CFD Project Management Fundamentals 5

Question 1

A floral studio receives three large event orders all due the same weekend. What is the FIRST step in managing this situation?

Accepted Answer

Assess total labor hours required for all three and compare against available staff capacity

Answer

Capacity analysis — comparing required labor against available resources — is the essential first step before committing to overlapping projects.

Question 2

Which payment structure is MOST common and financially prudent for large floral wedding projects?

Accepted Answer

A non-refundable deposit at booking with the balance due before the event date

Answer

A deposit at booking secures the date and covers initial costs, while balance payment before the event protects the florist from non-payment risk.

Question 3

A floral designer notices a recurring pattern of last-minute flower substitutions causing client complaints. What project management action addresses the root cause?

Accepted Answer

Build earlier order placement deadlines into the project timeline to allow time for sourcing alternatives

Answer

Moving order placement earlier in the project timeline creates buffer time to source exact varieties or negotiate agreed substitutions without crisis.

Question 4

When preparing a floral proposal for a potential corporate client, what should be included to differentiate a professional proposal from a basic quote?

Accepted Answer

Itemized costs, sample images, timeline, terms, and a brief studio bio

Answer

A professional proposal with itemized costs, visuals, timeline, and terms demonstrates expertise and gives the client confidence to commit.

Question 5

A floral designer is managing a project where the venue has strict load-in rules: only 2 hours and 1 elevator allowed. What type of planning is MOST critical?

Accepted Answer

Logistics and sequencing planning — pre-packing arrangements in order of setup

Answer

Logistics and sequencing planning ensures that every arrangement is packed and labeled in setup order so the compressed load-in window is used efficiently.

(CFD) Certified Floral Designer Practice Test

(CFD) Certified Floral Designer Practice Test

CFD Project Management Fundamentals 5