TSFA Certification Latest 2025 Update
with complete solution.
A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the
design. - ANSWER-VEGETATIVE DESIGN
is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create
depth. - ANSWER-"STAIR STEP MANNER" DESIGN PLACEMENT
Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the
container. - ANSWER-WATERFALL DESIGN
Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the
fullest extent. - ANSWER-CUSTOMER EDUCATION
Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers. - ANSWER-
PROCESSING FLOWERS
Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit. -
ANSWER-BUNDLING
The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon, dioxide and sunlight into food for
plants. - ANSWER-PHOTOSYNTHESIS
The level of light received on a plant surface. - ANSWER-LIGHT INTENSITY
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. -
ANSWER-FRAMING
The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded
hills. - ANSWER-PILLOWING
Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other. -
ANSWER-TERRACING AND LAYERING
Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. - ANSWER-FILLER
The Storage or shipment of flowers out of water. - ANSWER-DRY PACK
, Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the
distribution process. - ANSWER-PROCESSING
Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and
foliage in an arrangement. - ANSWER-MECHANICS
Sells floral goods and services to the consumer. - ANSWER-RETAIL FLORIST
The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer. -
ANSWER-VASE LIFE
The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms. -
ANSWER-IKEBANA
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. - ANSWER-CORSAGES
Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem. - ANSWER-BENT NECK IN FLOWERS
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. - ANSWER-PAVE ARRANGEMENTS
Contain more than one single focal point. - ANSWER-ABSTRACT DESIGNS
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. - ANSWER-FLORAL PRESERATIVE
A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration
after flowers being dry packed. - ANSWER-HYDRATING SOLUTION
Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the
plant. - ANSWER-RESPIRATION
The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves. - ANSWER-
TRANSPIRATION
A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to
create new images. - ANSWER-INTERPRETIVE DESIGN
An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that
emphasize forms and lines. - ANSWER-FORMAL-LINEAR DESIGN
with complete solution.
A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the
design. - ANSWER-VEGETATIVE DESIGN
is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create
depth. - ANSWER-"STAIR STEP MANNER" DESIGN PLACEMENT
Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the
container. - ANSWER-WATERFALL DESIGN
Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the
fullest extent. - ANSWER-CUSTOMER EDUCATION
Growers, Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers. - ANSWER-
PROCESSING FLOWERS
Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit. -
ANSWER-BUNDLING
The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon, dioxide and sunlight into food for
plants. - ANSWER-PHOTOSYNTHESIS
The level of light received on a plant surface. - ANSWER-LIGHT INTENSITY
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. -
ANSWER-FRAMING
The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded
hills. - ANSWER-PILLOWING
Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other. -
ANSWER-TERRACING AND LAYERING
Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch. - ANSWER-FILLER
The Storage or shipment of flowers out of water. - ANSWER-DRY PACK
, Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the
distribution process. - ANSWER-PROCESSING
Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and
foliage in an arrangement. - ANSWER-MECHANICS
Sells floral goods and services to the consumer. - ANSWER-RETAIL FLORIST
The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer. -
ANSWER-VASE LIFE
The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms. -
ANSWER-IKEBANA
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. - ANSWER-CORSAGES
Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem. - ANSWER-BENT NECK IN FLOWERS
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. - ANSWER-PAVE ARRANGEMENTS
Contain more than one single focal point. - ANSWER-ABSTRACT DESIGNS
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. - ANSWER-FLORAL PRESERATIVE
A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration
after flowers being dry packed. - ANSWER-HYDRATING SOLUTION
Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the
plant. - ANSWER-RESPIRATION
The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves. - ANSWER-
TRANSPIRATION
A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to
create new images. - ANSWER-INTERPRETIVE DESIGN
An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that
emphasize forms and lines. - ANSWER-FORMAL-LINEAR DESIGN
