Floral Arrangements Quiz

What is the purpose of FILLER in floral arrangements according to the Knowledge Based Exam Study Guide?

• To store or ship flowers out of water

• To provide an "airy" look and create the finishing touch

• To convert nutrients into food for plants

• To sell floral goods and services to the consumer

What does DRY PACK refer to in the context of flower handling?

• The length of useful life of cut floral materials

• The process of converting nutrients, water, carbon dioxide and sunlight into food for plants

• The storage or shipment of flowers out of water

• The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement

What is VASE LIFE in the floral industry?

• The process of cutting flower stems properly

• The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer

• The technique of wrapping or tying similar materials together

• The level of light received on a plant surface

What is the Japanese style of floral arrangements known as?

• TERRACING AND LAYERING

• FRAMING

• PILLOWING

• IKEBANA

What is the appropriate ribbon number for a corsage bow?

• Number 3

• Number 24-28

• Number 5

• Number 12

What is the cause of "BENT NECK IN FLOWERS"?

• Overexposure to sunlight

• Inability of water to enter the stem

• Excessive use of floral preservatives

• Poor soil quality

What is a characteristic feature of PAVE ARRANGEMENTS in flower arrangements?

• Varying heights to create a dynamic look

• Uniform area with little or no variation in depth

• Use of a single type of flower

• Random placement of flowers for a natural look

What is unique about ABSTRACT DESIGNS in floral arrangements?

• They have a single focal point

• They contain only seasonal flowers

• They have more than one single focal point

• They are made with only natural materials

What is emphasized in VEGETATIVE DESIGN?

• Seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design

• Use of artificial plants

• Symmetrical balance of materials

• Bright colors and exotic plants

What is the purpose of a FLORAL PRESERVATIVE?

• To change the color of the flowers

• To increase the water PH

• To extend the vase life of cut flowers by lowering the water PH

• To make the flowers smell better