Exam Questions #201-250 Flashcards
A contemporary design style that uses clustering placed at the base of a design to resemble hills or
clouds is known as
A Pillowing
B Tufting
C Grouping
D Stacking
Pillowing
Texture in an arrangement refers to:
A The shape or silhouette of the design
B The surface appearance of the arrangement
C the blending of components of an arrangement
D The visual path the eye follows when viewing the arrangement
The surface appearance of the arrangement
One of the earliest cultures to use flowers were the Egyptians. They valued ______and ________ .
A Simplicity and repetition
B Ornate with gothic tone
C Majestic and lavish
D Simplicity with variation
Simplicity and repetition
Focus in floral design refers to:
A Transition from dark to central point
B A gradation of sizes of flowers
C Attraction of the observer’s eyes to the outline form of the arrangement
D Attraction of the observer’s’ eye to a central point
Attraction of the observer’s’ eye to a central point
Upper leaves which show interveinal chlorosis probably suffer from:
A An iron deficiency
B A sulfur deficiency
C A nitrogen deficiency
D Lack of water
An iron deficiency
The most important environmental factor in orchid culture is:
A Fertilization
B Watering and water quality
C Light
D Temperature
Watering and water quality
Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant, or creating wedding flowers are called _________.
A Direct costs
B Fixed costs
C Indirect costs
D Overhead
Direct costs
The bract that encloses a flower cluster is a
A Quill
B Spathe
C Petal
D Spike
Spathe
Appropriate refrigeration of cut floral materials involves both temperature and humidity control to:
A Increase water lost by transpiration
B Increase microbial growth and development
C None of the above
D Slow down respiration
Slow down respiration
A florist is most likely to be promptly paid when charged account bills are mailed:
A The day after purchase
B Bi-weekly
C Weekly
D Monthly
Monthly
Which of the following designs is not suitable for a wedding?
A Full couch spray arrangement
B Two-tiered guest table arrangement
C Cascade bouquet arrangement
D Kneeling bench arrangement
Full couch spray arrangement
When mixing preservatives for cut flowers, the preservative should be mixed in ____________ water.
A 50-60 degree F
B 100-110 degree F
C Below 45 degree F
D 85-95 degree F
100-110 degree F
The larger the gauge of florist wire indicates that the thickness is:
A Shorter
B Thinner
C Longer
D Thicker
Thinner
________________ is a postharvest technique used to load or fill flowers with sugar and other chemicals, giving them “strength” before they are dry-packaged and shipped long distances.
A Bud-Opening Solution
B Pulsing
C Hardening
D Conditioning
Pulsing
Heavy-headed flowers, such as large mums, often bend by the flower head, nearly breaking off. What should be done to temporarily improve this situation?
A Use wire to tie flower head on
B Use string to tie flower head on
C Use hot glue gun to glue flower head on
D Insert toothpicks pointed through the bloom into the stem
Insert toothpicks pointed through the bloom into the stem
Which of the following statements best describes a dish garden?
A A single green plant placed in a low container.
B A single blooming plant placed in a wicker basket.
C A mixture of small, living green or blooming plants suited for tabletop display.
D A mass of green plants placed in a wicker basket to resemble a miniature garden.
A mixture of small, living green or blooming plants suited for tabletop display.
In order to keep potted plant leaves clean, florists should:
A Water with a sprayer hose in the store
B Use leaf shine regularly
C None of the above
D Wipe leaves with a soft damp towel
Wipe leaves with a soft damp towel
A design that uses a complementary color scheme is one that:
A Uses colors that are opposite to one another on the color wheel
B Uses flowers in various tints and shades of one color
C Uses colors closely related to one another on the color wheel
D Combines all colors
Uses colors that are opposite to one another on the color wheel
Japanese style of floral arrangement is known as:
A Yin
B Ikebana
C Yen
D Ikenobo
Ikebana
A ‘stretched’ plant is one that:
A Is a vine
B Produces flowers beyond its natural flowering time
C Has taken too long to reach marketable size
D Has grown excessively long stems
Has grown excessively long stems
To insure blue color in hydrangeas, you would:
A Expose the crop to short days and cool nights
B Fertilize with aluminum sulfate
C Fertilize with magnesium sulfate
D Raise the pH level in the soil
Fertilize with aluminum sulfate
When cutting roses to use indoors or to remove spent blossoms:
A Cut directly below the first strong, three-leaflet leaf
B Cut directly below the first strong, five-leaflet leaf
C Make the cut above the first strong, three-leaflet leaf
D Do not leave at least two good leaves of the stem
Cut directly below the first strong, five-leaflet leaf
The function (s) of floral preservatives is (are) to:
A Supply a bactericide
B Provide sugar
C Acidify the solution
D All of these
All of these
The principle of total compatibility of all parts of an arrangement with each other is termed:
A Texture
B Proportion
C Rhythm
D Harmony
Harmony
To create a strong focal point, a designer should __________ at the focal point.
A Space the flowers farther apart
B Place flowers closer together
C Use flowers with a bright chroma
D Use tight buds so the flowers will last longer and make a more dramatic effect
Use flowers with a bright chroma
The hook method of wiring for floral arrangements is used for ____________.
A flat headed flowers
B delicate flowers
C tubular flowers
D roses
flat headed flowers
When constructing a chaplet for a flower girl, it is helpful for the florist to have this piece of information.
A The head circumference measurement
B The dress size of the flower girl.
C The age of the flower girl
D The likes and dislikes of the flower girl
The head circumference measurement
When all designs, colors, and flowers have been decided upon by the customer, the sale should be closed with
A A complete payment
B A promise from the florist to deliver the design on time
C A hand shake
D An invoice of sale
A complete payment
The principles of design are fundamental truths that have evolved as the various art forms have developed. Which of the following is NOT among the major principles of design?
A Emphasis
B Balance
C Price
D Scale
Price
Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant or creating wedding flowers are called:
A Overhead
B Indirect costs
C Fixed costs
D Direct costs
Direct costs
Which type of plant would be most likely to tolerate lower light intensity?
A Plants with dark green leaves
B Plants with variegated leaves
C Plants with light colored leaves
D Plants with colorful leaves
Plants with dark green leaves
All but one of the following is easily suitable for pressing. Which item is NOT suitable for pressing.
A African violets
B Dusty miller
C Pansies
D Daffodil
Daffodil
The following florist crops are propagated by cuttings:
A Snapdragons, stock, Boston yellow daisy, gardenia
B Hydrangea, Easter lily, rose, orchid
C Carnation, chrysanthemum, poinsettia, azalea
D African violet, cut leaf philodendron, English ivy, Sprengeri asparagus fern
Carnation, chrysanthemum, poinsettia, azalea
Most indoor foliage plants need which kind of lighting?
A Medium light
B Bright light
C Direct sunlight
D Bright indirect light
Bright indirect light
Your orchids are facing a pest problem. The buds, flowers and tender new growth are pitted or stunted. Tiny insects are often visible. A sticky fluid secreted by the insects provides a medium for growth of sooty mold and attracts ants. The most likely problem is _.
A Spider mites
B Aphids
C Snails and slugs
D Mealybugs
Aphids
Distorted flowers characterized by shorter petals, which give the rose a flattened appearance are called:
A Bullheads
B Blind shoots
C Flagged
D Deadheads
Bullheads
__________ is the ribbon size typically used for corsage work.
A #9
B #3
C #16
D #40
3
The number of flowers usually in a cymbidium orchid corsage is:
A Four
B Three
C Two
D One
One
The main reason many tropical foliage plants decline indoors is related to:
A Light
B Humidity
C Air circulation
D Temperature
Light
The average humidity recommended for interior plants is:
A 70 to 100%
B 10 to 20%
C 20 to 30%
D 40 to 70%
40 to 70%
For optimum vase life, most cut flowers should be stored at temperatures close to:
A 45 F
B 40 F
C 50 F
D 30 F
40 F
Which of the following should not be taken into consideration when determining pricing for an event?
A Distance of the venue
B Complication of the set up
C If arrangements will be moved for the reception
D Setup time at the venue
Setup time at the venue
When utilizing the ratio markup method a 5 to 1 item with the total wholesale value of the material costing $12.00 would retail for ______.
A $30.00
B $45.00
C None of these
D $60.00
$60.00
This fungus attacks a wide variety of ornamental plants, probably causing more losses than any other single pathogen.
A Alternaria
B Pythium root rot
C Phytophthora
D Botrytis cinerea
Botrytis cinerea
________ is the interrelationship of all the parts of an arrangement; flowers, foliage, accessories, and container.
A Unity
B Scale
C Balance
D Proportion
Proportion
A person is exposed to the highest concentration of a pesticide during:
A Mixing
B Clean equipment
C Application
D Reading directions
Mixing
A florist is making a hand-tied bouquet; what contemporary design style will he/she use to unite the materials together?
A Bundling
B Banding
C Wrapping
D Binding
Binding
Plants need which part of the visible spectrum for good foliage development?
A Blue
B Green
C All of the visible spectrum
D Red
Blue
The pricing method based on 40% of retail selling price is:
A Retail cost of goods
B Wholesale pricing
C Ratio markup
D Nesting pricing
Wholesale pricing
Overhead costs include everything not accounted for in:
A Indirect costs
B Taxes
C Rebates
D Direct costs
Direct costs
