CFD Project Management Fundamentals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A bride requests 200 centerpieces but your studio can realistically produce 150 in the available time. What is the BEST project management response?
- Accept the order and hope to find extra help last minute
- Decline the order entirely without negotiation
- Discuss a realistic scope with the client and potentially bring in a subcontractor (Correct answer)
- Agree to 200 and reduce quality to meet the volume
Correct answer: Discuss a realistic scope with the client and potentially bring in a subcontractor
Scope negotiation combined with subcontracting allows you to meet client needs while maintaining quality and managing capacity honestly.
Question 2: Which document formally defines the deliverables, timeline, and payment terms for a floral wedding project?
- Mood board
- Purchase order
- Client contract (Correct answer)
- Flower inventory list
Correct answer: Client contract
A client contract is the binding document that outlines scope, deliverables, schedule, and financial terms for a floral project.
Question 3: When creating a project timeline for a large gala, which task should be scheduled FIRST?
- Arranging flowers on-site
- Ordering flowers from the wholesaler
- Confirming the event date and venue logistics with the client (Correct answer)
- Hiring delivery drivers
Correct answer: Confirming the event date and venue logistics with the client
Confirming event date and venue logistics is the foundational step that all other scheduling depends on.
Question 4: A floral designer discovers that roses are 40% more expensive than budgeted due to a supply shortage. What is the best course of action?
- Absorb the cost silently to avoid conflict
- Notify the client immediately and present alternative flower options (Correct answer)
- Use artificial roses without telling the client
- Cancel the contract
Correct answer: Notify the client immediately and present alternative flower options
Transparent communication and presenting alternatives preserves client trust and allows collaborative budget adjustment.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a 'production schedule' in a large floral event project?
- To list all flower species available at the wholesaler
- To assign tasks and time blocks to staff so all arrangements are completed on schedule (Correct answer)
- To record the client's color preferences
- To estimate the florist's profit margin
Correct answer: To assign tasks and time blocks to staff so all arrangements are completed on schedule
A production schedule breaks work into assigned tasks with time allocations to ensure all arrangements are ready before the event.
Question 6: A corporate client wants weekly floral deliveries for 12 months. Which project management approach is MOST appropriate?
- Treat each delivery as a completely separate one-time project
- Create a standing order template with a master contract covering all deliveries (Correct answer)
- Negotiate each week's order individually
- Use a verbal agreement to keep things flexible
Correct answer: Create a standing order template with a master contract covering all deliveries
A master contract with a standing order template reduces administrative overhead and ensures consistent service for recurring clients.
Question 7: When managing multiple simultaneous floral projects, which tool is MOST useful for tracking deadlines across all accounts?
- A single paper notepad for all clients
- A shared digital calendar or project management software (Correct answer)
- Memory and verbal reminders to staff
- Individual sticky notes per arrangement
Correct answer: A shared digital calendar or project management software
Digital project management tools provide visibility across all projects, reduce missed deadlines, and support team coordination.
CFD Project Management Fundamentals 2
A bride requests 200 centerpieces but your studio can realistically produce 150 in the available time.
What is the BEST project management response?