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Floral Industry Quiz

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 56mins

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1.

What does the term "Filler" refer to in the floral industry?

a)

A type of flower that fills extra space in a bouquet

b)

Floral material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch

c)

A special preservative added to the water of floral arrangements

d)

The main flower that forms the base of an arrangement

2.

What is the purpose of "Dry Pack" in the context of floral arrangements?

a)

A method to dry flowers for long-term storage

b)

The storage or shipment of flowers out of water

c)

A technique to enhance the color of dried flowers

d)

A packing style for transporting potted plants

3.

Which statement best describes "Photosynthesis"?

a)

The process of drying plants to preserve them

b)

The arrangement style using only green foliage

c)

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

d)

A floral design technique focusing on light exposure

4.

What is "Vase Life" in the floral industry?

a)

The time it takes for a vase to biodegrade

b)

The design life of a floral arrangement

c)

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

d)

The warranty period of a ceramic vase

5.

What does "Ikebana" refer to?

a)

A technique for watering plants efficiently

b)

The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms

c)

A method of bundling flowers for shipment

d)

An organic fertilizer used in floral arrangements

6.

What is the purpose of adding a floral preservative to the water of cut flowers?

a)

To change the color of the flowers

b)

To extend the vase life by lowering the water PH

c)

To increase the fragrance of the flowers

d)

To prevent the growth of bacteria

7.

Which design style uses an asymmetrical balance of few materials that emphasize forms and lines?

a)

Vegetative Design

b)

Waterfall Design

c)

Formal-Linear Design

d)

Cascade Design

8.

What is the primary role of line flowers in an arrangement?

a)

To create a focal point with unusual shapes

b)

To establish the skeleton outline height or width

c)

To provide a seasonal compatibility

d)

To emphasize clusters of flowers

9.

What is the focal point in a design?

a)

The highest point of the design

b)

The point with the most colors

c)

The location that attracts the most attention

d)

The side of the design

10.

What is the primary benefit of using color properly in floral arrangements according to the text?

a)

It helps in reducing the cost of materials.

b)

It is essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement.

c)

It increases the longevity of the flowers.

d)

It reduces the need for water.

11.

What does removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level help prevent?

a)

Increase in flower brightness

b)

Bacterial growth

c)

Stem blockage

d)

Water loss

12.

Which wire gauge is best suited to support roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums?

a)

#16 gauge wire

b)

#18 gauge wire

c)

#20 and #22 gauge wire

d)

#24 gauge wire

13.

What is the effect of adding white to a color in terms of its tint?

a)

It darkens the tint

b)

It lightens the tint

c)

It increases the saturation

d)

It has no effect on the tint

14.

What is the ideal temperature range to keep your refrigerator for optimal freshness of fresh products?

a)

28-36 degrees

b)

38-40 degrees

c)

42-45 degrees

d)

30-32 degrees

15.

Which plant is also known as the Weeping fig?

a)

Ficus Benjamina

b)

Aglaonema

c)

Spathiphyllum

d)

Aspidistra Elatior

16.

Identify a plant that is not matched correctly with its common name in the list provided.

a)

Dracaena Fragans = Corn Plant

b)

Ficus Elastica = Rubber Plant

c)

Dieffenbachia = Dumb Cane

d)

Aglaonema = Peace Lily

17.

Ficus Benjamina is the scientific name for...

a)

Weeping fig

b)

Cast Iron Plant

c)

Corn Plant

d)

Dumb Cane

18.

Spathiphyllum is the scientific name for...

a)

Peace lily

b)

Rubber Plant

c)

Corn Plant

d)

Chinese Evergreen

19.

Aspidistra Elatior is the scientific name for...

a)

Cast Iron Plant

b)

Corn Plant

c)

Rubber Plant

d)

Weeping Fig

20.

Dracaena Fragans is the scientific name for...

a)

Corn Plant

b)

Rubber Plant

c)

Cast Iron Plant

d)

Chinese Plant

21.

Ficus Elastica is the scientific name for...

a)

Rubber Plant

b)

Corn Plant

c)

Cast Iron Plant

d)

Peace Lily

22.

Dieffenbachia is the scientific name for...

a)

Dumb Cane

b)

Weeping Fig

c)

Peace Lily

d)

Cast Iron Plant

23.

Identify the flower:

a)

Plumosa

b)

Gladiolas

c)

Rose

d)

Flat Fern

24.

Identify the flower:

a)

Plumosa

b)

Baby's Breath

c)

Cattleya orchid

d)

Carnation

25.

Identify the flower:

a)

Huckleberry

b)

Bird-of-paradise

c)

Leather Leaf Fern

d)

Cattleya orchid

26.

Identify the flower:

a)

Bird-of-paradise

b)

Leather Leaf Fern

c)

Cattleya orchid

d)

Flat fern

27.

Identify the flower:

a)

Leather leaf fern

b)

Cattleya orchid

c)

Flat fern

d)

Rose

28.

Identify the flower:

a)

Cattleya orchid

b)

Plumosa

c)

Gladiolus

d)

Carnation

29.

Identify:

a)

Flat Fern

b)

Plumosa

c)

Huckleberry

d)

Leather Leaf Fern

30.

Identify:

a)

Rose

b)

Carnation

c)

Plumosa

d)

Gladiolus

31.

Identify:

a)

Carnation

b)

Rose

c)

Gladiolus

d)

Plumosa

32.

Ficus Benjamina is the scientific name for...

a)

Weeping fig

b)

Cast Iron Plant

c)

Corn Plant

d)

Dumb Cane

33.

Aglaonema is the scientific name for...

a)

Chinese Evergreen

b)

Peace Lily

c)

Weeping fig

d)

Dumb Cane

34.

Spathiphyllum is the scientific name for...

a)

Peace lily

b)

Rubber Plant

c)

Corn Plant

d)

Chinese Evergreen

35.

Aspidistra Elatior is the scientific name for...

a)

Cast Iron Plant

b)

Corn Plant

c)

Rubber Plant

d)

Weeping Fig

36.

Dracaena Fragans is the scientific name for...

a)

Corn Plant

b)

Rubber Plant

c)

Cast Iron Plant

d)

Chinese Plant

37.

Ficus Elastica is the scientific name for...

a)

Rubber Plant

b)

Corn Plant

c)

Cast Iron Plant

d)

Peace Lily

38.

Dieffenbachia is the scientific name for...

a)

Dumb Cane

b)

Weeping Fig

c)

Peace Lily

d)

Cast Iron Plant

39.

Identify the flower:

a)

Plumosa

b)

Gladiolas

c)

Rose

d)

Flat Fern

40.

Identify the flower:

a)

Plumosa

b)

Baby's Breath

c)

Cattleya orchid

d)

Carnation

41.

Identify the flower:

a)

Huckleberry

b)

Bird-of-paradise

c)

Leather Leaf Fern

d)

Cattleya orchid

42.

Identify the flower:

a)

Bird-of-paradise

b)

Leather Leaf Fern

c)

Cattleya orchid

d)

Flat fern

43.

Identify the flower:

a)

Leather leaf fern

b)

Cattleya orchid

c)

Flat fern

d)

Rose

44.

Identify the flower:

a)

Cattleya orchid

b)

Plumosa

c)

Gladiolus

d)

Carnation

45.

Identify:

a)

Flat Fern

b)

Plumosa

c)

Huckleberry

d)

Leather Leaf Fern

46.

Identify:

a)

Rose

b)

Carnation

c)

Plumosa

d)

Gladiolus

47.

Identify:

a)

Carnation

b)

Rose

c)

Gladiolus

d)

Plumosa

48.

Identify:

a)

Gladiolus

b)

Carnation

c)

Cattleya orchid

d)

Plumosa

49.

Floral Material that has an "airy" look to create the finishing touch.

a)

Filler

b)

Dry pack

c)

Mechanics

d)

Vase life

50.

The Storage or shipment of flowers out of water.

a)

Filler

b)

Dry pack

c)

Wet pack

d)

Vase life

51.

Supplies, methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.

a)

Mechanics

b)

Ikebana

c)

Filler

d)

Floral preservative

52.

Sells floral goods and services to the customer.

a)

Wholesale

b)

Consumer

c)

Retail florist

d)

Cash and Carry

53.

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

a)

Customer life

b)

Vase life

c)

Whole life

d)

Floral life

54.

Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.

a)

Floppy flowers

b)

Broken flowers

c)

Bent neck in flowers

d)

Closed stem in flowers

55.

Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.

a)

Customer education

b)

Hydrating solution

c)

Florist education

d)

Customer questions

56.

Growers, Wholesalers, and Retail Florists must process their flowers.

a)

Hydrating solution

b)

Hydrating preservative

c)

Processing flowers

d)

Floral preservative

57.

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.

a)

Hydrating solution

b)

Hydrating preservative

c)

Floral solution

d)

Floral preservative

58.

A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.

a)

Floral preservative

b)

Floral solution

c)

Hydrating preservative

d)

Hydrating solution

59.

The location within a design that attracts the most attention; the center of interest. In a corsage, this is where the largest flower is placed.

a)

Focal point

b)

Main point

c)

Center point

d)

Largest point

60.

Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.

a)

Hairpin method

b)

Hook method

c)

Piercing method

d)

Skeleton method

61.

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.

a)

Piercing method

b)

Hairpin method

c)

Hook method

d)

Line method

62.

Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin.

a)

Hairpin method

b)

Hook method

c)

Piercing method

d)

Condition method

63.

Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent this

a)

Bacterial growth

b)

Algae growth

c)

Foliage growth

64.

#28 wire is a finer wire than #16.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

#20 and ___ gauge wire is the best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums.

a)

#22

b)

#16

c)

#28

66.

Re-cutting stems of fresh product helps prevent stem ________, increase water ____, maximize the ________ of the product & helps keep the stem from ____ to the bottom of the container if the cut is slanted.

a)

uptake, freshness, sealing, blockage

b)

uptake, blockage, sealing, freshness

c)

blockage, uptake, freshness, sealing

d)

blockage, uptake, sealing, freshness

67.

Refrigeration of fresh product with a combination of ___ temperature and _____ humidity help slow down ______, reduce water lost by _____, slows down maturity and reduces microbial growth and development.

a)

high, low, transpiration, respiration

b)

respiration, transpiration, high, low

c)

transpiration, respiration, low, high

d)

low, high, respiration, transpiration

68.

The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms.

a)

Waterfall design

b)

Interpretive design

c)

Ikebana

d)

Pave

69.

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.

a)

Corsage

b)

Boutonierre

c)

Homecoming mum

70.

Flower arrangement heights should not vary in these arrangements. This design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth.

a)

Symmetrical Design

b)

Waterfall Design

c)

Pave Arrangements

d)

Ikebana

71.

Contain more than one single focal point.

a)

Abstract Designs

b)

Vegetative Designs

c)

Double Focal Designs

d)

Cascade Designs

72.

A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design.

a)

Vegetative Design

b)

Stair Step Design

c)

Ikebana

d)

Formal Linear Design

73.

This design placement is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.

a)

Stair step manner

b)

Vegetative design

c)

Abstract design

d)

Cascade design

74.

Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container.

a)

Waterfall design

b)

Interpretive design

c)

Formal linear design

d)

Pave arrangements

75.

A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images.

a)

Interpretive design

b)

Formal linear design

c)

Parallel design

d)

Cascade design

76.

An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines.

a)

Formal linear design

b)

Parallel design

c)

Asymmetrical design

d)

Round design

77.

Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.

a)

Parallel design

b)

Cascade design

c)

Symmetrical design

d)

Formal linear design

78.

The design consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect.

a)

Cascade design

b)

Skeleton flowers

c)

Waterfall design

d)

Interpretive design

79.

Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement.

a)

Skeleton flowers

b)

Primary flowers

c)

Line flowers

d)

Stair step manner

80.

A triangular pattern with a strong “L-Line.”

a)

Asymmetrical design

b)

Symmetrical design

c)

Round design

d)

Line design

81.

A formal, equilateral triangular design.

a)

Symmetrical Design

b)

Asymmetrical Design

c)

Round Design

d)

Equilateral triangular Design

82.

Do not require a focal point.

a)

Asymmetrical Design

b)

Symmetrical Design

c)

Round Design

d)

Formal Linear Dsign

83.

Bride’s bouquet, Bridesmaid’s bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, alter flowers, pew flowers, on the candelabra, Bride’s throw bouquet, table decorations and on the wedding cake.

a)

Wedding flowers

b)

Prom flowers

c)

Hoco flowers

d)

Flowers

84.

Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.

a)

Processing

b)

Bundling

c)

Framing

d)

Pillowing

85.

Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger, individual unit.

a)

Bundling

b)

Framing

c)

Pillowing

d)

Terracing and Layering

86.

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.

a)

Framing

b)

Pillowing

c)

Terracing & layering

d)

Conditioning

87.

The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills.

a)

Pillowing

b)

Terracing and Layering

c)

Conditioning

d)

Shampooing

88.

Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other.

a)

Terracing and layering

b)

Processing

c)

Bundling

d)

Framing

89.

The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.

a)

Conditioning

b)

Bundling

c)

Framing

d)

Pillowing

90.

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

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Light intensity

c)

Respiration

d)

Transpiration

91.

The level of light received on a plant surface.

a)

Light intensity

b)

Plant light

c)

Light bar

d)

Light level

92.

Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.

a)

Respiration

b)

Transpiration

c)

Foliage

d)

Transporation

93.

The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves.

a)

Transpiration

b)

Respiration

c)

Leaking

d)

Traption

94.

Used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement.

a)

Line flowers

b)

Mass flowers

c)

Form flowers

d)

Filler flowers

95.

Used to create focal point with unusual and distinctive shapes.

a)

Form flowers

b)

Line flowers

c)

Mass flowers

d)

Filler flowers

96.

Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in.

a)

Line flowers

b)

Mass flowers

c)

Form flowers

d)

Filler flowers

97.

Red, yellow and blue

a)

Primary flowers

b)

Secondary flowers

c)

Intermediate flowers

98.

Two primary colors combined in equal amounts

a)

Primary colors

b)

Secondary colors

c)

Intermediate colors

99.

Combination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color.

a)

Primary colors

b)

Secondary colors

c)

Intermediate colors

100.

A type of flower used to complete a design.

a)

Line flower

b)

Mass flower

c)

Form flower

d)

Filler flower

101.

A purpose is to hide the mechanics in a flower arrangement.

a)

Foliages

b)

Shades

c)

Balance

d)

Filler

102.

Is made up of twelve major colors. Using color properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement.

a)

Color

b)

Primary Color

c)

Secondary Color

d)

Intermediate Color

103.

The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location.

a)

Scale

b)

Proportion

c)

Balance

d)

Value

104.

The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container.

a)

Scale

b)

Proportion

c)

Balance

d)

Tone

105.

The impression of the design being stable and self-supported.

a)

Scale

b)

Proportion

c)

Balance

d)

Form

106.

The element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement.

a)

Line Element

b)

Form Element

c)

Color

d)

Visual

107.

The geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower arrangement.

a)

Form

b)

Foliages

c)

Scale

d)

Proportion

108.

The brightness or darkness of a hue.

a)

Intensity

b)

Tone

c)

Shade

d)

Value

109.

The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue.

a)

Intensity

b)

Tone

c)

Shade

d)

Value

110.

A hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of the hue.

a)

Intensity

b)

Tone

c)

Shade

d)

Value

111.

Describes the lightness or darkness of a hue.

a)

Intensity

b)

Tone

c)

Shade

d)

Value