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Test Your Event Design Skills And Knowledge! - Quiz

This skills quiz is designed to put your event design skills and knowledge and knowledge to the test, covering how to implement a wide range of elements into a design concept, including color palette, flowers, furniture, lighting, branded accents, entertainment, technology and others.

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1.

When you mix a primary color like red with white, what term is used to reference the result?
- A.
  
  Tint
- B.
  
  Hue
- C.
  
  Shade
- D.
  
  Tone
Correct Answer
A. Tint
2.

Which color has the shortest wavelength and is most difficult to see?
- A.
  
  Orange
- B.
  
  Indigo
- C.
  
  Violet
- D.
  
  Red
Correct Answer
C. Violet
3.

What is the name of the universal color matching system for pigments?
- A.
  
  RGB
- B.
  
  PMS
- C.
  
  CMYK
- D.
  
  HEX
Correct Answer
B. PMS
4.

Which table type is the least space efficient?
- A.
  
  Square
- B.
  
  Round
- C.
  
  Rectangle
- D.
  
  Oval
Correct Answer
A. Square
5.

Which of the following is NOT an effective tool to divide a space that is too large:
- A.
  
  Pipe and drape
- B.
  
  Trees/shrubs
- C.
  
  Perimeter up-lighting
- D.
  
  Light projections
Correct Answer
C. Perimeter up-lighting
6.

What is the minimum amount of space that should be left between a service door and a guest table?
- A.
  
  4'
- B.
  
  6'
- C.
  
  8'
- D.
  
  12'
Correct Answer
A. 4'
7.

What emotional characteristic is often used to describe cool colors like blue and green?
- A.
  
  Energetic
- B.
  
  Serene
- C.
  
  Agressive
- D.
  
  Cheerful
Correct Answer
B. Serene
8.

An element of color should appear at least this many times in order to make an impact on the event overall:
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  3
- C.
  
  4
- D.
  
  5
Correct Answer
B. 3
9.

What would be the ideal aesthetic choice for a seaside event for 80 guests that takes place during the daytime?
- A.
  
  Pole/century tent
- B.
  
  Clearspan tent
- C.
  
  Sailcloth tent
- D.
  
  Frame tent
Correct Answer
C. Sailcloth tent
10.

If you had just $500 total to add a single décor element to 10 tables for a buffet luncheon, what would provide the most aesthetic value per inch?
- A.
  
  1 submerged cymbidium orchid
- B.
  
  Collection of 5 pillar candles on a mat/mirror
- C.
  
  Colorful patterned tablecloth
- D.
  
  Small vase with 15 inexpensive flowers
Correct Answer
C. Colorful patterned tablecloth
11.

In addition to tablecloths and napkins, which of the following could be considered “soft goods” for use in design
- A.
  
  Rose
- B.
  
  Camellia leaf
- C.
  
  Wheatgrass
- D.
  
  Ribbon
- E.
  
  None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. Ribbon
12.

What is the maximum number of guests that you can seat at a table that is 12 feet long and 36 inches wide?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  14
- D.
  
  16
Correct Answer
B. 12
13.

Your client wants to include taper candles in her centerpiece. What is the thing that you would verify first?
- A.
  
  If the venue allows open flame
- B.
  
  How fast the candles will burn
- C.
  
  If there is room in the budget
- D.
  
  How many tables will need candles
Correct Answer
A. If the venue allows open flame
14.

How have these flowers been arranged?
- A.
  
  In a vase
- B.
  
  Hand tied bouquets
- C.
  
  In a dish
- D.
  
  In oasis
Correct Answer
B. Hand tied bouquets
15.

When planning a small event in a large space, how can you create intimacy?
- A.
  
  Group tables close together
- B.
  
  Add perimeter up-lighting
- C.
  
  Limit the use of uphostery
- D.
  
  Butler/tray pass food
Correct Answer
A. Group tables close together
16.

What word best describes this color palette?
- A.
  
  Analogous
- B.
  
  Complementary
- C.
  
  Monochromatic
- D.
  
  Primary
Correct Answer
A. Analogous
17.

What type of arrangement is this Bridesmaid holding?
- A.
  
  Bouquet
- B.
  
  Boutonniere
- C.
  
  Corsage
- D.
  
  Tussy Mussy
Correct Answer
D. Tussy Mussy
18.

Which of the following is not necessarily true pertaining to the use of branches, greenery or trees?
- A.
  
  They can fill large spaces
- B.
  
  They can create girth in arrangements providing a larger impression
- C.
  
  They are inexpensive
- D.
  
  They can be used to create walls or barriers to guide guests' views
Correct Answer
C. They are inexpensive
19.

When decorating with floral, which of the following should you avoid?
- A.
  
  Using hearty flowers for personals
- B.
  
  Incorporating seasonal flowers into the design
- C.
  
  Using fragrant flowers on dining tables
- D.
  
  Creating multiple centerpiece styles when there are more then six tables in the room
Correct Answer
C. Using fragrant flowers on dining tables
20.

The image below is an example of what type of color scheme?
- A.
  
  Analogous
- B.
  
  Complementary
- C.
  
  Monochromatic
- D.
  
  Primary
Correct Answer
C. Monochromatic
21.

If you are expecting 200 guests at an event, what size would the ideal dance floor be?
- A.
  
  200 sq ft
- B.
  
  400 sq ft
- C.
  
  600 sq ft
- D.
  
  800 sq ft
Correct Answer
B. 400 sq ft
22.

What is the maximum acceptable height of a non-elevated floral centerpiece?
- A.
  
  6 inches
- B.
  
  12 inches
- C.
  
  15 inches
- D.
  
  24 inches
Correct Answer
C. 15 inches
23.

Which of the following is the paramount concern when using a clear tent?
- A.
  
  Inability to retain heat
- B.
  
  Excessive capture of heat from sunlight
- C.
  
  Inability to run power
- D.
  
  Inability to retain sound
Correct Answer
B. Excessive capture of heat from sunlight
24.

What is the minimum ceiling height required to hang a chandelier that is 2’ wide and 3’ tall?
- A.
  
  10'
- B.
  
  12'
- C.
  
  13'
- D.
  
  15'
Correct Answer
C. 13'
25.

What is the correct linen size to order for an 8’ banquet table in order for the linen to touch the floor on all sides?
- A.
  
  132”x90”
- B.
  
  96”x30”
- C.
  
  156”x90”
- D.
  
  132”x72”
Correct Answer
C. 156”x90”
26.

With all flower conditions presumed to be optimal, what is the greatest potential downside of creating cherry blossom centerpieces in clear vases on a Friday for a Saturday wedding?
- A.
  
  Blossoms will shed
- B.
  
  Blossoms will wilt
- C.
  
  Vase will break
- D.
  
  Water in the vase will turn brown
Correct Answer
D. Water in the vase will turn brown

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Test Your Event Design Skills And Knowledge!

When you mix a primary color like red with white, what term is used to reference the result?

Which color has the shortest wavelength and is most difficult to see?

What is the name of the universal color matching system for pigments?

Which table type is the least space efficient?

Which of the following is NOT an effective tool to divide a space that is too large:

What is the minimum amount of space that should be left between a service door and a guest table?

What emotional characteristic is often used to describe cool colors like blue and green?

An element of color should appear at least this many times in order to make an impact on the event overall:

What would be the ideal aesthetic choice for a seaside event for 80 guests that takes place during the daytime?

If you had just $500 total to add a single décor element to 10 tables for a buffet luncheon, what would provide the most aesthetic value per inch?

In addition to tablecloths and napkins, which of the following could be considered “soft goods” for use in design

What is the maximum number of guests that you can seat at a table that is 12 feet long and 36 inches wide?

Your client wants to include taper candles in her centerpiece. What is the thing that you would verify first?

How have these flowers been arranged?

When planning a small event in a large space, how can you create intimacy?

What word best describes this color palette?

What type of arrangement is this Bridesmaid holding?

Which of the following is not necessarily true pertaining to the use of branches, greenery or trees?

When decorating with floral, which of the following should you avoid?

The image below is an example of what type of color scheme?

If you are expecting 200 guests at an event, what size would the ideal dance floor be?

What is the maximum acceptable height of a non-elevated floral centerpiece?

Which of the following is the paramount concern when using a clear tent?

What is the minimum ceiling height required to hang a chandelier that is 2’ wide and 3’ tall?

What is the correct linen size to order for an 8’ banquet table in order for the linen to touch the floor on all sides?

With all flower conditions presumed to be optimal, what is the greatest potential downside of creating cherry blossom centerpieces in clear vases on a Friday for a Saturday wedding?