TSFA STUDY GUIDE UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
filler - CORRECT ANSWER - floral material which has an "airy" look to create the
finishing touch
dry pack - CORRECT ANSWER - The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
processing - CORRECT ANSWER - cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process
mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER - supplies, methods, and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement
retail florist - CORRECT ANSWER - sells floral goods and services to the consumer
vase life - CORRECT ANSWER - the length of useful life of cut floral materials after
being received by the customer
bundling - CORRECT ANSWER - firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to
form a larger, individual unit
photosynthesis - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of converting nutrients, water,
carbon dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.
light intensity - CORRECT ANSWER - the level of light received on a plant surface
framing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ANSWER - the tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of
an arrangement forming rounded hills.
terracing and layering - CORRECT ANSWER - similar design techniques to place similar
materials horizontally on top of each other
ikebana - CORRECT ANSWER - the Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized
by their linear forms.
corsages - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ANSWER - is due to the inability of water to enter the
stem
pave arrangements - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ANSWER - contain more than a single focal point
vegetative design - CORRECT ANSWER - a feature of this style of design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design
"star step manner" design placement - CORRECT ANSWER - is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth
waterfall design - CORRECT ANSWER - shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color &
focal point near the rim of the container
Questions and CORRECT Answers
filler - CORRECT ANSWER - floral material which has an "airy" look to create the
finishing touch
dry pack - CORRECT ANSWER - The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
processing - CORRECT ANSWER - cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process
mechanics - CORRECT ANSWER - supplies, methods, and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement
retail florist - CORRECT ANSWER - sells floral goods and services to the consumer
vase life - CORRECT ANSWER - the length of useful life of cut floral materials after
being received by the customer
bundling - CORRECT ANSWER - firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to
form a larger, individual unit
photosynthesis - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of converting nutrients, water,
carbon dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.
light intensity - CORRECT ANSWER - the level of light received on a plant surface
framing - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ANSWER - the tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of
an arrangement forming rounded hills.
terracing and layering - CORRECT ANSWER - similar design techniques to place similar
materials horizontally on top of each other
ikebana - CORRECT ANSWER - the Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized
by their linear forms.
corsages - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ANSWER - is due to the inability of water to enter the
stem
pave arrangements - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 ANSWER - contain more than a single focal point
vegetative design - CORRECT ANSWER - a feature of this style of design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design
"star step manner" design placement - CORRECT ANSWER - is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth
waterfall design - CORRECT ANSWER - shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color &
focal point near the rim of the container
