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WorksheetsFloral Exam 100-200
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What do you NOT do when flowers arrive from the wholesaler?
inspect for damage, overheating, and decay
Mix preservative at recommended rate in 40-50 degree F water
Groom, remove damaged flowers or foliage
Wash buckets with bleach or special floral cleaner
When planning for a wedding, there are basic considerations that the florist must address in order to properly assist the bride for this important occasion. Which, if any of the items below are NOT one of these factors?
formality of wedding
time of year
location of wedding
method of payment
A flowering pot marketing throughout the year is:
chrysamthemum
geranium
easter lily
poinsettia
A hue with white added is:
Accent
Tint
Chroma
Tone
A _______ is a floral piece commonly displayed at funerals.
corsage
standing spray
frame
boutonniere
Gloxinia and African violet are members of the plant family:
Caryophyllacea
Gesneriaceae
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Abnormally streaked or striped flower petals are a symptom of 'flower breaking'. This problem is common in tulips, lilies, and gladiolus and is caused by:
thrips
aphids
viruses
fungi
To properly water indoor plants, consider:
the size of the plant
the type of plant
all of the above
where the plant is growing
The most common stem support mechanic used by florists in fresh cut flower arrangements is:
dry foam
chicken wire
needlepoint holder
floral foam
______ is the method of placing materials closely together at the base of the design so that individual components are indistinguishable.
paving
clustering
tufting
grouping
If a flower arrangement appears to be read to fall over, it lacks:
balance
rhythm
harmony
focus
The acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is known as:
leaching
pulsing
forcing
after-ripening
The design that consists of several layers of materials, varying in size and texture to create a flowering affect is called a:
cascade design
naturalistic design
pave design
round design
As the art of floral design has become more formalized through practice, teaching and writing; there has developed a group of traditional guidelines that are frequently cited by people involved in flower arranging. Which of the following, if any, is part of these traditional guidelines?
both of the above
keep flowers from lining up in distracting patterns
neither of the above
avoid crossing lines and lines that change abruptly
Fungus gnat damage to potted plants is caused by the ______.
larval stage
all of the above
adult stage
pupal stage
Potted plants can be dressed up to add value to an order by using all of the following, except:
speed covers
polyfoil or florists' foil
baskets
cellophane
Which of the following statements is most correct relating to sales in a florist shop?
walk in sales are guaranteed sales due to impulse biuyers
approximately 80% of sales in a flower shop are made over the telephone
Online-only floral shops are becoming popular among the floral industry
internet sales are higher for flower shops that are not located in high-traffic conditions
A common foliage used for sympathy pieces is
lemonleaf
flat fern
leatherleaf
commodore or parlor palm
It is important not to keep fruit baskets in the same cooler with fresh flower because:
banana and apples give off an odor that is absorbed by the flowers
fruit flies eat flower petals
florists shouldn't sell fruit - that's the job of the grocery store
ethylene gas from the fruit will cause the flowers to age quickly
Demographics can help a florist plan
how much local wholesalers will charge
the type of hard goods they should keep in stock
which software program will be most effective
how to calculate slaes tax and report income tax
Size of a casket spray is determined by:
type of casket
type of flowers in season
budget
religious affiliation
The term hard good means:
what happens to floral foam after it is used and dries out
cut flowers are stored at improper temperatures and harden
nonperishable items used in designing such as flowers and foliages
nonperishable items used in designing such as containers
The size of the bow for a corsage should be:
four inches
1/2 the length of the corsage
as wide as the corsage is long
slightly wider than the petals of the corsage
A number 9 florist ribbon is:
7/8" wide
2 3/4" wide
2" wide
1 3/8" wide
Commercial flower crops are sometimes watered to cause leaching. This means:
watering to spread fertilizer nutrients more throughout the plant root system
watering only to wet the top of 1/3 of the growing medium
watering by subsurface methods
watering to remove excess soluble salts from the growing medium
The term that refers to all the petals of a flower collectively is:
styles
sepals
corolla
stamens
The flowers of Easter lilies last longer if::
the pistil is removed
it is sold only after the first flower has opened
the stamens are removed
the plant is kept in a warm place
There are three basic "C" aims for selling in a flower shop. Which of the following is NOT included in the three "C"'s?
convince the customer
create an interest
close the sale
contain the cost
The most commonly used material for holding flowers is:
chicken wire
floral foam
pin point holders
frogs
When a florist used both glossy and varied textures, the role of the varied texture is to
not be noticeable in the design
hold the viewer's attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture
be highly visible and attract the viewer's attention
serve as a filler to accent the glossy texture
Optimum temperatures for poinsettia growth if they would be purchased and placed indoors is
45-55 degrees
70-90 degrees
60-80 degrees
50-60 degrees
The asymmetrical balanced design of few materials, usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines is called a:
formal linear design
pave design
parallel design
vegetative design
The primary colors are:
red, yellow and blue
red, green and blue
blue, orange and violet
orange, green and violet
What nutrient is deficient if the deficiency symptoms are found on older/lower leaves and the plant is dark green or reddish-purple with short, slender stalks?
potassium
nitrogen
phosphorus
iron
If a florist was limited to two tools, the least useful ones would have to be:
ribbon and anchor tape
sharp knife and floral shears
pruning shears and wire cutters
oasis and cardettes
The sales showroom is separate from the work area. It should be neat and appealing with adequate floor space for customers to move about. Which of the following features is NOT typical of a sales area?
display refrigerator holding completed arrangements and cut flowers for sale
consultation area with table and chairs
design table for making arrangements
wrapping/sale counter with cash register
Cut flowers and 'greens' are held in refrigerators at a temperature range of:
45-50 degrees F
30-32 degrees F
35-40 degrees F
40-45 degrees F
A ______ gauge wire is most commonly used for funeral work.
3
24
28
18
A grouping of closely spaced flowers, net and accessories in a hand-held floral arrangement is called:
corsage
nosegay
pompon
hogarthian curve
The treatment given to Easter lilies to speed flowering is called:
precooling
short days
drying off
long days
The Oriental style of flower arranging began in ______.
India
China
America
Japan
When designing a floral arrangement, after the container has been prepared, one should:
drain out all the water
establish the lines
begin filling in
establish the focal point
Which type of rose has multiple large flowers on a single stem?
grandifloras
polyanthas
floribundas
hybrid teas
Characteristic floral arrangements of the Renaissance were flowers arranged in vases so that only the _______ were visible.
fruits
blossoms
leaves
stems
Flowers, which are worn by men and pinned on a lapel, are called:
falcon corsage
potpurri corsage
boutonnieres
hand-tied bouquets
When is the best time to divide a mature chrysanthemum?
when it is dormant in the winter
when the plant is not blooming during the summer
when it is about three inches tall in the spring
after blooming in the fall
Which of the following describes a good plant watering practice?
allowing water to penetrate through the pot
waiting until plant leaves wilt to water
allowing the plant to stand in water
keeping soil constantly wet
Which of the following is NOT important when considering water quality for fresh flowers?
hardness/softness
pH
salinity
temperature
The pH on soil test results stand for
potential hydrogen
potential oxygen
alkalinity
acidity
A wire service:
is a clearinghouse of floral order
is a company that sends sentiments to be attached to wires
is a company that manufactures wires for floral design
is a service that sends telegrams
When cutting fresh flower stems it is best to cut them with _____ rather than shears.
a pair of scissors
a set of loppers
hook and anvil pruners
a knife
A process in which flower bunches are packages in protective paper or polyethylene coverings to protect and separate flower heads, prevent tangling, and aid in identification is called
packing
stacking
sleeving
stocking
With the exception of the horizontal design, how high in relation to its width should a design be made?
1 to 1 1/2 times the width
1 1/2 to 2 times the width
2 to 2 1/2 times the width
2 1/2 to 3 times the width
The _____ method of wiring is commonly used to wire flowers having large, thickened calyxes such as carnations and roses.
hook
looping
insertion
piercing
The measure of how poisonous a chemical is after a single exposure is _____ toxicity.
bad
acute
accurate
chronic
A major problem in standard carnation production resulting in asymmetrical flowers is:
improper fertilization
lack of pinching
high-density spacing
calyx splitting
Containers that depict a holiday, season/theme or articles such as plush animals are known as
accessories
seasonals
decorations
novelties
Gladioli are:
seldom used by florists
used as 'line' flowers in floral design
poor keepers
come in only two colors
______ is the useful lifespan of cut flowers.
cooler life
shelf life
vase life
sale period
The size relationship of a floral arrangement with its surroundings is:
rhythm
balance
harmony
scale
Kitty litter, cornmeal, sand and borax are all types of:
accessories
stabilizers
desiccants
preservatives
A mum cultivar with a single flower more than 4 inches in diameter, having all lateral buds removed is called a
spray mum
disbud mum
miniature mum
standard mum
To increase the keeping quality of plant materials with hollow stems, the stems should be:
wrapped with florist tape
filled with water
dipped in boiling water
burned
Wooden picks are used to:
used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers for insertion into the floral foam
secure frogs to the container
secure the floral foam to the container
used to secure the chicken wire to the foam
The best way to water potted plants with velvet leaves is:
by placing water in a saucer or liner and allowing the plant to absorb what is needed
by allowing the plant to dry out completely and lightly misting the plant
with a shower setting nozzle on a water hose
by sitting it in a sink and running water over the plant
______ is generally added to water when processing flowers in a retail floral shop.
biocide
herbicide
insecticide
algaecide
A cash and carry shop is also known as this kind of flower shop.
stem shop
wholesale shop
specialty shop
carriage trade shop
Which of the following is true regarding rental of common event items such as arches or pillars?
in order to make a profit, the full cost of goods should be charged to the customer for each rental
they typically require a deposit and rental fee per item
florists should never rent these items
they are typically offered free of charge
A good substitute for sand, this material provides for aeration in the growing media:
peat moss
pelite
rock wool
compost
Which of the following is not generally considered part of the floriculture industry?
retail flower shop
vegetable transplants
commercial cut flower greenhouses
potted foliage plants
This citric acid solution causes flower to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers ahve been dry packed.
orange juice
floral preservative
hydrating solution
sanitizer
An arrangement should be at least _______ times the height of the tall container or the width of a low elongated container.
1
2 1/2
3
1 1/3 - 2
Plant lice refers to:
thrips
mites
scale
aphids
The small handheld bouquets often called tussie-mussies were popular in which period?
greek
renaissance
english-georgian
dutch-flemish
When a florist greens an arrangement, they are:
adding in green flowers in honor of St. Patrick's Day
adding foliage to it so that the mechanics are hidden
adding green dye so that the stems are hidden
removing foliage from the lower stems of the greenery
The greatest control over the cooling phase of Easter lily production is provided by:
controlled temperature forcing
natural cooling
commercial care cooling
fan and pad cooling
A brown foam which is easily penetrated by delicate floral stems and aids in the arrangement of silk and dry flowers is ________.
silica gel
dry foam
holdfast
styrofoam
Damping-off disease of seedlings is caused by:
bacteria
fertilizer
virus
fungus
This spray can be applied to flowers to reduce water loss due to transpiration.
floral tint sprays
spray glue
anit-transpirant
sealer
The majority of florist businesses are conducted in one location and annual gross sales are generally under:
$25,000
$250,000
$2,500,000
$2,500
Foliage below the water line should be removed to:
prevent photosynthesis
prevent leaves from using stored food in the stem
prevent the leaves from decaying, which foul the water
all of these
Mass marketing is the sale of floral products:
in large discount stores
in the supermarkets
in high-traffic locations
all of these
Honeydew on the leaves and ants crawling around a plant indicate:
aphids
slugs
fungus
thrips
More plants die from ______ than any other cause.
lack of fertilizer
lack of water
insects
overwatering
The adjustment of a plant from production conditions to interior conditions is called:
light metering
humidity
acclimatization
photosynthesis decline
These summer-blooming perennials produce dense, bristly balls of blue color:
delphinium
globe thistle
blue plumbago
statice
When making hand-tied bouquets, the stems should be positioned:
in a spiraling manner
parallel to each other
any way that looks nice and holds together
perpendicular to each other
If a hue is diluted with gray, the resulting color is called:
shade
tint
tone
value
Sales and income revenue are highest for retail flower shops during what part or parts of the year?
October through May
January to May
Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons
summer months due to weddings
A more expensive decorative container into which a potted plant can be set is a :
vase
quick sleeve
Jardiniere
Rose bowl
Flowers such as roses and carnations should be stored at:
45-50 degrees F
36-40 degrees F
30-35 degrees F
55-60 degrees F
Another name for rose stripper is
dethorner
clipper
destripper
deleafer
According to sales figures, what is the most popular cut flower sold in the United States?
rose
poinsettia
carnation
chrysanthemum
______ is the act of cutting flower stems properly and providing them with the proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.
Cleaning
processing
producing
slicing
The term used to describe an item used in a floral design that will not die is called a(n) _____ item.
accessory
expensive
perishable
non-perishable
Hydrangeas are forced for the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day
Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day
Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day
Secretary's Day, Sweetest Day, President's Day
When black is added to a hue, the resulting color is called a:
shade
tone
hue
tint
The number one foliage production state in acres and wholesale value is _____.
California
Hawaii
Texas
Florida
A speckled leaf appearance with fine silky strands between leaves and on lower leaf surfaces suggests the presence of:
botrytis
spider mite
mealybug
damping-off
Cut branches of evergreen 20-30 inches long are called:
bunches
tips
boughs
bales
