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Georgia state Funeral Service Merchandising Exam 3 with verified detailed solutions

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Georgia state Funeral Service Merchandising Exam 3 with ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




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Load Types - correct answer✔✔Differential Load
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Dynamic Load ||\\//|\




Impact Load ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Static Load ||\\//|\




Weight of the soil above the outer burial container as well as the force exerted by the earth
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against the outer burial containers sides and bottom - correct answer✔✔Static Load
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Soil that is placed on top of a grave for excavation of a near by existing grave - correct
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answer✔✔Differential Load ||\\//|\




Weight of a backhoe or dump truck over the grave - correct answer✔✔Dynamic Load
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Fill dirt dumped on top an outside burial container or casket or the tampering of the soil. It
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creates a tremendous amount of stress in a small area - correct answer✔✔Impact Load
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Outer enclosure that offers protection from the weight of the earth - correct
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answer✔✔Vault



Original purpose for vaults - correct answer✔✔Keep grave robbers from stealing valuables
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that were buried with the deceased and to keep body snatchers from taking the body for
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anatomical purpose ||\\//|\

,Present purpose for vaults - correct answer✔✔Support the weight of the earth and add
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additional protection from water, roots, insects, and other elements ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Materials commonly used in vaults - correct answer✔✔Concrete ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




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Artificial stone-like material made from cement, sand, and broken stones mixed with water
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- correct answer✔✔Concrete
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Styles of Concrete Vaults - correct answer✔✔Reinforced versus non-reinforced
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Lined versus unlined ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Lining Material for Vaults - correct answer✔✔Polystyrene
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ABS Material ||\\//|\




Metal



Metal used in vaults - correct answer✔✔Ferrous and Non-Ferrous
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Steel

Stainless Steel ||\\//|\




Copper



Measure of thickness that is utilized for ferrous and non-ferrous vaults - correct
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answer✔✔Gauge



Three most common gauges utilized in steel vaults - correct answer✔✔12, 10, 7
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Methods of Finishing Vaults - correct answer✔✔Protection vs. Decoration ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\

, Asphalt Coating ||\\//|\




Galvanized ||\\//|\




Painting



Steel that is coated with zinc for increased resistance to rust - correct answer✔✔Galvanized
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Methods of Sealing Vaults - correct answer✔✔Air Seal ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Double Seal ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




End Seal||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




Top Seal
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Method of sealing utilizes an epoxy compound in conjunction with tongue and groove
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closure at the top ledge and the lid of the vault - correct answer✔✔Top Seal
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Method of sealing utilizes the air pressure created by placing the dome of vault onto the
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base of the vault - correct answer✔✔Air Seal
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Method of sealing utilizes the principle of the air seal in conjunction with an epoxy
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material at the junction of the dome and base of the vault - correct answer✔✔Double Seal
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Utilizes a rubber gasket held in place on the head section of the vault - correct
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answer✔✔End Seal ||\\//|\




Dimensions of Standard Size Vaults - correct answer✔✔30" wide x 86" long x 24 1/4" high ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\ ||\\//|\




(2"6' wide x 7"2' long x 24 1/4" high)
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