CFD Study Guide 2026

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CFD exam key facts

  • The AIFD Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) is a four-hour hands-on evaluation of five designs. Source
  • A CFD must earn 25 Continuing Education Units every three years to keep the certification. Source
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📋 CFD Exam Format at a Glance

55
Questions
45 min
Time Limit
80.00%
Passing Score

📚 CFD Topics to Study (38)

✍️ Sample CFD Questions & Answers

1. What is the first step in CFD risk assessment?
✓ Identifying potential hazards and threats

Risk assessment begins with systematic identification of all potential hazards, forming the foundation for all subsequent analysis.

2. What does ROI measure in CFD financial analysis?
✓ Gain or loss relative to the investment amount

ROI compares net gain or loss to initial investment cost, helping compare profitability of different options.

3. A floral shop's data shows spring arrangements account for 45% of annual profit despite representing only 25% of annual volume. What does this indicate?
✓ Spring arrangements carry significantly higher profit margins than other seasons

Disproportionately high profit relative to volume reveals that spring arrangements command superior margins.

4. A floral studio is launching a new product line and needs innovative ideas. Which team management technique best encourages creative input from all staff?
✓ Conduct a structured brainstorming session that invites participation from all team members

Inclusive brainstorming leverages diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of innovation and team ownership.

5. A floral designer is considering adding dried floral arrangements to her product line. Which analysis would BEST inform this product diversification decision?
✓ A demand analysis, cost modeling, and competitive landscape review for dried florals

Product diversification requires validating market demand, understanding new cost structures, and assessing competitive dynamics before committing.

6. What is budget variance analysis in CFD financial management?
✓ Comparing actual spending against budgeted amounts to explain differences

Variance analysis compares actual results against budget, calculating differences and investigating causes.

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  1. aifd.org — Passing score, registration deadline, fees, renewal, registration, test dates, time limit, score validity · verified Oct 2026