Exam style questions Flashcards
Give two different types of information included in a trend forecast?
- Decorative techniques
- Colour schemes
- Patterns for printed, woven and knitted fabrics
Give two different ways of using electric components to make the item more exciting
Adding a microchip: makes noise
Adding a circuit: Adds light
Give two methods of testing your final idea
- A fashion show
2. Making a prototype
Bus seat fabric is made from 90% wool and 10% nylon. Give two reasons why this is a suitable choice for the bus seat.
- Wool is sustainable
2. Nylon is strong and hardwearing
What is an advantage of using cotton? (2 marks)
Cotton is strong and hard wearing or
Cotton feels cool in hot weather
Give two reasons for using a woven fabric
- Doesn’t lose shape easily
2. Doesn’t unravel easily
List three different pieces of information included on a jacket manufacturing specification
- A drawing of the jacket
- The tasks to be carried out to make the jacket
- The equipment needed to make the jacket
What kind of drawing do we use in a manufacturing specification?
A technical drawing
Name two types of seam
- Princess seam
2. Plain seam
Why is a zip a good fastening for a pocket of a bag?
It prevents things from falling out and can be used for decoration
Why is an adjustable clip a good choice of fastening for a bag flap?
The bag is adjustable depending on how much is in it
What is a prototype?
A mock of the intended product/ final product
Give two reasons why a designer would make a prototype
- To test it’s function
2. To know what to change
List three different manufacturing costs?
- Labour
- Electricity
- Fabric
Give two reasons why industrial manufacturers use sub-assembly
- It can be inspected better
2. It makes it easier to join parts together
