4. the tip of a steel pick looks like
a. a toothpick.
b. an arrowhead with serrated edges.
c. a steel staple.
d. a nail.
student a
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6. a container isn't compatible with floral preservatives.
a. metal
b. plastic
c. glass
d. straw
student d
incorrect
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8. a floral arrangement's appropriateness for an occasion depends upon the
a. floral designer's credentials.
b. season of the year.
c. country in which the flowers are grown.
d. longevity of the flowers.
student a
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9. which of the following cut flowers emits unusually large amounts of ethylene gas?
a. chrysanthemum
b. rose
c. carnation
d. lily
student c
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10. the most commonly used wiring method is wiring.
a. clutch
b. insertion
c. point
d. pierce
student a
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11. which one of the following statements about standard foam is true?
a. a foam brick can't stand any higher than its container.
b. once a foam brick is soaked, no additional water can be added to the container.
c. the water it holds doesn't evaporate normally.
d. the water it holds evaporates normally.
student c
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12. after flowers are unpacked and inspected for damage, designers
a. place them in an arrangement.
b. cut their stems with a sharp knife.
c. reintroduce a supply of preservative-treated tepid water.
d. refrigerate them in an icy cooler.
student a
incorrect
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13. what should you keep in mind when bidding on items at an online flower auction?
a. prices generally don't include freight.
b. there are no tools or ratings available to assess the quality of the merchandise.
c. the product is almost never guaranteed.
d. you'll have no competition from other bidders.
student b
incorrect
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16. what is the most effective way for you to locate local growers to supply your design needs?
a. ask commercial wholesalers.
b. do an online search for local flower growers.
c. ask other flower shops.
d. visit your local farmer's market.
student d
incorrect
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19. which one of the following countries is a major exporter of cut flowers?
a. colombia
b. canada
c. uruguay
d. portugal
student c
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20. glue dots are best used for
a. keeping ribbon ends from unraveling.
b. gluing foam into a container.
c. gluing foliage in an arrangement.
d. attaching prices to flower buckets.
student a
incorrect