TSFA KNOWLEDGE BASED TEST
STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
What is filler? - ANSWER-Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing
touch.
What is dry packing? - ANSWER-The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
What is processing? - ANSWER-Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
What are the mechanics of an arrangement? - ANSWER-Supplies, methods and
materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.
What does a retail florist do? - ANSWER-Sells floral goods and services to the
consumer.
Define vase life. - ANSWER-The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being
received by the customer.
What is bundling? - ANSWER-Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to
form a larger, individual unit.
What is photosynthesis? - ANSWER-The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon
dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.
Define light intensity. - ANSWER-The level of light received on a plant surface.
What is framing in a floral design? - 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.
What is pillowing? - ANSWER-The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills.
Explain the terrancing and layering technique. - ANSWER-Similar design techniques to
place similar materials horizontally on top of each other.
Ikebana - ANSWER-The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their
linear forms.
, What is a hydrating solution and what does it do? - ANSWER-A citric acid solution that
causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry
packed.
What is repiration? - ANSWER-Cell process in which stored food reserves are
converted into useful energy for the plant.
What is transpiration? - ANSWER-The process of plants losing water through stomata
in their leaves.
What are correct ribbon and wire for a corsage? - 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.
Why do flowers get a bent neck? - ANSWER-Is due to the inability of water to enter the
stem.
What are pave arrangements? - 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.
How many focal points are in abstract designs? - ANSWER-Contain more than one
single focal point.
What makes a vegetative design special? - ANSWER-A feature of this style of design is
the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design.
What is the "Stair Step Manner" design placement? - ANSWER-Is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.
What is special about a waterfall design? - ANSWER-Shorter stems of mass flowers
provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container.
Why do florists need to educate constumers? - ANSWER-Florists must educate the
customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
Who needs to process their flowers? - ANSWER-Growers, Wholesalers, and Retail
Florists must process their Flowers
What is floral preserative and what does it do? - ANSWER-A chemical consisting of a
mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by
lowering the water pH.
STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
What is filler? - ANSWER-Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing
touch.
What is dry packing? - ANSWER-The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
What is processing? - ANSWER-Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper
treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
What are the mechanics of an arrangement? - ANSWER-Supplies, methods and
materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.
What does a retail florist do? - ANSWER-Sells floral goods and services to the
consumer.
Define vase life. - ANSWER-The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being
received by the customer.
What is bundling? - ANSWER-Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to
form a larger, individual unit.
What is photosynthesis? - ANSWER-The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon
dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.
Define light intensity. - ANSWER-The level of light received on a plant surface.
What is framing in a floral design? - 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.
What is pillowing? - ANSWER-The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills.
Explain the terrancing and layering technique. - ANSWER-Similar design techniques to
place similar materials horizontally on top of each other.
Ikebana - ANSWER-The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their
linear forms.
, What is a hydrating solution and what does it do? - ANSWER-A citric acid solution that
causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry
packed.
What is repiration? - ANSWER-Cell process in which stored food reserves are
converted into useful energy for the plant.
What is transpiration? - ANSWER-The process of plants losing water through stomata
in their leaves.
What are correct ribbon and wire for a corsage? - 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.
Why do flowers get a bent neck? - ANSWER-Is due to the inability of water to enter the
stem.
What are pave arrangements? - 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.
How many focal points are in abstract designs? - ANSWER-Contain more than one
single focal point.
What makes a vegetative design special? - ANSWER-A feature of this style of design is
the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design.
What is the "Stair Step Manner" design placement? - ANSWER-Is the placement of cut
material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.
What is special about a waterfall design? - ANSWER-Shorter stems of mass flowers
provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container.
Why do florists need to educate constumers? - ANSWER-Florists must educate the
customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.
Who needs to process their flowers? - ANSWER-Growers, Wholesalers, and Retail
Florists must process their Flowers
What is floral preserative and what does it do? - ANSWER-A chemical consisting of a
mixture of ingredients that when added to water extends the vase life of cut flowers by
lowering the water pH.
