Free Mortuary Science State Jurisprudence Licensing Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Mortuary Science State Jurisprudence Licensing Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A Michigan applicant completed an accredited mortuary science program but has only 84 qualifying semester hours. Which education result meets the state rule?

   1. A. Complete at least 90 semester hours with a GPA of at least 2.00
   2. B. Complete at least 80 semester hours with a GPA of at least 2.50
   3. C. Complete at least 96 semester hours with a GPA of at least 1.75
   4. D. Complete at least 120 semester hours with a GPA of at least 3.00

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 21 requires "not less than 90 semester or the equivalent quarter hours" and "not less than a 2.00 grade point average." The applicant must reach both thresholds.

   Reference: Mortuary Rules — § 21(a)

2. 2How must a dead human body be positioned during transportation under Michigan's current mortuary rules?

   1. A. Face up
   2. B. Face down
   3. C. Upright
   4. D. On either side

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 32 states: "Dead human bodies must be stored and transported face up at all times."

   Reference: Mortuary Rules — § 32(1)(d)

3. 3Who has the initial duty to report a death after first assuming custody of the body?

   1. A. The funeral director
   2. B. The cemetery sexton
   3. C. The casket retailer
   4. D. The county treasurer

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCL 333.2843 provides: "A funeral director who first assumes custody of a dead body" shall report the death.

   Reference: MCL - Section 333.2843 - Michigan Legislature — § 333.2843(1)

4. 4Before invasive procurement procedures begin, how may an authorized prior class revoke an anatomical gift?

   1. A. Only by probate order
   2. B. Orally or in a record
   3. C. Only by notarized affidavit
   4. D. Only through the donor registry

   Answer: B

   Explanation: MCL 333.10110 states that an anatomical gift "may be amended or revoked orally or in a record" by an authorized prior-class member, subject to the statute's timing and voting rules.

   Reference: MCL - Section 333.10110 - Michigan Legislature — § 333.10110(2)-(3)

5. 5Before selling prepaid funeral services in Michigan, what must the seller hold?

   1. A. A certificate of registration from the department
   2. B. A cemetery commission appointment
   3. C. A county vendor permit only
   4. D. A federal tax-exempt determination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: MCL 328.216 provides that a person may not sell under a prepaid contract unless the person "is registered with the department as provided in this section and has received a certificate of registration."

   Reference: MCL - Section 328.216 - Michigan Legislature — § 328.216(1)

6. 6Who is legally qualified to manage a Michigan funeral establishment?

   1. A. Any full-time employee
   2. B. A licensed mortuary science individual
   3. C. A registered prepaid contract seller
   4. D. A licensed cemetery commissioner

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 1809 states: "A funeral establishment shall be managed by an individual who is the holder of a license for the practice of mortuary science."

   Reference: MCL - Section 339.1809 - Michigan Legislature — § 339.1809(1)(a)

7. 7Which record should a family secure to establish eligibility for military funeral honors for a former active-duty service member?

   1. A. DD214
   2. B. W-2
   3. C. I-9
   4. D. 1099

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency states: "You will need the veteran’s discharge paperwork to receive military funeral honors" and lists the DD214 for active-duty service.

   Reference: Burial Benefits and Resources — § Passing of a Veteran: Next steps

8. 8If the highest-priority person cannot be located after reasonable effort, when may disposition authority pass to the next priority class?

   1. A. After 24 hours
   2. B. After 48 hours
   3. C. After 72 hours
   4. D. After 7 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: MCL 700.3206 permits authority to pass when the higher-priority person "cannot be located after a reasonable effort" within 72 hours after pronouncement of death.

   Reference: MCL - Section 700.3206 - Michigan Legislature — § 700.3206(4)

9. 9What minimum score must an initial Michigan applicant earn on the state jurisprudence examination?

   1. A. 70%
   2. B. 75%
   3. C. 80%
   4. D. 85%

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 21 states: "The passing score is 75%." This threshold applies to the state jurisprudence examination.

   Reference: Mortuary Rules — § 21(d)

10. 10Before transporting a body to a crematory, which county official must endorse the cremation permit?

    1. A. County clerk
    2. B. County prosecutor
    3. C. County medical examiner
    4. D. County treasurer

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 35 requires that "The body is accompanied by a cremation permit endorsed by the county medical examiner."

    Reference: Mortuary Rules — § 35(c)