Exam Questions #1-50 Flashcards
Vase life is the length of time that:
A Cut flowers usually remain acceptable
B A glass vase can be expected to go unbroken
C A plastic vase will remain watertight
D A flower container remains in style
Cut flowers usually remain acceptable
The first major civilization to have professional floral designers was the:
A Egyptians
B Chinese
C Romans
D Greeks
Greeks
Which period in the history of floral design scattered roses on the tables and floor at banquets?
A Ancient Greeks
B French
C Romans
D Byzantine
Romans
All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except:
A Caladiums
B Dahlias
C Dutch iris
D Snapdragons
Snapdragons
The word photoperiod has to do with light:
A Intensity
B Foot candles
C Quality
D Duration
Duration
Fertilization in a flower takes place when:
A Pollen is released from a flower
B Pollen grain touches the stigma
C A sperm and egg unite
D Pollen grain touches the ovary
A sperm and egg unite
A container often used at Thanksgiving for floral arrangements and symbolic of a plentiful harvest is the:
A Cornucopia
B Hanukkah
C Bud vase
D Basket
Cornucopia
A plant is placed in a kitchen window. What should be done to make it grow healthy and equally on all sides?
A Test to see if it needs water
B Turn the plant periodically to allow equal amounts of sunlight
C Place it outdoors after a few days of being inside
D Place it different areas of the house after two days
Turn the plant periodically to allow equal amounts of sunlight
Generally, roses are graded according to _________ of stem.
A Length
B Strength
C Turgidity
D Width
Length
In order to survive in the florist business, an owner/manager must be able to determine the true value of the product and strive for improvement of the perceived value. This is called
A Retail pricing
B Profit Pricing
C Discount pricing
D Premium pricing
*Profit Pricing
A palmately compound leaf has:
A Leaflet
B Parallel venation
C A midrib
D A rachis
Leaflet
The new growth of a Dieffenbachia is weak and spindly, with large gaps between the leaves. The problem is probably:
A Lack of light
B Nitrogen deficiency
C Botrytis
D Salt damage
Lack of light
The reason for putting irregularly shaped stones or broken pieces of pottery into the bottom of a pot containing flowering plants is:
A It helps the soil to drain after being watered
B Its just an old tradition passed down from person to person and does not help the plants
C They let air into the pot from the bottom
D They allow the roots to grow out of the bottom of the pot
It helps the soil to drain after being watered
The pierce wiring technique works best on flowers that have a _
A Thick Calyx
B Fuller Bloom
C Thin Calyx
D Limp stem
Thick Calyx
The following is not a characteristic of an insect:
A Six legs
B Two pairs of wings
C Three segmented body
D Two tentacles
Two tentacles
Growing medium kept too wet will deprive plants of:
A Soluble salts
B Oxygen
C Water
D Fertilizer
Oxygen
A method of applying pesticides to plants that can be effectively used in greenhouse but not outdoors is:
A Fumigation
B Spraying
C Soil drenching
D Dusting
Fumigation
Pre-formed pot covers used on potted plants are called
A Mylar tops
B Quick wraps
C Speed covers
D Picks
Speed covers
A floral arrangement should be finished on all sides if it is to be placed:
A On a bookcase
B Against a wall
C On a mantle
D In front of a mirror
In front of a mirror
A poinsettia crop that is four weeks late in flowering for Christmas was very likely exposed to:
A Too much CO2
B Lighting at night
C A gas leak
D An herbicide
Lighting at night
The showy red, pink or white portions of the poinsettia are called:
A Bracts
B Sepals
C Flowers
D Petals
Bracts
Irregularly shaped holes with smooth edges appear in Celosia leaves. Some leaves are even missing. The plants should be treated for:
A Leaf cutter bees
B Slugs and snails
C Crickets
D Aphids
Slugs and snails
Visual balance is achieved by the proper placement of plant materials according to _____________________.
A Size and shape
B tone and value
C Color and size
D Texture and tint
Color and size
All of the following processes will help speed the opening of buds, except
A Misting stems with cold water
B Placing stems in water with bud opening solutions
C Stems should be placed in warm temperatures between 70-80 degrees
D Stems should be placed in an environment with 60-80% humidity
Misting stems with cold water
What mechanical tool can be used with a glass vase to stabilize flowers?
A Floral wire
B Binding wire
C A grid made of plastic or anchor tape
D Floral tape
A grid made of plastic or anchor tape
What are two key elements in increasing sales and building wedding business for the retail florist?
A Planning and preparation
B Promotion and advertising
C Season and unique designs
D Word of mouth and happy clients
Promotion and advertising
If you have a work related problem that you do not know how to solve, you should take it to your supervisor:
A For him/her to solve
B With alternative solutions
C To complain about it
D After you have tried a solution
With alternative solutions
A zinnia is an example of a flower having a _________ texture.
A Shiny
B Medium
C Fine
D Coarse
Coarse
The stomata of a plant leaf:
A Regulate water vapor loss from the plant
B Regulate nutrient entry from foliar fertilizer applications
C Must open to allow light to reach the chlorophyll for photosynthesis
D Prevent disease organisms from entering the plant
Regulate water vapor loss from the plant
What is a good sign that potted plants need to be repotted?
A New leaves are quite a bit larger than older ones
B Leaves are turning yellow
C New leaves are quite a bit smaller than older ones
D The plant is becoming tall and lanky
New leaves are quite a bit smaller than older ones
IPM is an acronym for:
A Integrated pest material
B Intensive pest management
C Intensive pest material
D Integrated pest management
Integrated pest management
A consumer tracking study over floral trends showed that on average ___ of floral sales, excluding holiday sales, were not for any special occasion.
A 50%
B 0.8
C 0.25
D 0.1
50%
Short, crooked rose peduncles often result from
A Excessive soluble salts
B Botrytis blight
C Calcium deficiency
D Excessive vigor
Excessive vigor
The timing of an Easter lily crop is complicated because:
A The seeds germinate irregularly over a long period of time
B The size of the rooted cuttings determines the date of flowering
C The earlier the date of Easter, the longer it takes to force them
D All of these
The earlier the date of Easter, the longer it takes to force them
What type of water supply do cut flowers need to transport food and to keep the stems stiff?
A Cold water supply
B Occasional water supply
C Constant water supply
D Periodic water supply
Constant water supply
A roll of ribbon is known as _____.
A A Roll
B A Bolt
C A Reel
D Streamers
A Bolt
Flowers are subject to chilling injury at temperatures below _________ degrees F.
A 50
B 59
C 71
D 60
50
There are three main ingredients in floral preservatives. Which of the following is not one of these
ingredients?
A Algaecide
B Bactericide
C Acidifying agent
D Caking agent
Caking agent
Cut carnations are classified into two groups:
A Floral and greenhouse
B None of the above
C Premium and discount
D Standards and miniatures
Standards and miniatures
Deluxe floral foam is used to:
A Absorb water quickly
B Hold soft stemmed flowers
C Hold heavy stemmed flowers
D Act as a preservative
Hold heavy stemmed flowers
The three critical responsibilities of a manager in a flower shop include all of the following except
A Oversee the flow of money into and out of the business
B Controlling the buying, use, and sale of products
C Supervise people
D Advertising and networking the shop
Advertising and networking the shop
Color can be used in a design to achieve all of the following except
A Emphasis or focal point
B Harmony and unity
C Depth and rhythm
D Proportion
Proportion
Cool colors include color combinations like:
A Yellow, pink and red
B Black, white and green
C Red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow
D Blue-green, blue, blue-violet and violet
Blue-green, blue, blue-violet and violet
______ is used to secure the floral foam to the design container.
A Floral tape
B Electrical tape
C Masking tape
D Anchor tape
Anchor tape
The term “texture”, as it applies to plants, includes such adjectives as:
A Fine, medium and coarse
B Corymb, umbel and panicle
C Smooth, fuzzy and spiny
D Entire, serrate, and lobed
Fine, medium and coarse
Leafhoppers affect many cut flower crops such as
A Roses and chrysanthemums
B Baby’s breath and statice
C Statice and asters
Statice and asters
When ordering flowers from a wholesale florist, one should consider the following:
A Availability
B All of these
C Keeping quality
D Price
All of these
This element is essential for strong stems, strong roots, and deep flower color. A deficiency in plants shows up as weak stems, and a yellowing and browning of leaves at their tips and edges.
A Nitrogen
B Potassium
C Iron
D Phosphorus
Potassium
What is a terrarium?
A A container, usually made of glass, that houses one or more live plants
B A small dish garden arrangement with plants and cut flowers
C None of the above
D Any potted plant in a decorative cover
A container, usually made of glass, that houses one or more live plants
A correct way to remove mealybugs from plants is:
A Rinse the leaves with milk
B Use a pesticide
C Use a fungicide
D Dab each bug with a cotton swab dipping in rubbing alcohol
Dab each bug with a cotton swab dipping in rubbing alcohol
