FSE-215 Final Review Pt. 1 (Modules 1-7)
What is the term that describes the wood that is derived from a leaf-bearing tree? -
ANS-Deciduous
Generally speaking, hardwoods are ______ resistant than softwoods. - ANS-More
Lignin is primarily seen to- - ANS-Help hold the material (wood cells) together like glue
What does the term "selected hardwood" actually mean? - ANS-The casket is manufactured
using different species of wood
You observe that your deceased mother-in-law's casket has the words "16 gauge" written on the
base molding of the foot end of the casket. You immediately draw the conclusion that her casket
is made from what material? - ANS-Steel
A coffin ______ the same article as a casket. - ANS-Is not
If a wood comes a coniferous tree, that tree- - ANS-Is cone-bearing
In which of these types of copper is a copper shell submerged in a copper ionic solution in order
to reinforce the copper shell? - ANS-Copper deposit
Which of these burial receptacles was the oldest? (historically) - ANS-Coffins
Judging the differences between the weights of two ferrous metal casket thicknesses, the casket
with the higher number represents the casket with the _______ metal. - ANS-Thinner
Which of these types of copper was considered to be the "ultimate" copper casket ever
produced? - ANS-Seamless copper deposit
Which of these is not a softwood? - ANS-Maple
In which of these methods of producing a copper casket is the molds of a casket submerged in
a copper ionic solution; thereby allowing the creation of a casket within the molds of the casket?
Later, the mold is broken away, leaving the casket for finishing. - ANS-Seamless copper deposit
Client families that purchase wood caskets usually do so because of: - ANS-Its warmth, beauty,
and craftsmanship
What type of laminate has layers of wood glued together so that each layer has grains at a right
angle to the layer above or below it? - ANS-Plywood
, In measuring the thickness of a ferrous casket, the lower the number, the ________ the casket
metal. - ANS-Thicker
While looking at a hardwood casket at a visitation, you notice that the lines of the grain pattern
are not close together. You correctly deduct that the not-so-close grain pattern makes this
casket wood a/an _____. - ANS-Softwood
Which of these types more closely resembles cardboard in its composition? - ANS-Fiberboard
Which of these would be the ultimate hardwood? - ANS-Mahogany
How does one create the casket metal known as bronze? - ANS-By combining copper, tin, and
zinc.
Most burial receptacles sold by funeral homes in the US today are: - ANS-Caskets
Which of these is not a hardwood? - ANS-Redwood
A receptacle that is "in the shape of man" would most likely be: - ANS-Wide and the shoulders
and more narrow at the head and at the foot
A casket truck has brought your funeral home two caskets, a pecan casket and pine casket,
weighing a total of 500 lbs. The first casket you remove from the truck weighs 200 lbs., so you
deduct that the casket that is still on the truck is the _____ casket. - ANS-Pecan
Which of these would be the most durable and long-lasting ferrous casket? - ANS-Stainless
steel
Your casket supplier offers two types of stainless steel, namely 300 series and 400 series. You
want the better of the two. Which one is the better? - ANS-300 Series
What common element or material is shared among all ferrous caskets? - ANS-Iron
Which of these types of copper is the most common used in casket construction today? -
ANS-Wrought copper
How does one make a casket material known as copper? - ANS-You can't- it's a natural element
In measuring the thickness of a non-ferrous casket metal, the higher the number, the _______
the casket metal. - ANS-Thicker
"Extreme oxidation" would be an applicable term for which one of these casket metals: -
ANS-Iron
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