TSFA CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE TEST WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Filler - ANSWER-Floral material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch
Dry Pack - ANSWER-The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
Processing - ANSWER-Cutting flower stems properly and providing proper treatment at
any stage of the distribution process
Pave Arrangements - ANSWER-Flower arrangement heights should not vary in ____
arrangements; the _____ Design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface
contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth
Abstract Designs - ANSWER-Contain more than one single focal point
Vegetative Design - ANSWER-A feature of this style of design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design
"Stair Step Manner" Design Placement - ANSWER-The placement of cut material in a
parallel design in each group in order to create depth
Waterfall Design - ANSWER-Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color and focal
point near the rim of the container
Mechanics - ANSWER-Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place
and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement
Retail Florist - ANSWER-Sells floral goods and services to the consumer
Vase Life - ANSWER-The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received
by the customer
Bundling - ANSWER-Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger,
individual unit
Photosynthesis - ANSWER-The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide
and sunlight into food for plants
Light Intensity - ANSWER-The level of light received on a plant surface
, Framing - 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
Pillowing - ANSWER-The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills
Terracing and Layering - 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
Corsages - 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.
Bent Neck in Flowers - ANSWER-Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem
Customer Education - ANSWER-Florists must educate the customer in order to help
them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent
Processing Flowers - ANSWER-Growers, wholesalers and retail florist must process
their flowers
Floral Preservative - 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
Hydrating Solution - ANSWER-A citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water
rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
Respiration - ANSWER-Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into
useful energy for the plant
Mass Flowers - ANSWER-Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside
or along the arrangement to fill in
Cascade Design - ANSWER-The design consists of several layers of materials, varying
in size and texture to create a flowering effect
Focal Point - ANSWER-The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the
center of interest; in a corsage, the ______ is where the largest flower is placed
Primary Colors - ANSWER-Red, yellow and blue are ______ colors
Scale - ANSWER-The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location
PRACTICE TEST WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Filler - ANSWER-Floral material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch
Dry Pack - ANSWER-The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
Processing - ANSWER-Cutting flower stems properly and providing proper treatment at
any stage of the distribution process
Pave Arrangements - ANSWER-Flower arrangement heights should not vary in ____
arrangements; the _____ Design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface
contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth
Abstract Designs - ANSWER-Contain more than one single focal point
Vegetative Design - ANSWER-A feature of this style of design is the seasonal
compatibility of the plant materials in the design
"Stair Step Manner" Design Placement - ANSWER-The placement of cut material in a
parallel design in each group in order to create depth
Waterfall Design - ANSWER-Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color and focal
point near the rim of the container
Mechanics - ANSWER-Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place
and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement
Retail Florist - ANSWER-Sells floral goods and services to the consumer
Vase Life - ANSWER-The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received
by the customer
Bundling - ANSWER-Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger,
individual unit
Photosynthesis - ANSWER-The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide
and sunlight into food for plants
Light Intensity - ANSWER-The level of light received on a plant surface
, Framing - 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
Pillowing - ANSWER-The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an
arrangement forming rounded hills
Terracing and Layering - 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
Corsages - 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.
Bent Neck in Flowers - ANSWER-Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem
Customer Education - ANSWER-Florists must educate the customer in order to help
them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent
Processing Flowers - ANSWER-Growers, wholesalers and retail florist must process
their flowers
Floral Preservative - 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
Hydrating Solution - ANSWER-A citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water
rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
Respiration - ANSWER-Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into
useful energy for the plant
Mass Flowers - ANSWER-Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside
or along the arrangement to fill in
Cascade Design - ANSWER-The design consists of several layers of materials, varying
in size and texture to create a flowering effect
Focal Point - ANSWER-The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the
center of interest; in a corsage, the ______ is where the largest flower is placed
Primary Colors - ANSWER-Red, yellow and blue are ______ colors
Scale - ANSWER-The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location
