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2007 Written Test

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Susie wants to create a floral design in a direct complimentary scheme. She should use: a. yellow and violet b. orange and yellow c. yellow and blue d. red and blue   a. yellow and violet  
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Karen is designing a floral arrangement for a spring wedding. Her customer wants her to use flowers that are in different shades of pink. this color scheme is called: a. analogous b. direct complementary c. split complementary d. monochromatic   d. monochromatic  
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One way to create rhythm is: a. use flowers of all one size b. change the facing of the flowers in the arrangement c. use flowers and greenery that are all similar in shape d. be sure that all of the flowers are spaced equidistance apart   b. change the facing of the flowers in the arrangement  
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John is designing a corsage with mini carnations and his shop manager tells him to insert the wire through the calyx just below the petals. This wiring method is the: a. pierce method b. hook method c. insert method d. hairpin method   a. pierce method  
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Sally is making a bow for a poinsettia that is in a 6" pot. The most appropriate ribbon choice for a plant in this size pot is: a. #3 b. #5 c. #9 d. #40   c. #9  
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Pedro's boss assigns him the task of designing an arrangement with two sides of equal length and the third side being shorter. This triangle is called: a. isosceles b. scalene c. symmetrical d. asymmetrical   a. isosceles  
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The best choice for a container for a hogarth arrangement is a: a. fireside basket b. low centerpiece bowl c. container with a pedestal d. low shallow container   c. container with a pedestal  
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When a floral designer uses accessories such as fruit, nuts, and cones in a Christmas floral design, they are creating an arrangement with a ________ theme. a. traditional b. Victorian c. contemporary d. Williamsburg   d. Williamsburg  
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The segment of the floral industry that sells directly to the end consumer (general public) is the: a. grower b. importer c. wholesaler d. retailer   d. retailer  
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The "nesting pricing method" of pricing is most generally used to figure the price of: a. any type of floral b. items sold to shop employees c. items that are grouped together but are of different sizes/values d. all retail goods   c. items that are grouped together but are of different sizes/values  
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A shipment of flowers arrives at a floral shop. Jenny unpacks them, recuts the stems, places them in warm water with floral preservative, and lets them stand for two hours before she places them in floral cooler. She is taking these steps to?   Condition the flowers  
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CO2 is often released into greenhouses because: a. it helps the workers breather easier b. it helps the plants make food, and, therefore, increases crop quality c. plants can't produce flowers without it d. it helps up intensity of the flower color   b. it helps the plants make food, and, therefore, increases crop quality  
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Benches in a greenhouse are arranged where they're running along sidewalks the full length of the greenhouse with shorter benches pointing towards the middles aisle. a. peninsular benching b. retail benching c. standard benching d. rolling benching   a. peninsular benching  
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Capillary mat watering is generally used in greenhouses to water: a. cut flower crops b. hanging baskets c. potted flowering crops d. flats   c. potted flowering crops  
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An example of an inorganic substance that is found in some soilless medias is: a. peat moss b. composted bark c. sphagnum peat moss d. perlite   d. perlite  
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Upon inspecting a floral crop, young leaves are prominently malformed and chlorotic and upon closer inspection, the root growth is poor. The plant is deficient in: a. phosphorus b. calcium c. magnesium d. iron   b. calcium  
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Ellen notices that she has thrips in her greenhouse. She wants to control them with a biological control, so she uses: a. parasites b. any pesticide c. sticky traps d. screen the vents   a. parasites  
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One way that damping off can be controlled is by: a. keeping greenhouse lights on at all times b. keeping plants moist at all times c. keeping plants placed as closely as possible d. keeping surface of the germination medium dry between irrigations   d. keeping surface of the germination medium dry between irrigations  
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Denise notices that her plants are covered with a sticky substance. The greenhouse manager inspects the crop and tells her that it is called "honeydew" and that it's caused by: a. spider mites b. whiteflies c. aphids d. thrips   c. aphids  
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The insect that most often affects poinsettia crops is: a. spider mites b. whiteflies c. aphids d. thrips   b. whiteflies  
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Botrytis is: a. a fungal disease b. an insect c. a weed prevalent in greenhouses d. a chemical used to prevent fungal diseases   a. a fungal disease  
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Leaching a crop is important because it: a. kills disease b. flushes excess soluble salts from the growing media c. helps control insect problems d. adds needed fertilizer   flushes excess soluble salts from the growing media  
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Light intensity is measured in: a. foot candles b. light candles c. photoperiod degrees d. photo intensity ration   foot candles  
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Several greenhouses located in the same location are know as: a. greenhouse pod b. greenhouse group c. greenhouse range d. greenhouse development   c. greenhouse range  
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The most widely used method of greenhouse heating is: a. coal b. fuel oil c. electric d. natural gas   d. natural gas  
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For most flowers, floral coolers should be maintained at between 35 and 40 degrees F a. True b. False   a. True  
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The lightness or darkness of a hue is called its value a. True b. False   a. True  
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When designing a floral arrangement, you should be very careful to use equal amounts of all flowers in the arrangement. a. True b. False   b. False  
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The major lines in an arrangement are known as "spine lines". a. True b. False   b. False  
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An arrangement of sunflowers in a basket is good example of a formal design. a. True b. False   b. False  
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An arrangement should be at least 1 to 1 1/2 times the height of a. True b. False   a. True  
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A #28 gauge wire is thinner than a #18 gauge wire. a. True b. False   a. True  
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The "stitch method" is a good wiring technique to use on foliage. a. True b. False   a. True  
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Many flowers may be preserved in a leathery condition by treating them with mineral oil. a. True b. False   b. False  
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In a vegetative arrangement, the flowers are placed in groupings or patches representing the way they might grow naturally. a. True b. False   a. True  
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Materials used to control the placement of flowers, foliage and accessories are known as "mechanics". a. True b. False   a. True  
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Bedding plants make up the largest segment of the floriculture industry. a. True b. False   a. True  
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Because glass is considered by industry professionals to be a very good material, most greenhouses today are built with glass as the glazing material. a. True b. False   b. False  
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Since heat rises, the thermometer in the greenhouse should be placed as close to the roof as possible, because it is important to see how high the temperature is in that location. a. True b. False   b. False  
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The pH of the water has no effect on greenhouse crops. a. True b. False   b. False  
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A standard greenhouse pot is as tall as it is wide at the top. a. True b. False   a. True  
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Winged insects may be prevented from entering a greenhouse from the outside if they are met with resistance in the form of air pressure as they try to enter through the vents and doors. a. True b. False   a. True  
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Anthers should be left in Easter lily blooms because this practice helps prolong the life of the flower. a. True b. False   b. False  
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Both cineraria and cyclamen are known as cool temperature crops. a. True b. False   a. True  
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The most common method of height control for chrysanthemums is to vary the daylength by adding lights at night. a. True b. False   b. False  
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Oedema is a common physiological disorder of geraniums. a. True b. False   a. True  
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Poinsettias require at east 12 hours of continuous light per day in order to bloom. a. True b. False   b. False  
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Pasteurization of root media kills all organisms (the good and the bad). a. True b. False   b. False  
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The essential elements in soilless media are at their maximum availability in a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5. a. True b. False   a. True  
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Biotherm heating is a method heating is a method of bottom heating in which heat is applied from beneath the crop. a. True b. False   a. True  
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