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WorksheetsFlorists' Association knowledge study guide
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 40mins
Filler:
fill in the spaces of a floral design
Floral material that has ans ''airy'' look to create the finishing touch
only is greenery in a floral design
the soil of a floral design or the base that holds the flowers up
True or false - Dry Pack ; is The storage or shipment of flowers out of water
True
Flase
Processing:
The cleaning stage of the flowers that are delivered to the business
The process of getting ready to ship flowers and arrangements that customers that bought
Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
processing flowers that the business had in stock
True or false - Mechanics: is Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement
True
Flase
Retail Florist:
Sells floral goods and services to the consumer
is a person who sells flowers
is a store filled with flowers only
Vase life:
the life of a vase before it turns rusty
the life of a arrangement once it gets to the buyer
the life of flowers in a vase
The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer.
True or false: Bunding is The level of light received on a plant surface.
Flase: it's - Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger,individual unit.
True : this is correct
Photosynthesis:
the things plants are known for so we don't have to feed or water them at all
The process of converting nutrients,water,carbon,dioxide and sunlight into food for plants
the process of plants getting food for themselves
True or False - Light intensity : is The level of light received on a plant surface
True
False
Framing: 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
True
False
Pillowing :
The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills
the planting of seeds
the cleaning of an area before planting seeds
Terracing and Layering :
similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other
putting things in the line and placing them on top of each other
tracing out a design and the copy and pasting it
Ikebana:
a europe style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms
a india style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms
a foam ice cube in an arrangement
The japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms
Corsages:
a ribbon of the appropriate size and gauge of wire
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 so it is as light-weight as possible
number 3,24-28 ribbon only
only used for prom occasions
Bent Neck In Flowers:Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem
True
False
Pave Arrangements:
Flower arrangements 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
an arrangement that is just paved and tilted
an arrangement with the great aspects of floral design also comes with a handy notebook
Abstract Designs:The level of light received on a plant surface
True
False; It-Contains more than on single focal point
Vegetative Design:
A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design.
a feature arrangement that is made with vegetables
A feature arrangement that is only for the holidays
A basic plan design that a customer can buy
''Stair Step Manner '' Design placement: is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth
True
False
Waterfall Design: Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color and focal point near the rim of the container
True
False
Customer Education:
Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent
The florists helps the customer pick out there flowers
The florists are able to give detail of every flower in the store
Processing flowers:
the florist cleans there flowers and cut them
The florist documents everything in there store
Growers,Wholesalers and retail florist must process their flowers
Floral Preservative: 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
True
False
Hydrating solution:
A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed
a solution that hydrates the flowers
a solution you always put in a vase of flowers to keep them healthy
Respiration:
Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant
when energy is turned into food for a plant
a cell process in which the plant collects water
Transpiration:
The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves
A process of a plant changing
the process of plants losing food
Interpretive Design: A combination of both natural and man made materials in a unnatural manner to create new images.
True
False: It's a freestyle arrangement
Formal-Linear Design:
An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines
An a arrangement that is started side ways
An arrangement the is triangular
Parallel Design: A Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers and foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement
True
False
Line Flowers:
Used as base flowers and foliage
Greenery in an arrangement
Used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height of width of an arrangement
Foam flowers:
used to create a headbands and flower themed things
Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes
used to bring color to an arrangement
Mass flowers: Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in
True
False its used to create a focal point
Cascade Design:
The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect
A design with just the same flower but in a dozen in one arrangement
A design that has only 3 layers and 3 layers only of flowers and materials
Focal point: The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the center of interest, in a corsage , the focal point is where the largest flower is placed
True
False
Primary Colors:
Red, yellow and blue are Primary colors
Pink ,Blue and green are primary colors
Gray , Brown , and purple are primary colors
Scale: The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location.
False
True
Secondary colors:
Two primary colors combined in equal amounts
Two primary colors combined in small amounts
Two non-primary colors combined in equal amounts
Proportion:
The relationship between wire and other floral materials
The relationship between the greenery and the focal point
The relationship between the flowers,foliage and container
Skeleton Flowers: Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement
False : Its just really thin flowers used in an arrangement
TRUE
Balance:
The balance of colors in an arrangement
The impression of the design being stable and self-supported
The impression of a outline of the container of a arrangement
Conditioning: The process in which cut flowers and foliage's have been tested to extend their freshness
True
False
Piercing method:
Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem
The piercing of a flower to make it straighter
A method used to make shapes out of flowers
Asymmetrical Design:
A triangular pattern with a strong '' L line "
A circular arrangement with a '' O shape ''
A ''V shape " arrangement
Symmetrical Design:
A horizontal design
A formal, equilateral triangular design
A formal , vertical arrangement
Round Designs:
The arrangement is never the same on all sides
The whole arrangement is one focal point
Does require a focal point
Do not require a focal point
Hook method : Wiring technique in which the wire is inserted through the flower and a small hook is formed in the wire before it is pulled back into the flower
False
True
Hairpin method : Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin
True
False
Intermediate colors:
combination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color
combination of unequal amounts of secondary colors
just colors that the customers picks for there custom made arrangements
Filler Flower:
does not need a focal point
A type of flower that is the main point of a flower
A type of flower used to complete a design
Wedding Flowers : Brides bouquet, Bridesmaid's bouquet , corsages , Boutonnieres, Alter flowers , Pew flowers , on the candelabra, bride's throw bouquet , table decorations and on the wedding cake
True
False
Foliage's:
A purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in a flower arrangement
A purpose is to only make the arrangement look fuller
A purpose is to make the arrangement look more elegant
Line element : The element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement
False
True
Form:
The healthiness of the flower after there cut
is the form of the flowers in the container's there stems
just a shape in the arrangement
Form is the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower arrangement
Color :The color spectrum is made up of twelve major colors . Using color properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement
True
False
Bacterial growth: removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth.
False
true
Wire: #28 wire is a finer wire that #16 gauge wire and #20 and #22 gauge wire is best suited to support roses , carnations and chrysanthemums
True
False
Intensity: The brightness or darkness of a hue
True
False
Tone: The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue
False
True
Shade : A hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of a hue
False
True
Tint: Adding white to a color lightness it's tint
True
False
Re-cutting stems : Re-cutting stems of fresh product helps prevent stem blockage ,increase water uptake , maximize the freshness of the product and keeps the stem from sealing to the bottom of the container , if the cut is slanted
True
False
Refrigeration of fresh product : refrigeration of fresh product with a combination of low temperature and high humidity helps slow down respiration, reduce water lost by transpiration slows down maturity and reduces microbial growth and development , An ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator is at 38-40 degrees
True
False
Ficus Benjamina =
Chinese Evergreen
Peace Lily
Weeping fig
Cast Iron plant
Aglaonema =
Chinese evergreen
Cast Iron Plant
Rubber plant
Dumb Cane
Spathiphyllum=
Rubber plant
Weeping Fig
Corn plant
Peace Lily
Aspidistra Elatior =
Weeping Fig
Rubber Plant
Cast Iron plant
Dumb Cane
Dracaena Fragans =
Chinese Evergreen
Corn plant
Rubber plant
Peace Lily
Ficus Elastica =
Rubber plant
Chinese evergreen
corn plant
Cast Iron plant
Dieffenbachia =
Peace Lily
Dumb Cane
Corn plant
Rubber plant
Plumosa
Huckleberry
Flat fern
Rose
Carnation
Huckleberry
Plumosa
Baby's Breath
Rose
Carnation
Gladiolas
Huckleberry
Plumosa
Gladiolas
Bird-of-Paradise
Rose
Leather Leaf Fern
Flat fern
Gladiolas
Huckleberry
Rose
carnation
Gladiolas
Cattleya orchid
Flat Fern
Leather Leaf Fern
Huckleberry
Baby's Breath
Plumosa
Carnation
Gladiolas
Rose
Rose
Carnation
Huckleberry
Flat fern
Rose
Bird-of-paradise
Gladiolas
Flat fern
