Floral exam questions and answers 2024/2025 complete

Floral exam questions and answers 2024/2025 complete 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. Newspaper C. Window displays D. Radio spots C. Window displays The following is not a characteristic of an insect A. Two tentacles B. Six legs C. Two pair 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 should be done to temporarily improve this situation? A. Use wire to tie flower head on B. Insert toothpicks pointed through the bloom C. Use string to tie flower head on D. Use hot glue gun to glue flowerhead 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: 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 a 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 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 arrangements except A. Monthly in store promotions B. Corsage for a large wedding C. Holiday designs through the wire service D. A walk in costumer's anniversary flowers D. A walk in costumer'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. Fertilize 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 lines Which type of rose has multiple large flowers on a single stem? A. Grandifloras B. Floribundas C. Hybrid Tea D. Polyanthus 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 sock D. The type of hard goods they should keep in stock Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant or creating wedding flowers are called: A. overhead B. fixed costs C. indirect costs D. direct costs D. Direct costs A method of applying pesticides to plants that can be effectively used in greenhouse but not outdoors. A. Fumigation B. Spraying C. Dusting D. Soil drenching A. Fumigation The pH on soil test results stands for: A Acidity B Potential oxygen C Potential hydrogen D Alkalinity C. Potential hydrogen Analogous color harmony utilizes A. Tints, shades and tones of one hue B. Two colors directly opposite each on the color wheel C. Two or three adjacent colors on the color wheel D. A combination of the primary and secondary colors C. Two or three adjacent colors on the color wheel Commercial flower crops are sometimes watered to cause leaching. This means: A. Watering by subsurface methods B. Watering to spread fertilizer nutrients more evenly throughout the plant root system C. Watering only to wet the top 1/3 of the growing medium D. Watering to remove excess soluble salts from growing medium D. watering to remove excess soluble salts from the growing medium When is the best time to divide a mature chrysanthemum? When it about three inches tall in the spring The three critical responsibilities of a manager in a flower shop include all of the following except Advertising and networking the shop The most important cut flower crops in the US are Mum, rose, carnation All of the following processes will help speed the opening of buds, except Misting stems with colder water Hydrangeas are forced for the following holidays: Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day An organism capable of causing a disease is called: A Pathogen The term "Texture", as it applies to plants, includes such adjectives Fine, medium and coarse Which of the following describes a good plant watering practices? Allowing water to penetrate throughout the pot Mass marketing is the sale of floral products: all of these The reason for putting irregularly shaped stones or broken pieces of pottery into the bottom of a pot containing flowering plants is It helps the soil to drain after being watered Potted plants can be dressed up to add value to an order by using all of the following, except. Cellophane ____________ is a postharvest technique used to load or fill flowers with sugar and other chemicals, giving them "Strength" before they are dry-packaged and shipped long distances. Pulsing The summer-blooming perennials produce dense, bristly balls of blue color Globe Thistle Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant or creating wedding flowers are called: Directs costs What do you NOT do when flowers arrive from the wholesaler? Mix preservative at recommended rate in 40-50 degree F water When cutting fresh flower stems it is best to cut them with ______ rather than shears. A knife Irregularly shaped holes with smooth edges appear in Celosia leaves. Some leaves are even missing. The plants should be treated for: Slugs and Snails Upper leaves which show interveinal chlorosis probably suffer from: An iron deficiency Which of the following statements is most correct relating to sales in a floral shop? Approximately 80% of sales in a flower shop are made over the telephone Characteristic floral arrangements of the Renaissance were flowers arranged in vases so that only the ___________ were visible. Blossoms Fertilizer that you add to your flowering plants contains the following elements in the correct order: Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium what is a terrarium? A container, usually made of glass, that houses one or more live plants The pierce wiring technique works best on flowers that have a.... Thick Calyx Successful advertising to a target audience is based on the three profit "P's." Which one of the following is not part of the three profit P's? Persuasive The Occidental style of the flower arranging began in _________. Egypt A poinsettia crop that is four weeks late in flowering for christmas was very likely exposed to Lighting at night Certain plants are quite suitable for use in terrariums. Which, if any, of the following are suitable for this use? Both of these Delux floral foam is used to: Hold heavy stemmed flowers A mum cultivar with a single flower more than 4 inches in diameter, having all lateral buds removed is called a Standard Mum Sales and income revenue are highest for retail flower shops during what part or parts of the year? October through May A Palmately compound leaf has leaflet Flowers, which are worn by men and pinned on a lapel, are called: Boutonnieres Your orchids are facing a pest problem. The buds, flowers and tender new growth are pitted or stunted. Tiny insects are often visible. A sticky fluid secreted by the insects provides a medium for growth of sooty mold and attracts ants. The most likely problem is _. Aphids There are three basis "C" aim for selling in a flower shop. Which of the following is NOT included in the three "C"'s? A. Create an interest B. Contain the cost C. Convince the customer D. Close the sale B. Contain the cost Which of the following is NOT important for a floral designer to ask when designing arrangements for a specific room? A. How many table will there be? B. What is the ceiling height? C. What percent of the budget does the room cost? D. What size is the room? C. What percent of the budget does the room cost? Air layered plant are removed from the parent plant: A. When the plants are sold B. immediately after layering C. As soon as the roots are visible D. When the roots are four to six inches long C. As soon as the roots are visible A more expensive decorative container into which a potted plant can be set is a: A. Rose bowl B. Vase C. Jardiniere D. When the roots are four to six inches long C. Jardiniere Plant lice refers to: A Mites B Aphids C Scale D Thrips B. Aphids When black is added to a hue, the resulting color is called a: A. Tone B. Hue C. Shade D. Tint C. Shade Another name for rose stripper is A. Destripper B. Dethorner C. Deleafer D. Clipper As the art of floral design has become more formalized through practice, teaching and writing; there has developed a group of traditional guidelines that are frequently cited by people involved in flower arranging. Which of the following, if any, is part of these traditional guidelines? A. Neither above B. Keep flowers from lining up in distracting patterns C. Both Above D. Avoid crossing lines and lines that change abruptly C. Both above If you have a work related problem that you do not know how to solve, you should take it to your supervisor: A. For him/her to solve B. To complain about it C. After you have tried a solution D. With Alternative solutions D. With alternative solutions This element is essential for strong stems, strong roots, and deep flower color. A deficiency in plants shows up as weak stems, and a yellowing and browning of leaves at their tips and edges. A. Potassium B. Nitrogen C. Iron D. Phosphorus A. Potassium The flower part that contains the pollen is the: A. Filament B. Anther C. Ovary D. Corolla B. Anther The stomata of a plant leaf: A. Must open to allow light to reach the chlorophyll for photosynthesis B. Prevent disease organisms from entering the plant C. Regulate water vapor loss from the plant D. Regulate nutrient entry from foliar fertilizer applications C. Regulate water vapor loss from the plant To insure blue color hydrangeas, you would: A. Fertilize with magnesium sulfate B. Expose the crop to short days and cool nights C. Raise the pH level in soil D. Fertilize with aluminum sulfate D. Fertilize with aluminum sulfate Honeydew on the leaves and ants crawling around a plant indicate: A. Fungus B. Aphids C. Thrips D. Slugs B. Aphids The greatest control over the cooling phase of Easter lily production is provided by A. Commercial care cooling B. Fan and pad cooling C. Natural cooling D. Controlled temperature forcing D. Controlled temperature forcing According to sales figures, what is the most popular cut flower sold in the United States? A. Rose B. Carnation C. Poinsettia D. Chrysanthemum D. Chrysanthemum Size of a casket spray is determined by: A Religious affiliation B Budget C Type of flowers in season D Type of casket B. Budget A florist is most likely to be promptly paid when charged account bills are mailed: A. Bi-weekly B. Monthly C. Weekly D. The day after purchase B. Monthly When all designs, colors, and flowers have been decided upon by the customer, the sale should be closed with A. A hand shake B. An invoice of sale C. A complete payment D. A promise from the florist to deliver the design on time C. A complete payment An explant is: A Weed B Plant produced from a leaf C Dead plant D Plant produced from a tissue (meristem) D. Plant produce from a tissue (meristem) When cutting roses to use indoors or to remove spent blossoms: A. Do not leave at least two good leaves of the stem B. Make the cut above the first strong, three-leaflet leaf C. Cut directly below the first strong, three-leaflet leaf D. Cut directly below the first strong, five-leaflet leaf D. Cut directly below the first strong, three-leaflet leaf A major problem in standard carnation production resulting in asymmetrical flowers is: A. Calyx splitting B. High-density spacing C. Lack of pinching D. Improper fertilization A. Calyx splitting A design that uses a combination of both natural and manmade materials in an unnatural manner to create a new image is called a: A. Parallel design B. Pave' design C. Interpretive design D. Line flower C. Interpretive design The florist's chrysanthemum is a ________________. A. Composite inflorescence B. Complex hybrid C. All of these D. Short day plant C. All of these The term hard good means: A. What happens to floral foam after it is used and dries out B. Cut flowers are stored at improper temperature and harden C. Non Perishable items used in designing such as containers D. Non perishable items used in designing such as flowers and foliages C. Non perishable items used in designing such as containers Cool colors include color combinations like: A. Red, red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow B. Blue-green, blue, blue-violet and violet C. Black, white and green D. Yellow, pink and red C. Black, white and green Texture in an arrangement refers to: A The visual path the eye follows when viewing the arrangement B The surface appearance of the arrangement C The shape or silhouette of the design D the blending of components of an arrangement B. The surface appearance of the arrangement Color can be used in a design to achieve all of the following except A. Emphasis or focal point B. Depth and rhythm C. Harmony and unity D. Proportion D. proportion The pricing method based on 40% of retail selling price is: A. Nesting pricing B. Wholesale pricing C. Retail cost of goods D. Ratio markup B. Wholesale pricing To properly water indoor plants, consider: A. The type of plant B. All of the above C. Where the plant is growing D. the size of the plant B. All of the above Kitty litter, cornmeal, sand and borax are all types of: A. Stabilizers B. Preservatives C. Desiccants D. Accessories C. Desiccants Pre-formed pot covers used on potted plants are called A. Quick wraps B. Speed covers C. Mylar tops D. Picks B. Speed covers Which of the following is not generally considered part of the Floriculture industry? A. Potted foliage plants B. Commercial cut flower greenhouse C. Retail flower shop D. Vegetable transplant D. Vegetable transplant The function (s) of floral preservatives is (are) to: A. Supply a bacteria B. Acidify the solution C. All of these D. Provide sugar C. All of these The characteristics of a formal arrangement include all but one of the following. Identify the characteristics which is NOT normally associated with a formal arrangement. A. Textures are smooth, shiny or velvety B. Arrangement may be placed off-center C. Flowers used include roses, orchids and carnations D. Arrangement is usually symmetrically balanced B. Arrangement may be placed off-center If a florist was limited to two tools, the least useful ones to have would be: A. Sharp knife and floral shears B. Ribbon and anchor tape C. Pruning shears and wire cutters D. Oasis and cardettes D. Oasis and cardettes When mixing preservatives for cut flowers, the preservative should be mixed in ____________ water. A. 85-95 degrees F B. 50-60 degrees F C. 100-110 degrees F D. Below 45 degrees F C. 100-110 degrees F All but one of the following is easily suitable for pressing. Which item is NOT suitable for pressing. A. Pansies B. Daffodil C. Dusty miller D. African violets B. Daffodil The number one foliage production state in acres and wholesale value is _____________. A. Texas B. Florida C. Hawaii D. California B. Florida The number of flowers usually in a cymbidium orchid corsage is: A. One B. Three C. Four D. Two A.One When a florist greens an arrangement, they are: A) Adding foliage to it so that the mechanics are hidden B) Adding green dye so that the stems are hidden C) Removing foliage from the lower stems of the greenery D) Adding in green flowers in honor of St. Patrick's Day B. Adding green dye so that the stems are hidden Generally, roses are graded according to _________________ of stem. A) Strength B) Turgidity C) Length D) Width C) Length