TSFA Vocab Spring UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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 andsunlight into food for plants
LIGHT INTENSITY - CORRECT ANSWER - The level of light received on a plant
surface.
BENT NECK IN FLOWERS - CORRECT ANSWER - Is due to the inability of water to
enter the stem.
, CUSTOMER EDUCATION - CORRECT ANSWER - Florists must educate the customer
in order tohelp them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
PROCESSING FLOWERS - CORRECT ANSWER - Growers, Wholesalers and Retail
Florist must process theirflowers.
FLORAL PRESERVATIVE - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical consisting of a mixture
of ingredients that whenadded to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water
PH.
HYDRATING SOLUTION: - CORRECT ANSWER - A critic acid solution that causes
flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
RESPIRATION - CORRECT ANSWER - Cell process in which stored food reserves are
converted into useful energy for the plant.
TRANSPIRATION - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of plants losing water through
stomata in their leaves
REFRIGERATION OF FRESH PRODUCT - CORRECT ANSWER - Refrigeration of
fresh product with a combination of low temperature and high humidity helps slow down
respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration, slows down maturity and reduces microbial
growth and development. An ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator is at 38-40
degrees F.
WHOLESALER - CORRECT ANSWER - middleman or distribution company who sells
to retailers mainly for resale or business use
INVENTORY - CORRECT ANSWER - itemized list of current assets; quantity of good or
materials on hand
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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 andsunlight into food for plants
LIGHT INTENSITY - CORRECT ANSWER - The level of light received on a plant
surface.
BENT NECK IN FLOWERS - CORRECT ANSWER - Is due to the inability of water to
enter the stem.
, CUSTOMER EDUCATION - CORRECT ANSWER - Florists must educate the customer
in order tohelp them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
PROCESSING FLOWERS - CORRECT ANSWER - Growers, Wholesalers and Retail
Florist must process theirflowers.
FLORAL PRESERVATIVE - CORRECT ANSWER - A chemical consisting of a mixture
of ingredients that whenadded to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water
PH.
HYDRATING SOLUTION: - CORRECT ANSWER - A critic acid solution that causes
flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
RESPIRATION - CORRECT ANSWER - Cell process in which stored food reserves are
converted into useful energy for the plant.
TRANSPIRATION - CORRECT ANSWER - The process of plants losing water through
stomata in their leaves
REFRIGERATION OF FRESH PRODUCT - CORRECT ANSWER - Refrigeration of
fresh product with a combination of low temperature and high humidity helps slow down
respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration, slows down maturity and reduces microbial
growth and development. An ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator is at 38-40
degrees F.
WHOLESALER - CORRECT ANSWER - middleman or distribution company who sells
to retailers mainly for resale or business use
INVENTORY - CORRECT ANSWER - itemized list of current assets; quantity of good or
materials on hand
