1. A fibre is a hairlike structure used for 6.

Cotton and linen are comfortable to wear in

a) Making yarns for knitting. warm weather because they are both
b) Stitching lightweight fabric. a) Elastic.
c) Threading a loom for weaving. b) durable
d) Strengthening the edge of an opening. c) resilient
d) absorbent
2. Which of the following tests are used to
identify the fibre content of fabrics? 7. The fibres that run parallel to the selvage on
i. Burning a fabric are called
ii. Chemical a) bias
iii. Colour fastness b) wale
c) weft
a) I and II only. d) warp
b) I and III only.
c) II and III only. 8. which of the following fibres, when viewed
d) I, II and III. under the microscope, appears to have nodes
similar to joints on a bamboo plant?
3. Cotton clothes that are stored before being a) Silk.
thoroughly dried will most likely be affected b) Flax.
by c) Wool.
a) Moths. d) Cotton.
b) Mildew.
c) Shrinkage. 9. The best method of caring for polyester knit
d) Stretching. blouse after each wearing is to
a) Fold it and place it over a chair
4. Which of the following fabrics is made from b) Hang it by the neckline on a hook
a strong hard-wearing twill weave with c) Place it on a padded hanger to air
coloured warp and white weft yarns? d) Fold it neatly and place it in a drawer
a) Voile. 10. Which of the following fabric qualities are
b) Jersey. most suitable for an auto-mechanic’s
c) Denim. uniform?
d) Gingham. a) Crease resistant and water repellent
b) Lightweight and water resistant.
5. Which of the following fibres when c) Non-flammable and elastic
scorched smells like burning hair and d) Soil-repellent and durable
smolders on contact with a flame?
a) Wool. 11. Which of the following techniques would be
b) Linen. most suitable for concealing a small hole on
c) Nylon. the front of a floral blouse?
d) Polyester. a) Beading
b) Applique
c) Tie-dyeing
d) Silk-screen printing
12. A mordant is used in fabic decoration to 16. Chewing gum may be removed from a spot
a) Apply wax to fabric on a cotton dress by
b) Fix the dye to the fabric a) Soaking the spot in bleach
c) Spread dye into the fabric b) Soaking the spot in detergent and water
d) Bleach out areas on the fabric c) Freezing the spot with ice and peeling
the gum off
d) Using carbon tetrachloride on the spot
13. A student created a new colour by mixing and scraping the gum off
red and yellow. In which of the following
categories should this new colour be placed? 17. Which of the following are NOT considered
a) Neutral laundry aids?
b) Primary a) Soaps and liquid detergents
c) Secondary b) Starches and fabric softeners
d) Complementary c) Hydrogen peroxide and laundry blue
d) Bicarbonate of soda and potassium
14. Item 14 refers to the following pattern nitrate

18. When laundering clothing, soaking is done

in order to
a) Loosen dirt
b) Remove stains
c) Reduce soap scum
d) Prepare fabric for the conditioner

19. Flax is the raw material which produces

a) Linen .
b) Rayon .
c) Cotton
i. Batiking
d) Polyester
ii. Tie-dyeing
iii. Printing
20. Which of the following fibres, when
combined with cotton, is MOST suitable for
a) I and II only.
making swimwear?
b) I and III only.
a) Nylon
c) II and III only.
b) Acrylic
d) I, II and III.
c) Spandex
d) Polyester
15. Which of the following fabrics is MOST
suitable for making sleepwear for children
21. When choosing fabric for persons who are
who live in the Caribbean?
tall and thin, it is best to avoid
a) Nylon tricot
a) Bright colours
b) Wool flannel
b) Vertical stripes
c) Polyester faille
c) Textured finishes
d) Cotton seersucker
d) Medium-scale prints
22. A blood stain on a garment of unknown 27. The term ‘fashion’ is BEST defined as the
fibre content is BEST removed using a) Cut or design of a garment
a) Lime and salt b) Specific characteristics of clothing
b) Chlorine bleach c) Style of dress that is popular at a given
c) Methylated spirits time
d) An enzyme stain remover d) Style of dress that is popular only for a
very short period
23. The purposes of recycling are
i. To save money Item 28 refers to the following sketch of a
ii. For artistic expression blouse
iii. To save the environment 28. , The point X on the blouse represents

a) I and II only.
b) I and III only.
c) II and III only.
d) I, II and III.

24. Which of the following duties is NOT a

responsibility of production manager in a
garment factory?
a) Scheduling work flow
a) rhythm
b) Developing patterns
c) Controlling quality b) balance
d) Supervising staff c) emphasis
d) proportion
25. A design of horizontal lines is MOST
29. which of the following statements defines
suitable for a person who is
a) Short and plump the term ‘soft furnishing’?
b) Tall and plump a) a soft item used in garment construction
c) Short and slim b) a decorative and functional textile
product
d) Tall and slim
c) a tool used in pattern drafting
d) a braid used on cushions
26. Which of the following types of sleeves is
MOST suitable for a little girl’s dress?
a) Puff 30. A new style of uniform was introduced at a
b) Raglan school. However, many students complained
about the box pleat coming apart. Which of
c) Kimono
the following workers was MOST likely
d) Leg-o’mutton
responsible for the problem?

a) Stitcher
b) Designer
c) Sample maker
d) Pattern maker
31. Which of the following employees is 34. Which of the following care label symbols is
responsible for selecting the colours and used to indicate dry cleaning instructions?
fabric for a new line of clothing?
a) Designer
b) Manager a) .
c) Supervisor
d) Salesperson
b)
Item 32 refers to the following diagram of a
summer dress
c)

d)

Items 35-36 refer to the following front and

back pattern of a bodice block

32. The main point of emphasis on the dress is

the
a) V-neckline
b) Wrap front
c) Elasticized waistline
d) Gathering at the empire line

33. The yarn count of a fabric refers to the 35. The line labeled S in the pattern represents
a) Length of the yarns in the fabric the
b) Weight of the yarns in the fabric a) bustline
c) Thickness of the yarns in the fabric b) waistline
d) Number of yarns in a measure of the c) front neckline
fabric d) back neckline

36. the line labeled P in the pattern represents

the
a) back neckline
b) front neckline
c) right armhole
d) left armhole
37. Which of the following skills are MOST 41. Which of the labeled sections illustrates a
important for a tailor in a small garment method that may be used for eliminating
factory? bulk?
a) Research and development a) I
b) Textile testing and chemistry b) II
c) Designing and pattern making c) III
d) Advertising and window dressing d) IV.

38. Which of the following measurements is

used to draft a convertible collar? 42. Which of the following are guides on a
e) Neck pattern piece for the correct insertion of a
f) Armhole sleeve into an armhole?
g) Shoulder a) Cutting lines
h) Across the chest b) Dots and notches
c) Clips and arrows
39. On a sewing machine, the tightness of the d) Directional stitching arrows
upper thread in the stitch is controlled by the
a) Needle tension dial 43. The four numbers at the top left hand side of
b) Stitch pattern selector a commercial pattern envelope are used to
c) Stitch length regulator a) Identify the size of the pattern
d) Needle clamp and screw b) Calculate the price of the pattern
c) Indicate the skill level of the pattern
d) Locate the pattern having selected it
Items 40-41 refer to the following diagrams of from the catalogue
collars

Item 44 refers to the following diagram

40. Which of the labeled sections illustrates a

completed collar ready for attachment to the
Garment? 44. Which of the following notches should be
a) I matched?
b) II a) I and II, III and IV
c) III b) I and II, III and IV
d) IV c) II and IV only
d) III and IV only
Item 45 refers to the following diagram Item 49 refer to the following diagram

45. The number of fabric piece[s] to be cut from

pattern pieces B in the layout is
a) 1
49. The line labeled X on the jacket represents a
b) 2
e) Making yarns for knitting.
c) 3
f) Stitching lightweight fabric.
d) 4
g) Threading a loom for weaving.
h) Strengthening the edge of an opening.

46. Which of the following qualities are

important when selecting fabric for curtains?
50. The seam on a scooped neckline does not
i. Brightly coloured
turn over smoothly. Which of the following
ii. Resistance to sunlight
procedures can be used to correct this
iii. Resistance to shrinkage
problem?
a) Grading
a) I and II only.
b) Clipping
b) I and III only.
c) Notching
c) II and III only.
d) Trimming
d) I, II and III.
.
51. Which of the following fastenings would be
47. Which of the following types of stitches
MOST suitable for use
should be used for curved areas which
e) Making yarns for knitting.
require extra handling?
f) Stitching lightweight fabric.
a) stay
g) Threading a loom for weaving.
b) prick
h) Strengthening the edge of an opening.
c) blind
d) directional
52. Which of the following items is BEST
48. Which of the following colour combinations
suited for pressing seams flat?
would result in a tint?
a) Seam roll
a) Grey and red
b) Sleeve board
b) Blue and red
c) Point presser
c) Red and white
d) Wire needle-board
d) Red and black
53. What is the correct name for the piece of d) Gathers, seams, gussets
material which hangs across the top of
draperies or curtains? 59. When making a Peter Pan collar, which of
a) Panel the following steps MUST be done before
b) Shade turning the collar to the right side?
c) Valance a) Baste the edges
d) Cascade b) Slash the corners
c) Clip the curved edges
54. In the above diagram, the sleeves should be d) Machine along the neckline
stay-stitched at a point between
a) 1 and 2
b) 1 and 4 60. A pad which is used in pressing curved
c) 2 and 3 seams is called a
d) 3 and 4 a) clapper
b) sleeveboard
55. Which of the following types of seams does c) needleboard
NOT need neatening? d) tailor’s ham
a) Plain
b) Piped
c) French
d) Overlaid

56. Which of the following techniques describes

the use of woven interfacing?
a) Cut diagonally 6mm across any corner
of the fabric
b) Machine baste 1cm from the fabric edge
c) Place the adhesive side on the wrong
side of the fabric
d) Cut on the same grain as the facing and
outer fabric

57. Which of the following groups includes soft

furnishing for windows ONLY?
a) Valance, pelmet, drapery
b) Hassock, pelmet, comforter
c) Dust ruffle, comforter, bolster
d) Slip cover, valance, café curtain

58. Which of the following groups includes

ONLY methods of controlling fullness?
a) Pleats, darts, easing
b) Gathers, cuffs, gores
c) Plackets, lapels, seams