Cumberland High School

Garment Construction
Exit Examination
Multiple Choice

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

1. Each item in this test has four suggested answers, (a), (b), (c), (d). Read each item you
are about to answer, and decide which choice is best.
2. If you want to change your answer, be sure to erase your old answer completely and
circle your new answer.
3. When you are told to begin, turn this page and work as quickly and carefully as you
can. If you cannot answer an item, omit it and go to the next one. You can return later
to the omitted question. Your score will be the total Number of your correct answer.
4. This test consists of 100 items. You will have 2 hours to answer them.

Name: _______________________________________________
Grade: 11 DA
Date:_________________________________________________
Teacher: Mr. S. Williams
 Multiple Choice
Instruction: Circle the correct answer for EACH question

1. Which garment is suitable for a warm weather?

a) Jacket
b) Cotton t-shirts and shorts
c) Kimono
d) Lace

2. In ancient Greece people from the Roman Empire wore _______________________.

a) Toga
b) Rectangle fabric
c) Chiffon
d) Kimono

3. China is famous for the _________________ style of dress

a) Cheongsam
b) Kimono
c) Toga
d) Minoan

4. Which group of natural resources were used to make the earliest clothing?
a) Animal skin, plants, minerals
b) Tree bark, plants, oil
c) Animal hair, tree bark, grasses
d) Stone, animal hair, cotton

5. Clothes were first invented for?

a) War
b) Weather
c) Privacy
d) Fashion
 Use figure 1.1 to answer items 7 and 8.

Figure 1.1
6. Identify the sleeve in figure 1.1.
a) Bishop sleeve
b) Leg of mutton
c) Angle sleeve
d) Petal sleeve

7. Identify the neckline shown at figure 1.1.

a) V-neckline
b) U-neckline
c) Cowl neckline
d) Sweet heart neckline

8. Which class of people set the standards for fashion trends?

a) Wealthier class
b) Middle class
c) The unseen
d) The peasants

9. Which hand stitch is best for joining seams when making a shirt?
a) Running stitches
b) Embroidery stitches
c) Even stitches
d) Back stitch

10. Another name for a croqui is a? ________________________

a) Style
b) Pattern
c) Sketch
d) Block
11. Which item is not used for fashion sketching? _____________________
a) Tailors chalk
b) French curve
c) Ruler
d) Pencil

12. Which style of pants is popular among the Jamaican male population?
a) Bell foot pants
b) Pedal pushers
c) Pencil foot pants
d) Jeans pants

13. Which skirt length would be modest for the female population of Cumberland High
School?
a) Maxi
b) Above the knee
c) Below the knee
d) Mini

14. Alicia bought a lime green blouse because everyone was wearing lime green, however a
week after everyone started wearing peach and Alicia felt uncomfortable wearing the
lime green blouse. This type of fashion is called a ____________________.
a) Fad
b) Cycle
c) Fashion bombs
d) New Black

15. The outline of the shape of the body with darts to fit the body curves is a __________.
a) draft
b) sketch
c) pattern
d) block

16. Which of the following is not a tool for drafting?

a) Yard stick
b) French curve
c) paper
d) fabric
 17. On which material will you find pattern symbols? _______________
a) Plastic
b) paper
c) fabric
d) wood

18. Which item should not be in a sewing kit? ____________________

a) Thread
b) needles
c) sewing machine
d) seam ripper

Use the diagram below to answer questions 19-25

Figure 1.2
19. Which necklines are in the correct order as those shown figure 1.2?
a) Scoop, sweetheart, square, round
b) Square, sweetheart, boat, u-neck
c) Square, sweetheart, round, u-neck
d) Boat, scoop, round, jewel

20. Which neckline is labelled 4 in figure 1.2?

a) Square
b) Boat
c) Round
d) Shawl

21. Which neckline is labelled 3 in figure 1.2?

a) Halter
b) Keyhole
c) Scoop
d) Boat
22. Which neckline is labelled 1 in figure 1.2?
a) Square
b) Jewel
c) Cowl
d) Sweetheart

23. Which neckline is labelled 2 in figure 1.2?

a) V-neck
b) U-neck
c) Sweetheart
d) Off the shoulder

24. Which sleeve is in figure 1.2?

a) Cap sleeve
b) sleeve
c) Puff sleeve
d) Ruffle

25. The sweetheart neckline in figure 1.2 is suitable for?

a) Sportswear
b) Wedding
c) School uniform
d) Dancehall party

26. Which fabric is suitable to make a stretch shirt?

a) Cotton
b) Linen
c) Spandex
d) Jersey

27. Which fabric is suitable for making a church shirt

a) Spandex
b) Linen
c) Jersey
d) Cotton

28. Which of the following sewing tools is a marking tool?

a) Tracing wheel
b) Ruler
c) Sewing machine
d) Tape measure
29. The needle position selector is used to.
a) Select the zigzag stitch
b) Move the needle up and down
c) Move the needle left, right and center
d) Select the type of needle needed to sew

30. Which materials should not be sewn on the sewing machine?

a) Cotton
b) paper
c) aluminium
d) plastic

31. Which materials is best for sewing on the machine?

a) Cotton fabric
b) paper
c) aluminium
d) plastic

32. Which sewing tool does not belong to the group?

a) Pencil, dress makers carbon, tracing wheel
b) Tape measure, pin cushion, yard stick
c) Iron, seam roll, tailors ham
d) Pins, pin cushion, bodkin

33. Which order of threading the sewing machine is correct?

a) Needle ---- needle clamp----thread spool ------ tension disc---- 2 thread guide ----- take
up lever
b) Thread spool ---- 1st thread guide ---- take up lever ---- tension disc ---- 2nd thread
guide ---- needle clamp ----- needle
c) Needle ---- 1st thread guide ---- take up lever---- 2nd thread guide ---- needle clamp ---
--
d) Thread spool ---- 1st thread guide ---- needle ---- take up lever ---- tension disc ---- 2nd
thread guide ---- needle clamp

34. What is the use of a pin cushion?

a) Hold sponge
b) Hold pins
c) Hold needles
d) Hold seam ripper
35. Which of the following is not a sewing machine?
a) Computerized machine
b) Serger
c) Straight stitch machine
d) Electric Machine

36. Where do you place the spool of thread?

a) On the Spool pin
b) On the thread guide
c) On the spool spindle
d) In the bobbin case

37. Where do you place the bobbin when you need to refill it with thread?
a) In the bobbin case
b) On the bobbin winder
c) On the spool pin
d) On the backstitch button

38. Which way do you turn the hand wheel?

a) Towards you
b) Away from you
c) To the left
d) To the right

39. Which part of the machine has to be in the down position before sewing?
a) Take up lever
b) Presser foot
c) The needle
d) The hand wheel

40. What should you do if the take up lever is not visible?

a) Tell the teacher you broke the machine
b) It fell off and needs to be replaced
c) Turn the hand wheel and it will appear
d) Push the gas pedal and it will appear

41. This controls the movement of the needle and the take up lever.
a) Presser foot
b) Seam gauge
c) Hand wheel
d) Bobbin case
42. This controls how fast the machine sews.
a) Gas pedal
b) Presser foot
c) Hand wheel
d) Backstitch

43. This allows the machine to stitch backwards (to secure your stitches).
a) Stitch pattern
b) Reverse stitch
c) Tension guide
d) Backstitch

44. The hole in the needle is called the:

a) Casing
b) Opening
c) Eye
d) Threader

45. This helps moving the machine while sewing

a) Needle
b) Presser foot
c) Feed dogs
d) Gas pedal

46. What inspired the name of the Peter Pan collar?

a) 1904 Song
b) 1904 Play
c) 1904 Movie
d) 1904 Comedy

47. The standing collar originated from?

a) China
b) Japan
c) London
d) Turkey

48. Students in the naval academy will wear which collar?

a) Chelsea
b) Puritan
c) Middy
d) Jabot

49. Which of the following has a winged collar?

a) Tuxedo
b) School shirt
c) T-shirt
d) Blouse
50. Which of the following is not a type of rolled collar?
a) Shawl collar
b) Standing collar
c) Peter pan collar
d) Puritan collar

51. Sailor collars and Peter Pan collars are examples which collar
a) Flat collars
b) Standing collar
c) Rolled collar
d) Convertible collar

52. Sewing supplies are also called.

a) Stitchery
b) Notions
c) Products
d) Equipment

53. What do you use to lift the Presser foot up and down?
a) The hand wheel
b) The take up lever
c) The Presser foot lifter
d) The Presser foot guide

54. Which part of the sewing machine hold the needle in place?
a) Needle plate
b) Needle lever
c) Needle gauge
d) Needle clamp

55. What is the performance quality of an umbrella?

a) Wrinkle resistance
b) Abrasion resistance
c) Water resistance
d) Flame resistance

56. Which chemical can be used to remove ink from fibres?

a) Hot water
b) Acetone
c) Milk
d) Alcohol

57. The method of converting an old material into something new is called?
a) Reusing
b) Recycling
c) Repairing
d) Reinventing
 Examine the picture below and answer the following questions for
items 58-62

Figure 1.3

58. What is the name of the dress in figure 1.3?

a) Cheongsam
b) Dashiki
c) Banchan
d) Manitou

59. Where did this style of dress in figure 1.3 originate from?
a) India
b) Japan
c) China
d) Asia

60. Which collar type of collar is used in figure 1.3?

a) Mandarin collar
b) Shawl collar
c) Ruffles
d) Shirt collar
61. Which sleeve is on the dress in figure 1.3?
a) sleeve
b) Long sleeve
c) Cap sleeve
d) Leg of mutton

62. The collar in figure 1.3 is most popular in Jamaica on which type of clothing?
a) Chef jacket
b) Shirts
c) Blouse
d) Dresses

63. What does the fashion term In Style means?

a) Current
b) Popular
c) Fashionable
d) Hot

64. Which sewing tool is used to remove stitches from a fabric?

a) Scissors
b) Snipper
c) Pins
d) Seam ripper

65. An individual that ensure that garments meet the correct standards before distribution is
the?
a) Finisher
b) Quality control office
c) Manager
d) Fashion designer

66. Which fabric is best for making a P.E gear?

a) Cotton
b) Twill
c) Jersey
d) Spandex

67. A bath suit is made with which performance quality in mind first?
a) Elongation resistance
b) Flame resistance
c) Water resistance
d) Wrinkle resistance
 68. Which protective gear is recommended for all individuals working in the textiles,
clothing and fashion industry?
a) Apron
b) Bib
c) Bullet proof vest
d) Overall

69. Which of the following is Jamaican fashion designer?

a) Michael Kors
b) Giorgio Armani
c) Gianni Versace
d) Dexter 3D Pottinger

70. Which design element will be most suitable for T-Shirts on the Jamaican craft market?
a) Batik
b) Tie-dying
c) Stencilling
d) Printing

71. In Vogue is the term used to describe?

a) Commercial pattern
b) Current fashion
c) Style line
d) Artistic expression
Use the diagram below to answer questions 72-80

72. Which number indicates the tension disc?

a) 20
b) 12
c) 13
d) 22
73. Which number indicates the balance wheel?
a) 8
b) 9
c) 10
d) 11

74. Which number indicates the spool pin?

a) 6
b) 22
c) 12
d) 14

75. Which number indicates the take up lever?

a) 4
b) 12
c) 1
d) 5

76. Which number indicates the reverse lever?

a) 13
b) 12
c) 10
d) 11

77. Which number indicates the slide plate?

a) 17
b) 18
c) 19
d) 20

78. Which number indicates the throat plate?

a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 17

79. Which number indicates the presser foot?

a) 14
b) 15
c) 16
d) 17
 80. Which number indicates the bobbin winder
a) 7
b) 8
c) 9
d) 10

81. What is the role of a pattern maker?

a) To test patterns
b) To make patterns
c) To sketch clothing
d) To sew clothing

82. What is the role of a sewing machine operator?

a) To cut piles of fabrics
b) To assemble garment pieces
c) To service the sewing machines
d) To mark out pattern pieces

Use the diagram below to answer items 83-86.

Figure 1.5

83. Which number in figure 1.5 is showing a Peter Pan collar?

a) 8
b) 14
c) 16
d) 2
 84. Which number in figure 1.5 is showing a Ruffle collar?
a) 3
b) 9
c) 14
d) 11

85. Which number in figure 1.5 is showing a Sailor collar?

a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8

86. Which number in figure 1.5 is showing a Turtle Neck?

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7

Use the diagram below to answer items 87- 91

Figure 1.6

87. Which number in figure 1.6 is showing a Petal sleeve?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
88. Which number in figure 1.6 is showing a Bishop sleeve
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8

89. Which numbers in figure 1.6 is showing a Sqaure neck line?

a) 3 and 4
b) 4 and 5
c) 5 and 6
d) 3 and 6

90. Which number in figure 1.6 is showing a Puff sleeve?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

91. Which numbers in figure 1.6 is showing a V-neck line?

a) 2 and 6
b) 6 and 8
c) 6 and 4
d) 6 and 3

92. Tight pants in school is classified as a_____________

a) Style
b) Trend
c) Fashion
d) Culture

93. Sewing tools are used for all of the following except.
a) Cutting
b) Printing
c) Marking
d) Pressing

94. A work station should include all of the following except.

a) Table
b) Chair
c) Sewing tools
d) Glass
95. A group of individuals working together to assemble units of a garment is called a?
a) Team work
b) Production line
c) Tailoring
d) Mass production

96. Textile house hold items used to decorate the house are called?
a) Furniture
b) Soft furnishings
c) Hard furniture
d) Accessories

97. How man piles of fabrics can a rotary cutter cut at once?
a) 2
b) 4
c) 6
d) 8

98. Which fabric is best suited to make a long sleeve shirt for men?
a) Calico
b) Dacron and cotton
c) Silk
d) Jersey

99. Which measurement must be included to make a shorts or pants?

a) Waist
b) Hip
c) Crotch
d) Length

100. Which term best describes a pattern?

a) A dimensional outline of a garment or an article
b) A pencil outline of a garment or an article
c) A pen outline of a garment or an article
d) A square outline of a garment or an article

Total = 100 Marks

End of Examination