Floriculture Exam 1-50

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Cut flowers usually remain acceptable

Question 2

The first major civilization to have professional floral designers was the:

A. Egyptians
B. Chinese
C. Romans
D. Greeks

Answer 2

Greeks

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Romans

Question 4

All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except:

A. Caladiums
B. Dahlias
C. Dutch iris
D. Snapdragons

Answer 4

Snapdragons

Question 5

The word photoperiod has to do with light:

A. Intensity
B. Foot candles
C. Quality
D. Duration

Answer 5

Duration

Question 6

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

Answer 6

A sperm and egg unite

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Cornucopia

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Turn the plant periodically to allow equal amounts of sunlight

Question 9

Generally, roses are graded according to _________ of stem.

A. Length
B. Strength
C. Turgidity
D. Width

Answer 9

Length

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Profit Pricing

Question 11

A palmately compound leaf has:

A. Leaflet
B. Parallel venation
C. A midrib
D. A rachis

Answer 11

Leaflet

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Lack of light

Question 13

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

Answer 13

It helps the soil to drain after being watered

Question 14

The pierce wiring technique works best on flowers that have a _

A. Thick Calyx
B. Fuller Bloom
C. Thin Calyx
D. Limp stem

Answer 14

Thick Calyx

Question 15

The following is not a characteristic of an insect:

A. Six legs
B. Two pairs of wings
C. Three segmented body
D. Two tentacles

Answer 15

Two tentacles

Question 16

Growing medium kept too wet will deprive plants of:

A. Soluble salts
B. Oxygen
C. Water
D. Fertilizer

Answer 16

Oxygen

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Fumigation

Question 18

Pre-formed pot covers used on potted plants are called

A. Mylar tops
B. Quick wraps
C. Speed covers
D. Picks

Answer 18

Speed covers

Question 19

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

Answer 19

In front of a mirror

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Lighting at night

Question 21

The showy red, pink or white portions of the poinsettia are called:

A. Bracts
B. Sepals
C. Flowers
D. Petals

Answer 21

Bracts

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Slugs and snails

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Color and size

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Misting stems with cold water

Question 25

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

Answer 25

A grid made of plastic or anchor tape

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Promotion and advertising

Question 27

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

Answer 27

With alternative solutions

Question 28

A zinnia is an example of a flower having a _________ texture.

A. Shiny
B. Medium
C. Fine
D. Coarse

Answer 28

Coarse