CFD Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

When a floral business hires employees under 18 years old, which federal law sets restrictions on their working hours and tasks?

Accepted Answer

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Answer

The FLSA's child labor provisions restrict hours and types of work for minors, including limiting use of certain equipment like box cutters.

Question 2

Which certification body administers the Certified Floral Designer (CFD) credential in the United States?

Accepted Answer

American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)

Answer

AIFD administers the CFD examination and credential, setting professional standards for floral design education and practice.

Question 3

A florist's cold storage unit uses refrigerants. Under EPA Section 608, what is required when refrigerant is serviced?

Accepted Answer

Only certified technicians may service refrigerant-containing equipment

Answer

EPA Section 608 prohibits venting regulated refrigerants and requires technicians who service refrigeration equipment to be EPA-certified.

Question 4

A wedding florist collects customer credit card data online. Which standard governs how that payment data must be protected?

Accepted Answer

PCI DSS

Answer

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) applies to any business that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data.

Question 5

Under IRS rules, a self-employed freelance florist must pay self-employment tax to cover:

Accepted Answer

Both the employer and employee shares of Social Security and Medicare taxes

Answer

Self-employed individuals pay self-employment tax (15.3%) covering both employer and employee portions of Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%).

(CFD) Certified Floral Designer Practice Test

(CFD) Certified Floral Designer Practice Test

CFD Regulatory Compliance 3