END OF BEST TERM EXAMINATION

FORM

SUBJECT

DATE

DURATION:

PAPER ONE AND TWO

OBJECTIVES

Answer all questions

1. Another name for a Flat seam is

A. corded piped seam

B. Plain Seam

C. French seam
D. Double stitched seam

2. Fibre which melt and form a hard black bead when burnt is

A. Wool

B. Cotton

C. Linen

D. Nylon

3. The main tool in crocheting

A.Needle

B. Tape

C. Thimble

D. Hook

4. Breaking of thread during sewing may be caused by

A. correct threading
B. Too tight tension needle

C.strong need

D. Thick needle

5. Which of the following is a conspicuous seam?

A.Open Seam

B.Run and Fell Seam

C. French Seam

D. Overlaid Seam

6. Which of the following is not decorative stitch

A.Basting stitch

B.Chain stitch

C.cross stitch

D. Running stitch

7. Cotton fabrics become ......when wet

A. Weaker

B. Unattractive
C. Stronger

D. Slippery

8. Which of the following is not used for transfering pattern markings?

A Tailor's chalk

B. Tracing wheel

c.Tailor's tacking

D.Grease-proof paper

9. Which of the following is not a permanent stitch?.

A.Over sewing

B.Herringbone

C. Back stitch

D.Tacking

10. Which of the following is not a characteristic of nylon ?

A. It is durable

B. It does not shrink

C. It does not stain easily

D.It is very strong when wet

A. Weaving

B.Ginning

C. cording

D. Combing

12. Synthetic fabrics

A. Dry quickly after washing

B. Are highly absorbent

C. Easily develop mildew

D.Smell of burnt feathers when burning

13. Do not work the sewing machine unless

A. lt is serviced

B. It is a new machine

C. The needle is not thread

D. The presser foot is lowered

14 Stiletto is an example of

A Cutting equipment

B. Pressing equipment

C. Drafting equipment

D Sewing equipment

15. Which of the following fibres is obtained from cocoons?.

B. Jute

C Silk

D Wool

16. A well groomed person

A.Chooses clothing suitable for an occasion

B. chooses clothing in fashion

C. Dresses simply for church service

D. Dresses gorgeously for an interview

17 Every outfit should have accessories that

A. Are very expensive

B.Harmonize colour and texture

C. Are bright in colour

D.contrast with the colour of the outfit

18. The activities of a person effect his/her

A. Lifestyle

B. Social standing

C. Wardrobe planning

D.Personality

19. Information on care Labels include

A. cutting instructions
B. Sewing instructions

C. Wearing instructions

D. Laundering instructions

20. The direction of the warp yarns in a fabric is referred to as

A. Selvedge

B. Crossway

C. Grain

D. Bias

21. A Fibre which has a natural luster

A. Rayon

B. Nylon

C. Linen

D. Silk

22. The texture of a fabric refers to as

A. Weaves

B. Finish

C. Strength

D. Feel

23. Children's clothes should be

B. Fit exactly

C.Allow for growth

D. Be gorgeous

24. When choosing sewing equipment, one must Consider

A. Durability and Fashion

B. colour and size

c. cost and durability

D. Fashion and cost

25. Over sewing is a stitch for

A. Joining

B. Neatehing

c. Darning

D. Partching

26.The width of fabric is measured from

A- Edge to edge

B. Fold to fold

C. Grain to grain
D. Selvedge to selvedge

27 Which of the following stitches is suitable for the outline of motif on Slip

A Lazy daisy

B. Satin stitch

C. stem stitch

D-chain stitch

28. Which of the following machine parts has guidelines to assist straight Stitching

A Feed dog

B- Needle clamp

C.Throat plate

D. slide plate

29. A seam that with stand frequent washing is

A French Seam

B. Overlaid seam

c. corded seam

D. Open seam

30. What tool is used for threading elastic or ribbon.

A.Bodkin

B. Magnet

C. Pins

D. Stiletto
31. Which type of the sewing machine has a very high operation speed?

A. Electric sewing machine

B. Foot sewing machine

C. Hand sewing machine

D. Treadle sewing machine.

32. The following are examples of temporary stitches except.

A.Thread Tharking

B. Diagonal basting.

C.Running stitch

D. Tailor's tack

33 The upper thread is usually placed on

A Bobbin case

B. Thread guide

C. Arm

D. Spool pin

24. Dressmakers carbon, tracing wheel, tailo chalk and tailor's pencil are examples of

A. Cutting tools

B. Fitting tools

C.Marking tools

D.sewing tools

35. What is the name given to rules and regulations that are expected from workers in clothing and
textiles enterprise
A. Ethics

B. Ethos

C. Morals

D. Principles

36. What is the purpose of a seam ripper in sewing?

A. Attach buttons

B. Create gathers

c. Finish raw edges

D. Remove unwanted stitches

37 A craft that joins pieces of Fabrics together with stitches to obtain a useful article either by is termed
as hand or machine

A.Seam

B. Sewing

C. stitches

D. crocheting

38 A decorative stitch, which forms a straight stitch with a loop is

A Blanket stitch

B.Herringbone stitch

C. Running Stitch

D. Satin stitch

39. A tape measure is about

B. 150cm or 50inches

C.150cm or 60inches

D.160cm or 60inches.

40. A safety measure taken when sewing by hand is to use

A. Magnet

B. Thimble

C. Thumb pin

D. Pin cushion

SECTION B

Answer all questions.

1a. What are stitches?.

2marks

aI. Classify the types of stitches and give two (2) examples each. 2marks

b. State Four (4) general rules for working stitches.

1mark each
In a tabular form state two (2) causes and two (2) remedies for each of the following problems faced
when using the sewing machine.

I. The needle breaks or bends

ii. Puckered seam

iii. Thread break.

(12 marks)

2a. Explain the term clothing.

2marks

State four (4) careers of clothing and Textiles

4marks

c. OutLine Four (4) Factors to consider when planning a wardrobe. 8marks

d List three (3) characteristics of Synthetic fibres. (6marks)

3a. Define seam.

2marks

b. Differentiate between conspicuous and inconspicuous seams with two(2) examples each. 2marks

c. State four (4) different ways of neatening a plain seam. 4marks

. Explain four (4) factors that affect the choice of sewing tools and equipment.

2 markseach