Questions and Verified Correct Answers
What type of water supply do cut flowers need to transport food and to keep the stems
stiff?
A Periodic water supply
B Cold water supply
C Constant water supply
D Occasional water supply - answer>>>Constant water supply
is generally added to water when processing flowers in a retail floral shop.
A Algaecide
B Insecticide
C Herbicide
D Biocide - answer>>>Biocide
To develop a focal point you should:
A All the these
B Use form flowers
C Use larger flowers
D Use darker colored flowers - answer>>>All of these
The word photoperiod has to do with light:
A Duration
B Quality
C Intensity
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,D Foot candles - answer>>>Duration
A good substitute for sand, this material provides for aeration in the growing media:
A Perlite
B Peat moss
C Compost
D Rock wool - answer>>>Perlite
The method of wiring is commonly used to wire flowers having large, thickened
calyxes such
as carnations and roses.
A Looping
B Piercing
C Insertion
D Hook - answer>>>Piercing
is the useful lifespan of cut flowers.
A vase life
B cooler life
C sale period
D shelf life - answer>>>Vase life
The principle of total compatibility of all parts of an arrangement with each other is
termed:
A Rhythm
B Harmony
C Proportion
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,D Texture - answer>>>Harmony
A wire service:
A Is a company that manufactures wires for floral design
B Is a service that sends telegrams
C is a company that sends sentiments to be attached to wires
D Is a clearinghouse of floral order - answer>>>Is a clearinghouse of floral order
Visual balance is achieved by the proper placement of plant materials according to
.
A Texture and tint
B Size and shape
C tone and value
D Color and size - answer>>>Color and size
What are two key elements in increasing sales and building wedding business for the
retail florist?
A Promotion and advertising
B Planning and preparation
C Word of mouth and happy clients
D Season and unique designs - answer>>>Promotion and advertising
Japanese style of floral arrangement is known as:
A Yen
B Ikebana
C Ikenobo
D Yin - answer>>>Ikebana
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, Specialty cut flowers may be defined as:
A Cut flowers other than those grown in the field.
B Cut flowers other than roses
C Cut flowers other than roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
D Cut flowers other than carnations, chrysanthemums and gladiolus - answer>>>Cut
flowers other than roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums
Focus in floral design refers to:
A Attraction of the observer's eyes to the outline form of the arrangement
B A gradation of sizes of flowers
C Attraction of the observer's' eye to a central point
D Transition from dark to central point - answer>>>Attraction of the observer's' eye to a
central point
In order to keep potted plant leaves clean, florists should:
A None of the above
B Water with a sprayer hose in the store
C Wipe leaves with a soft damp towel
D Use leaf shine regularly - answer>>>Wipe leaves with a soft damp towel
A flowering pot marketed throughout the year is:
A Poinsettia
B Easter Lily
C Chrysanthemum
D Geranium - answer>>>Chrysanthemum
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