2007 State FFA Floriculture Knowledge Test Page 9

2007 STATE FFA FLORICULTURE KNOWLEDGE TEST

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Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best possible answer. If provided with Scantron sheets, bubble in the answer. Otherwise, write the answer in the blank to the left of each number. Each correct answer is worth ten points. The maximum score is 500 points.

1. / The most important class of plants to horticulturists is:
a.  Gynnospermae.
b.  Angiospermae.
c.  Tracheophyta.
d.  Filicineae.
2. / The most commonly used growth regulator to shorten stem length on lilies is:
a.  Methyl bromide.
b.  Captan.
c.  A-Rest.
d.  Orthene.
3. / The most popular holiday market for poinsettias is:
  1. Christmas.
  2. Thanksgiving.
  3. Easter.
  4. Mother’s Day.

4. / Which basic floral design does NOT have a focal point?
  1. Hogarth curve
  2. Horizontal
  3. Round
  4. Triangle

5. / What should be used when pests chew holes in the leaves of potted plants?
  1. Slug baits
  2. Fungicides
  3. Growth retardants
  4. Insecticides

6. / Which propagation method involves producing new plants from seeds?
  1. Asexual
  2. Bisexual
  3. Sexual
  4. Unisexual

7. / Potassium causes plants to:
  1. Resist disease and develop strong roots.
  2. Growth rapidly and develop dark green color.
  3. Produce more flowers and seeds.
  4. Harden-off more rapidly.

8. / Flowers which are worn by Men and pinned on a lapel are:
  1. Corsages.
  2. Boutonnieres.
  3. Hogarths.
  4. Swags.

9. / Stomach poison insecticides work best on:
  1. Nematodes.
  2. Chewing insects.
  3. Soil-borne insects.
  4. Sucking insects.

10. / A hardy perennial bulb that can survive the winter temperatures is:
  1. Caladium.
  2. Gladiolus.
  3. Canna.
  4. Daffodil.

11. / A planting which is placed in front of a larger planting of woody shrubs is a flower:
  1. Bed.
  2. Edging.
  3. Border.
  4. Foreground.

12. / If chrysanthemums are grown in the winter for the Easter market, a grower would need to:
  1. Increase the hours of continuous darkness on the plants.
  2. Cover the plants with black plastic to reduce light exposure.
  3. Use shadecloth to lengthen the hours of continuous darkness.
  4. Use lights to shorten the hours of continuous darkness,.

13. / Growing temperatures for Easter lilies must be controlled through mid-February and kept at:
  1. 60°F at night and 70°F in the daytime.
  2. 40°F at night and 70°F in the daytime.
  3. 70°F at night and 80°F in the daytime.
  4. 60°F at night and 80°F in the daytime.

14. / What is the correct spacing distance for poinsettias grown in 6” pots?
  1. 12” x 12”
  2. 15” x 15”
  3. 20” x 20”
  4. 24” x 24”

15. / An economic reason for pruning a plant is to:
  1. Achieve special effects.
  2. Keep its shape in line with the landscape.
  3. Rejuvenate its growth.
  4. Improve visibility around intersections.

16. / A plant that grows frOm rhizomes is:
  1. Tulip
  2. Daffodil.
  3. Lily.
  4. Iris.

17. / Holes in the lower epidermis of leaves that allow gas and moisture to flow between the inside of the leaf and the surrounding air are called:
  1. Guard cells.
  2. Stomates.
  3. Lateral buds.
  4. Cuticles.

18. / A symptom of excessive light when growing plants is:
  1. Tall, spindly plants.
  2. Pale greenish-yellow leaves.
  3. Short, stocky growth.
  4. Dropping of lower leaves.

19. / Conditioning cut flowers to be used in floral arrangements involves making a:
  1. Slanted cut ½” from the bottom of the stem.
  2. 90° cut 2” from the bottom of the stem.
  3. 90° cut ½” from the bottom of the stem.
  4. Slanted cut 2” from the bottom of the stem.

20. / An example of mass flowers used in floral arrangements are:
  1. Roses.
  2. Snapdragons.
  3. Orchids.
  4. Carnations.

21. / Caladiums are used in the interior landscape for their:
  1. Flower shape.
  2. Leaf color.
  3. Flower color.
  4. Leaf shape.

22. / Spider-like insects on the underside of a leaf that can be seen by tapping the leaf with a piece of white paper underneath it are:
  1. Mealybugs.
  2. Aphids.
  3. Mites.
  4. Whiteflies.

23. / Organic mulches discourage weeD seed germination and help to conserve moisture in the landscape bed. Which mulch is organic in nature?
  1. Brick chips
  2. Pine straw
  3. Marble chips
  4. Crushed stone

24. / A tree with a hardiness rating of 6 would not survive in zone:
  1. 4.
  2. 6.
  3. 8.
  4. 10.

25. / The pH of a soil can be raised by adding:
  1. Sulfur.
  2. Aluminum sulfate.
  3. Salt.
  4. Lime.

26. / How many pounds of nitrogen are in a 200 pound bag of a 6-12-18 analysis fertilizer?
  1. 6
  2. 12
  3. 24
  4. 18

27. / Generally, annual flowers are most commonly used in the:
  1. Fall.
  2. Winter.
  3. Spring.
  4. Summer.

28. / The single most important factor involved in seed germination is:
  1. Soil quality.
  2. Sunlight.
  3. Moisture.
  4. Temperature.

29. / Which seedling requires a three-day period of darkness for germination?
  1. Pansy
  2. Petunia
  3. Marigold
  4. Salvia

30. / An example of a plant propagated by leaf cuttings is the:
  1. African violet.
  2. Tulip.
  3. Iris.
  4. Potato.

31. / A growth regulator used by poinsettia growers is:
  1. Banrot.
  2. Captan.
  3. Cycocel.
  4. Marathon.

32. / What is the main function of a greenhouse?
  1. Beautify its location
  2. Provide a protective environment to grow plants
  3. Produce tobacco seedlings for growers
  4. Supply carbon dioxide and nitrogen for plant growth

33. / The green part of the flower which covers and protects the flower bud before it opens is the:
  1. Sepal.
  2. Receptacle.
  3. Ovary.
  4. Filament.

34. / Gradually subjecting plants to more difficult growing conditions by reducing water and changing temperature before transplanting is called:
  1. Grafting.
  2. Budding.
  3. Layering.
  4. Hardening off.

35. / Mums are propagated by:
  1. Seeds.
  2. Hardwood cuttings.
  3. Softwood cuttings.
  4. Division.

36. / Baker’s fern and baby’s breath are used as:
  1. Line flowers.
  2. Massing flowers.
  3. Filler flowers.
  4. Focal Flowers.

37. / Which of these wire gauges has the smallest diameter?
  1. 20
  2. 22
  3. 26
  4. 28

38. / Smaller side buds on chrysanthemums are removed to:
  1. Produce fewer, but larger flowers.
  2. Allow more side buds to develop.
  3. Speed up flowering.
  4. Increase resistance to insects.

39. / Which corsage construction method is most appropriate for flowers with a large calyx such as a rose?
  1. Hairpin.
  2. Piercing.
  3. Hook.
  4. Clutchwire.

40. / The best time to apply fertilizer to an established ground cover is:
  1. Early spring.
  2. Late fall.
  3. Midsummer.
  4. Midwinter.

41. / The basic principle of design that creates interest and accent in a floral design is:
  1. Balance.
  2. Harmony.
  3. Scale.
  4. Focal point.

42. / An example of a line flower in a floral arrangement is:
  1. Rose.
  2. Baby’s breath.
  3. Snapdragon.
  4. Aster.

43. / The stamen is the:
  1. Female part of the flower.
  2. Part of the flower that produces pollen.
  3. Male part of the flower.
  4. Part of the flower that holds the sepal.

44. / Petunia and snapdragon seeds should NOT be covered when sown because they:
  1. Are too small to grow in media.
  2. Would rot in the media.
  3. Need light to germinate.
  4. Need to be cool to germinate.

45. / Historically, which annual bedding plant is the most widely used?
  1. Snapdragon
  2. Petunia
  3. Zinnia
  4. Marigold

46. / Using the standard rule of thumb, how many plants should be planted in an 8-inch hanging basket?
  1. 5
  2. 7
  3. 9
  4. 12

47. / Red hot sally is a variety of:
  1. Marigold.
  2. Petunia.
  3. Salvia.
  4. Dianthus.

48. / Osmocote is a type of:
  1. Slow-release fertilizer.
  2. Liquid fertilizer.
  3. Fungicide.
  4. Insecticide.

49. / Removing the end section of plant branches is a type of pruning called:
  1. Thinning.
  2. Renewal.
  3. Lopping.
  4. Heading back.

50. / A Chinese propagation technique of girdling a stem and then surrounding it with a moist, enclosed medium is:
  1. Chip budding.
  2. Air layering.
  3. Tongue grafting.
  4. T-budding.


2007 STATE FFA FLORICULTURE KNOWLEDGE TEST

ANSWER SHEET

# / Answer / Reference / # / Answer / Reference
1. / b / Working in Horticulture, p. 32 / 26. / b / Landscaping, p. 300-301
2. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 142 / 27. / d / Landscaping, p. 171
3. / a / Introductory Horticulture, p. 124 / 28. / c / Working in Horticulture, p. 113
4. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 518 / 29. / a / Introductory Horticulture, p. 66
5. / d / Introductory Horticulture, p. 174 / 30. / a / Working in Horticulture, p. 121
6. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 60 / 31. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 126
7. / a / Working in Horticulture, p. 78 / 32. / b / Working in Horticulture, p. 216
8. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 528 / 33. / a / Introductory Horticulture, p. 27
9. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 170 / 34. / d / Introductory Horticulture, p. 66
10. / d / Landscaping, p. 173 / 35. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 131
11. / c / Working in Horticulture, p. 173-174 / 36. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 518
12. / d / Introductory Horticulture, p. 133 / 37. / d / Working in Horticulture, p. 285
13. / a / Introductory Horticulture, p. 142 / 38. / a / Introductory Horticulture, p. 135
14. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 125 / 39. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 526
15. / c / Working in Horticulture, p. 103 / 40. / a / Landscaping, p. 161
16. / d / Working in Horticulture, p. 34 / 41. / d / Introductory Horticulture, p. 517
17. / b / Working in Horticulture, p. 37 / 42. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 519
18. / c / Working in Horticulture, p.150 / 43. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 27
19. / a / Working in Horticulture, p. 286 / 44. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 64
20. / d / Working in Horticulture, p. 291 / 45. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 266
21. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 232 / 46. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 263
22. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 223 / 47. / c / Introductory Horticulture, p. 267
23. / b / Landscaping, p. 144 / 48. / a / Introductory Horticulture, p. 249
24. / a / Landscaping, p. 125 / 49. / d / Introductory Horticulture, p. 340
25. / d / Landscaping, p. 161 / 50. / b / Introductory Horticulture, p. 116

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