Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A potpourri corsage can be made from which of the following:
a. | Dried citrus leaves and assorted foliage | b. | Small blossoms and
dried citrus leaves | c. | Assorted foliage treated with nutmeg, cinnamon,
or orange | d. | A few small blossoms and assorted foliage |
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A very popular and relatively simple corsage style is one that features two
flowers:
a. | True | b. | False | c. | True if both flowers
are the same | d. | Insufficient information to answer |
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The most important environmental factor in orchid culture is:
a. | Fertilization | c. | Light | b. | Temperature | d. | Watering and water
quality |
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4.
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The acceleration of flowering by manipulation of environmental conditions is
known as:
a. | Pulsing | c. | Leaching | b. | Forging | d. | None of these are
correct. |
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Mass marketing is the sale of floral products:
a. | In supermarkets | c. | In large discount stores | b. | In high-traffic
locations | d. | All of these are
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6.
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The minimum optimum temperature for poinsettia growth is:
a. | 70 degrees F | b. | 60 degrees F | c. | 50 degrees F | d. | 45 degrees
F |
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7.
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Costs associated with making an arrangement, decorating a blooming plant, or
creating wedding flowers are called:
a. | Direct costs | b. | Indirect costs | c. | Fixed costs | d. | Overhead |
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8.
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Pot mums in 6” pots should average
flowing shoots per pot.
a. | 5 to 10 | b. | 20 to 30 | c. | 60 to 80 | d. | 80 to
100 |
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If a florist were limited to two tools, the most useful ones to have would
be:
a. | Ribbon | c. | Sharp knife and floral shears | b. | Pruning shears and
wire cutters | d. | None of these
are correct. |
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10.
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A grouping of closely space flowers, net, and accessories in a hand-held floral
arrangement is called:
a. | Hogarthian curve | c. | Pompon | b. | Nosegay | d. | Corsage |
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The optimum pH for azaleas is:
a. | 9.0 to 10.0 | b. | 6.5 to 7.5 | c. | 7.0 to 8.0 | d. | 4.5 to
5.5 |
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The area of emphasis in an arrangement is called the:
a. | Focal point | c. | Both Focal point and Accent | b. | Accent | d. | None
of these are correct. |
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This fungus attacks a wide variety of ornamental plants, probably causing more
losses than any other single pathogen.
a. | Pythium root rot | c. | Alternaria | b. | Phythophthora | d. | Botrytis
cinerea |
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A good alternative for perilite, this material provides aeration in the root
media.
a. | Peat moss | c. | Vermiculite | b. | Sand | d. | Rock wool |
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Bullheads are distorted flowers characterized by shorter petals, which give the
rose a .
a. | Disheveled appearance | c. | Gangly appearance | b. | Flattened appearance | d. | None of these are
correct. |
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Most epiphytic orchids can be grown in:
a. | Tree fern-redwood chips | c. | Fir bark | b. | Osmunda
fiber | d. | All of these are
correct. |
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Specially cut flowers may be defined as:
a. | Cut flowers other than carnations, chrysanthemums, and gladiolus | b. | Cut flowers other
than roses | c. | Cut flowers other than those grown in the field | d. | Cut flowers other
than roses, carnations, and chrysanthemums |
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To obtain blue flowers on hydrangeas, the pH of the growth media should
be:
a. | 4.0 to 4.5 | b. | 6.0 to 6.5 | c. | 7.0 to 7.5 | d. | 5.0 to
5.5 |
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A common flaw in establishing the area of emphasis is to
together very
closely:
a. | Accent the foliage | c. | Crown the flowers | b. | Crimp the chenille stems | d. | None of these are
correct. |
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The growth regulator often used to control marketable plant heights of potted
tulips, dahlias, and lilies is:
a. | Benlate | b. | Florel | c. | Bonzi | d. | A-Rest |
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All of the following are bulbous and tuberous-rooted plants except:
a. | Dahlias | b. | Dutch iris | c. | Caladiums | d. | Periwinkles |
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The majority of florist businesses are conducted in one location and annual
gross sales are generally under:
a. | $2,000,000 | b. | $250,000 | c. | $25,000 | d. | $2,500 |
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The unit of heat measurement used in the greenhouse industry is the:
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There are three primary ways that heat is lost in a greenhouse. Which of the
following is not correct?
a. | Air leakage | b. | Solarization | c. | Conduction | d. | Radiation |
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There are three basic types of pots that are commonly used in the greenhouse
industry. Which of the following is not one of the basic types?
a. | Azalea pot | c. | Standard pot | b. | Bulb pot or pan | d. | Designer pot |
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26.
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Cycocel is the most commonly used
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a. | Growth stimulant | c. | Growth retardant | b. | Fluetuate retardant | d. | Ethylene
enhancer |
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27.
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Successful advertising to a target audience is based on the three profit
“P’s”. Which one of the following is not part of the three profit
“P’s”?
a. | Pleasant | b. | Planned | c. | Persuasive | d. | Persistent |
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28.
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A component of greenhouse root media consisting of siliceous volcanic rock,
crushed and heated to 1800 degrees F is:
a. | Vermiculite | c. | Perilite | b. | Crushed stone | d. | Sand |
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29.
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This growth regulator increases the flower size of geranium, and accelerates
flowering in cyclamen.
a. | Miracle Grow | c. | Gibberellic acid | b. | B-Nine | d. | Ethephon |
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30.
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A more expensive decorative container into which a potted plant can be set is
a:
a. | Vase | b. | Quick sleeve | c. | Jardiniere | d. | Rose
bowl |
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31.
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An advertisement should never appeal to the reader’s self interest, but
instead should create a need:
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32.
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The genus and species name Dianthus caryphyllus identifies what
flower:
a. | Cyclamen | b. | Orchid | c. | Dianthus | d. | Carnation |
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When doing the flowers for a wedding you may work with all but one of the
following arrangements. Which arrangement would not be suitable for a wedding?
a. | Cascade bouquet arrangement | c. | Two-tiered guest table
arrangement | b. | Kneeling bench arrangement | d. | Full couch spray arrangement |
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Certain plants are quite suitable for use in landscape borders. Which, if any,
of the following are suitable for this use:
a. | Creeping fig | c. | None of these are correct. | b. | Needlepoint
ivy | d. | All of these are
correct. |
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35.
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Direct mail forms include which of the following:
a. | Seed mailers | c. | Survey cards | b. | Coupons | d. | All of these are
correct. |
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36.
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The reputation of a florist business is built solely on location, friendliness
and price:
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37.
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When growing orchids, a hygrometer is used to measure:
a. | Light | b. | Temperature | c. | Humidity | d. | Air
flow |
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38.
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Firbark is the most popular orchid potting material:
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Excessively short stems in tulips planted outdoors are due to:
a. | Lack of sunlight | b. | Magnesium and calcium
deficiencies | c. | Excessive moisture | d. | Warm spring temperatures and lack of winter
cooling |
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There are numerous advantages to having a container garden. Which of the
following, if any, are such advantages?
a. | You can enjoy plants where a dirt garden is impossible | b. | Plants can be
spotlighted via their placement | c. | All of these are correct. | d. | None of these are
correct. |
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41.
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A physiological disorder of geraniums caused by low moisture levels in the root
media is:
a. | Bacterial blight | c. | Pythium | b. | Botrytis blight | d. | None of these are
correct. |
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42.
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Upper leaves which show interveinal chlorosis probably suffer from:
a. | Lack of water | c. | A iron deficiency | b. | A sulfur deficiency | d. | A nitrogen
deficiency |
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43.
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Marigold seed which fails to emerge, or seedlings which die soon after emerging
from wet soil are the result of:
a. | Root rot | c. | Whitefly damage | b. | Damping off | d. | Foliar
nematodes |
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The flowers and leaves of a rose are mottled and streaked with silver, and dusty
black droppings have collected. This damage is indicative of:
a. | Fungus gnats | b. | Scale | c. | Black molds | d. | Thrips |
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45.
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Placing wet sphagnum moss in a frame for funeral and Christmas wreaths is
called:
a. | Cibotium | b. | Massing | c. | Mossing | d. | Gelling |
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46.
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The most popular mechanics item used to support floral arrangements is:
a. | Waterproof tape | c. | Plastic grid | b. | Floral foam | d. | Metal pinpoints |
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47.
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The pricing method based on 40% of retail selling price is:
a. | Nesting pricing | c. | Ratio markup | b. | Retail cost of goods | d. | Wholesale
pricing |
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48.
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A dried branch, bleached by the sun, used in decorations is called:
a. | Corolla | b. | Manzanita | c. | Fleurin | d. | Smilax |
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49.
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The genus and species name for Amaryllis is:
a. | Narcissus pseudonarcissus | c. | Sinningia
speciosa | b. | Hippeastrum vittatum | d. | Streptocarpus hybridus |
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50.
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According to The Retail Florist Business, included in the list of
traditional rules to achieve good design are all but one of the following. Which one is not
included?
a. | Even numbers should be used in arrangements when fewer than 10 flowers of one kind
are used | b. | Generous voids and negative spaces allow each flower to stand out | c. | All mechanics and
flowers support should be concealed | d. | To increase depth, some of the flowers near the
outer edge should face slightly toward the back |
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