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Florist Certification

Subject : certifications
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A purpose of foliage is to hide the mechanics in a flower arrangement.






2. Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water level in an arrangement helps prevent bacterial growth.






3. A hue darkened by the addition of black forms a shade of the hue.






4. Contain more than one single focal point.






5. Number 3 ribbon is the appropriate size for a corsage bow. The appropriate gauge of wire for corsages is number 24- 28 depending on the weight of the flower. Construct a corsage so it is as light-weight as possible.






6. A design technique in which branches of flowers are used around the perimeter of a floral arrangement to direct attention to the materials in the center of the arrangement.






7. The tight positioning of flower clusters at the base of an arrangement forming rounded hills.






8. The level of light received on a plant surface.






9. Describes the lightness or darkness of a hue.






10. The Color Spectrum is made up of twelve major colors. Using color properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral arrangement.






11. Used as primary flowers to establish the skeleton outline height or width of an arrangement.






12. The process of converting nutrients - water - carbon - dioxide and sunlight into food for plants.






13. A feature of this style of design is the seasonal compatibility of the plant materials in the design.






14. A Citric acid solution that causes flowers to take up water rapidly to prevent dehydration after flowers being dry packed.






15. Is due to the inability of water to enter the stem.






16. Similar design techniques to place similar materials horizontally on top of each other.






17. Cutting flowers stems properly and providing proper treatment at any stage of the distribution process.






18. Growers - Wholesalers and Retail Florist must process their flowers.






19. Design that consists of clusters or groups of flowers & foliage that strengthens the element of line which moves the eye through the arrangement.






20. Firmly wrapping or tying similar materials together to form a larger - individual unit.






21. Supplies - methods and materials that designers use to place and hold flowers and foliage in an arrangement.






22. An asymmetrically balanced design of few materials usually placed in groups that emphasize forms and lines.






23. Combination of equal amounts of primary color and adjacent secondary color.






24. Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted through the calyx and bent downward along the stem.






25. The relationship between the flowers - foliage and container.






26. The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue.






27. Do not require a focal point.






28. Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the outline of the arrangement.






29. Adding white to a color lightens its tint.






30. Florists must educate the customer in order to help them enjoy their flowers to the fullest extent.






31. The design consists of several layers of materials - varying in size and texture to create a flowering effect.






32. Floral Material that has an 'airy' look to create the finishing touch.






33. Are usually single stem with large rounded heads used inside or along the arrangement to fill in.






34. A combination of both natural and man made materials in an unnatural manner to create new images.






35. Bride's bouquet - Bridesmaid's bouquet - Corsages - Boutonnieres - Alter flowers - Pew Flowers - on the candelabra - Bride's Throw bouquet - table decorations and on the wedding cake.






36. A type of flower used to complete a design.






37. The element of the line in a floral arrangement is the visual path the eye follows as it proceeds through the arrangement.






38. Form is the geometric shape or line design that forms the outline of the flower arrangement.






39. Is the placement of cut material in a parallel design in each group in order to create depth.


40. Cell process in which stored food reserves are converted into useful energy for the plant.






41. The length of useful life of cut floral materials after being received by the customer.






42. The process in which cut flowers & foliages have been tested to extend their freshness.






43. Shorter stems of mass flowers provide a color & focal point near the rim of the container.






44. Sells floral goods and services to the consumer.






45. The process of plants losing water through stomata in their leaves.






46. A formal - equilateral triangular design.






47. Flower arrangement heights should not vary in pave arrangements. The Pave Design is a technique characterized by parallel or surface contoured insertions that create a uniform area with little or no variation in depth.






48. The Japanese style of floral arrangements characterized by their linear forms.






49. Corsage wiring technique in which the wire is shaped into a hairpin.






50. A triangular pattern with a strong 'L-Line'.