PSS 2343 Final Exam Review UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Know the different parts of a flower. - CORRECT ANSWER - Four main parts"
--Petals: Showpiece of the flower.
--Sepals: Outmost flower structure that encloses others while a bud.
--Pistils: Female reproductive part of flower.
--Stamens: Male reproductive part of flower.
What two names comprise the scientific name? - CORRECT ANSWER - Genus and the
Specific Epithet
What are the five shape or types of flower categories? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Line
-Form
-Mass
-Filler
-Foliage
Know the difference between the types of flower categories. - CORRECT ANSWER --
Line: linear pattern, erect tall spikes
-Form: Uncommon shape, usually exotics
-Mass: single stem, one round head
-Filler: delicate, bunchy and feathery
-Foliage: greenery and leaves
What is flowers weight? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flower's weight must be counteracted
on each side of the design so it is not too top heavy on one side.
,What type of flowers form the skeleton of a design? - CORRECT ANSWER - Line
Flowers
What is vase life? - CORRECT ANSWER - Length of time the flower remains alive
What is senescence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flower death
What are the three main ingredients in floral preservative? - CORRECT ANSWER - -A
biocide to prevent bacteria.
-An acidifier to help the flower drink more water.
-A sugar solution to nourish the blooms.
At what temperature should most flowers be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - 33 - 35
degrees F
At what temperatures should tropical flowers be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - 50 - 60
degrees F
What is transpiration? - CORRECT ANSWER - Process by which plants lose water
through openings in their leaves and flowers.
What is ethylene gas? - CORRECT ANSWER - Naturally occurring gas in flowers that
speeds flower maturity.
What is a primary color? - CORRECT ANSWER - The building blocks for the entire color
pigment system. (Red, Blue Yellow).
What is a secondary color? - CORRECT ANSWER - A combination of two primary
colors.
, What is a tertiary color? - CORRECT ANSWER - Primary color + Adjacent secondary
color
What colors are considered to be neutral in floral design? - CORRECT ANSWER - Black,
Gray, White, Brown, Beige, Tan
What is a tint? - CORRECT ANSWER - Color + White
What is a tone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Color + Gray (Hue's Brilliance is reduced)
What is a shade? - CORRECT ANSWER - Color + Black
What colors are considered to be warm colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - Red, Yellow,
Orange
What colors are considered to be cool colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blue, Green,
Purple
Know the difference between warm and cool colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Warm
colors advance/ appear closer and excite the eye. They are associated with heat.
-Cool colors recede/appear further away and calm the eye. They are associated with cool things.
What are the three main categories of color schemes? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Related
-Contrasting
-Discordant
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Know the different parts of a flower. - CORRECT ANSWER - Four main parts"
--Petals: Showpiece of the flower.
--Sepals: Outmost flower structure that encloses others while a bud.
--Pistils: Female reproductive part of flower.
--Stamens: Male reproductive part of flower.
What two names comprise the scientific name? - CORRECT ANSWER - Genus and the
Specific Epithet
What are the five shape or types of flower categories? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Line
-Form
-Mass
-Filler
-Foliage
Know the difference between the types of flower categories. - CORRECT ANSWER --
Line: linear pattern, erect tall spikes
-Form: Uncommon shape, usually exotics
-Mass: single stem, one round head
-Filler: delicate, bunchy and feathery
-Foliage: greenery and leaves
What is flowers weight? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flower's weight must be counteracted
on each side of the design so it is not too top heavy on one side.
,What type of flowers form the skeleton of a design? - CORRECT ANSWER - Line
Flowers
What is vase life? - CORRECT ANSWER - Length of time the flower remains alive
What is senescence? - CORRECT ANSWER - Flower death
What are the three main ingredients in floral preservative? - CORRECT ANSWER - -A
biocide to prevent bacteria.
-An acidifier to help the flower drink more water.
-A sugar solution to nourish the blooms.
At what temperature should most flowers be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - 33 - 35
degrees F
At what temperatures should tropical flowers be stored? - CORRECT ANSWER - 50 - 60
degrees F
What is transpiration? - CORRECT ANSWER - Process by which plants lose water
through openings in their leaves and flowers.
What is ethylene gas? - CORRECT ANSWER - Naturally occurring gas in flowers that
speeds flower maturity.
What is a primary color? - CORRECT ANSWER - The building blocks for the entire color
pigment system. (Red, Blue Yellow).
What is a secondary color? - CORRECT ANSWER - A combination of two primary
colors.
, What is a tertiary color? - CORRECT ANSWER - Primary color + Adjacent secondary
color
What colors are considered to be neutral in floral design? - CORRECT ANSWER - Black,
Gray, White, Brown, Beige, Tan
What is a tint? - CORRECT ANSWER - Color + White
What is a tone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Color + Gray (Hue's Brilliance is reduced)
What is a shade? - CORRECT ANSWER - Color + Black
What colors are considered to be warm colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - Red, Yellow,
Orange
What colors are considered to be cool colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - Blue, Green,
Purple
Know the difference between warm and cool colors? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Warm
colors advance/ appear closer and excite the eye. They are associated with heat.
-Cool colors recede/appear further away and calm the eye. They are associated with cool things.
What are the three main categories of color schemes? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Related
-Contrasting
-Discordant
