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TX FFA Floriculture
Written Exam Questions 211;230
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 211) Which of the following designs is not suitable for a wedding? | Full couch spray arrangement |
| 212) When mixing preservatives for cut flowers, the preservative should be mixed in ____________ water. | 100-110 degree F |
| 213) The larger the gauge of florist wire indicates that the thickness is: | Thinner |
| 214) ________________ is a post harvest technique used to load or fill flowers with sugar and other chemicals, giving them "strength" before they are dry-packaged and shipped long distances. | Pulsing |
| 215) Heavy-headed flowers, such as large mums, often bend by the flower head, nearly breaking off. What should be done to temporarily improve this situation? | Insert toothpicks pointed through the bloom into the stem |
| 216) Which of the following statements best describes a dish garden? | A mixture of small, living green or blooming plants suited for tabletop display. |
| 217) In order to keep potted plant leaves clean, florists should: | Wipe leaves with a soft damp towel |
| 218) A design that uses a complementary color scheme is one that: | Uses colors that are opposite to one another on the color wheel |
| 219) Japanese style of floral arrangement is known as: | Ikebana |
| 220) A 'stretched' plant is one that: | Has grown excessively long stems |
| 221) To insure blue color in hydrangeas, you would: | Fertilize with aluminum sulfate |
| 222) When cutting roses to use indoors or to remove spent blossoms: | Cut directly below the first strong, five-leaflet leaf |
| 223) The function (s) of floral preservatives is (are) to: | The function (s) of floral preservatives is (are) to: |
| 224) The principle of total compatibility of all parts of an arrangement with each other is termed: | Harmony |
| 225) To create a strong focal point, a designer should __________ at the focal point. | Use flowers with a bright chroma |
| 226) The hook method of wiring for floral arrangements is used for ____________. | flat headed flowers |
| 227) When constructing a chaplet for a flower girl, it is helpful for the florist to have this piece of information. | The head circumference measurement |
| 228) When all designs, colors, and flowers have been decided upon by the customer, the sale should be closed with | A complete payment |
| 229) The principles of design are fundamental truths that have evolved as the various art forms have developed. Which of the following is NOT among the major principles of design? | Price |
| 230) Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant or creating wedding flowers are called: | Direct costs |