NC Laws & Rules Exam
NC LAWS & RULES EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market share in a
nearby town (20 miles away), must I have a funeral home there or can I locate just
a funeral chapel there? - Correct Answer-any funeral home with a valid permit can
operate a maximum of two chapels within a 50 mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral
establishment? - Correct Answer-funeral providers must name a manager who
possesses a funeral service license. This must be the person who oversees the
daily operations.
are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be
named? - Correct Answer-yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral"
anywhere in its name or on its signage or building
does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? - Correct Answer-yes;
inspectors can enter any establishment where funeral services are provided and
look through any files pertaining to said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have? -
Correct Answer-they must possess a funeral service license
Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from
obtaining a license - Correct Answer--any person/entity who has been convicted of
a sexual offense against a minor (including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or
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conspiracy to commit a sexual offense against a minor and convictions of aiding
and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes any conviction for any of these
crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if they had occurred in
NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation in another state due to a felony conviction other than those described
above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation because of conduct related to fitness to practice
What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? - Correct Answer-
paperwork that states the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral
character, a high school graduate or the equivalent, and containing the license
number of the licensee they will be training under
how long does an apprenticeship last? - Correct Answer-twelve months and 2000
hours of work
how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an apprentice?
- Correct Answer-five years
how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number
based on? - Correct Answer-one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in NC (a license
specifically for funeral directing)? - Correct Answer-the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
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-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the
previous three years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in NC (a license specifically
for embalming)? - Correct Answer-the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the previous
three years
-have received a passing score within the previous three years on the following
subjects:
--embalming, restorative arts, chemistry, pathology, microbiology, and anatomy
--state laws exam
-have paid all applicable fees
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when one has a professional license with the state board, when exactly does that
license expire? - Correct Answer-each license expires at the end of the given
calendar year and the licensees have until february of the following year to renew
what are the requirements for a licensee wishing to relocate to NC and
reciprocate their license? - Correct Answer-the individual must:
-hold an active, valid license in good standing as a funeral director, embalmer, or
funeral service licensee issued by a jurisdiction that will reciprocate a NC license.
the license, at the time of issuance, must have had equal or greater education,
training, and examination requirements
-have demonstrated knowledge of the laws and rules governing the profession in
NC through achieving a passing score on the laws and rules exam administered by
the board
-submit proof of good moral character
-have practiced with their license for at least three years in another jurisdiction
does NC require licensees to take continuing education classes in order to retain
their license? if so, how many hours must they have each year? - Correct Answer-
five hours
does NC allow continuing education hours to roll over into the next year? - Correct
Answer-five continuing education hours, in addition to the five already turned in
for the current year, may be rolled over to the following year
does everyone that holds a license have to take continuing education hours each
year, or are there any exceptions? - Correct Answer-the board can wave this
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NC LAWS & RULES EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
if I own a funeral home in a larger town, but I want to keep my market share in a
nearby town (20 miles away), must I have a funeral home there or can I locate just
a funeral chapel there? - Correct Answer-any funeral home with a valid permit can
operate a maximum of two chapels within a 50 mile radius
what are the state requirements regarding the manager of a funeral
establishment? - Correct Answer-funeral providers must name a manager who
possesses a funeral service license. This must be the person who oversees the
daily operations.
are there any rules or regulations that control how a funeral home can/must be
named? - Correct Answer-yes, chapels cannot include the word "funeral"
anywhere in its name or on its signage or building
does the state have an inspector to inspect funeral homes? - Correct Answer-yes;
inspectors can enter any establishment where funeral services are provided and
look through any files pertaining to said funeral service
what type of professional license must the inspector of the state board have? -
Correct Answer-they must possess a funeral service license
Describe the actions that can lead to losing a license or prevent a person from
obtaining a license - Correct Answer--any person/entity who has been convicted of
a sexual offense against a minor (including convictions of attempt, solicitation, or
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conspiracy to commit a sexual offense against a minor and convictions of aiding
and abetting any of these crimes; this also includes any conviction for any of these
crimes in another state which would be convicted similarly if they had occurred in
NC)
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation in another state due to a felony conviction other than those described
above
-any person/entity who had their license revoked, suspended, or was placed on
probation because of conduct related to fitness to practice
What are the requirements to be an apprentice in the state? - Correct Answer-
paperwork that states the applicant is at least 18 years old, of good moral
character, a high school graduate or the equivalent, and containing the license
number of the licensee they will be training under
how long does an apprenticeship last? - Correct Answer-twelve months and 2000
hours of work
how long must a person have their license before they can oversee an apprentice?
- Correct Answer-five years
how many resident trainees can each funeral home have? what is the number
based on? - Correct Answer-one apprentice per 100 calls in a calendar year
what are the requirements to be a licensed funeral director in NC (a license
specifically for funeral directing)? - Correct Answer-the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
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-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a funeral director
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as a funeral director within the
previous three years
-have obtained passing scores on the following exams
--arts (entry-level) exam
--state laws exam
--pathology exam
-have paid all applicable fees
what are the requirements to be a licensed embalmer in NC (a license specifically
for embalming)? - Correct Answer-the individual must
-be at least 18 years old
-be of good moral character
-possess a mortuary science degree or be a graduate from a mortuary science
program
-have completed a 12 month apprenticeship as an embalmer within the previous
three years
-have received a passing score within the previous three years on the following
subjects:
--embalming, restorative arts, chemistry, pathology, microbiology, and anatomy
--state laws exam
-have paid all applicable fees
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when one has a professional license with the state board, when exactly does that
license expire? - Correct Answer-each license expires at the end of the given
calendar year and the licensees have until february of the following year to renew
what are the requirements for a licensee wishing to relocate to NC and
reciprocate their license? - Correct Answer-the individual must:
-hold an active, valid license in good standing as a funeral director, embalmer, or
funeral service licensee issued by a jurisdiction that will reciprocate a NC license.
the license, at the time of issuance, must have had equal or greater education,
training, and examination requirements
-have demonstrated knowledge of the laws and rules governing the profession in
NC through achieving a passing score on the laws and rules exam administered by
the board
-submit proof of good moral character
-have practiced with their license for at least three years in another jurisdiction
does NC require licensees to take continuing education classes in order to retain
their license? if so, how many hours must they have each year? - Correct Answer-
five hours
does NC allow continuing education hours to roll over into the next year? - Correct
Answer-five continuing education hours, in addition to the five already turned in
for the current year, may be rolled over to the following year
does everyone that holds a license have to take continuing education hours each
year, or are there any exceptions? - Correct Answer-the board can wave this
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