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Floriculture Exam State 1994 -- Georgia Agriculture Education Curriculum Office


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

1. 
If a soil pH is acidic, apply:
a.
nitrogen.
c.
potassium.
b.
phosphorus.
d.
limestone.
 

2. 
A fumigant is a chemical in the form of a:
a.
liquid.
c.
powder.
b.
gas.
d.
granule
 

3. 
The rinse water from cleaning chemical spray tanks should be disposed of                                  .
a.
by emptying in a barnyard
b.
by spraying in a field
c.
by emptying near a stream
d.
by pouring in a ditch away from people
 

4. 
A chemical that moves through the plant from the site of uptake is called a                      .
a.
contact
c.
spreader
b.
systemic
d.
creeper
 

5. 
Herbicides that control only grasses are termed _______ herbicides.
a.
selective
c.
perennial
b.
non-selective
d.
non-broad-leaf
 

6. 
Which is true about mixing slow release fertilizer with the soil mix?
a.
add the slow release fertilizer before heat sterilizing the soil.
b.
add the slow release fertilizer after heat sterilizing the soil.
c.
do not add slow release fertilizer with more than 10% nitrogen to soil
d.
do not add slow release fertilizer with less than 10% nitrogen to the soil
 

7. 
Azaleas and camellias grow well in ________ soils.
a.
acid
c.
alkaline
b.
basic
d.
neutral
 

8. 
The process of manufacturing carbohydrates from raw materials in air and water, and light is:
a.
respiration.
c.
transpiration.
b.
photosynthesis.
d.
translocation.
 

9. 
The only question listed below that is legal for a prospective employer to ask during an interview, according to federal law, is:
a.
do you have a boyfriend?
b.
are you married?
c.
what is your highest degree?
d.
do you attend church
 

10. 
Improved growth and quality of plants results if the level of                in the air is raised.
a.
O2
c.
CO2
b.
N
d.
K
 

11. 
Which plant pest can only be controlled by the use of good cultural practices?
a.
fungi
c.
virus
b.
bacteria
d.
nematodes
 

12. 
A hydrangea grown in a soil with a pH of 4.5 will probably bloom _________.
a.
red
c.
blue
b.
white
d.
pink
 

13. 
A plant which is "root bound" should be              .
a.
discarded.
c.
repotted.
b.
grown in direct sun.
d.
fertilized.
 

14. 
Which is often used as a biological control for aphids?
a.
lady bugs
c.
plant lice
b.
sterile mealy bugs
d.
inorganic insecticides
 

15. 
Damping-off most often attacks:
a.
mature plants.
c.
seedlings.
b.
plants over 3 weeks old.
d.
leaves.
 

16. 
PPM stands for:
a.
pints per milliliter.
c.
pounds per meter.
b.
parts per meter.
d.
parts per million
 

17. 
A bag of 20-5-30 contains                % nitrogen.
a.
20
c.
30
b.
5
d.
55
 

18. 
The loss of water by evaporation through small openings in the leaves is known as:
a.
translocation.
c.
transpiration.
b.
absorption.
d.
respiration.
 

19. 
A pH of 4 is:
a.
alkaline.
c.
acid.
b.
neutral.
d.
basic.
 

20. 
Plant pathology is the study of:
a.
plant diseases.
c.
plant structure.
b.
insects.
d.
plant reproduction
 

21. 
A variable cost for a greenhouse or nursery budget is:
a.
soil mix.
b.
payments on the building.
c.
taxes.
d.
equipment.
 

22. 
All pots should be filled to a consistent depth in order to provide uniform:
a.
watering.
c.
drainage.
b.
weed control.
d.
cooling
 

23. 
What color indicates healthy roots on most cuttings?
a.
white
c.
tan
b.
brown
d.
black
 

24. 
Which of the following may cause or produce off-spring with varying traits?
a.
scarification
c.
stratification
b.
cross pollination
d.
use of rooting hormones
 

25. 
What product is often used to sterilize plant beds?
a.
Ammonium nitrate
c.
Methyl Bromide
b.
Cycocel
d.
Orthene
 

26. 
Soil left from dead and diseased plants should be:
a.
adjusted for pH before reuse.
b.
discarded.
c.
allowed to dry out before reuse.
d.
mixed thoroughly
 

27. 
What is the first sign that a plant is water stressed?
a.
browning of leaf tips
b.
changing color of foliage
c.
dropping of older leaves
d.
wilting of leaves
 

28. 
Backflow of water and chemicals into the pipes of the domestic water system can be prevented by installing a(n):
a.
automatic shut-off valve.
b.
check valve.
c.
gate valve.
d.
solenoid valve
 

29. 
The best time of day to water plants by overhead irrigation is:
a.
early morning.
c.
at dusk.
b.
late afternoon.
d.
late night.
 

30. 
The process of removing harmful salts from media by flushing it with water is called:
a.
deionization.
c.
translocation.
b.
leaching.
d.
vernalization
 

31. 
Green plants need light because it:
a.
is reflected to give the plant its green color.
b.
is necessary for the manufacture of food.
c.
reduces water loss from the leaves.
d.
warms them to optimum temperature for growth
 

32. 
Auxins, either natural or synthetic, are most commonly applied to plants to encourage the production of :
a.
buds.
c.
leaves.
b.
flowers.
d.
roots
 

33. 
What should be avoided when using dry fertilizer?
a.
contact with the leaves
c.
uniform application
b.
contact with the soil
d.
watering in
 

34. 
What do you call a mechanical device which introduces a concentrated fertilizer solution into the pipeline used for watering plants?
a.
applicator
c.
proportioner
b.
odometer
d.
pump
 

35. 
Which analysis describes a complete fertilizer?
a.
15-0-5
c.
5-10-0
b.
10-10-10
d.
0-5-10
 

36. 
What type of gloves should be worn when handling pesticides?
a.
canvas
c.
leather
b.
cloth
d.
rubber
 

37. 
The opening and closing of solenoid valves used in mist systems are activated by:
a.
electricity.
b.
the person managing the system.
c.
water pressure.
d.
air  pressure.
 

38. 
Soil samples are taken in order to:
a.
determine aeration needs
b.
measure pH.
c.
test soil for pH and nutrient level.
d.
determine nitrogen content.
 

39. 
Which is a short day plant?
a.
chrysanthemum
c.
begonia
b.
salvia
d.
geranium
 

40. 
Most florist business is by:
a.
standing orders.
c.
FAX.
b.
telephone.
d.
walk-in customers
 

41. 
The appearance of equal weight on each side of a floral arrangement is called:
a.
harmony.
c.
composition.
b.
vertical balance.
d.
proportion.
 

42. 
One way you can speed up the opening of tight buds on cut flowers is by:
a.
adding a dash of salt  to the water.
b.
increasing the air temperature.
c.
adding preservative and putting them in a cooler.
d.
storing them in a dark room.
 

43. 
The reaction of plants to the length of day is called                .
a.
photoperiodic response
c.
photographic response
b.
photosynthesis
d.
translocation
 

44. 
Growing greenhouse crops would fall under the study of             .
a.
floriculture
c.
nursery
b.
olericulture
d.
pomology
 

45. 
Instead of germinating their own seed to establish a crop of marigolds as bedding plants, a grower might:
a.
purchase plugs.
c.
purchase primed seeds.
b.
prime their seeds.
d.
root them
 

46. 
Hydroponics is a system of growing plants in:
a.
nutrient solution.
c.
rock wool.
b.
hydrolite.
d.
hydrogrow.
 

47. 
The focal point of an arrangement is:
a.
also called the center of  interest.
b.
usually located near the center of the design.
c.
located near the base of the arrangement.
d.
all of the above
 

48. 
A plant which has male organs and female organs in different flowers on the same plant is called             An example is ___________.
a.
coniferous, mums
c.
dioecious, gladiolus
b.
deciduous, azaleas
d.
monoecious, begonias
 

49. 
Which plant will grow a new plant from a leaf cutting?
a.
marigold
c.
fern
b.
jade
d.
poinsettia
 

50. 
Why is green fiberglass not recommend on greenhouses, after all, if is cooler in the summer?
a.
Green fiberglass cannot be made with and UV coating.
b.
Green fiberglass does not allow enough light in during the winter.
c.
Green fiberglass is not really cooler, it just feels cooler.
d.
Green fiberglass is damaging to the eyes.
 



 
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