Fashion Exam Review (HNC3C)

Question 1

During WWII women's clothing included slacks & jumpsuits, slim skirts & shorter hemlines due to a shortage of fabric.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What is this symbol?

Accepted Answer

Do not bleach.

Question 3

A person's thoughts, feelings and perception of the aesthetics or sexual attractiveness of their own body.

Accepted Answer

Body image

Question 4

A "bustle" silhouette is described as:

Accepted Answer

more fullness at the back

Question 5

Works with photographers to pick clothing for photo shoots, they also work with people to prepare and plan outfits.

Accepted Answer

Fashion Stylist

Question 6

The little black dress is an example of a fad.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Very few people can afford to purchase designs from the ________ fashion market.

Accepted Answer

haute couture

Question 8

The self expression of your personal style is called ___________

Accepted Answer

individuality

Question 9

Fashion is a language that speaks across cultures.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

The designs of "ready-to-wear" fashion markets are more practical collections but are still well tailored outfits.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

There are 3 levels of the fashion design industry: retail, ready to wear and mass production.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Upscale & fashion-forward locations with a restricted selection in terms of sizing & number of items are called _______.

Accepted Answer

Boutiques

Question 13

Wearing clothing to create a barrier between them and their surroundings, like the sun, it is called the _________.

Accepted Answer

Protection Theory

Question 14

The power suit was introduced (and became very popular for women) in the 1920s.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Examples of Fiber Characteristics are: strength, durability, elasticity, shape retention, wicking

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

During the Introduction Stage of the Fashion Cycle, Fashion Fundamentalists invest in the new designs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

The first clothing was worn for decoration and attracting a mate. Embellishments were very important.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

What era are these outfits from?

Accepted Answer

1970s

Question 19

When (do we think!) were the first FITTED garments introduced in history:

Accepted Answer

in Ancient Greece (Minoan)

Question 20

During the Introduction Stage of the Fashion Cycle, Fashion Fundamentalists invest in the new designs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Some examples of ways to construct fabric are: weaving, knitting, felting, bonding, embossing

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

Someone with an inverted triangle shape has:

Accepted Answer

Broad shoulders

Question 23

What era is this outfit from?

Accepted Answer

1990s

Question 24

Studies molecular structures of fibers which helps to understand how they behave when woven, dyed, finished & washed.

Accepted Answer

Textile Chemist

Question 25

When a designer's haute couture line inspires people to wear a certain style of clothing it is called:

Accepted Answer

Trickle down theory

Question 26

Consumers have power by choosing what clothes they wear and where they buy them and who they buy them from.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

Resale stores are not very popular due to the fact that people are not interested in helping the environment.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 28

If a company posts that they are "Canadian", this means all their clothes are made in Canada.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 29

What is this symbol?

Accepted Answer

Tumble dry any heat.

Question 30

Several seasons after the original designer created an outfit, it hits the ________ fashion market.

Accepted Answer

Mass production

Question 31

The following affect our choices in clothing: Goals, values, standards, resources

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

What was the significance of the introduction of UNDERGARMENTS in the 19th century for fashion?

Accepted Answer

designers & consumers could get a "desired shape" that was more uniform

Question 33

What is this symbol?

Accepted Answer

Wash gently by hand in warm water

Question 34

In the 1800's the hemline of women's dresses never rose above their ankles.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 35

Clothing items go on sale during the Decline of Popularity Stage of the Fashion Cycle.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 36

Triad colour scheme: When the 3 colours are equal distance apart on the colour wheel

Accepted Answer

True

Question 37

The population and needs of a city or town can influence the type of retailers found there.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 38

When the people on the streets inspire fashion designers to create certain designs, this is called

Accepted Answer

Trickle Up Theory

Question 39

When you add white to a colour to make it a variation of the original colour

Accepted Answer

Tint

Question 40

Size and Weight are examples of the Elements of Design.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 41

Factory Outlets are when manufacturers open their own units as a means to dispose of leftovers & slow-selling items.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 42

Leisure time activities determine our clothing choices.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

Convince people to buy the product they represent. They use their knowledge to help sell their clothing. What job?

Accepted Answer

Sales Representative

Question 44

A person who has a positive self-concept would:

Accepted Answer

Wear clean and fashionable clothing and take pride in their appearance

Question 45

To conform to the standards and expectations of your culture is called the _________. (what theory?)

Accepted Answer

Modesty Theory

Question 46

As an image consultant, you would only help people with their fashion.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 47

Peer Pressure - Which way could a group influence our clothing choices?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 48

Monochrome are grouped together on one side of the colour wheel: purples, blues.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 49

At the beginning of The Family Life Cycle, adults have children to buy clothing for as well as clothing for their jobs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 50

During the 1960's, celebrities and the common people began to influence fashion styles more so than designers.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 51

A simplified and standardized image of a person or a group is called a _________.

Accepted Answer

Stereotype

Question 52

Fibers are made up of different kinds of fabric.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 53

What is this symbol?

Accepted Answer

Iron with or without steam by hand, at high heat.

Question 54

This culture/country is accepted as the inventors of high fashion.

Accepted Answer

France

Fashion Exam Review (HNC3C)

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Fashion Exam Review (HNC3C)

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