Jesup FFA Floriculture
This quiz is designed to test your knowledge in the area of floriculture, particularly pertaining to the FFA Floriculture CDE.
- 1.
The average soil mixture contains what percentage of air, water, minerals, and organic materials?
- A.
45% air, 5% water, 25% minerals, 25% organic material
- B.
5% air, 10% water, 50% minerals, 35% organic material
- C.
50% air, 15% water, 10% minerals, 25% organic material
- D.
25% air, 25% water, 45% mineral water, 5% organic material
Correct Answer
D. 25% air, 25% water, 45% mineral water, 5% organic material -
- 2.
Which option lists chemical warnings in order from greatest danger to least?
- A.
CAUTION, CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER
- B.
WARNING, CAUTION, DANGER, DEADLY
- C.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, CAUTION
- D.
TOXIC, DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING
Correct Answer
C. DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, CAUTION -
- 3.
What is the correct method for disposing pesticide containers?
- A.
Pressure rinse and burn container
- B.
Throw away in home garbage can
- C.
Bag chamical container tightly and place in a dumpster
- D.
Spray out with dish soap and let it sit before throwing it away in a dumpster
Correct Answer
A. Pressure rinse and burn container -
- 4.
The most popular florist flower is the:
- A.
Rose
- B.
Mum
- C.
Baby Rose
- D.
Lily
Correct Answer
B. Mum -
- 5.
Soil sterilization should take place at:
- A.
120 degrees for 10 minutes
- B.
180 degrees for 30 minutes
- C.
210 degrees for 10 minutes
- D.
160 degrees for 25 minutes
Correct Answer
B. 180 degrees for 30 minutes -
- 6.
How many yards of ribbon are generally used to make a bow?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3 -
- 7.
Florist arrangements should be:
- A.
1-2 times the height/width of container
- B.
2-3.5 times the height/width of container
- C.
1.5-2.5 times the height/width of container
- D.
1.5-2 times the height/width of container
Correct Answer
D. 1.5-2 times the height/width of container -
- 8.
The Japanese art of shaping and forming small trees is called:
- A.
Bontie
- B.
Korabi
- C.
Hung-Si
- D.
Bonsai
Correct Answer
D. Bonsai -
- 9.
This small bouquet is typically worn on the wrist of a woman.
- A.
Nosegay
- B.
Boutonniere
- C.
Corsage
- D.
Florist's Mix
Correct Answer
C. Corsage -
- 10.
What part of the poinsettias give them their red color?
- A.
Stems
- B.
Bracts
- C.
Leaves
- D.
Petals
Correct Answer
B. Bracts -
- 11.
Some flowers blooming time is affected by:
- A.
Warm treatment of bulbs
- B.
Cold treatment of bulbs
- C.
Wet treatment of bulbs
- D.
Dry treatment of bulbs
Correct Answer
B. Cold treatment of bulbs -
- 12.
Avicides are used for:
- A.
Controlling insects
- B.
Controlling grassy weeds
- C.
Controlling birds
- D.
Controlling soil-dwelling insects
Correct Answer
C. Controlling birds -
- 13.
Chemical application that requires a flame or heat pipes is called:
- A.
Vapor
- B.
Fog
- C.
Aerosol
- D.
Mist
Correct Answer
A. Vapor -
- 14.
When working with bonsai trees, it's best to use:
- A.
Steel and nickel wire
- B.
Fishing line
- C.
Twine
- D.
Copper and aluminum wire
Correct Answer
D. Copper and aluminum wire -
- 15.
Transpiration is:
- A.
Water lost from leaves
- B.
When a plant reaches toward the sun
- C.
Wilting in a plant that has been overwatered
- D.
When full-sun plants die due to being in a shady area
Correct Answer
A. Water lost from leaves -
- 16.
The hook wiring method is used in:
- A.
Baby roses
- B.
Gerber daisies
- C.
Spider mums
- D.
Leatherleaf
Correct Answer
B. Gerber daisies -
- 17.
A flower vase or oasis decoration that goes in the middle of a table is called a:
- A.
Table highlight
- B.
Round arrangement
- C.
Eye catcher
- D.
Centerpiece
Correct Answer
D. Centerpiece -
- 18.
What is Oasis in relation to floriculture?
- A.
A place rich in water in a dry area
- B.
A type of flower vase
- C.
A styrofoam of sorts that holds flowers in an arrangement
- D.
A something that keeps a florist's hand steady during arrangement creation
Correct Answer
C. A styrofoam of sorts that holds flowers in an arrangement -
- 19.
Poinsettias are typically popular during what time of year?
- A.
Mother's Day
- B.
Christmas
- C.
Independence Day
- D.
Thanksgiving
Correct Answer
B. Christmas -
- 20.
The thickest gauge wire out of these options is:
- A.
24 gauge
- B.
20 gauge
- C.
22 gauge
- D.
19 gauge
Correct Answer
D. 19 gauge -
- 21.
The harmony of a plant arrangement is its:
- A.
Overall appearance
- B.
Greenery to flower ratio
- C.
Color-matching qualities
- D.
Closeness between asking price and real cost
Correct Answer
A. Overall appearance -
- 22.
Spanish moss does for for a oasis arrangement?
- A.
Keeps the plants fed and healthy
- B.
Makes the colors in the arrangement look more varied
- C.
Adds a pleasant aroma
- D.
Covers the visible oasis
Correct Answer
D. Covers the visible oasis -
- 23.
Scale relates to the _______ of the arrangement.
- A.
Size
- B.
Structure
- C.
Flower to greenery ratio
- D.
Weight
Correct Answer
A. Size -
- 24.
Which flower uses the piercing method of wiring?
- A.
Mum
- B.
Daisy
- C.
Carnation
- D.
Baby's Breath
Correct Answer
C. Carnation -
- 25.
Which tool is used to cut flowers when making a corsage or boutonniere?
- A.
Needlenose Pliers
- B.
Hedge Clippers
- C.
Flower Scissors
- D.
Florist Knife
Correct Answer
D. Florist Knife -
- 26.
Which of the following is NOT a secondary color?
- A.
Purple
- B.
Red
- C.
Green
- D.
Orange
Correct Answer
B. Red -
- 27.
What holiday is the second Sunday in May?
- A.
Memorial Day
- B.
Mother's Day
- C.
Father's Day
- D.
Secretary's Day
Correct Answer
B. Mother's Day -
- 28.
If a plant is __________, it has a nitrogen deficiency.
- A.
Dark green
- B.
Brown
- C.
Violet
- D.
Yellow
Correct Answer
D. Yellow -
- 29.
Which of the following is the easiest way to attain rhythm in a floral arrangement?
- A.
Radiation
- B.
Progression
- C.
Repetition
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Repetition -
- 30.
For which flower would you use the hairpin wiring method?
- A.
Stephanosis
- B.
Statice
- C.
Bluebell
- D.
Lily
Correct Answer
A. Stephanosis -
- 31.
What structure on the underside of the leaf allows the leaf to breathe or transpire?
- A.
Stoma
- B.
Pistil
- C.
Stem
- D.
Chloroplast
Correct Answer
A. Stoma -
- 32.
Which of these creates emphasis in a floral arrangement?
- A.
Repetition
- B.
Accent
- C.
Size
- D.
Rhythm
Correct Answer
B. Accent -
- 33.
What is the best way to clean the leaves of an indoor plant?
- A.
A fine spray of water
- B.
Sponge-cleaning
- C.
Watering by watering can
- D.
Sitting it out in the rain
Correct Answer
A. A fine spray of water -
- 34.
___________ is a form of terrarium.
- A.
Spanish moss
- B.
Sparrows fodder
- C.
Statice
- D.
Wardian case
Correct Answer
D. Wardian case -
- 35.
The layer between potting soil and drainage material is called:
- A.
Sand
- B.
Soaking layer
- C.
Sphagnum moss
- D.
Legume line
Correct Answer
C. Sphagnum moss -
- 36.
Single-faced ribbon is:
- A.
Shiny on one side, dull on the other
- B.
Dull on both sides
- C.
Shiny on both sides
- D.
Generally thin
Correct Answer
A. Shiny on one side, dull on the other -
- 37.
Filler flowers include:
- A.
Statice
- B.
Roses
- C.
Delphinium
- D.
Tulips
Correct Answer
A. Statice -
- 38.
The stamen is the:
- A.
Male part of the flower
- B.
Part of the flower that produces pollen
- C.
Made up of the anther and the fillament
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 39.
The vasicular tissue that transports up from the roots to the leaves is:
- A.
Xylem
- B.
Phloem
- C.
Cambium
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Xylem -
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