Prospective customer - - correct answer a consumer who enters a funeral establishment and inquires about a funeral service, cremation, or merchandise Purchase agreement - - correct answer a written statement that itemizes the cost of funeral services or merchandise selected by a customer from the retail price list Unit pricing - - correct answer a method of pricing that offers a discount to a purchaser who buys various funeral services and merchandise as a package How many members sit on the Texas Funeral Service Commission? - correct answer 7 Who appoints the Commission? - correct answer The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate How many members of the commission are funeral directors/embalmers, and how long must have they beed licensed? - correct answer 2, for 5 years each How many members of the commission are owners of a cemetery? - correct answer 1 How many members of the Commission are not licensed? - correct answer 4 What is the purpose of the unlicensed Commissioners? - correct answer To protect the public How long is a Commissioner's term? - correct answer 6 years When does a Commissioner's term expire? - correct answer 1/3 of the Commissioner's terms expire each odd numbered year How many terms may a Commissioner serve? - correct answer No more than 1 full term This study source was downloaded by 100000869267694 from CourseHero.com on 08-18-2023 08:51:40 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/206210832/AAPC-CPC-Exam-Chapter-1docx/ When can a Commissioner be removed? - correct answer 1)If their funeral directing or embalming license is revoked or suspended 2)Neglect of duty, incompetence, or fraudulent or dishonest conduct 3)does not have the qualifications as stated at the time of appointment 4)cannot perform their duties because of illness or disability 5)is absent for more than half of the regularly scheduled meetings unless ther absences are excused by a majority vote How is the President of the Commission appointed? - correct answer The Governer appoints him or her for a 3 year term, alternating between public and nonpublic members When and where does the Commission meet? - correct answer In Austin, at least once each calendar quarter When are funeral establishments inspected? - correct answer At least once every 2 years If a violation is found during an inspection when will the establishment be inspected? - correct answer Annually, until the violation has been corrected How much must a person pay to renew their license prior to expiration? - correct answer The renewal fee How much must a person pay to renew a 90 day expired license? - correct answer 1.5 (1 1/2) times the renewal fee How much must a person pay to renew a license that has been expired between 90 days, but less than a year? - correct answer 2 times the renewal fee A person who's license has been expired for more than a year must? - correct answer 1) Retake and pass the applicable exam 2) Pay 2 times the renewal fee 3) Complete any continuing education requirements A person who was licensed in Texas, moved to another state and was licensed for 2 years in that state must do what to renew in Texas? - correct answer Pay 2 times the renewal fee This study source was downloaded by 100000869267694 from CourseHero.com on 08-18-2023 08:51:40 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/206210832/AAPC-CPC-Exam-Chapter-1docx/ How long in advance must the Commission send notice of license expiration? - correct answer At least 30 days How may a person whose license was suspended renew the license? - correct answer Pay 2 times the renewal fee and any applicable fines What policy must the Commission develop and implement? - correct answer A policy of negotiated rulemaking procedures and appropriate alternative dispute resolution procedures What shall Commission public brochures contain? - correct answer 1) Explain matters relating to funerals 2) Describe the function of the commission 3) The commission's procedure for filing and resolving a public complaint Where will the Commission brochures be avaliable? - correct answer The Commission provides them to funeral establishments and the public along with appropriate state agencies Who may practice funeral directing? - correct answer Only a licensed funeral director or a provisional license holder or qualified moturary student under the supervision and direction of a funeral director Who may practice embalming? - correct answer Only a licensed embalmer or a provisional license holder or qualified moturary student under the supervision and direction of a funeral director What are the requirements for licensing? - correct answer 1) Be at least 18 2) graduate from highschool and pass examination by the Texas Education Agency 3) Graduate from an accredited mortuary school 4) unless having held a reciprocol embalmer's license, serve a provisional license 5) complete the written examination An applicant may not be considered until they? - correct answer Complete the provisional license requirements and attaing at least a 75 on the written examination