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Floriculture Written Exam ND FFA State 2022

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The three basic parts of a seed are:

a)

Seed coat, endosperm, and embryo

b)

Cotyledons, roots, and seed coat

c)

Endosperm, roots, and embryo

d)

Primer, seed coat, and embryo

2.

What is paper coated with paraffin or wax and available in 1/2- and 1-inch widths

a)

Ribbon

b)

Floral Tape

c)

Floral Glue

d)

Floral Foam

3.

Which of the following is not considered a secondary color?

a)

Green

b)

Red

c)

Orange

d)

Violet

4.

In the art form of floral design, which of the following is not one of the principles:

a)

Emphasis

b)

Scale

c)

Price

d)

Balance

5.

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

a)

1

b)

12

c)

22

d)

28

6.

Many daylily, dahlia, and gladiola varieties are polyploid, which means that they have more than one set of _________.

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Zygotes

c)

Nuclei

d)

Scions

7.

A hue plus white creates a __________:

a)

Tone

b)

Shade

c)

Tint

d)

None of the Above

8.

Which country supplies the United States with the most Fresh Cut flowers?

a)

Finland

b)

Columbia

c)

Mexico

d)

Ecuador

9.

_____ ribbon is used for corsage work.

a)

3

b)

5

c)

9

d)

40

10.

An acid loving crop grows best at a pH of ______________.

a)

6.8 – 7.4

b)

6.2 – 6.8

c)

4.5 – 5.8

d)

5.8 – 6.2

11.

Botrytis often presents itself on flowers as gray mold. The disease is caused by a(an) __________.

a)

Fungus

b)

Virus

c)

Bacteria

d)

Environmental condition

12.

One type of _____ is a porous material that absorbs and holds water for fresh-cut flowers, is most often green, and is available as a brick measuring 3" x 4" x 9".

a)

Floral Adhesive

b)

Floral Foam

c)

Floral Tape

d)

Floral filler

13.

When a plant is showing signs of ____________ deficiency, you might notice the leaves turning a dark reddish leaf color.

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Potassium

c)

Sunlight

d)

Phosphorus

14.

The cornucopia, or horn of plenty, has been used for centuries as a symbol of ________.

a)

Fruitfulness

b)

Love

c)

Abundance

d)

Distraction

15.

Which of the following flower parts is contained in the pistil?

a)

Sepal

b)

Receptacle

c)

Style

d)

Anther

16.

_____ are best for cutting thick and tough woody stems.

a)

Floral Shears

b)

Pruning Shears

c)

Utility scissors

d)

Ribbon scissors

17.

______ is the development of a plant from a seed or spore

a)

Scarification

b)

Stratification

c)

Vernalization

d)

Germination

18.

The pigment__________ produces orange-yellow flowers.

a)

Carotene

b)

Chlorophyll

c)

Anthocyanin

d)

Xanthophyll

19.

A specialty floral shop that focuses its work on event planning for parties and weddings

a)

Franchise Shop

b)

Stem Shop

c)

Satellite Shop

d)

Event Florist

20.

If a plant is showing a yellowing in the leaves, it is most likely deficient in the nutrient:

a)

Zinc

b)

Phosphorus

c)

Potassium

d)

Nitrogen

21.

_________ is using foliage plants inside a building to create the feeling of outdoors.

a)

Interiorscaping

b)

Landscaping

c)

Pollinating

d)

Naturalizing

22.

The binomial name for a plant includes the:

a)

Order and Family

b)

Genus and Species

c)

Class and Subclass

d)

Division and Class

23.

Botanical names are written in:

a)

German

b)

Greek

c)

Latin

d)

English

24.

The best time to prepare your soil for an annual flowerbed is:

a)

In the Winter

b)

In the Fall

c)

In the Spring

d)

In the Summer

25.

These annuals will tolerate periods of damp or cold weather, but may be killed by frost:

a)

Hardy

b)

Half-Hardy

c)

Tender

d)

Biennials

26.

A ______________ results from crossing parents of different genotypes for a trait.

a)

Clone

b)

Species

c)

Hybrid

d)

Scion

27.

Using lighter flowers near the container edge and blending into the heavier ones near the center is an example of _____

a)

transition

b)

proportion

c)

dominance

d)

Rhythm

28.

Which of the following elements of design allows each flower/form to have its own individual importance?

a)

Depth

b)

Space

c)

Form

d)

Line

29.

Which of the following could be used to preserve or dry flowers and foliage?

a)

Silica gel

b)

Sand

c)

Glycerin

d)

All of the above

30.

Rolling back petals of a flower to create a more open blossom is called__________

a)

Reflexing

b)

Petalling

c)

Sewing

d)

Tailoring

31.

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

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Which country is the greatest importer of cut flowers?

a)

United States

b)

Germany

c)

Japan

d)

Thailand

33.

A Plant composed of two or more genetically distinct tissues such as what is referred to as a variegated variety:

a)

Clone

b)

Diploid

c)

GMO

d)

Chimera

34.

Which answer best describes why floral wire is used?

a)

to strengthen the flower stems

b)

to make the corsage more decorative

c)

to lengthen the life of the flowers

d)

to replace the flower stems

35.

The Advantages of a good artificial media are:

a)

It is sterile and uniform

b)

It is lighter in weight and therefore easier to handle and ship than natural soil

c)

It has good drainage and moisture holding ability

d)

All of the above

36.

The materials that are used to secure items in place and the methods are known as the _______________ of floral design:

a)

Fixture

b)

Base

c)

Mechanics

d)

Construction

37.

What element of design impacts most viewers immediately?

a)

Color

b)

Line

c)

Form

d)

Texture

38.

Wreaths, garland, loose flowers, and petals were the floral design styles used during which historical floral period?

a)

Victorian

b)

Greek and Roman

c)

Art Deco

d)

Art Nouveau

39.

A material that lowers the pH and reduces bacterial growth:

a)

Conditioner

b)

Floral preservative

c)

Acidifier

d)

Senescence

40.

What is a rule when using floral foam?

a)

Use it dry; then add water.

b)

Do not make too many holes in the foam.

c)

Combine small pieces of foam.

d)

Leave the foam exposed.

41.

The part of the plant stem that produces all new cells is the:

a)

Heartwood

b)

Xylem

c)

Ploem

d)

Cambium

42.

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

a)

Asymmetrical design

b)

Symmetrical design

c)

Composition

d)

Form

43.

A pesticide label cautions against dermal contact; this means the poison could enter the body by

a)

Contact with skin

b)

Ingesting

c)

Inhaling

d)

Transfusion

44.

What are small plants grown in small amounts of medium in divide trays?

a)

Plugs

b)

Cormels

c)

Liners

d)

Explants

45.

Which of the following is not a part of the floriculture industry?

a)

Growers

b)

Retailers

c)

Traders

d)

Importers

46.

________ is damage caused as a result of an immediate action or event within a plant’s environment: Examples are Ice, hail, wind damage, or mechanical damage.

a)

Injury

b)

Inoculum

c)

Symptom

d)

Break

47.

Where should a lean-to-greenhouse be placed?

a)

North Side of the building

b)

East Side of the building

c)

South Side of the building

d)

West Side of the building

48.

What is the number one pest problem with poinsettias?

a)

Aphids

b)

Mealy bugs

c)

Thrips

d)

Whitefly

49.

Which automated watering system would have the least amount of waste?

a)

Irrigation boom system

b)

Ebb-and-flood system

c)

Overhead sprinkler system

d)

Spaghetti tubing system

50.

A type of plant that has thick, fleshy leaves and is usually native to arid regions of the world:

a)

Cactus

b)

Bonsai

c)

Succulent

d)

Herbs