

• Granite
• Bronze
• Marble

Question 20

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

Answer 20

• Throw
• Overlay
• Overthrow

Question 21

A malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish brown color:

Answer 21

Copper

Question 22

The wedge-shaped portion of the cap (lid) at each end of the crown is known as the pie or fishtail (T/F)

Answer 22

True

Question 23

A full couch casket is one in which:

Answer 23

The entire lid opens

Question 24

A transfer container which consists of a wooden tray with a corrugated covering for the casket describes a Ziegler case (T/F)

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Caskets increase in width by 3 inches (T/F)

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Which of these is not a basic type of grave liner? * Grave box * Sectional or concrete sectional * Dome or bell * Ziegler case

Answer 26

Ziegler case

Question 27

Any metal formed from iron (steel or stainless steel):

Answer 27

Ferrous

Question 28

A memorial without the body present:

Answer 28

Cenotaph

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Lug

Question 30

That portion of the casket shell containing the top body molding, body panel, base molding, and casket bottom

Answer 30

Body

Question 31

A commercial form of iron containing carbon and one or more of the alloys of chromium, molybdenum, or tungsten:

Answer 31

Stainless steel

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Apron

Question 33

A marker with a face at an angle of at least 45 degrees and less than 90 degrees:

Answer 33

Slant marker

Question 34

Commonly used ounces in copper caskets are 32 and:

Answer 34

48 ounces

Question 35

A burial vault which is closed by placing the dome over the base is called:

Answer 35

Air seal

Question 36

A fabric of silk, cotton, possibly rayon, with a thick, soft pile or nap:

Answer 36

Velvet

Question 37

The portion of the casket interior which extends over the top body molding for aesthetic value:

Answer 37

Extendover

Question 38

Pressed paper in sheet form used in casket construction as a backing:

Answer 38

Masselin

Question 39

A 20 gauge casket is thicker than an 18 gauge casket (T/F)

Answer 39

False

Question 40

A casket shell that has eight sides is referred to as a "state" casket (T/F)

Answer 40

False

Question 41

An example of a softwood is: * Poplar * Mahogany * Pine * Cherry * Oak

Answer 41

Pine

Question 42

All of the following are examples of hardwood except: * Mahogany * Cherry * Pine * Oak * Maple

Answer 42

Pine

Question 43

Steel that has been coated with zinc for increased resistance to rust is "galvanized" (T/F)

Answer 43

True

Question 44

A non-moveable casket handle:

Answer 44

Stationary bar

Question 45

For casket width, each "x" represents 2 inches (T/F)

Answer 45

True

Question 46

"Gauge" is defined as the number of sheets of metal necessary to equal approximately one inch of thickness (T/F)

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Infant caskets progress to five feet in length. In what increment does the length of an infant casket progress?

Answer 47

6 inches

Question 48

The metal or concrete enclosure designed to protect the casket is called:

Answer 48

Vault

Question 49

The thickness of non-ferrous metal caskets is expressed in gauge (T/F)

Answer 49

False

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Gimp