FLORAL TSFA REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other. -
Correct Answers -terracing and layering
due to inability of water to enter stem - Correct Answers -bent neck in flowers
The placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create
depth. - Correct Answers -stair step manner design placement
growers, wholesalers, and retail florists must process their flowers - Correct Answers -
processing flowers
The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue. - Correct Answers -tone
the relationship between the complete arrangement and its location - Correct Answers -
scale
the process in which cut flowers and foliage have been tested to extend their freshness
- Correct Answers -conditioning
this small arrangement used #3 ribbon, 24-28 wire depending on weight of flowers, and
should be constructed as light as possible - Correct Answers -corsage
A type of flower used to complete a design. - Correct Answers -Filler Flower
a wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin - Correct Answers -hairpin
A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to
create new images. - Correct Answers -interpretive design
asymmetrically balanced design of few materials placed in groups that emphasize form
and line - Correct Answers -formal-linear design
Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement. -
Correct Answers -skeleton flowers
don't require focal point - Correct Answers -round designs
, bride/bridesmaid's bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, alter flowers, pew flowers, on
candelabra, bride's throw bouquet, table decor, on wedding cake - Correct Answers -
wedding flowers
visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through arrangement - Correct Answers -line
element
helps prevent stem blockage, increase water uptake, maximize product freshness,
keeps stem from sealing to bottom of container (if cut is slanted) - Correct Answers -re-
cutting stems
combo of low temp. and high humidity to help slow down respiration, reduce water loss
by transpiration, slows down maturity, reduces microbial growth and development -
Correct Answers -refrigeration of fresh products
what is the optimal fridge temperature? - Correct Answers -38-40 degrees F
Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and
foliage in an arrangement. - Correct Answers -mechanics
The storage or shipment of flowers out of water - Correct Answers -Dry Pack
The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves. - Correct Answers -
transpiration
Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. - Correct Answers -
filler
Sells floral goods and services to the consumer. - Correct Answers -retail florist
Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes. - Correct Answers -form
flowers
The level of light received on a plant surface. - Correct Answers -light intensity
the process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into food for
plants - Correct Answers -photosynthesis
a design technique in which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a
floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center of an arrangement -
Correct Answers -framing
contains more than one focal point - Correct Answers -abstract design
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other. -
Correct Answers -terracing and layering
due to inability of water to enter stem - Correct Answers -bent neck in flowers
The placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create
depth. - Correct Answers -stair step manner design placement
growers, wholesalers, and retail florists must process their flowers - Correct Answers -
processing flowers
The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue. - Correct Answers -tone
the relationship between the complete arrangement and its location - Correct Answers -
scale
the process in which cut flowers and foliage have been tested to extend their freshness
- Correct Answers -conditioning
this small arrangement used #3 ribbon, 24-28 wire depending on weight of flowers, and
should be constructed as light as possible - Correct Answers -corsage
A type of flower used to complete a design. - Correct Answers -Filler Flower
a wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin - Correct Answers -hairpin
A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to
create new images. - Correct Answers -interpretive design
asymmetrically balanced design of few materials placed in groups that emphasize form
and line - Correct Answers -formal-linear design
Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement. -
Correct Answers -skeleton flowers
don't require focal point - Correct Answers -round designs
, bride/bridesmaid's bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, alter flowers, pew flowers, on
candelabra, bride's throw bouquet, table decor, on wedding cake - Correct Answers -
wedding flowers
visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through arrangement - Correct Answers -line
element
helps prevent stem blockage, increase water uptake, maximize product freshness,
keeps stem from sealing to bottom of container (if cut is slanted) - Correct Answers -re-
cutting stems
combo of low temp. and high humidity to help slow down respiration, reduce water loss
by transpiration, slows down maturity, reduces microbial growth and development -
Correct Answers -refrigeration of fresh products
what is the optimal fridge temperature? - Correct Answers -38-40 degrees F
Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and
foliage in an arrangement. - Correct Answers -mechanics
The storage or shipment of flowers out of water - Correct Answers -Dry Pack
The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves. - Correct Answers -
transpiration
Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. - Correct Answers -
filler
Sells floral goods and services to the consumer. - Correct Answers -retail florist
Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes. - Correct Answers -form
flowers
The level of light received on a plant surface. - Correct Answers -light intensity
the process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into food for
plants - Correct Answers -photosynthesis
a design technique in which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a
floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center of an arrangement -
Correct Answers -framing
contains more than one focal point - Correct Answers -abstract design
