Exam Questions #151-200 Flashcards
When cutting fresh flower stems it is best to cut them with ______________ rather than shears.
A A pair of scissors
B A set of loppers
C Hook and anvil pruners
D A knife
A knife
A process in which flower bunches are packaged in protective paper or polyethylene coverings to protect and separate flower heads, prevent tangling, and aid in identification is called
A Packing
B Stacking
C Sleeving
D Stocking
Sleeving
With the exception of the horizontal design, how high in relation to its width should a design be made?
A 1 to 1-1/2 times the width
B 1-1/2 to 2 times the width
C 2 to 2-1/2 times the width
D 2-1/2 to 3 times the width
1-1/2 to 2 times the width
The ________ method of wiring is commonly used to wire flowers having large, thickened calyxes such as carnations and roses.
A Hook
B Looping
C Insertion
D Piercing
Piercing
The measure of how poisonous a chemical is after a single exposure is ___________ toxicity.
A Bad
B Acute
C Accurate
D Chronic
Acute
A major problem in standard carnation production resulting in asymmetrical flowers is:
A Improper fertilization
B Lack of pinching
C High-density spacing
D Calyx splitting
Calyx splitting
Containers that depict a holiday, season/ theme or articles such as plush animals are known as
A Accessories
B Seasonals
C Decorations
D Novelties
Novelties
Gladioli are:
A Seldom used by florists
B Used a ‘line’ flowers in a floral design
C Poor keepers
D Come in only two colors
Used a ‘line’ flowers in a floral design
The size relationship of a floral arrangement with its surroundings is:
A Rhythm
B Balance
C Harmony
D Scale
Scale
_______________ is the useful lifespan of cut flowers.
A cooler life
B shelf life
C vase life
D sale period
vase life
Kitty litter, cornmeal, sand and borax are all types of:
A Accessories
B Stabilizers
C Desiccants
D Preservatives
Desiccants
A mum cultivar with a single flower more than 4 inches in diameter, having all lateral buds removed is called a
A Spray mum
B Disbud mum
C Miniature mum
D Standard mum
Standard mum
To increase the keeping quality of plant materials with hollow stems, the stems should be:
A Wrapped with florist tape
B Filled with water
C Dipped in boiling water
D Burned
Filled with water
Wooden picks are used to:
A Used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers for insertion into the floral foam
B Secure frogs to the container
C Secure the floral foam to the container
D Used to secure the chicken wire to the foam
Used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers
The best way to water potted plants with velvet leaves is:
A By placing water in a saucer or liner and allowing the plant to absorb what is needs
B By allowing the plant to dry out completely and lightly misting the plant
C With a shower setting nozzle on a water hose
D By sitting it in a sink and running water over the plant
By placing water in a saucer or liner and allowing the plant to absorb what is needs
_________ is generally added to water when processing flowers in a retail floral shop.
A Biocide
B Herbicide
C Insecticide
D Algaecide
Biocide
A cash and carry shop is also known as this kind of flower shop.
A Stem Shop
B Wholesale Shop
C Specialty Shop
D Carriage Trade Shop
Stem Shop
Which of the following is true regarding rental of common event items such as arches or pillars?
A In order to make a profit, the full cost of goods should be charged to the customer for each rental
B They typically require a deposit and rental fee per item
C Florists should never rent these items
D They are typically offered free of charge
They typically require a deposit and rental fee per item
A good substitute for sand, this material provides for aeration in the growing media:
A Peat moss
B Perlite
C Rock wool
D Compost
Perlite
Which of the following is not generally considered part of the Floriculture Industry?
A Retail flower shop
B Vegetable transplants
C Commercial cut flower greenhouses
D Potted foliage plants
Vegetable transplants
This citric acid solution causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers have been dry packed.
A Orange juice
B Floral Preservative
C Hydrating solution
D Sanitizer
Hydrating solution
An arrangement should be at least _____________________ times the height of a tall container or the width of a low elongated container.
A 1
B 2 1/2
C 3
D 1 1/2 - 2
1 1/2 - 2
Plant lice refers to:
A Thrips
B Mites
C Scale
D Aphids
Aphids
The small handheld bouquets often called Tussie- Mussies were popular in which period.
A Greek
B Renaissance
C English-Georgian
D Dutch-flemish
English-Georgian
When a florist greens an arrangement, they are:
A Adding in green flowers in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
B Adding foliage to it so that the mechanics are hidden
C Adding green dye so that the stems are hidden
D Removing foliage from the lower stems of the greenery
Adding foliage to it so that the mechanics are hidden
The greatest control over the cooling phase of Easter lily production is provided by
A Controlled temperature forcing
B Natural cooling
C Commercial care cooling
D Fan and pad cooling
Controlled temperature forcing
A brown foam which is easily penetrated by delicate floral stems and aids in the arrangement of silk and
dry flowers is __________.
A Silica gel
B Dry foam
C Holdfast
D Styrofoam
Dry foam
Damping-off disease of seedlings is caused by:
A Bacteria
B Fertilizer
C Virus
D Fungus
Fungus
This spray can be applied to flowers to reduce water loss due to transpiration.
A Floral tint sprays
B Spray glue
C Anti-transpirant
D Sealer
Anti-transpirant
The majority of florist businesses are conducted in one location and annual gross sales are generally under:
A $25,000
B $250,000
C $2,500,000
D $2,500
$250,000
Foliage below the water line should be removed to:
A Prevent photosynthesis
B Prevent leaves from using stored food in the stem
C Prevent the leaves from decaying, which foul the water
D All of these
Prevent the leaves from decaying, which foul the water
Mass marketing is the sale of floral products:
A In large discount stores
B In the supermarkets
C In high-traffic locations
D All of these
All of these
Honeydew on the leaves and ants crawling around a plant indicate:
A Aphids
B Slugs
C Fungus
D Thrips
Aphids
More plants die from ________________________than any other cause.
A Lack of fertilizer
B Lack of water
C Insects
D Overwatering
Overwatering
The adjustment of a plant from production conditions to interior conditions is called:
A Light metering
B Humidity
C Acclimatization
D Photosynthesis decline
Acclimatization
These summer-blooming perennials produce dense, bristly balls of blue color:
A Delphinium
B Globe thistle
C Blue plumbago
D Statice
Globe thistle
When making hand-tied bouquets, the stems should be positioned:
A In a spiraling manner
B Parallel to each other
C Any way that looks nice and holds together
D Perpendicular to each other
In a spiraling manner
If a hue is diluted with gray, the resulting color is called:
A Shade
B Tint
C Tone
D Value
Tone
Sales and income revenue are highest for retail flower shops during what part or parts of the year?
A October through May
B January to May
C Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons
D Summer months due to weddings
October through May
A more expensive decorative container into which a potted plant can be set is a:
A Vase
B Quick sleeve
C Jardiniere
D Rose bowl
Jardiniere
Flowers such as roses and carnations should be stored at:
A 45-50 degrees F
B 36-40 degrees F
C 30-35 degrees F
D 55-60 degrees F
36-40 degrees F
Another name for rose stripper is
A Dethorner
B Clipper
C Destripper
D Deleafer
Dethorner
According to sales figures, what is the most popular cut flower sold in the United States?
A Rose
B Poinsettia
C Carnation
D Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
___________ is the act of cutting flower stems properly and providing them with the proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
A Cleaning
B Processing
C Producing
D Slicing
Processing
The term used to describe an item used in a floral design that will not die is called a(n) ________ item.
A Accessory
B Expensive
C Perishable
D Non-perishable
on-perishable
Hydrangeas are forced for the following holidays:
A Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day
B Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day
C Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day
D Secretary’s Day, Sweetest Day, President’s Day
Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day
When black is added to a hue, the resulting color is called a:
A Shade
B Tone
C Hue
D Tint
Shade
The number one foliage production state in acres and wholesale value is _________.
A California
B Hawaii
C Texas
D Florida
Florida
A speckled leaf appearance with fine silky strands between leaves and on lower leaf surfaces suggests
the presence of:
A Botrytis
B Spider mite
C Mealybug
D Damping-off
Spider mite
Cut branches of evergreen 20-30 inches long are called:
A Bunches
B Tips
C Boughs
D Bales
Boughs
