TSFA EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Filler - Correct Answers -Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing
touch.
Dry Pack - Correct Answers -The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
Processing - Correct Answers -Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
Mechanics - Correct Answers -Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.
Retail Florist - Correct Answers -Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.
Vase Life - Correct Answers -The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being
received by the customer.
Depth/Rhythm - Correct Answers -Are flower placements at different levels? Visual
movement through the design achieved by repetition or gradation
Focal Point/Dominance - Correct Answers -Is the visual organization emphasized? Do
you see visual impact or interest to which the eye is drawn?
Skeleton - Correct Answers -Do the first 3 stems establish the line and balance of the
design? are secondary flowers creating overcrowding in the design?
Foliage - Correct Answers -Foliage is used to enhance the directional force of line. Does
the foliage follow the line pattern? Is foliage added to fill space and cover mechanics?
Unity - Correct Answers -Oneness of components into harmonious whole whick results
in a complete relationship of all parts. Has the design accomplished the oneness of all
components?
Bundling - Correct Answers -Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form
a larger, individual unit.
, Photosynthesis - Correct Answers -the process of converting nutrients, water, carbon
dioxide and sunlight into food for plants
Light Intensity - Correct Answers -The level of light received on a plant surface.
Framing - Correct Answers -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 the arrangement.
Pillowing - Correct Answers -The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills.
Terracing and Layering - Correct Answers -Similar design techniques to place similar
materials horizontally on top of each other.
Ikebana - Correct Answers -The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by
their linear forms.
Corsages - Correct Answers -Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage
bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the
weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.
Bent Neck in Flowers - Correct Answers -Is due to the inability of water to enter the
stem.
Pave Arrangements - Correct Answers -Flower arrangement heights should not vary in
pave arrangements. The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or
surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in
depth.
Abstract Designs - Correct Answers -Contain more than one single focal point.
Vegetative Design - Correct Answers -A feature of this style of design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design.
"Stair Step Manner"Design Placement - Correct Answers -Is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth
Waterfall Design - Correct Answers -Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color &
focal point near the rim of the container.
Customer Education - Correct Answers -Florists must educate the customer in order to
help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
Processing Flowers - Correct Answers -Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must
process their flowers.
ANSWERS
Filler - Correct Answers -Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing
touch.
Dry Pack - Correct Answers -The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
Processing - Correct Answers -Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
Mechanics - Correct Answers -Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.
Retail Florist - Correct Answers -Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.
Vase Life - Correct Answers -The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being
received by the customer.
Depth/Rhythm - Correct Answers -Are flower placements at different levels? Visual
movement through the design achieved by repetition or gradation
Focal Point/Dominance - Correct Answers -Is the visual organization emphasized? Do
you see visual impact or interest to which the eye is drawn?
Skeleton - Correct Answers -Do the first 3 stems establish the line and balance of the
design? are secondary flowers creating overcrowding in the design?
Foliage - Correct Answers -Foliage is used to enhance the directional force of line. Does
the foliage follow the line pattern? Is foliage added to fill space and cover mechanics?
Unity - Correct Answers -Oneness of components into harmonious whole whick results
in a complete relationship of all parts. Has the design accomplished the oneness of all
components?
Bundling - Correct Answers -Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form
a larger, individual unit.
, Photosynthesis - Correct Answers -the process of converting nutrients, water, carbon
dioxide and sunlight into food for plants
Light Intensity - Correct Answers -The level of light received on a plant surface.
Framing - Correct Answers -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 the arrangement.
Pillowing - Correct Answers -The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills.
Terracing and Layering - Correct Answers -Similar design techniques to place similar
materials horizontally on top of each other.
Ikebana - Correct Answers -The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by
their linear forms.
Corsages - Correct Answers -Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage
bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the
weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.
Bent Neck in Flowers - Correct Answers -Is due to the inability of water to enter the
stem.
Pave Arrangements - Correct Answers -Flower arrangement heights should not vary in
pave arrangements. The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or
surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in
depth.
Abstract Designs - Correct Answers -Contain more than one single focal point.
Vegetative Design - Correct Answers -A feature of this style of design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design.
"Stair Step Manner"Design Placement - Correct Answers -Is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth
Waterfall Design - Correct Answers -Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color &
focal point near the rim of the container.
Customer Education - Correct Answers -Florists must educate the customer in order to
help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
Processing Flowers - Correct Answers -Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must
process their flowers.
