Free Funeral Service Practitioner Law Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1At what minimum age may an Oregon resident of sound mind direct the lawful disposition of the resident's own remains by a signed writing?

   1. A. 16 years
   2. B. 18 years
   3. C. 21 years
   4. D. 25 years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: ORS 97.130(1) applies to "Any individual of sound mind who is 18 years of age or older" and permits that person to direct a lawful manner of disposition.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 97.130

2. 2An Oregon funeral service practitioner reasonably believes another Board licensee engaged in unprofessional conduct, and no confidentiality law bars disclosure. What outside reporting period does ORS 676.150 specify?

   1. A. Within 10 working days after learning of the conduct
   2. B. Within 10 calendar days after learning of the conduct
   3. C. Within 30 working days after learning of the conduct
   4. D. Within 30 calendar days after learning of the conduct

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "without undue delay, but in no event later than 10 working days after the" The duty runs from learning of the conduct. Ten calendar days is a different period; either 30-day period would exceed the statutory outer limit, and reporting may be due sooner without undue delay.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 676 — ORS 676.150

3. 3Which death must the Oregon medical examiner investigate and certify?

   1. A. A death apparently resulting from an accident
   2. B. Every expected natural death in hospice
   3. C. Every death after more than 30 days in a hospital
   4. D. Every death certified by an attending physician

   Answer: A

   Explanation: ORS 146.090(1)(d) requires investigation of deaths that are "Apparently accidental or following an injury."

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes — ORS 146.090

4. 4A funeral worker acts intentionally and without legal authorization. Which action is expressly listed in Oregon's second-degree corpse-abuse removal provision, rather than the first-degree provision?

   1. A. Intentionally cuts a corpse without legal authorization
   2. B. Intentionally carries away a corpse without legal authorization
   3. C. Intentionally strikes a corpse without legal authorization
   4. D. Intentionally mutilates a corpse without legal authorization

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "removes or carries away a corpse." ORS 166.085(1)(b) expressly lists unauthorized carrying away in second-degree corpse abuse. Cutting, striking and mutilating are expressly listed in the first-degree provision at ORS 166.087(1)(b). This tests the listed act, not whether different offenses might overlap in a prosecution.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 166 — ORS 166.085

5. 5A worker dies from an accidental work injury. For funeral and final-disposition expenses under Oregon workers' compensation, what is the statutory maximum expressed as a multiple of the average weekly wage?

   1. A. 10 times the average weekly wage
   2. B. 15 times the average weekly wage
   3. C. 20 times the average weekly wage
   4. D. 25 times the average weekly wage

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "not to exceed 20 times the" The full provision caps paid final-disposition and funeral costs at 20 times the average weekly wage. The other multipliers misstate that cap.

   Reference: Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 656 — ORS 656.204(1)(a)

6. 6An Oregon funeral service practitioner seeks to supervise an FSP apprentice. What minimum aggregate period must the practitioner have been licensed and working in Oregon within the preceding ten years?

   1. A. Six months
   2. B. One year
   3. C. Two years
   4. D. Three years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "licensed and working in Oregon for at least one aggregate year within the last ten years." The rule specifies one aggregate year of licensed Oregon work within the ten-year window. Six months is insufficient; two and three years are longer experience, but neither is the required minimum.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 830 Division 11 — OAR 830-011-0020(1)

7. 7At an Oregon funeral establishment, who may work with an at-need customer to arrange funeral services?

   1. A. A licensed embalmer or embalmer trainee
   2. B. A licensed funeral service practitioner or funeral service practitioner trainee
   3. C. A registered removal employee or crematory operator
   4. D. A death care consultant or cemetery manager

   Answer: B

   Explanation: OAR 830-030-0004 reserves at-need arrangement work to a licensed funeral service practitioner or registered funeral service practitioner trainee.

   Reference: Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board : Individual Licensing and Certifications : State of Oregon — OAR 830-030-0004(1)

8. 8What minimum type size must an at-need contract use for the required Board licensing statement and telephone number?

   1. A. Eight-point type
   2. B. 10-point type
   3. C. 12-point type
   4. D. 14-point type

   Answer: B

   Explanation: OAR 830-040-0005 requires the Board licensing statement and telephone number in type no smaller than 10 point.

   Reference: Oar 830 — OAR 830-040-0005

9. 9A funeral service practitioner submits a signed written request explaining why an Oregon death report cannot be filed on time. What is the maximum extension the state registrar may grant?

   1. A. 30 days
   2. B. 45 days
   3. C. 60 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "the state registrar may extend the period to file a report of death, not to exceed 60 days." The registrar may extend the filing period on a qualifying written request, but not beyond 60 days. The other options misstate the maximum, and 90 days would exceed it.

   Reference: Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 333 Division 11 — OAR 333-011-0280(1),(3)-(4)

10. 10How must merchandise and service prices be presented on an at-need contract?

    1. A. Each merchandise item and service must be separately stated with its price
    2. B. Only the combined package total must be shown
    3. C. Only cash-advance items must be itemized
    4. D. Only merchandise above the filing-fee amount must be itemized

    Answer: A

    Explanation: OAR 830-040-0005 requires the contract to list the merchandise and services selected and state the price of each item.

    Reference: Oar 830 — OAR 830-040-0005