Test Bank Study Questions and Answers

Test Bank Study Questions and Answers One of the earliest cultures to use flowers were the Egyptians. They valued ______and ________ . A Simplicity with variation B Majestic and lavish C Simplicity and repetition D Ornate with gothic tone C Simplicity and repetition Play a powerful role in advertising floral shops and in most locations leads all other media in sales return for dollar spent. A Telephone Sales B Newspapers C Window displays D Radio spots C Window displays 00:0201:16 The following is not a characteristic of an insect: A Two tentacles B Six legs C Two pairs of wings D Three segmented body A Two tentacles A hue with white added is: A Tone B Chroma C Tint D Accent C Tint 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 Insert toothpicks pointed through the bloom into the stem C Use string to tie flower head on D Use hot glue gun to glue flower head on B Insert toothpicks pointed through the bloom into the stem The treatment given Easter lilies to speed flowering is called: A Drying off B Long days C Precooling D Short days C Precooling Damping-off disease of seedlings is caused by: A Bacteria B Virus C Fungus D Fertilizer C Fungus The measure of how poisonous a chemical is after a single exposure is ___________ toxicity. A Chronic B Bad C Acute D Accurate C Acute 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 Premium pricing D Discount pricing B Profit Pricing The larger the gauge of florist wire indicates that the thickness is: A Thicker B Thinner C Longer D Shorter B Thinner A floral arrangement should be finished on all sides if it is to be placed: A On a mantle B In front of a mirror C Against a wall D On a bookcase B In front of the mirror Hanging plants used in interior landscapes function to: A Keep people from sitting on the edges of plants B Float in water features C Smooth squared edges found in the architecture D Hide tall, ugly equipment C Smooth squared edges found in the architecture 00:0201:16 Most indoor foliage plants need which kind of lighting? A Direct sunlight B Bright indirect light C Medium light D Bright light B Bright indirect light Mass production techniques can often be used for all of the following arrangements except A Monthly in store promotions B Corsages for a large wedding C Holiday designs through the wire service D A walk in customer's anniversary flowers D A walk in customer's anniversary flowers Appropriate refrigeration of cut floral materials involves both temperature and humidity control to: A Increase microbial growth and development B Slow down respiration C None of the above D Increase water lost by transpiration B Slow down respiration The acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is known as: A Leaching B After-ripening C Pulsing D Forcing D Forcing Growing medium kept too wet will deprive plants of: A Soluble salts B Oxygen C Fertilizer D Water B Oxygen When designing a floral arrangement, after the container has been prepared, one should: A Begin filling in B Establish the focal point C Establish the lines D Drain out all the water C Establish the lines Which type of rose has multiple large flowers on a single stem? A Grandifloras B Floribundas C Hybrid teas D Polyanthas B Floribundas A _________ gauge wire is most commonly used for funeral work. A 24 B 3 C 28 D 18 D 18 An example of a mass flower is: A Liatris B Rose C Larkspur D Snapdragon B Rose This design is the easiest for a beginner because it does not require a focal point. A Symmetrical B Round C Cascade D Asymmetrical B Round Demographics can help a florist plan A How much local wholesalers will charge B Which software program will be most effective C How to calculate sales tax and report income tax D The type of hard goods they should keep in stock D The type of hard goods they should keep in stock