TSFA FLORAL CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Filler Flower - Correct Answers -Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the
finishing touch. ex Baby's Breath
Dry Pack - Correct Answers -Storage of materials out of water ex. leather leaf
Proccessing - Correct Answers -cutting flower stems and properly treating them for
distribution
Mechanics - Correct Answers -Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement. Ex. foam or tape
Retail Florist - Correct Answers -sells floral goods and services to a consumer Ex.
aggieland flowers
Balance - Correct Answers -The impression of the design being stable and self-
supported.
Conditioning - Correct Answers -The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been
tested to extend their freshness
Parallel Design - Correct Answers -consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage
that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.
Piercing Method - Correct Answers -Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is
inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.
Asymmetrical Design - Correct Answers -A triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line".
Symmetrical Design - Correct Answers -A formal, equilateral triangular design.
Round Designs - Correct Answers -Said to be easiest design because it dosen't require
a focal point
Vase Life - Correct Answers -how long cut flowers last after being received by a
customer
, Bundling - Correct Answers -Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form
a larger, individual unit
Photosynthesis - Correct Answers -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 -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 -Tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills
Ikebana - Correct Answers -The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by
their linear forms
Processing Flowers - Correct Answers -Cutting the stems of flowers and taking of the
thorns etc. before starting a design or selling flowers
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. goes on the
wrist of a girl for a dance.
Bent Neck in Flowers - Correct Answers -Happens when water can't enter the stem
Pave Arrangements - Correct Answers -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. should be same height.
Abstract Designs - Correct Answers -Contain more than one Focal point
Vegetative Design - Correct Answers -A feature of this design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design.
"Stair Step Manner" - Correct Answers -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.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Filler Flower - Correct Answers -Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the
finishing touch. ex Baby's Breath
Dry Pack - Correct Answers -Storage of materials out of water ex. leather leaf
Proccessing - Correct Answers -cutting flower stems and properly treating them for
distribution
Mechanics - Correct Answers -Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to
place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement. Ex. foam or tape
Retail Florist - Correct Answers -sells floral goods and services to a consumer Ex.
aggieland flowers
Balance - Correct Answers -The impression of the design being stable and self-
supported.
Conditioning - Correct Answers -The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been
tested to extend their freshness
Parallel Design - Correct Answers -consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage
that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.
Piercing Method - Correct Answers -Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is
inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.
Asymmetrical Design - Correct Answers -A triangular pattern with a strong "L-Line".
Symmetrical Design - Correct Answers -A formal, equilateral triangular design.
Round Designs - Correct Answers -Said to be easiest design because it dosen't require
a focal point
Vase Life - Correct Answers -how long cut flowers last after being received by a
customer
, Bundling - Correct Answers -Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form
a larger, individual unit
Photosynthesis - Correct Answers -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 -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 -Tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills
Ikebana - Correct Answers -The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by
their linear forms
Processing Flowers - Correct Answers -Cutting the stems of flowers and taking of the
thorns etc. before starting a design or selling flowers
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. goes on the
wrist of a girl for a dance.
Bent Neck in Flowers - Correct Answers -Happens when water can't enter the stem
Pave Arrangements - Correct Answers -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. should be same height.
Abstract Designs - Correct Answers -Contain more than one Focal point
Vegetative Design - Correct Answers -A feature of this design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design.
"Stair Step Manner" - Correct Answers -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.
