ICEV STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
History of Floral Design - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔
Floral arrangements mainly focused on the individual allure of a flower instead of larger
bouquets during which of the following years? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1780 to 1820
Select all of the following which describe the modern influence. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔-Also known as contemporary Florist
-Combined line elements from the Japanese and mass designs from the Europeans
-Marked the beginning of a container made specifically to hold flowers and small bouquets
Which of the following describes the modern time period combining elements from two
cultures from the past? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Japanese and European
Floral designs have been used as symbols of friendship, sympathy, love and celebration. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
1.Secondary line
2.Primary line
3.Tertiary line - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Secondary line: Represents mankind
Primary line: Represents heaven
Tertiary line: Represents earth
Andrea is creating a floral arrangement using only poppies and repeating the flowers
throughout the design. Which of the following cultures influenced her design style? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Egyptian
Select all of the following which describes the oriental influence rikkwa. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔-Characterized by being very large, upright, and symmetrical
-Commonly made by Buddhist priests at alters
,-Means standing flower
Match the following floral design levels to their descriptions. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Entry: Careers include nursery and greenhouse workers with an average of $8.75 an hour
for part-time and $14.04 an hour for full-time1
Intermediate level
Intermediate: Careers include sales, marketing and production with an average salary of
$35,000, $54,000 and $46,0002
Expert: Careers include general manager and financial manager with an average salary of
$62,000 and $50,000
During which of the following eras did William Hogarth introduce the Hogarth Curve into
floral design? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Baroque
Which of the following is not based on Buddhist principles in an Ikebana design? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Configuration
Select all of the following which describes the renaissance influence. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔-Created large, symmetrical arrangements with bright colors
-Introduced the Christmas wreath
-Used flowers for more than religious purposes
The Japanese were the first to use water and containers to create floral arrangements. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔False
Hsieh Ho merged six cannons into Japanese floral design. Which of the following was not
introduced? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Balance
Shirley and her mom were decorating their home for Christmas and discussing which cultures
developed different styles of floral design. After hanging it on the door, Shirley explained to
her mother the Christmas wreath was developed by which of the following cultures? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Renaissance
, Which of the following is the name for a centerpiece known as the horn of plenty and is filled
with fruits and flowers? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Cornucopia
__________ uses flowers and plants in upright containers, therefore, they grow naturally. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Shin
________ uses foliage and grasses to contrast textures. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Victorian
Floral designs have been used for several reasons throughout history. Which of the following
purposes was floral design not used for? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Sadness
During class, Mrs. Olsen asked her students to create a triangular shaped design using red
throughout the arrangement. From which of the following cultures does this technique draw
from? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Greek
Match the following classical influences to their descriptions. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Egyptians: Used flowers for decorations, garlands, wreaths and temple offerings
Greeks: Used flowers for adornment
Romans: Used flowers for fragrant purposes
Byzantines: Used fruit within garlands
Flower Identification - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔
The florist's "huckleberry" originated in the United States and is pink in color. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔False
A __________ has the botanical name leucanthemum x superbum cv. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Shasta daisy
Which of the following is the correct classification of Petunia x hybrida cv.? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Potted plant
Questions and CORRECT Answers
History of Floral Design - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔
Floral arrangements mainly focused on the individual allure of a flower instead of larger
bouquets during which of the following years? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔1780 to 1820
Select all of the following which describe the modern influence. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔-Also known as contemporary Florist
-Combined line elements from the Japanese and mass designs from the Europeans
-Marked the beginning of a container made specifically to hold flowers and small bouquets
Which of the following describes the modern time period combining elements from two
cultures from the past? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Japanese and European
Floral designs have been used as symbols of friendship, sympathy, love and celebration. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔True
1.Secondary line
2.Primary line
3.Tertiary line - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Secondary line: Represents mankind
Primary line: Represents heaven
Tertiary line: Represents earth
Andrea is creating a floral arrangement using only poppies and repeating the flowers
throughout the design. Which of the following cultures influenced her design style? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Egyptian
Select all of the following which describes the oriental influence rikkwa. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔-Characterized by being very large, upright, and symmetrical
-Commonly made by Buddhist priests at alters
,-Means standing flower
Match the following floral design levels to their descriptions. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Entry: Careers include nursery and greenhouse workers with an average of $8.75 an hour
for part-time and $14.04 an hour for full-time1
Intermediate level
Intermediate: Careers include sales, marketing and production with an average salary of
$35,000, $54,000 and $46,0002
Expert: Careers include general manager and financial manager with an average salary of
$62,000 and $50,000
During which of the following eras did William Hogarth introduce the Hogarth Curve into
floral design? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Baroque
Which of the following is not based on Buddhist principles in an Ikebana design? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Configuration
Select all of the following which describes the renaissance influence. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔-Created large, symmetrical arrangements with bright colors
-Introduced the Christmas wreath
-Used flowers for more than religious purposes
The Japanese were the first to use water and containers to create floral arrangements. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔False
Hsieh Ho merged six cannons into Japanese floral design. Which of the following was not
introduced? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Balance
Shirley and her mom were decorating their home for Christmas and discussing which cultures
developed different styles of floral design. After hanging it on the door, Shirley explained to
her mother the Christmas wreath was developed by which of the following cultures? -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Renaissance
, Which of the following is the name for a centerpiece known as the horn of plenty and is filled
with fruits and flowers? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Cornucopia
__________ uses flowers and plants in upright containers, therefore, they grow naturally. -
CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Shin
________ uses foliage and grasses to contrast textures. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Victorian
Floral designs have been used for several reasons throughout history. Which of the following
purposes was floral design not used for? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Sadness
During class, Mrs. Olsen asked her students to create a triangular shaped design using red
throughout the arrangement. From which of the following cultures does this technique draw
from? - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔Greek
Match the following classical influences to their descriptions. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔Egyptians: Used flowers for decorations, garlands, wreaths and temple offerings
Greeks: Used flowers for adornment
Romans: Used flowers for fragrant purposes
Byzantines: Used fruit within garlands
Flower Identification - CORRECT ANSWER- ✔✔
The florist's "huckleberry" originated in the United States and is pink in color. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔False
A __________ has the botanical name leucanthemum x superbum cv. - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Shasta daisy
Which of the following is the correct classification of Petunia x hybrida cv.? - CORRECT
ANSWER- ✔✔Potted plant
