Exam Questions #151-200 Flashcards
(50 cards)
When cutting fresh flower stems it is best to cut them with ______________ rather than shears.
A A pair of scissors
B A set of loppers
C Hook and anvil pruners
D A knife
A knife
A process in which flower bunches are packaged in protective paper or polyethylene coverings to protect and separate flower heads, prevent tangling, and aid in identification is called
A Packing
B Stacking
C Sleeving
D Stocking
Sleeving
With the exception of the horizontal design, how high in relation to its width should a design be made?
A 1 to 1-1/2 times the width
B 1-1/2 to 2 times the width
C 2 to 2-1/2 times the width
D 2-1/2 to 3 times the width
1-1/2 to 2 times the width
The ________ method of wiring is commonly used to wire flowers having large, thickened calyxes such as carnations and roses.
A Hook
B Looping
C Insertion
D Piercing
Piercing
The measure of how poisonous a chemical is after a single exposure is ___________ toxicity.
A Bad
B Acute
C Accurate
D Chronic
Acute
A major problem in standard carnation production resulting in asymmetrical flowers is:
A Improper fertilization
B Lack of pinching
C High-density spacing
D Calyx splitting
Calyx splitting
Containers that depict a holiday, season/ theme or articles such as plush animals are known as
A Accessories
B Seasonals
C Decorations
D Novelties
Novelties
Gladioli are:
A Seldom used by florists
B Used a ‘line’ flowers in a floral design
C Poor keepers
D Come in only two colors
Used a ‘line’ flowers in a floral design
The size relationship of a floral arrangement with its surroundings is:
A Rhythm
B Balance
C Harmony
D Scale
Scale
_______________ is the useful lifespan of cut flowers.
A cooler life
B shelf life
C vase life
D sale period
vase life
Kitty litter, cornmeal, sand and borax are all types of:
A Accessories
B Stabilizers
C Desiccants
D Preservatives
Desiccants
A mum cultivar with a single flower more than 4 inches in diameter, having all lateral buds removed is called a
A Spray mum
B Disbud mum
C Miniature mum
D Standard mum
Standard mum
To increase the keeping quality of plant materials with hollow stems, the stems should be:
A Wrapped with florist tape
B Filled with water
C Dipped in boiling water
D Burned
Filled with water
Wooden picks are used to:
A Used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers for insertion into the floral foam
B Secure frogs to the container
C Secure the floral foam to the container
D Used to secure the chicken wire to the foam
Used to extend and strengthen the stems of flowers
The best way to water potted plants with velvet leaves is:
A By placing water in a saucer or liner and allowing the plant to absorb what is needs
B By allowing the plant to dry out completely and lightly misting the plant
C With a shower setting nozzle on a water hose
D By sitting it in a sink and running water over the plant
By placing water in a saucer or liner and allowing the plant to absorb what is needs
_________ is generally added to water when processing flowers in a retail floral shop.
A Biocide
B Herbicide
C Insecticide
D Algaecide
Biocide
A cash and carry shop is also known as this kind of flower shop.
A Stem Shop
B Wholesale Shop
C Specialty Shop
D Carriage Trade Shop
Stem Shop
Which of the following is true regarding rental of common event items such as arches or pillars?
A In order to make a profit, the full cost of goods should be charged to the customer for each rental
B They typically require a deposit and rental fee per item
C Florists should never rent these items
D They are typically offered free of charge
They typically require a deposit and rental fee per item
A good substitute for sand, this material provides for aeration in the growing media:
A Peat moss
B Perlite
C Rock wool
D Compost
Perlite
Which of the following is not generally considered part of the Floriculture Industry?
A Retail flower shop
B Vegetable transplants
C Commercial cut flower greenhouses
D Potted foliage plants
Vegetable transplants
This citric acid solution causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers have been dry packed.
A Orange juice
B Floral Preservative
C Hydrating solution
D Sanitizer
Hydrating solution
An arrangement should be at least _____________________ times the height of a tall container or the width of a low elongated container.
A 1
B 2 1/2
C 3
D 1 1/2 - 2
1 1/2 - 2
Plant lice refers to:
A Thrips
B Mites
C Scale
D Aphids
Aphids
The small handheld bouquets often called Tussie- Mussies were popular in which period.
A Greek
B Renaissance
C English-Georgian
D Dutch-flemish
English-Georgian
