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Floriculture Exam State 1992 -- Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 

Algae growing on the greenhouse floor can be controlled with:
a.
insecticide drench.
c.
herbicide spray.
b.
bleach and water.
d.
miticide spray.
 

2. 

Which plant listed below is least sensitive to cold temperatures?
a.
aglaonema
c.
philodendron
b.
dumb cane
d.
pansy
 

3. 

Most plant losses in interior environments (death, plant decline) are due to:
a.
air-conditioning.
c.
high humidity.
b.
physical damage.
d.
improper watering
 

4. 

Which one of the following signal words found on a pesticide label means that the pesticide rates in the highest level toxicity category?
a.
Caution
c.
Warning
b.
Danger
d.
Tolerance
 

5. 

Figure 1 shows a home method of rooting cuttings.  The purpose of the jar is to:
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a.
keep insects out.
c.
keep the humidity low.
b.
keep out disease.
d.
none of the above.
 

6. 

What is wrong with the setup for propagation outlined in Figure 1?
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a.
the soil mix
c.
the type of cutting
b.
the length of the cutting
d.
nothing
 

7. 

The international language of plant names is:
a.
German.
c.
French.
b.
English.
d.
Latin
 

8. 

The most probable cause of tall, leggy growth of container plants is:
a.
overwatering.
c.
low nutrition.
b.
overcrowding.
d.
damaged roots
 

9. 

A herbicide is used to control:
a.
weeds.
c.
mites.
b.
insects.
d.
all the above
 

10. 

Fresh sawdust should not be mixed in the soil because it:
a.
is often infested with disease.
b.
depletes the soil of nitrogen during decomposition.
c.
holds too much water around the plants.
d.
releases toxic elements into the soil.
 

11. 

What is the definition of pistillate?
a.
a type of plant sprayer
c.
a flower with female parts
b.
a flower with male parts
d.
the usual reason people lose gun fights
 

12. 

Which choice correctly identifies the flower parts shown in Figure 2?
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a.
1 stigma
2 anther
3 stamen
4 style
c.
1 stigma
2 stamen
3 stamen
4 ovary
b.
1 ovary
2 anther
3 stamen
4 filament
d.
1 stigma
2 anther
3 style
4 filament
 

13. 

When a person has been contaminated with a chemical you should consult the ______ for detailed directions and also to supply to the hospital.
a.
container lid
c.
invoice
b.
MSDS sheet
d.
registration card
 

14. 

When spraying plants to control insects, the spray should be directed upward through the plants in order to:
a.
avoid residue on the leaf surface.
c.
avoid spreading disease.
b.
wash the insects off the leaves.
d.
cover the underside of the leaves
 

15. 

The following are needed for successful germination of seed:
a.
moisture, temperature and soil.
c.
light, temperature, soil and moisture.
b.
temperature, oxygen and moisture.
d.
oxygen, soil and moisture.
 

16. 

Plant diseases may be caused by:
a.
fungi.
c.
viruses.
b.
bacteria.
d.
all the above
 

17. 

To produce a ______ flower head on the ______ plant pictured in Figure 3, you would pinch out the lateral buds.
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a.
standard, mum
c.
spray, mum
b.
standard, poinsettia
d.
spray, poinsettia
 

18. 

Which plant below is grown in the widest variety of flower colors and shapes, yet the leaf shapes are generally the same?
a.
Easter lilies
c.
dusty miller
b.
shasta daisy
d.
chrysanthemums
 

19. 

The main purpose of a product display in a garden center is to:
a.
improve plant growth by increasing air circulation.
b.
increase sales by selling items in addition to the ones the customer originally came for.
c.
educate customers about the use of new products.
d.
increase customers by having knowledgeable, friendly and confident employees
 

20. 

What is the definition of a node?
a.
the point where a petiole joins the stem
b.
something you are already aware of -- "I node the answer"
c.
a type pot especially designed for shallow rooted plants
d.
the section of a root where root hairs are absent
 

21. 

Leaching of plant roots is done to remove:
a.
pathogens.
c.
fluoride.
b.
soluble salts.
d.
chlorine
 

22. 

What is the definition of Auxin?
a.
the city where the University of Texas is located
b.
a plant hormone occurring naturally in the plant
c.
an artificial plant hormone used for root enhancement
d.
a method of preparing seed for germination
 

23. 

The use of pest control methods such as releasing predatory insects on plants is called ______ control.
a.
psychological
c.
biological
b.
physiological
d.
herbaceous
 

24. 

Which of the soil mix formulas listed below is suitable for potted plant production?
a.
1 bark: 1 peat: 1 perlite
c.
2 peat: 1 sand: 1 vermiculite
b.
1 peat: 1 vermiculite
d.
any of the above
 

25. 

The symbol "x" before a plant genus or species signifies:
a.
the genus or species is new.
b.
the name of the genus or species has recently changed.
c.
the genus or species is hybrid in origin.
d.
there is something wrong with the genus or species.
 

26. 

Which is a plant that will grow well in lightly shaded areas?
a.
coleus
c.
begonias
b.
impatiens
d.
all the above
 

27. 

A method of sexual propagation of perennials is:
a.
seeds.
c.
stem tip cuttings.
b.
root division.
d.
root cuttings
 

28. 

The conversion of carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates using light energy is:
a.
photosynthesis.
c.
propagation.
b.
transpiration.
d.
regeneration.
 

29. 

A gradual sizing of flowers from larger to smaller in a floral design is known as:
a.
repetition.
c.
opposition.
b.
transition.
d.
simplicity.
 

30. 

How many ounces of marigold seed would you purchase to plant 50 flats of 12 6-paks if the germination rate is 90% and 10% is expected to be lost through transplanting damage?  Use Figure 4 for reference.
a.
1 ounce
c.
1/4 ounce
b.
1/2 ounce
d.
1/8 ounce
 

31. 

According to Figure 4, marigolds should be grown at:
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a.
65-68 degrees at night.
b.
65-68 degrees during night and day.
c.
75-80 degrees until selling size.
d.
75-80 degrees day and night until selling size.
 

32. 

Chemicals used to control the height of mums, poinsettias, bedding plants, etc., are commonly referred to as:
a.
growth checkers.
c.
growthicides.
b.
growth retardants.
d.
none of the above.
 

33. 

The browning of leaf tips of foliage plants could be a result of:
a.
under watering.
c.
low humidity.
b.
over fertilization.
d.
all the above
 

34. 

A silk arrangement foundation used by a professional florist would most likely be:
a.
deluxe oasis.
c.
chicken wire.
b.
marbles.
d.
Sahara foam
 

35. 

Which greenhouse covering material has the highest light transmission ability over the longest period of time?
a.
fiberglass
c.
polycarbonates
b.
polyethylene
d.
glass
 

36. 

FTD is a...
a.
Ford Tractor Device
c.
large floral wholesaler
b.
floral wire service.
d.
large floral retailer
 

37. 

At what point in a greenhouse would the temperature be highest?
a.
at the peak (top)
c.
on the left side
b.
on the right side
d.
it makes no difference
 

38. 

Which choice in Figure 5 correctly matches the greenhouse style with its proper name?
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a.
1 Gothic arch
2 gable
3 quonset     
4 gutter connected
b.
1 gable
2 Gothic arch
3 quonset     
4 gutter connected
c.
1 Gothic arch
2 gable
3 gutter connected
4 quonset
d.
1 gutter connected
2 gable
3 quonset     
4 Gothic arch
 

39. 

Each section of the greenhouse pictured in item number 4 of Figure 5, is called a _________.
a.
bay
c.
Gothic
b.
E
d.
span
 

40. 

Some trailing plants that work well for hanging baskets are:
a.
wandering Jew, pothos and nephthytis.
b.
philodendron, aglaonema, schefflera and dumbcane.
c.
prayer plant, snake plant and pothos.
d.
all the abov
 

41. 

Which choice below matches the items in Figure 6 with the proper name?

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a.
1 - corm           
2 – rhizome
3 - bulb           
4 – bulb
c.
1 - bulb           
2 - corm
3 - rhizome           
4 - corm
b.
1 - rhizome     
2 – bulb
3 - corm     
4 - corm
d.
1 - rhizome           
2 - corm
3 - bulb           
4 - bulb
 

42. 

The proper time to transplant bedding plant seedlings is:
a.
immediately after they germinated.
c.
when true leaves have developed.
b.
when seed leaves have developed.
d.
when 3 sets of leaves have developed.
 

43. 

Green leaf-like structures that enclose the bud and are located at the base of the flower are called:
a.
sepals.
c.
pistils.
b.
petals.
d.
stamens.
 

44. 

Which bedding plant listed below is a perennial?
a.
salvia
c.
marigold
b.
dianthus
d.
petunia
 

45. 

A valuable tool for determining the nutrient status of floriculture crops is:
a.
a pH reading.
c.
litmus paper.
b.
a foliar analysis.
d.
a fertilizer injector
 

46. 

The below-ground bud occurring on some plants, which has a short stem bearing overlapping, membrane-like leaf bases, as in onions and tulips is known as a:
a.
bulb.
c.
stolon.
b.
tuber.
d.
corm
 

47. 

Of the choices below, which would be best to create a focal point in a cut flower arrangement?
a.
gypsophila
c.
forsythia
b.
carnation
d.
statice
 

48. 

A poinsettia needs 12 or more hours of darkness per day over a period of weeks to stimulate flower bud development.  Poinsettias are considered _____ plants.
a.
shortday
c.
intermediate
b.
longday
d.
indeterminate light
 

49. 

When compared to other types of greenhouse benching (excluding movable benches), the style shown in Figure 7 generally:
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a.
does not utilize floor space as well.
b.
utilizes floor space better than most other types.
c.
does not utilize space as well as cross benching.
d.
there is no difference in the amount of floor space utilized.
 

50. 

One selection of compatible plants for a dish garden would be:
a.
pothos, sansevieria and aglaonema.
c.
dracaena, aloe and geranium.
b.
coleus, impatiens and begonia.
d.
cactus, schefflera and pansy
 



 
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