WorksheetsEOPA - Floriculture
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What are some important leadership skills learned in FFA?
Communication, teamwork, etc.
Cooking, cleaning, etc.
Drawing, painting, etc.
Running, jumping, etc.
What is the FFA mission?
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
FFA focuses on sports and physical education.
FFA is dedicated to teaching music and arts.
FFA aims to promote global travel and tourism.
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
Work Hard, Play Hard, Live Well, Serve Others
Study Hard, Achieve More, Live Long, Prosper
Dream Big, Act Bold, Live Free, Serve All
What are proficiency awards related to horticulture?
Agricultural Sales, Agriscience Systems - Plant Research, Crop Production, Diversified Horticulture, Fruit Production, Nursery Operations, Turfgrass Production, Vegetable Prod.
Culinary Arts, Baking, Pastry Making, Food Presentation
Graphic Design, Digital Art, Photography, Animation
Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, Automotive Design
What does SAE stand for?
Supervised Agricultural Education
Standard Academic Excellence
Scientific Analysis and Experimentation
Social Activities and Events
What are the FFA degrees available?
Discovery, Greenhand, Chapter, State, American, Honorary
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, Master
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate
Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond
How do we keep records for our SAEs?
Middle School Record Books, Proficiency Awards, Livestock Record Books
High School Record Books, Achievement Awards, Crop Record Books
College Record Books, Excellence Awards, Animal Record Books
University Record Books, Honor Awards, Plant Record Books
How does this change over the years as students reach different grade levels?
Becomes more advanced with more information included to include entrepreneurship and placement opportunities
Remains the same with no additional information
Simplifies with less information required
Focuses only on theoretical knowledge
What awards are available?
Middle School Record Book, Proficiency Awards, Livestock Record Books, State and American Degrees
High School Record Book, Achievement Awards, Crop Record Books, National Degrees
College Record Book, Excellence Awards, Animal Record Books, International Degrees
University Record Book, Honor Awards, Plant Record Books, Global Degrees
What is the difference between an entrepreneurship SAE and placement SAE?
Entrepreneurship - student owned; placement - student working for someone else
Entrepreneurship - teacher owned; placement - student owned
Entrepreneurship - student working for someone else; placement - student owned
Entrepreneurship - group owned; placement - teacher working for someone else
What is the difference between line flowers, mass flowers, and form flowers?
Line flowers have tall stalks; Mass flowers take up a large amount of space; Form flowers are "special" in form or color.
Line flowers are small; Mass flowers are tall; Form flowers are used for filling spaces.
Line flowers are colorful; Mass flowers are small; Form flowers are tall.
Line flowers are used for filling spaces; Mass flowers are colorful; Form flowers are large.
Which of the following is an example of a filler flower?
Baby’s breath
Carnations
Lilies
Snapdragon
Name a type of foliage used in floral design.
Leatherleaf
Peace lily
Orchid
Snapdragon
Which of the following is a type of live, potted plant used in floral design?
Peace lily
Carnations
Liatris
Limonium
Explain basic care requirements for CUT flowers (water, light, temperature).
Use clean water with preservatives, cut flowers at a 45-degree angle, store at 45 degrees, keep leaves out of water.
Use dirty water, cut flowers straight, store at room temperature, keep leaves in water.
Use warm water, cut flowers at a 90-degree angle, store in direct sunlight, keep leaves submerged.
Use cold water, cut flowers randomly, store in a freezer, keep leaves dry.
Describe the causes of deterioration and death of flowers (example: ethylene gas).
Bacterial growth due to rotting leaves or other plant materials.
Clean water and fresh air.
Proper sunlight and nutrients.
Regular trimming and maintenance.
Describe how to effectively condition (process) flowers and foliage when we receive them.
Use clean water with preservatives, cut flowers at a 45-degree angle, store at 45 degrees, keep leaves out of water.
Use dirty water, cut flowers straight, store at room temperature, keep leaves in water.
Use warm water, cut flowers at a 90-degree angle, store in direct sunlight, keep leaves submerged.
Use cold water, cut flowers randomly, store in a freezer, keep leaves dry.
What are three floral preservatives that can be used? Why are they important?
Alum, bleach, floral preserve crystals.
Salt, sugar, vinegar.
Baking soda, lemon juice, honey.
Oil, soap, detergent.
Which of the following is a tool used in the floral industry?
Clippers
Oasis
Floral foam
Ribbon
Which of the following is considered a hard good in the floral industry?
Stem cutters
Floral knife
Glue dots
Dethorners
Which item is NOT a tool used in the floral industry?
Corsage snips
Ribbon shears
Floral cage
Deco wire
Which of the following is NOT a hard good used in floral arrangements?
Glue sticks
Floral wire
Stem cutters
Chenille stems
Name three different time periods in floral design history and one influence from each that is still significant today.
Early Republic
Romantic
Victorian
What is the relationship of all parts of an arrangement to each other in floral design?
Proportion
Scale
Balance
Rhythm
What does scale refer to in floral design?
Stability of the arrangement
Size of arrangement in relation to the display area
Visual illusion of movement
Area that draws the most attention
How is balance applied in floral design?
Relationship of all parts of an arrangement
Stability of the arrangement; actual, visual and color
How flowers create the visual illusion of movement
Area that draws the most attention
What is rhythm in floral work?
Stability of the arrangement
How flowers come together to create the visual illusion of movement
Size of arrangement in relation to the display area
Area that draws the most attention
What is the focal point in floral design?
Relationship of all parts of an arrangement
Stability of the arrangement
Area which draws the most attention
How flowers create the visual illusion of movement
Which of the following is a symmetrical flower form?
S curve
Crescent
Round
Triangular
Which of the following is an asymmetrical flower form?
Round
Triangular
Oblong
S curve
Explain how space and depth enhance floral design.
Depth prevents arrangements from looking flat by placing some more inward and some sticking out without creating gaps or holes
Depth makes the arrangement taller
Space is not important in floral design
Depth only affects the color of the flowers
What is the importance of texture in floral design?
Flowers and foliage vary in texture - fuzzy, smooth, glossy, woody, soft
Texture is not important in floral design
Texture only affects the color of the flowers
Texture makes the arrangement taller
What is the influence of color on floral work?
Creates interest, harmony and can drastically change the appearance of the arrangement
Color is not important in floral design
Color only affects the texture of the flowers
Color makes the arrangement taller
Explain basic geometric shapes in floral design.
Refer to question 5
Geometric shapes are not used in floral design
Geometric shapes only affect the color of the flowers
Geometric shapes make the arrangement taller
What are the primary colors?
Blue, yellow, red
Green, orange, purple
Blue-violet, red-violet, red-orange
Yellow-green, blue-green, red-orange
What are the secondary colors?
Green, orange, purple
Blue, yellow, red
Red-violet, yellow-orange, blue-green
Red, green, blue
What are the tertiary colors?
Blue-violet, red-violet, red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green
Blue, yellow, red
Green, orange, purple
Red, blue, green
What are complementary colors?
Colors on opposite sides of the color wheel
Colors next to each other on the color wheel
Colors of a single hue
Colors that are all primary
What are monochromatic colors?
Colors of a single hue; ex. - red, pink
Colors on opposite sides of the color wheel
Colors that are all secondary
Colors that are all tertiary
What is shade?
A hue with black added
A hue with white added
A hue with gray added
A hue with red added
What is hue?
Technical name for color
A hue with black added
A hue with white added
A hue with gray added
What is tone?
A hue with neutral gray added
A hue with black added
A hue with white added
A hue with blue added
Which of the following is a small floral arrangement typically worn on the wrist or pinned to clothing?
Corsage
Centerpiece
Hanging basket
Color bowl
What is a boutonniere commonly used for?
Table decoration
Worn on a lapel
Hanging from the ceiling
Placed in a vase
Which floral arrangement is typically used as a focal point on a dining table?
Bud vase
Centerpiece
Sympathy arrangement
Hanging basket
What type of arrangement is designed to last a long time and is often made of artificial materials?
Wedding piece
Everlasting (silk) arrangement
Sympathy arrangement
Color bowl
How do we determine the cost of a floral arrangement?
Cost + labor + markup = retail price
Cost + markup = retail price
Labor + markup = retail price
Cost + labor = retail price
What is markup in floral design?
The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit
The cost of labor in floral arrangements
The discount given on floral arrangements
The total cost of flowers and supplies
How do we prepare floral arrangements and live arrangements for sale?
Arrange, neatly package, cover mechanics, make sure it is secure for transport
Arrange, loosely package, leave mechanics uncovered
Arrange, package without covering mechanics
Arrange and leave unpackaged
Why are displays in store fronts important in the floral industry?
To attract business and show which types of products are available
To increase the temperature inside the store
To reduce the number of customers
To hide the products from view
How can we make floral displays more effective?
Show pricing options and use professional photos
Hide the prices and use amateur photos
Limit payment options and delivery methods
Avoid using any photos
How is advertising used in floral design?
Use a website, social media, and hold events
Avoid using any form of media
Only use word of mouth
Keep the shop closed to the public
What information is included on a sales ticket for floral arrangements?
Name of customer, delivery details, and requests for color and size
Only the price of the arrangement
Just the name of the florist
The date of the next holiday
What are some important telephone etiquette rules when completing a sale?
Introduce yourself, take initiative, communicate effectively
Speak quickly, avoid customer questions, hang up abruptly
Ignore customer concerns, focus on upselling, use technical jargon
Use slang, avoid mentioning prices, keep the call short
How do we effectively package and deliver flowers?
Neatly, avoid water spilling, secure the arrangement
Randomly, allow water to spill, leave flowers loose
Quickly, ignore water, use any available box
Carelessly, let flowers move, use minimal packaging
Describe the impact of the international floral market on the industry.
Prices fluctuate based on supply and demand, shipping issues, global disruptions
Prices remain constant, no shipping issues, stable global market
Prices decrease, shipping is always smooth, no global impact
Prices are unaffected, shipping is irrelevant, local market only
What are the different types of floral businesses?
Full-service shop, Specialty shop, Carriage trade shop, Stem shop, Studio operation, Franchise shop, Mass-market shop, Wholesale florist
Online shop, Boutique shop, Garden center, Plant nursery
Grocery store, Supermarket, Convenience store, Department store
Bakery, Cafe, Restaurant, Diner
What are the costs related to owning a floral business?
Overhead costs, labor, delivery vehicle, purchasing flowers
Marketing, advertising, social media, website design
Travel expenses, accommodation, meals, entertainment
Office supplies, stationery, printing, postage
What is the importance of marketing, promotion, and sales to a business?
Without it, the business would fail
It increases the number of employees
It reduces the need for customer service
It eliminates the need for a business plan
What are 5 career opportunities within the floral industry?
Floral shop owner, delivery driver, flower farmer, wholesale florist, freelance florist
Chef, waiter, bartender, host, manager
Teacher, principal, counselor, librarian, coach
Engineer, architect, surveyor, planner, contractor
