PSS 2343 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Know the different parts of a flower. - ANSWERSFour main parts"
--Petals: Showpiece of the flower.
--Sepals: Outmost flower structure that encloses others while a bud.
--Pistils: Female reproductive part of flower.
--Stamens: Male reproduc...
Know the different parts of a flower. - ANSWERSFour main parts"
--Petals: Showpiece of the flower.
--Sepals: Outmost flower structure that encloses others while a bud.
--Pistils: Female reproductive part of flower.
--Stamens: Male reproductive part of flower.
What two names comprise the scientific name? - ANSWERSGenus and the Specific Epithet
What are the five shape or types of flower categories? - ANSWERS-Line
-Form
-Mass
-Filler
-Foliage
Know the difference between the types of flower categories. - ANSWERS-Line: linear pattern, erect tall
spikes
-Form: Uncommon shape, usually exotics
-Mass: single stem, one round head
-Filler: delicate, bunchy and feathery
-Foliage: greenery and leaves
What is flowers weight? - ANSWERSFlower's weight must be counteracted on each side of the design so
it is not too top heavy on one side.
What type of flowers form the skeleton of a design? - ANSWERSLine Flowers
,What is vase life? - ANSWERSLength of time the flower remains alive
What is senescence? - ANSWERSFlower death
What are the three main ingredients in floral preservative? - ANSWERS-A biocide to prevent bacteria.
-An acidifier to help the flower drink more water.
-A sugar solution to nourish the blooms.
At what temperature should most flowers be stored? - ANSWERS33 - 35 degrees F
At what temperatures should tropical flowers be stored? - ANSWERS50 - 60 degrees F
What is transpiration? - ANSWERSProcess by which plants lose water through openings in their leaves
and flowers.
What is ethylene gas? - ANSWERSNaturally occurring gas in flowers that speeds flower maturity.
What is a primary color? - ANSWERSThe building blocks for the entire color pigment system. (Red, Blue
Yellow).
What is a secondary color? - ANSWERSA combination of two primary colors.
What is a tertiary color? - ANSWERSPrimary color + Adjacent secondary color
What colors are considered to be neutral in floral design? - ANSWERSBlack, Gray, White, Brown, Beige,
Tan
What is a tint? - ANSWERSColor + White
, What is a tone? - ANSWERSColor + Gray (Hue's Brilliance is reduced)
What is a shade? - ANSWERSColor + Black
What colors are considered to be warm colors? - ANSWERSRed, Yellow, Orange
What colors are considered to be cool colors? - ANSWERSBlue, Green, Purple
Know the difference between warm and cool colors? - ANSWERS-Warm colors advance/ appear closer
and excite the eye. They are associated with heat.
-Cool colors recede/appear further away and calm the eye. They are associated with cool things.
What are the three main categories of color schemes? - ANSWERS-Related
-Contrasting
-Discordant
Know the difference between each color scheme. - ANSWERS-Related uses one common color to unify
the design
-Contrasting uses two colors that are far apart on the color wheel
-Discordant uses a double complement / tetrad
What is an actual line? How are they created? - ANSWERSProduced using linear materials such as line
flowers.
What in an implied line? How are they created? - ANSWERSProduced by the placement of round mass or
form flowers.
What is a psychic line? How are they created? - ANSWERS-Line doesn't exist but we feel a line between
two elements
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