Topic 3 Quiz A

Question 1

The portion of the casket upon which the deceased human remains are placed

Answer 1

Bed

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Extendover

Question 3

The method of price quotation by which each unit of service and/or merchandise is priced separately

Answer 3

Itemization

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Ogee

Question 5

A pricing method which groups together selected services and/or merchandise

Answer 5

Unit pricing

Question 6

The handles, ornamental fixtures and their fittings that are attached to the casket she’ll

Answer 6

Hardware

Question 7

Any product consisting of a unit or a series of units which are designed or intended to be used together as both a casket and as a permanent burial receptacle

Answer 7

Combination unit

Question 8

Bare metal is scratched with an abrasive material and then finished until a smooth high gloss is obtained

Answer 8

Brushed finish

Question 9

A burial vault which is closed by placing a dome over the base is a/an

Answer 9

Air seal

Question 10

A material consisting of extremely fine filaments of glass embedded in various resins is called

Answer 10

Fiberglass

Question 11

A single, non-movable casket handle consisting of the lug, arm, and bar combined into one unit is called a

Answer 11

Stationary bar

Question 12

A style of casket in which the crown, pie, and rim are formed as one unit with a transverse cut is called the

Answer 12

Perfection half couch

Question 13

A style of casket interior that is created by placing a padding material between a lining and backing material and taking stitches to create small puffs is called

Answer 13

Tufted

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Crepe

Question 15

Illumination shining directly on an object is

Answer 15

Direct lighting

Question 16

The covering that is placed over the foot end of the half couch casket and is typically used for aesthetic purposes is the

Answer 16

Throw

Question 17

The method of sealing which utilized epoxy at the junction of the dome and the base of the vault is the

Answer 17

Double seal

Question 18

The thickness of ferrous metals used in casket construction is measured in

Answer 18

U. S. Standard Gauge

Question 19

This is created by gluing a thin layer of superior quality wood to an inferior wood

Answer 19

Wood veneer

Question 20

Wood that has been shredded into spaghetti-like strings is called

Answer 20

Excelsior