texas floriculture CDE bank 2021-22 q224-250

224. the principle of total compatibility of all parts of an arrangement with each other is termed:

• texture

• proportion

• rythym

• harmony

225. to create a strong focal point, a designer should _____________ at the focal point.

• space the flowers farther apart

• place flowers closer together

• use flowers with bright chroma

• use tight buds so the flowers will last longer and make a more dramatic effect

226. the hook method of wiring for floral arrangements is used for___________

• flat headed flowers

• delicate flowers

• tubular flowers

• roses

227. when constructing a chaplet for a flower girl, it is helpful for the florist to have this piece of information.

• the head circumference measurement

• the dress size of the flower girl

• the age of the flower girl

• the likes and dislikes of the flower girl

228. when all designs, colors, and flowers have been decided upon the customer, the sale should be closed with

• a complete payment

• a promise from the florist to deliver the design on time

• a hand shake

• an invoice of sale

the principles of design are fundamental truths that have evolved as the various art forms have developed. which of the following is NOT among the major principles of design?

• emphasis

• balance

• price

• scale

costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant or creating wedding flowers are called:

• overhead

• indirect costs

• fixed costs

• direct costs

231. which type of plant would be most likely to tolerate lower light intensity?

• plants with dark green leaves

• plants with variegated leaves

• plants with light colored leaves

• plants with colorful leaves

all but one of the following is easily suitable for pressing. which item is NOT suitable for pressing.

• african violets

• dusty miller

• pansies

• daffodil

233. the following florist crops are propagated by cuttings:

• snapdragons, stock, boston yelllow daisy, gardenia

• hydrangea, easter lily, rose, orchid

• carnation, chrysanthemum, poinsetta, azalea

• african violet, cut leaf philodendron, english ivy, sperengeri asparagus fern