Floral Design Semester Exam PDF

**Floral Design Semester Exam** **1. What is the primary purpose of safety in floral design?**\ a. To slow down work processes\ b. To protect from hurt, injury, or loss\ c. To make designs more attractive\ d. To increase productivity **2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four good personal...

**Floral Design Semester Exam** **1. What is the primary purpose of safety in floral design?**\ a. To slow down work processes\ b. To protect from hurt, injury, or loss\ c. To make designs more attractive\ d. To increase productivity **2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four good personal safety habits?**\ a. Proper handling of materials\ b. Working quickly under pressure\ c. Avoiding unsafe conditions\ d. Dressing properly **3. What is the highest level of chemical toxicity represented by skull and crossbones?**\ a. Warning\ b. Caution\ c. Hazard\ d. Danger **4. When using a glue gun, what should you do if melted glue gets on your skin?**\ a. Pull it off immediately\ b. Apply warm water\ c. Rinse with cold water\ d. Cover with a bandage **5. What type of tape is used to anchor florist foam to containers?**\ a. Masking tape\ b. Duct tape\ c. Waterproof tape\ d. Electrical tape **6. Which statement about floral wire is correct?**\ a. The smaller the gauge number, the smaller the wire diameter\ b. It\'s only available in unpainted versions\ c. The larger the gauge number, the smaller the wire diameter\ d. It should be cut with scissors **7. What is the primary purpose of wet foam (Oasis®)?**\ a. To make arrangements heavier\ b. To provide support and water to flowers\ c. To add color to arrangements\ d. To protect containers **8. Most injuries in floral design are caused by:**\ a. Chemical exposure\ b. Improper lifting of objects\ c. Using sharp tools\ d. Wet floors **9. What should you do with damaged tools?**\ a. Continue using them carefully\ b. Hide them from others\ c. Clean them thoroughly\ d. Repair or replace them **10. Which is a proper guideline for chemical storage?**\ a. Transfer to smaller containers\ b. Store in original container\ c. Keep in warm places\ d. Remove labels when empty **11. What is the correct use of wire cutters?**\ a. Cutting ribbons\ b. Removing thorns\ c. Cutting wire only\ d. Trimming fresh stems **12. What is the purpose of floral tape?**\ a. To secure containers\ b. To stick to itself when stretched\ c. To hold water in\ d. To measure stem length **13. What should be done before using floral foam?**\ a. Cut it to size\ b. Paint it green\ c. Soak it thoroughly\ d. Freeze it **14. Which tool is used for removing thorns from roses?**\ a. Wire cutters\ b. Thorn strippers\ c. Floral knife\ d. Pruning shears **15. What is the purpose of a pin holder/frog?**\ a. To hold ribbons\ b. To store pins\ c. To provide stability in shallow containers\ d. To measure container depth **16. What is a proper safety practice when carrying tools?**\ a. Carry in pockets\ b. Carry in hands\ c. Carry in a toolbox\ d. Carry under arm **17. How should chemicals be disposed of?**\ a. Pour down drain\ b. According to label instructions\ c. Mix with water\ d. Save for later use **18. What is the purpose of wire mesh in floral design?**\ a. To decorate containers\ b. To anchor stems\ c. To store tools\ d. To measure arrangements **19. When using spray paint in floral design, what is essential?**\ a. Wearing gloves only\ b. Working quickly\ c. Proper ventilation\ d. Using warm water **20. What should you do if you notice a defective tool?**\ a. Try to fix it yourself\ b. Keep using it carefully\ c. Inform supervisor immediately\ d. Hide it from others **21. What is the visual pathway that directs eye movement through a floral composition called?**\ a. Pattern\ b. Line\ c. Form\ d. Space **22. In Japanese floral design (Ikebana), which three primary elements are represented?**\ a. Earth, Wind, and Fire\ b. Past, Present, and Future\ c. Heaven, Man, and Earth\ d. Growth, Balance, and Harmony **23. During which period were nosegays or \"tussy mussies\" particularly popular?**\ a. Victorian Period\ b. English-Georgian Period\ c. Renaissance Period\ d. Baroque Period **24. Which line direction in floral design suggests power and strength?**\ a. Horizontal\ b. Curved\ c. Diagonal\ d. Vertical **25. What is the ratio of vase to flowers according to the Greek golden section?**\ a. 2 to 3\ b. 3 to 5\ c. 1 to 2\ d. 4 to 6 **26. Which ancient civilization is credited as having the first florists by trade?**\ a. Greeks\ b. Romans\ c. Egyptians\ d. Chinese **27. What is the area in, around, and between the components of a design called?**\ a. Form\ b. Pattern\ c. Texture\ d. Space **28. During which period did the characteristic \"S\" curve or \"Line of Beauty\" emerge?**\ a. Renaissance\ b. Baroque\ c. Victorian\ d. Modern **29. What is the term for the area of greatest visual impact in a floral design?**\ a. Focal point\ b. Tension point\ c. Balance point\ d. Rhythm point **30. Which culture developed over 1,000 different schools of floral design?**\ a. Egyptian\ b. Greek\ c. Chinese\ d. Japanese **31. What is the comparative relationship in size among components within a composition called?**\ a. Scale\ b. Proportion\ c. Balance\ d. Rhythm **32. In Egyptian floral design, what was a key characteristic?**\ a. Asymmetrical arrangements\ b. Complex patterns\ c. Simple repetition\ d. Curved lines **33. What type of balance radiates from a central point like the spokes of a wheel?**\ a. Symmetrical\ b. Asymmetrical\ c. Radial\ d. Linear **34. During which period did floral design first become recognized as a professional art?**\ a. Renaissance\ b. Victorian\ c. Baroque\ d. Modern **35. What is the recurrence of like elements within a composition called?**\ a. Opposition\ b. Repetition\ c. Transition\ d. Contrast **36. Which period introduced Christmas wreaths to floral design?**\ a. Middle Ages\ b. Renaissance\ c. Baroque\ d. Victorian **37. What aspect was most important in Greek floral design?**\ a. Color coordination\ b. Size of arrangement\ c. Fragrance and symbolism\ d. Container choice **38. What is the term for emphasis by means of difference in floral design?**\ a. Variation\ b. Harmony\ c. Tension\ d. Contrast **39. During which period were floral arrangements characterized by being lavish to the point of overflowing?**\ a. Victorian\ b. Byzantine\ c. Renaissance\ d. Modern **40. What is the recommended height ratio of flowers to container in traditional design?**\ a. 1 to 1\ b. 2 to 1\ c. 1.5 to 2 times\ d. 3 to 1 Answer Key 1. b 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. c 6. c 7. b 8. b 9. d 10. b 11. c 12. b 13. c 14. b 15. c 16. c 17. b 18. b 19. c 20. c 21. b 22. c 23. b 24. d 25. b 26. c 27. d 28. b 29. a 30. d 31. b 32. c 33. c 34. b 35. b 36. b 37. c 38. d 39. a 40. c