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2016 FFA Floriculture Exam
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1The most common summer cooling system in greenhouses is:
- APackage evaporative coolers
- BFantube cooling system
- CFog evaporative cooling
- DFanandpad evaporative cooling
2Azaleas are vegetatively propagated from stem or tip cuttings harvested from actively growning plants. While rooting is relatively easy, growing a “florist” azalea takes as long as ______ to _________.
- A12, 24 months
- B2, 3 months
- C2, 3 years
- D1 ,2 years
3The purpose of using aerated steam in steaming the soil is to:
- Alower the soil pH
- Bdestroy the harmful organisms while preserving the helpful ones
- Cimprove the nutrient holding capacity of the soil
- Dimprove the soil texture
4Percolation is…
- Apreparing coffee for your teacher
- Bdownward movement of water in the soil
- Cmovement of nutrients in a plant
- Dphysical arrangement of soil particles
5Which of the following is likely to be the most alkaline component of your greenhouse media?
- Apeat moss
- Bpine bark
- Cperlite
- Dvermiculite
6The growing point of most dicots is best described as the
- Acotyledon
- Binternode
- Cvascular tissue
- Dapical meristem
7The process that is the synthesis or manufacture of sugar in the presence of light is called
- ATranspiration
- BPhotosynthesis
- CProtein synthesis
- DAssimilation
8Which of the following is a growth regulator?
- AMarathon
- BSevin
- CB-Nine
- DOrthene
9A major problem in standard carnation production resulting in asymmetrical flowers is:
- AImproper fertilization
- BHighdensity spacing
- CCalyx splitting
- DLack of pinching
10The color harmony produced by using various shades, tints, and tones of one color is called:
- Asplit complementary harmony
- Bmonochromatic harmony
- Ctriad harmony
- Ddirect complementary harmony
11Transports water and nutrients from roots to other parts of the plant…
- Axylem
- Bphloem
- Cpith
- Dcambium
12Some seeds require that their seed coats be broken or “wounded” before they are able to germinate. The procedure of wounding the seed coat is called
- Aviability
- Bpre-germination
- Cstratification
- Dscarification
13Pot mums in 6inch pots should average flowering shoots per pot.
- A5 to 10
- B20 to 30
- C60 to 80
- D80 to 100
14Most cut roses in the United States are produced in
- AAfrica
- BSouth America
- CNorth America
- DEurope
15There are three primary ways that heat is lost in a greenhouse. Which of the following is not correct?
- AAir leakage
- BSolarization
- CConduction
- DRadiation
16There 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?
- ADesigner pot
- BStandard pot
- CAzalea pot
- DBulb pot or pan
17A process used by growers to produce well branched, compact plants with many flowers is called?
- AStunting
- BCompacting
- CPinching
- DPotting
18Cut carnations are classified into two groups:
- AFloral and greenhouse
- BStandards and miniatures
- CPremium and discount
- DNone of the above
19The most commonly used design for all-purpose vase arrangements and baskets is the:
- ARight-angle triangle
- BHorizontal design
- CInverted-T
- DSymmetrical triangle
20 Your foliage plants are facing a pest problem. The buds, flowers, and tender new growth are pitted or stunted. Tiny insects are often invisible. A sticky fluid secreted by the insects provides a medium for growth of sooty mold and attracts ants. The most likely candidates are:
- ASpider mites
- BAphids
- CMealybugs
- DSnails and slugs
21__________ induces adventitious roots to form on stems while they are still attached to the parent plant.
- ADivision
- BBudding
- CLayering
- DGrafting
22 African violets are typically propagated by:
- ALeaf cuttings
- BStem cuttings
- CAir layering
- DRoot division
23A component of greenhouse root media consisting of siliceous volcanic rock, crushed, and heated to 1800 degrees F is:
- AVermiculite
- BCrushed stone
- CPerlite
- DSand
24 In order to create successful arrangements, one must understand the range of acceptable color combinations called color schemes. One of the following is not among this frequently used color schemes:
- AMonochromatic
- BAnalogous
- CTriad
- DQuadraplex
25 A hue with white added is termed a:
- ATint
- BTone
- CChroma
- DAccent
26 Light energy, carbon dioxide and water enter into the process of photosynthesis, through which:
- ARespiration results
- BCarbohydrates are formed
- CChlorophyll is formed
- DAmino acids are formed
27Floral preservatives function to:
- AProvide sugar
- BSupply a bactericide
- CAcidify the solution
- DAll of the above
28These insects are identified by the cottony material found on stems and along leaf veins:
- AAphids
- BMealybugs
- CSpider mites
- DWhiteflies
29Where in a floral arrangement should light-colored flowers be placed?
- Anear the top of the flower arrangement.
- Bnear the center of the flower arrangement.
- Ctowards the bottom of the flower arrangement.
- Dlight-colored flowers should not be used as a rule.
30The reason for putting irregularly shaped stones, or broken pieces of pottery into the bottom of a pot containing flowering plants is:
- Athey let air into the pot from the bottom
- Bthey allow the roots to grow out the bottom of the pot
- Cit helps the soil to drain after being watered
- Dit’s just an old tradition passed down from person to person and does not help the plants.
31The fertilizer that you add to your flowering plants contains the following elements in the correct order:
- Apotassium, nitrogen, iron
- Bnitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
- Cnitrogen, phosphorus, iron
- Dnitrogen, potassium, phosphorus
32The removal of all side buds to produce a single large bloom on plants such as roses, dahlias, and chrysanthemums is called:
- Adeadheading
- Bpinching
- Cdisbudding
- Ddividing
33Which flowers are used to add mass?
- ABaby's breath
- BCarnations
- CGladiolus
- DOrchids
34If the container is 10 inches high, the height of the floral design should be:
- A6 inches.
- B10 inches
- C18 inches
- D30 inches
35Which greenhouse environmental factor is controlled with the humidistat?
- ACarbon dioxide
- BLight
- CMoisture
- DTemperature
36The loss of water through plant leaves is the process of:
- APhotosynthesis
- BRespiration
- CTranslocation
- DTranspiration
37The procedures used to break dormancy and to establish some growth before bulbs are brought into a warm room for flowering are called:
- ABolting
- BCooling
- CForcing
- DHeating
38Yellow margins and necrotic edges, especially on the lower leaves; leaves may curl up or down; roots tips may be necrotic are all symptoms of what type of toxicity?
- ANitrogen
- BCalcium
- CAmmonium
- DSulfur
39The four main parts of a completed flower are:
- AAnthers, filaments, receptacle, stamens.
- BReceptacle, ovary, stamens, style.
- CStamens, sepals, pistil, petals.
- DStigma, ovule, style, ovary.
40Mums are propagated by:
- ADivision
- BHardwood cuttings
- CSeeds
- DSoftwood cuttings
41Which of the following is not a characteristic of an insect:
- AThree distinctive body parts
- BAntennae
- CPhylum-Arthropoda
- DTwo pairs of legs
42Pesticides are used to help control:
- AAnimal reproduction.
- BRoot growth, stem and leaf beauty.
- CWeeds, insects, diseases and other organisms that can damage crops.
- DTree growth and plant pollution.
43__________ ____________ regulation is defined as any chemical or process used to produce a specific type of growth response, such as inhibition or internode elongation or root development.
- APlant growth
- BAbscisic acid
- CTissue culture
- DRoot development
44The advantage of a good artificial media are:
- AIt is sterile and uniform in content
- BIt is lighter in weight and therefore easier to handle and ship than natural soil
- CIt has good drainage and moisture holding ability
- DAll of the above
45The binomial name for a plant includes the:
- AOrder and family
- BGenus and species
- CClass and subclass
- DDivision and class
46A horticulture term meaning to be covered with short soft hairs:
- AVariegated
- BPunctate
- CRatoon
- DPubescent
47Baby’s Breath is an example of a ______________flower.
- Amass
- Bfiller
- Cform
- Dfoliage
48The Florist wire is used in corsage and bout construction to:
- AHold the flowers in correct position
- BMake arranging easier
- CPrevent the flower heads from breaking off the stems
- DAll of the above
49Why is it important not to keep fruit baskets in the same cooler with fresh flowers?
- AWhy is it important not to keep fruit baskets in the same cooler with fresh flowers?
- Bbecause ethylene gas from the fruit with cause the flowers to age quickly
- Cbecause bananas and apples give off an odor that will be transmitted to the flowers
- Dbecause florists shouldn't sell fruit; that's the job of the grocery store.
50The size relationship of a floral arrangement with its surroundings is:
- AHarmony
- BRhythm
- CScale
- DBalance
51A leaf with parallel venation
- Ahas leaflets
- Bis a monocot
- Chas crossing veins
- Dis a compound leaf
52The showy red, pink, or white portion of the poinsettia are:
- Aflowers
- Bbracts
- Cpetals
- Dsepals
53The typical length of florist wire is:
- A12 inches
- B18 inches
- C20 inches
- D24 inches
54Secondary macro-nutrients are:
- ACalcium, magnesium, and sulfur
- BZinc, molybdenum, and copper
- CNitrogen, phosphorus, and potash
- DCalcium, zinc, and potash
55When using the ratio markup method, a 5 to 1 item with the total wholesale value of the material costing $12.00 would retail for:
- A$30.00
- B$120.00
- C$60.00
- D$45.00
56The flower part that contains the pollen is the:
- Aovary
- Bfilament
- Canther
- Dcorolla
57The optimum pH range for azaleas is:
- A6.5 to 7.5
- B9.0 to 10.0
- C4.5 to 5.5
- D7.0 to 8.0
58The natural process by which plants grow in the direction of the strongest light source is called:
- APhotoperiodism
- BPhotomorphogenesis
- CGeotropism
- DPhototropism
59For optimum germination, seeds of nearly all bedding plants require a propagation medium temperature of:
- A75 to 85 degrees
- B55 to 65 degrees
- C45 to 55 degrees
- D35 to 45 degrees
60Corsages are most commonly worm on the ___________ ____________.
- Aleft shoulder
- Bright shoulder
- Cleft wrist
- Dright wrist
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