TSFA CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE
PRACTICE TEST PT2 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Scale - ANSWER-The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location
Secondary Colors - ANSWER-Two primary colors combined in equal amounts
Proportion - ANSWER-The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container
Skeleton Flowers - ANSWER-Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the
outline of the arrangement
Balance - ANSWER-The impression of the design being stable and self-supported
Conditioning - ANSWER-The process in which cut flowers and foliages have been
tested to extend their freshness
Piercing Method - ANSWER-Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted
through the calyx and bent downward along the stem
Asymmetrical Design - ANSWER-A triangular patter with a strong "L-Line"
Symmetrical Design - ANSWER-A formal, equilateral triangular design
Color - ANSWER-Color spectrum is made up of twelve major colors; using color
properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral
arrangement
Bacterial Growth - ANSWER-Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water
level in an arrangement helps prevent ___________
Wire - ANSWER-#28 wire is a finer wire than #16 gauge wire; #20 and #22 gauge wire
is best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
Intensity - ANSWER-The brightness or darkness of a hue
Tone - ANSWER-The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue
Round Designs - ANSWER-Do not require a focal point
PRACTICE TEST PT2 WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Scale - ANSWER-The relationship between the completed arrangement and its location
Secondary Colors - ANSWER-Two primary colors combined in equal amounts
Proportion - ANSWER-The relationship between the flowers, foliage and container
Skeleton Flowers - ANSWER-Primary or line flowers used in a design to establish the
outline of the arrangement
Balance - ANSWER-The impression of the design being stable and self-supported
Conditioning - ANSWER-The process in which cut flowers and foliages have been
tested to extend their freshness
Piercing Method - ANSWER-Corsage wiring technique in which a wire is inserted
through the calyx and bent downward along the stem
Asymmetrical Design - ANSWER-A triangular patter with a strong "L-Line"
Symmetrical Design - ANSWER-A formal, equilateral triangular design
Color - ANSWER-Color spectrum is made up of twelve major colors; using color
properly is just one important design element essential in creating a well-designed floral
arrangement
Bacterial Growth - ANSWER-Removing all foliage from the stem that is below the water
level in an arrangement helps prevent ___________
Wire - ANSWER-#28 wire is a finer wire than #16 gauge wire; #20 and #22 gauge wire
is best suited to support roses, carnations and chrysanthemums
Intensity - ANSWER-The brightness or darkness of a hue
Tone - ANSWER-The measure of color intensity when gray is added to a hue
Round Designs - ANSWER-Do not require a focal point
