Floral Design Review 2

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100

Evaluate the image and determine what type of design is shown.

A. Ikebana

B. Egyptian

C. Roman

D. Greek

Ikebana

100

Which of the following flower types are used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement?

A. Mass flowers

B. Line flowers

C. Foliage flowers

D. Filler flowers

Line Flowers

100

Strong contrasts in texture have what effect on a monochromatic design?

A. Decrease unity

B. Decreases visual interest

C. Prevents harmony

D. Prevents monotony

100

Adhesives are only used with artificial flowers because using any type of adhesive will brown flower petals or kill the flower.

A. True

B. False

False

100

Riccardo manages a flower shop in an area with significant foot traffic. Which strategy could he use to draw in people passing by?

A. Creating attractive, unique window displays which will rotate often

B. Create a dark and moody atmosphere for an intimate feel inside the store

C. Stand outside and greet pedestrians

D. Create a large central display inside the store which changes seasonally

A. Creating attractive, unique window displays which will rotate often

200

What is the botanical name of this flower?

A. Canna x generalis

B. Ageratum mexicanum

C. Polianthes tuberosa

D. Cymbidium cv.

Polianthes tuberosa

200

Which of the following is NOT a use of floral preservatives?

A. Replenishing the food source

B. Lowering the pH

C. Reducing bacterial growth

D. Preventing ethylene damage

200

Rank the following materials in the order they should be added to a geometric floral design.

Greenery of foliage

Mass flowers

Mechanics

Water

Filler flower

1 Mechanics

2 Water

3 Mass Flowers

4 Greenery of Foliage

5 Filler flower

200

Elijah needs to attach his boutonniere to his lapel. His florist recommends using a black-headed pin. Which of the following is another feature of the boutonniere pins?

A. The pin should have a pear head

B. The pin should be about 1 1/2 inches long

C. The pin should be decorative

D. The pin should be about 2 1/2 inches long

B. The pin should be about 1 1/2 inches long

200

Select the true statement.

A. Floral shops may choose not to restock items based on season or to allow products in the store to feel more unique.

B. Floral shops always restock items to ensure the largest variety of options for customers and to increase repurchasing for products in store.

A. Floral shops may choose not to restock items based on season or to allow products in the store to feel more unique.

300

What is the botanical name of this flower?

A. Leucanthemum x superbum cv.

B. Liatris spicata

C. Salvia splendens cv.

D. Lilium x hyrbridum cv

B. Liatris spicata

300

Which of the following is NOT a secondary principle of rhythm?

A. Repetition

B. Gradation

C. Depth

D. Transition

Gradation

300

Evaluate the following design to determine the specific type shown in the image.

A. Circular mass

B. Equilateral triangle

C. Right triangle

D. Wreath

Circular Mass

300

Shelia is creating the centerpieces for a reception this weekend. Which of the following is the most important thing Shelia should keep in mind when creating centerpieces?

A. The number of bridesmaids

B. The groom’s tuxedo color

C. The height of the arrangements

D. The food to be served at the wedding

C. The height of the arrangements

300

What do you need to become a grower?

A. A college degree

B. A background in horticulture

C. A harvester

D. A background in agriculture

B. A background in horticulture

400

What is the common name of this flower?

A. Hyacinth

B. Marigold

C. Zinna

D. Tuberous Begonia

B. Marigold

400

Which of the following is NOT considered a triadic color scheme?

A. Red, blue, yellow

B. Yellow-green, red-orange, blue-violet

C. Orange, green, violet

D. Green, violet, red

400

Rank the following steps of retail floral processing in order.

-Cut stems to allow for water uptake -

- Place containers with water and floral preservatives at room temperature for at least one hour

-Place flowers in cooler

-Remove plastic sleeves

-Open boxes upon arrival

-Strip foliage and thorns from stems to minimize decay in plant materials

2 Cut stems to allow for water uptake

4 Place containers with water and floral preservatives at room temperature for at least one hour

6 Place flowers in cooler

5 Remove plastic sleeves

1 Open boxes upon arrival

3 Strip foliage and thorns from stems to minimize decay in plant materials

400

Jim is making a Thanksgiving arrangement which includes fresh pumpkins. Why is it necessary to spray the pumpkins with a clear coat?

A. To make the floral materials appear brighter

B. To prevent the floral materials from decomposing and wilting

C. A clear coat is applied to all floral arrangements

D. To prevent the smell of the pumpkin from being stronger than the flowers

B. To prevent the floral materials from decomposing and wilting

400

What is the most used tool for everyday arrangements?

A. Florist Knife

B. Bulldog tape

C. Bullion wire

D. Wire snips

A. Florist Knife

500

Which of the following is NOT a color associated with this flower?

A. White

B. Pink

C. Violet

D. Orange

C. Violet

500

Which of the following is considered a monochromatic color scheme?

A. Blue, red, green

B. Green, blue-green, blue

C. Red, pink, maroon

D. Orange, yellow, red

C. Red, pink, maroon

500

Margaret has processed a collection of tropical flowers and greenery to store in the cooler. What range should her cooler be set to in degrees Fahrenheit?

a.30-35

b.40-45

c.45-50

d. 50-55

45-50

500

Frank comes into a floral shop and would like to order an arrangement to send to a family friend who recently lost their spouse. However, Frank’s budget is fairly small. Which arrangement should the florist suggest sending to the family?

A. Vase arrangement

B. Casket spray

C. Standing spray

D. Stateroom

A. Vase arrangement

500

Which challenges occur due to customers in sales?

A. New customers

B. Flower color options

C. Vase colors

D. Customers being too indecisive

A. New customers