Exam Questions #101-150 Flashcards
What do you NOT do when flowers arrive from the wholesaler?
A Inspect for damage, overheating, and decay
B Mix preservative at recommended rate in 40-50 degree F water
C Groom, remove damaged flowers or foliage
D Wash buckets with bleach or special floral cleaner
Mix preservative at recommended rate in 40-50 degree F water
When planning for a wedding, there are basic considerations that the florist must address in order to
properly assist the bride for this important occasion. Which, if any of the items below are NOT one of these factors?
A Formality of wedding
B Time of year
C Location of wedding
D Method of payment
Method of payment
A flowering pot marketed throughout the year is:
A Chrysanthemum
B Geranium
C Easter Lily
D Poinsettia
Chrysanthemum
A hue with white added is:
A Accent
B Tint
C Chroma
D Tone
Tint
A _____________ is a floral piece commonly displayed at funerals.
A Corsage
B Standing spray
C Frame
D Boutonniere
Standing spray
Gloxinia and African violet are members of the plant family:
A Caryophyllacea
B Gesneriaceae
C Asteraceae
D Fabaceae
Gesneriaceae
Abnormally streaked or striped flower petals are a symptom of ‘flower breaking’. This problem is common tulips, lilies and gladiolus and is caused by:
A Thrips
B Aphids
C Viruses
D Fungi
Viruses
To properly water indoor plants, consider:
A The size of the plant
B The type of plant
C All of the above
D Where the plant is growing
All of the above
The most common stem support mechanic used by florists in fresh cut flower arrangements is:
A Dry foam
B Chicken wire
C Needlepoint holder
D Floral foam
Floral foam
_______ is the method of placing materials closely together at the base of the design so that individual
components are indistinguishable.
A Paving
B Clustering
C Tufting
D Grouping
Clustering
If a flower arrangement appears to be ready to fall over, it lacks:
A Balance
B Rhythm
C Harmony
D Focus
Balance
The acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is known as:
A Leaching
B Pulsing
C Forcing
D After-ripening
Forcing
The design that consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering
effect is called a:
A Cascade design
B Naturalistic design
C Pave’ design
D Round design
Cascade design
As the art of floral design has become more formalized through practice, teaching and writing; there has developed a group of traditional guidelines that are frequently cited by people involved in flower arranging. Which of the following, if any, is part of these traditional guidelines?
A Both of the above
B Keep flowers from lining up in distracting patterns
C Neither of the above
D Avoid crossing lines and lines that change abruptly
Both of the above
Fungus gnat damage to potted plants is caused by the ________.
A Larval stage
B All of the above
C Adult stage
D Pupal stage
Larval stage
Potted plants can be dressed up to add value to an order by using all of the following, except.
A Speed covers
B Polyfoil or florists’ foil
C Baskets
D Cellophane
Cellophane
Which of the following statements is most correct relating to sales in a floral shop?
A Walk-in sales are guaranteed sales due to impulse buyers.
B Approximately 80% of sales in a flower shop are made over the telephone.
C Online-only floral shops are becoming popular among the floral industry.
D Internet sales are higher for flower shops that are not located in high-traffic locations.
Approximately 80% of sales in a flower shop are made over the telephone.
A common foliage used for sympathy pieces is
A Lemonleaf
B Flat fern
C Leatherleaf
D Commodore or Parlor Palm
Commodore or Parlor Palm
It is important not to keep fruit baskets in the same cooler with fresh flowers because:
A Banana and apples give off an odor that is absorbed by the flowers
B Fruit flies eat flower petals
C Florists shouldn’t sell fruit - that’s the job of the grocery store
D Ethylene gas from the fruit will cause the flowers to age quickly
Ethylene gas from the fruit will cause the flowers to age quickly
Demographics can help a florist plan
A How much local wholesalers will charge
B The type of hard goods they should keep in stock
C Which software program will be most effective
D How to calculate sales tax and report income tax
The type of hard goods they should keep in stock
Size of a casket spray is determined by:
A Type of casket
B Type of flowers in season
C Budget
D Religious affiliation
Budget
The term hard good means:
A What happens to floral foam after it is used and dries out
B Cut flowers are stored at improper temperatures and harden
C Nonperishable items used in designing such as flowers and foliages
D Nonperishable items used in designing such as containers
Nonperishable items used in designing such as containers
The size of the bow for a corsage should be:
A Four inches
B 1/2 the length of the corsage
C As wide as the corsage is long
D Slightly wider than the petals of the corsage
Slightly wider than the petals of the corsage
A number 9 florist ribbon is:
A 7/8” wide
B 2 3/4 “ wide
C 2” wide
D 1 3/8 “ wide
1 3/8 “ wide
Commercial flower crops are sometimes watered to cause leaching. This means:
A Watering to spread fertilizer nutrients more evenly throughout the plant root system
B Watering only to wet the top 1/3 of the growing medium
C Watering by subsurface methods
D Watering to remove excess soluble salts from the growing medium
Watering to remove excess soluble salts from the growing medium
The term that refers to all the petals of a flower collectively is:
A Styles
B Sepals
C Corolla
D Stamens
Corolla
The flowers of Easter lilies last longer if:
A The pistil is removed
B It is sold only after the first flower has opened
C The stamens are removed
D The plant is kept in a warm place
The stamens are removed
There are three basic “C” aims for selling in a flower shop. Which of the following is NOT included in the
three “C”’s?
A Convince the customer
B Create an interest
C Close the sale
D Contain the cost
Contain the cost
The most commonly used material for holding flowers is:
A Chicken wire
B Floral foam
C Pin point holders
D Frogs
Floral foam
When a florist uses both glossy and varied textures, the role of the varied texture is to
A not be noticeable in the design
B hold the viewer’s attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture
C be highly visible and attract the viewer’s attention
D serve as a filler to accent the glossy texture
hold the viewer’s attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture
Optimum temperatures for poinsettia growth would they are purchased and placed indoors is
A 45-55 degrees
B 70-90 degrees
C 60-80 degrees
D 50-60 degrees
60-80 degrees
The asymmetrical balanced design of few materials, usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and
lines is called a:
A Formal linear design
B Pave’ design
C Parallel design
D Vegetative design
Formal linear design
The primary colors are:
A Red, yellow, and blue
B Red, green and blue
C Blue, orange, and violet
D Orange green and violet
Red, yellow, and blue
What nutrient is deficient if the deficiency symptoms are found on older/lower leaves and the plant is dark green or reddish-purple with short, slender stalks?
A Potassium
B Nitrogen
C Phosphorus
D Iron
Phosphorus
If a florist was limited to two tools, the least useful ones to have would be:
A Ribbon and anchor tape
B Sharp knife and floral shears
C Pruning shears and wire cutters
D Oasis and cardettes
Oasis and cardettes
The sales showroom is separate from the work area. It should be neat and appealing with adequate floor space for customers to move about. Which of the following features is NOT typical of a sales area?
A Display refrigerator holding completed arrangements and cut flowers for sale
B Consultation area with table and chairs
C Design table for making arrangements
D Wrapping / sales counter with cash register
Design table for making arrangements
Cut flowers and ‘greens’ are held in refrigerators at a temperature range of:
A 45-50 degrees F
B 30-32 degrees F
C 35-40 degrees F
D 40-45 degrees F
35-40 degrees F
A _________ gauge wire is most commonly used for funeral work.
A 3
B 24
C 28
D 18
18
A grouping of closely spaced flowers, net and accessories in a hand-held floral arrangement is called:
A Corsage
B Nosegay
C Pompon
D Hogarthian curve
Nosegay
The treatment given Easter lilies to speed flowering is called:
A Precooling
B Short days
C Drying off
D Long days
Precooling
The Oriental style of flower arranging began in ___________________.
A India
B China
C America
D Japan
China
When designing a floral arrangement, after the container has been prepared, one should:
A Drain out all the water
B Establish the lines
C Begin filling in
D Establish the focal point
Establish the lines
Which type of rose has multiple large flowers on a single stem?
A Grandifloras
B Polyanthas
C Floribundas
D Hybrid teas
Floribundas
Characteristic floral arrangements of the Renaissance were flowers arranged in vases so that only the _________ were visible.
A fruits
B Blossoms
C Leaves
D Stems
Blossoms
Flowers, which are worn by men and pinned on a lapel, are called:
A Falcon corsage
B Potpourri corsage
C Boutonnieres
D Hand-tied bouquet
Boutonnieres
When is the best time to divide a mature chrysanthemum?
A When it is dormant in the winter
B When the plant is not blooming during the summer
C When it is about three inches tall in the spring
D After blooming in the fall
When it is about three inches tall in the spring
Which of the following describes a good plant watering practice?
A Allowing water to penetrate throughout the pot
B Waiting until plant leaves wilt to water
C Allowing the plant to stand in water
D Keeping soil constantly wet
Allowing water to penetrate throughout the pot
Which of the following is NOT important when considering water quality for fresh flowers?
A Hardness/softness
B pH
C Salinity
D Temperature
Temperature
The pH on soil test results stands for:
A Potential hydrogen
B Potential oxygen
C Alkalinity
D Acidity
Potential hydrogen
A wire service:
A Is a clearinghouse of floral order
B is a company that sends sentiments to be attached to wires
C Is a company that manufactures wires for floral design
D Is a service that sends telegrams
Is a clearinghouse of floral order
