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1. / Which of the following is done during the 6. Which of the following belong to the same
I I ginning process of cotton? group?

(A) Dust is beaten from the fibres. I. Filament

(B) Seeds are separated from the fibres. II. Roving
(C) Fibres are twisted into various III. Sliver
lengths. IV. Staple fibre
(D) Fibres are straightened.
(A) I and IT only.
(B) I, III and IV only
2. The chemical which can cause small holes (C) II, III and IV only
to appear in a mechanic's cotton overall is (D) I, II, III and IV

(A) chlorine
(B) ammonia 7. Which of the following is NOT a charac-
(C) caustic soda teristic of the cotton fibre?
(D) sulphuric acid
(A) It is strong when wet.
(B) It absorbs dyes readily.
3. Nylon tricot underwear has a cotton gusset (C) It absorbs moisture readily.
to provide (D) It retains pleats when heat-set.

(A) absorbency and elasticity

(B) resilience and stain resistance 8. Which of the following man-made fibres
(C) crease resistance, strength and MOST resembles the natural fibres with
coolness respect to moisture absorbency?
(D) comfon, durability and absorbency
(A) Acetate
(B) Orlon
4. A group of fibres twisted together is called (C) Terylene
/

~a (D) Viscose rayon

(A) fabric
(B) filament 9. The treatment which gives cotton a lustre
(C) textile is known as
(D) yarn
(A) flame-proofing
(B) mercerizing
5 Which of the following is a fibre obtained (C) pre-shrinking
from an animal? (D) sanforizing

(A) Cashmere
(B) Kapok 10. Which of the following synthetic fibres is .
(C) Ramie made from polyester?
CD) Rayon
(A) Terylene
(B) Nylon
(C) OrIon
CD) Acrilan

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11. flhe fabric for which tie-dye designs are 15. Which of the following weaves is MOST
V MOST suitable is suitable for making fabric for school
shorts?
(A) polyconon
(B) muslin (A) Plain
(C) nylon jersey (B) Rib
(D) dacron (C) Satin
(D) Twill

12. Serecin is the gummy substance found in

-./ 16. Which of the following is NOT a charac-
(A) rayon teristic of a mercerized fabric?
(B) terylene
(C) silk (A) Lustre
(D) linen (B) Strength
(C) Elasticity
(D) Absorbency
13. Which of the following XY lines represents
the true crossway?
17. Which of the following is a pile weave
x,..------, fabric?

.I'" -, (A) Hopsack

-, <, (B) Faille
-, (C)
(D)
Velveteen
Seersucker
"y
I n
Item 18 refers to the following diagram.
/y x------ y
./
/
/
/
./
xIoO.V---_~
ill IV <S'r+-/--l

~'I.'c--H--3
(A) I
(B) II
(C) ill
(D) IV

14. Which of the following is NOT an acrylic

fibre? 18. Which number indicates the stitch-length
regulator?
(A) Acrilan
(B) Courtelle (A) 1
(C) Nylon (B) 3
(D) Orlon (C) 4
(D) 5

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Item 19 refers to the following diagram. 22. In order to make stitching easy, tissue pa-
per is placed under fabric made from

(A) wool
I-----+---l m (B) linen
(C) cotton
Skirt c (D) nylon
Front F
~----t----t IV
It is MOST advisable "to dry clean

(A) flannelette
(B) glazed cotton
(C) damask
(D) velvet

I II
24. Cotton is a very popular fabric for making
9. Which of the positions labelled above in- garments in tropical countries because it
dicates the correct adjustment line for can
lengthening the skirt?
(A) be easily washed
(A) I (B) be bought in colourful patterns
(B) II (C) keep the body cool
CC) III (D) be finished in a number of ways
(D) IV

25. Which of the following treatments is NOT

o. Which of the following weaves is MOST given to cotton?
commonly used in fabric makirig?
(A) Glazing
(A) Plain (B) Bulking
(B) Rib (C) Mercerizing
(C) Satin (D) Degumming
CD) 1\vill

26. The BEST choice of material for a labora-

L. Which of the following stitches are used tory coat is
for neatening the raw edges of a hand
towel? (A) viscose
(B) nylon
I. Blanket stitch (C) polyester
II. Back stitch (D) cotton
III. Overcasting
IV. Basting

(A) I and III only _

(B) II and IV only
(C) I, II and III only
(D) II, III and IV only

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27. Fabrics fray more readily when they are 29. Which of the following symbols would be
found on a label for a pair of khaki-drill
(A) bonded school pants?
(B) felted
(C) knitted
(D) woven (A)

28. Which of the following techniques for (B)

pressing is NOT correct?

(A) Use a linen canvas press cloth.

(B) Use a seam roll to press long (C)
straight seams.
(C)

CD)
Use a press mitt for short curved
seams.
Use pressure and rub across the
fabric for smoothness.
(D) o
Item 30 refers to the following figures.

ill

IV

Figure I Figure II

30. Which of the following lines shown in Figure n are

used when drafting the sleeve for Figure I?

(A) - I and n only

(B) I and ill only
(C) II and III only
(D) III and IV only

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The amount of seersucker 115 em (45") Items 35 - 36 refer to the following figure.
wide needed for an Empire Line nightdress,
length 115 ern (45") for a person with bust
85 em (34") is

(A) 1.84 metres (2 yards)

(B) 2.30 metres (21 yards)
(C) 3.68 metres (4 yards)
(D) 4.60 metres (5 yards)
1 ""'-++-- 4

32. Which of the following is NOT used for

transferring pattern markings?
2-~-I J------ri- 5
(A) Tailor's tacking
(B) Tailor's chalk
(C) Slant tacking
(D) Thread marking 6
7-4----1

33. Which of the following should be a guide

in the selection of a commercial pattern? 35. Which line is MOST appropriate for meas-
uring the length of the blouse?
I. Body measurement
II. Colour (A) I
III. Figure type (B) 3
IY. Kind of fabric (C) 6
(D) 7
(A) I and II only
(B) II and IV only
(C) I, ill and IV only 36. The grainline is indicated at number
(D) I, II, ill and IV
(A) 2
(B) 3
34. Which of the following are temporary (C) 4
stitches? (D) 5

(A) Hemming and loopstitch

(B) Catch and backstitch 37. Which of the following fastenings should
(C) Satin and stem stitch be used on the waist-band opening of a
(D) Tailor's tack and slip basting skirt?

(A) Press studs

(B) Hooks and bars
(C) Hooks and loops
(D) Buttons and loops

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38. Understitching is applied to facing in 39. For which of the following is a faced open-
order to ing BEST suited?

(A) prevent the stitches from showing 1. Necklines

on the right side II. Side plackets
(B) preserve the design and fit of the III. Hemlines
garment IV. Sleeve openings
(C) allow the facing to lie smooth and
flat CA) I and II only
(D) give the garment a custom-tailored (B) II and III only
look (C) I and IV only
CD) II, III and IV only

40. Which of the following groups includes ONLY

methods of •disposal of fullness '?

CA) Plackets, lapels, seams

CB) Pleats, dans, easing
(C) Gathers, seams, gussets
(D) Gathers, cuffs, gores

Item 41 refers to the following diagram.

C d

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I
I
g I
I
I
I

41. Which of the following pairs of darts can be

described as correcly turned?

1. a and b
_ II. candd
IIL- eand f
IV. gandh

(A) IV only
(B) I and II only
(C) II and III onl y
(D) III and IV only
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Which of the following determine the tex- 46. Which is the BEST drying method for easy-
ture of a fabric? care fabrics?

I. Lustre (A) Twist in a towel to remove excess

II. Colour moisture.
ill. Fibre content (B) Squeeze out excess moisture and
IV. Fabric construction hang.
(C) Pass lightly through a wringer.
(A) . ill and IV only (D) Place on a hanger and drip-dry.
(B) I, II and ill only
(C) II, ill and IV only
(D) I, II, ill and IV 47. Which of the following is the BEST
procedure in caring for a polyester knit
blouse after each wearing?
43. Which of the following is the BEST seam
for thin, fraying material? (A) Fold neatly and place in a drawer.
(B) Fold and place over a chair.
(A) Fell (C) Place on a padded hanger and air.
(B) French (D) Hang by the neckline on a hook.
(C) Lapped
(D) Welt
48. For good grooming, petticoats should be

44. One should avoid using a knot to begin or (A) approximately one inch shorter
end handstitching because it than the skirt of the dress
(B) tight fining and of the same length
I. looks untidy as the dress
II. can tear fine materials (C) finished with a lace border
III. may become undone easily (D) made with slightly flared skirts
IV. may cause tiny lumps in seams or
hems
49. In the Caribbean, which of the following
(A) I and III only fabrics would be the MOST suitable choice
(B) II and ill only for a hairdresser's uniform?
(C) I, II and IV only
(D) II, III and IV only (A) Polyester cotton
(B) Rayon acetate
(C) Linen suiting
45. The traditional wear for East Indian women (D) Nylon jersey
is the

(A) sari
(B) kimono
(C) caftan
(D) wrap skirt

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50. Which of the following guidelines should 53. Which of the following is the MOST
be followed when choosing the colours for appropriate outfit to be worn to an inter-
a new outfit? view for the post of clerk/typist?

I. Select colours that are bold and (A) A fashionable dress

bright. (B) A formal dress with attractive
II. Consider colours that will mix and accessories
match. (C) A well-tailored, two-piece outfit
ill. Select colours that are fashionable. (D) A comfortable pair of jeans and a
IV. Consider the figure-type. silk blouse

(A) I only
eB) II and ill only 54. Curtain materials suitable for hot, dusty
(C) land ill only areas should be
(D) IT,mand-IV only
.../ (A) thick and fluffy
(B) loosely woven in coarse yam
51. Which of the following BEST describe fab- (C) firmly woven in plain weave
rics used in making sports clothes? (D) heavy and attractive

I. Absorbent and good conductors of

heat 55. ( Which of the following should appear on
II. Hardwearing with stretch proper- an information label attached to a garment?
ties
ill. Made of white cotton material I. Fabric and fibre content
IV. Easy to launder II. Name of manufacturer
ill. Instructions for care
(A) ITand mOnly IV. Size of garment
(B) ITand IV only
CC) I, II and IV only CA) I and IV only
CD) I, ill and IV only (B) II and IV only
(C) I, II and ill only
(D) I, IT,ill and IV
52. Which of the following types of fabrics is
MOST suitable for a slip to be worn under
a voile dress? 56. Which of the following fabrics is MOST
suitable for making the inner cases of scat-
(A) A plain, opaque, light-weight fab- ter cushions?
ric
(B) A fine-weave, medium-weight fab- (A) Net
ric (B) Muslin
(C) A matching, sheer fabric (C) Calico
(D) A stiff fabric (D) Ticking'

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You need to launder a chiffon evening dress 59. Which of the following chemicals should
hich has dry perspiration marks under the be used to remove a fruit stain from a white
arm. Which of the following procedures poplin apron?
would ensure a successful finish?
(A) Benzine
(A) Sponge in 5 mls white vinegar and (B) Borax
250 mls warm water, rinse thor- (C) Paraffin
oughly. (D) Acetic acid
(B) Sponge in I to 6 parts ammonia and
water, rinse thoroughly.
(C) Rub under cold water immediately 60. Which of the following should be consid-
and rinse. ered when determining the requirements
(D) Wash in warm, soapy water, rinse for window curtains?
thoroughly.
1. Width of the window
IT. Amount of fullness desired
Which of the following are the MOST ill. Width of the fabric
important considerations when patching? IV. Weight of the fabric

1. Shrinking the fabric before use (A) land IT only

IT. Matching lengthwise and cross- (B) IT and ill only
wise threads (C) I, II and IV only
ill. Cutting the patch to match the de- (D) l, II, ill and IV
sign or weave of the garment
T. Using adhesive mending tape

(A) I and IT only

(B) IT and ill only
(C) IT and IV only
(D) r, ill and IV only

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