2021 National Floriculture CDE General Knowledge Exam

The water-conducting tissue of plants is called _________.

• xylem

• phloem

• peduncle

• pedicel

A chemical compound used as an additive to prevent the growth of bacteria invase water is considered to be a(an) __________.

• acidifier

• biocidec

• botrytis

• citric acid

Rolling back petals of a flower to create a more open blossom is called __________.

• petalling

• reflexing

• sewing

• tailoring

What is a common target date for bracts to develop color and the flowers open?

• September 15

• October 10

• November 15

• December 25

A state of equilibrium where both sides of the design are equal.

• asymmetrical design

• symmetrical design

• composition

• form

The portion of a design engaged by objects. An area occupied by flowers, foliage,or other objects within a floral design.

• positive space

• negative space

• accent

• focal point

The organization of components into a harmonious whole resulting in a cohesiverelationship of all parts defines __________.

• unity

• balance

• theme

• harmony

Florist wire is sold by gauge. A thin, light wire would be what number gauge?

• 1

• 12

• 22

• 28

The secondary colors consist of:

• green, orange, violet

• Violet, blue, red

• yellow, red, blue

• green, yellow, blue

Fresh flowers should be stored in a floral cooler at 34-38 degrees F with 80-90%relative humidity.

• True

• False