FFA CDE Floriculture Test Questions 200-250

Foliage below the water line should be removed to:

A. All of these

B. Prevent photosynthesis

C. Prevent the leaves from decaying, which foul the water

D. Prevent leaves from using stored food in the stem

C. Prevent the leaves from decaying, which foul the water

This spray can be applied to flowers to reduce water loss due to transpiration.

A. Sealer

B. Anti-transpirant

C. Floral tint sprays

D. Spray glue

B. Anti-transpirant

The small handheld bouquets often called Tussie-Mussies were popular in which period.

A. Dutch-flemish

B. English-Georgian

C. Renaissance

D. Greek

B. English-Georgian

The majority of florist businesses are conducted in one location and annual gross sales are generally under:

A. $2,500

B. $250,000

C. $25,000

D. $2,500,000

B. $250,000

What mechanical tool can be used with a glass vase to stabilize flowers?

A. A grid made of plastic or anchor tape

B. Binding wire

C. Floral tape

D. Floral wire

A. A grid made of plastic or anchor tape

The size of the bow for a corsage should be:

A. Slightly wider than the petals of the corsage

B. one half the length of the corsage

C. Four inches

D. As wide as the corsage is long

A. Slightly wider than the petals of the corsage

What is the biggest difference between pricing wedding work and regular daily sales?

A. Cost of products

B. Tax structure

C. More labor is required

D. Mark ups aren't used

C. More labor is required

When constructing a chaplet for a flower girl, it is helpful for the florist to have this piece of information.

A. The age of the flower girl

B. The head circumference measurement

C. The dress size of the girl

D. The likes and dislikes of the flower girl

B. The head circumference measurement

Flower stems should be cut approximately at a ______ angle.

A. 90 degree

B. 180 degree

C. None of the above

D. 45 degree

D. 45 degree

Optimum temperatures for poinsettia growth would they are purchased and placed indoors is

A. 50-60 degrees

B. 60-80 degrees

C. 45-55 degrees

D. 70-90 degrees

B. 60-80 degrees

The Alstroemeria is most closely related to the following plant:

A. Abutilon

B. Chrysanthemum

C. Easter lily

D. Daffodil

C. Easter lily

Overhead costs include everything not accounted for in:

A. Standing spray

B. Frame

C. Direct costs

D. Taxes

A. Standing spray

A _______________ is a floral piece commonly displayed at funerals.

A. Tint

B. Shade

C. Value

D. Tone

D. Tone

A grouping of closely spaced flowers, net and accessories in a hand-held floral arrangement is called:

A. Corsage

B. Nosegay

C. Pompon

D. Hogarthian curve

B. Nosegay

Cut carnations are classified into two groups:

A. Floral and greenhouse

B. Standards and miniatures

C. Premium and discount

D. None of the above

B. Standards and miniatures

When completing flowers for a wedding you may work with all but one of the following arrangements except

A. Cascade bouquet arrangement

B. Kneeling bench arrangement

C. Full couch spray arrangement

D. Two-tiered guest table arrangement

C. Full couch spray arrangement

The timing of an Easter lily crop is complicated because:

A. The earlier the date of Easter, the longer it takes to force them

B. The size of the rooted cuttings determines the data of flowering

C. The seeds germinate irregularly over a long period of time

D. All of these

A. The earlier the date of Easter, the longer it takes to force them

If a customer you are serving has a complaint, the first thing that you should do is:

A. Refer it to your supervisor

B. Listen very carefully

C. Ask the customer to wait while you check on what to do

D. Write down his/her name and address

B. Listen very carefully

A plant is placed in a kitchen window. What should be done to make it grow healthy and equally on all sides?

A. Turn the plant periodically to allow equal amounts of sunlight

B. Test to see if it needs water

C. Place it different areas of the house after two days

D. Place it outdoors after a few days of being inside

A. Turn the plant periodically to allow amount of sunlight

The flowers of Easter lilies last longer if:

A. The plant is kept in a warm place

B. The pistil is removed

C. The stamens are removed

D. It is sold only after the first flower has opened

C. The stamens are removed

Cut flowers and 'greens' are held in refrigerators at a temperature range of:

A. 45-50 degrees F

B. 35-40 degrees F

C. 30-32 degrees F

D. 40-45 degrees F

B. 35-40 degrees F

The showy red, pink or white portions of the poinsettia are called:

A. Petals

B. Sepals

C. Flowers

D. Bracts

D. Bracts

Which of the following should not be taken into consideration when determining pricing for an event?

A. If arrangements will be moves for the reception

B. Complication of the set up

C. Setup time at the venue

D. Distance of the venue

C. Setup time at the venue

The size relationship of a floral arrangement with its surroundings is:

A. Scale

B. Balance

C. Rhythm

D. Harmony

A. Scale

To increase the keeping quality of plant materials with hollow stems, the stems should be:

A. Burned

B. Dipped in boiling water

C. Wrapped with florists tape

D. Filled with water

D. Filled with water

When a florist uses both glossy and varied textures, the role of the varied texture is to

A. serve as a filler to accent the glossy texture

B. not be noticeable in the design

C. hold the viewer's attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture

D. be highly visible and attract the viewer's attention

C. hold the viewer's attention after it is attracted to the glossy texture

________ is the method of placing materials closely together at the base of the design so that individual components are indistinguishable.

A. Paving

B. Grouping

C. Clustering

D. Tufting

C. Clustering

An arrangement should be ___________ times the height of a tall container or the length of an elongated container.

A. 3 to 4

B. 1.5 to 2

C. one half

D. 5 to 6

B. 1.5 to 2

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?

A. Method of payment

B. Time of year

C. Location of wedding

D. Formality of wedding

A. Method of payment

How many essential nutrients are essential to plant growth and reproduction?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 6

D. 16

D. 16

___________ is the interrelationship of all the parts of an arrangement; flowers, foliage, accessories, and container.

A. Unity

B. Proportion

C. Scale

D. Balance

B. Proportion

This fungus attacks a wide variety of ornamental plants, probably causing more losses than any other single pathogen.

A. Phytophthora

B. Botrytis cinerea

C. Pythium root rot

D. Alternaria

B. Botrytis cinerea

Of the following, which gauge wire has the thinnest diameter?

A. 18

B. 22

C. 36

D. 24

C. 36

Wooden picks are used to:

A. Used to secure the chicken wire to the foam

B. Secure the frogs to the container

C. Secure the floral foam to the container

D. Used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers for insertion into the floral foam

D. Used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers for insertion into the floral foam

Cut branches of evergreen 20-30 inches long are called:

A. Tips

B. Bales

C. Boughs

D. Bunches

C. Boughs

A cash and carry shop is also known as this kind of flower shop.

A. Carriage Trade Shop

B. Wholesale Shop

C. Specialty Shop

D. Stem Shop

D. Stem Shop

To check if a plant needs water, touch the soil with your finger: if the plant needs water the soil will feel:

A. None of these

B. Dry and Warm

C. Gritty

D. Cool and moist

B. Dry and warm

The hook method of wiring for floral arrangements is used for ___________.

A. roses

B. tubular flowers

C. delicate flowers

D. flat headed flowers

D. flat headed flowers

With the exception of the horizontal design, how high in relation to its width should a design be made?

A. 1-1/2 to 2 times the width

B. 1 to 1-1/2 times the width

C. 2 to 2-1/2 times the width

D. 2 to 2-1/2 times the width

A. 1-1/2 to 2 times the width

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?

A. Wrapping/sales counter with cash register

B. Consultation area with table and chairs

C. Display refrigerator holding completed arrangements and cut flowers for sale

D. Design table for making arrangements

D. Design table for making arrangements

When making hand-tied bouquets, the stems should be positioned:

A. Parallel to each other

B. Perpendicular to each other

C. Any way that looks nice and holds together

D. In a spiraling manner

D. In an spiraling manner

Fertilization in a flower takes place when:

A. Pollen grain touches the ovary

B. Pollen is released from a flower

C. Pollen grain touches the stigma

D. A sperm and egg unite

D. A sperm and egg unite

The blending of all components of a design is known as?

A. Harmony

B. Progression

C. Transition

D. Unity

A. Harmony

The most common stem support mechanic used by florists in fresh cut flower arrangements is:

A. Needlepoint holder

B. Chicken wire

C. Dry foam

D. Floral foam

D. Floral foam

Plants need which part of the visible spectrum for good foliage development?

A. Blue

B. Green

C. All of the visible spectrum

D. Red

A. Blue

Abnormally streaked or striped flower petals are a symptom of 'flower breaking'. This problem is common tulips, lilies and gladiolus and is caused by:

A. Viruses

B. Aphids

C. Thrips

D. Fungi

A. Viruses

A container often used at at Thanksgiving for floral arrangements and symbolic of a plentiful harvest is the:

A. Bud vase

B. Basket

C. Cornucopia

D. Hanukkah

C. Cornucopia

Nosegays were created in the ____________ period to help mask the smells of body odor in a society where bathing often was not believed to be healthy.

A. Victorian

B. English Georgian

C. Baroque

D. French

B. English Georgian

The highest percentage of florist industry sales are made by:

A. None of these

B. Regular customer

C. Walk-in customer

D. Telephone

D. Telephone

The area within a composition occupied by material is called ____________.

A. Positive space

B. Line

C. Texture

D. Negative space

A. Positive space

The highest percentage of florist industry sales are made by:

A. None of these

B. Regular customer

C. Walk-in customer

D. Telephone

The hook method of wiring for floral arrangements is used for ___________.

A. roses

B. tubular flowers

C. delicate flowers

D. flat headed flowers

___________ is the interrelationship of all the parts of an arrangement; flowers, foliage, accessories, and container.

A. Phytophthora

B.

A _______________ is a floral piece commonly displayed at funerals.

A. Tint

B. Shade

C. Value

D. Tone

The Alstroemeria is most closely related to the following plant:

A. Abutilon

B. Chrysanthemum

C. Easter lily

D. Daffodil

C. Easter lily