Unit 7 Material Management and Marking Out Quiz

Which of the following is a simple procedure used in marking out materials?

• Using measurement tools to create accurate lines

• Painting the material

• Heating the material

• Mixing different materials together

What is the most economical way to use material when cutting out shapes?

• Arranging shapes to minimise waste

• Cutting shapes randomly

• Using only half of the material

• Ignoring the size of the shapes

Which of the following is a key factor in reducing the cost of material in manufacturing?

• Minimising waste during the cutting process

• Using the most expensive materials

• Cutting shapes randomly

• Ignoring the size of the material

What is the main purpose of pattern and grain matching when using materials?

• To ensure the pattern or grain flows as intended for aesthetic or functional reasons.

• To make the material stronger.

• To reduce the cost of materials.

• To make the material waterproof.

Why is it important to mark out materials accurately before cutting?

• To ensure all pieces fit together correctly.

• To make the material look colourful.

• To make the material heavier.

• To make the material waterproof.

A roll of wallpaper is 3 metres wide and 2.6 metres tall. Calculate the area of the wallpaper.

• 7.8 square metres

• 5.6 square metres

• 6.2 square metres

• 8.4 square metres

What is the main advantage of using a datum reference point?

• It ensures all measurements are taken from a single, accurate point.

• It makes the material heavier.

• It makes the material waterproof.

• It makes the material colourful.

How might sharing a patterned fabric or woodgrain create additional waste?

• It may require extra material to match the pattern or grain.

• It makes the material heavier.

• It makes the material waterproof.

• It makes the material colourful.

What is the main consideration when laying out fabric for a garment?

• The grain line should be in a certain direction for strength.

• The fabric should be colourful.

• The fabric should be heavy.

• The fabric should be waterproof.

What is the purpose of using a pattern when marking out fabric?

• To ensure all pieces are cut to the correct shape and size.

• To make the fabric heavier.

• To make the fabric waterproof.

• To make the fabric colourful.