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| Which of the following statements about the final adoption of designs to be included in a line is true? |
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| Design teams usually want to create a balanced assortment of designs, including a variety of garment pieces in their final adoption decisions. |
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| Which of the following statements regarding the creation of an apparel line is false? |
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| Designers work individually and independently in developing lines, which are shared with merchandisers once the samples are made. |
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| The difference(s) between a line-for-line copy and a knockoff line is/are: |
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| Some of the design details of the original would be modified or simplified in a knockoff, where as in a line-for-line copy the garment details would be the same as the originial. |
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| The construction details of designs are conveyed to the pattern maker and sample sewer through the use of a ______. |
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| Garment specification sheet |
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| A new line for a moderate price zone manufacturer is made up of which of the following? |
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- Styles that sold well in the past season (carryovers)
- Styles adapted from the other successful styles in the market
- New styles designed for a specific target market |
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| With target costing ___________. |
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| The cost of a style is decided, then the variables of fabric, trim, labor and other expenses are calculated and manipulated to maintain the target cost. |
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| An estimate of the cost to produce a style to be included in an apparel line is based upon cost estimates for all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| Terms of sale negotiated between sales representatives and retail buyers include all of the following EXCEPT: |
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| locations where the merchandise will be produced |
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| In calculating the cost to manufacture a product, the material cost used in the calculation is based on ______. |
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| The amount of fabric required to make one product in the size medium or most frequently sold size. |
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| The first prototype is made ______. |
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| By one sewing operator who selects and uses the various types of equipment to complete the entire garment. |
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| The pattern for a new garment style can be created by beginning with ______. |
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- A basic block, also called a sloper
- A draped muslin
- A pattern from a similar style from a previous season |
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| Disadvantages of computerized pattern design systems include which of the following? |
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- Hardware and software requires a capital outlay
- Additional training is needed for designers
- Malfunctions can lead to expensive down time |
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| Number the following sequence in the correct order. |
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1) Trend, color and market research is conducted as designers interpret information for line development.
2) Sales volume, sell through, costing and other color and style considerations are analyzed in planning the line.
3) Sketches of inital styles are selected for further development.
4) The design team reviews initial styles to be included in the line.
5) Garment specification sheets are written for the first patterns of each style. |
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| What are the market weeks for Fall I for women's and children's apparel? |
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| What are the market weeks for Fall II for women's and children's apparel? |
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| What are the market weeks for Holiday/Resort for women's and children's apparel? |
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| What are the market weeks for Spring for women's and children's apparel? |
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| What are the market weeks for Summer for women's and children's apparel? |
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| Number the following sequence in the proper order: |
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1) Styles are selected for the final line
2) Sales samples for sales reps are created
3) Sales reps show the line to retail buyers
4) Retail buyers place the orders
5) Production of the apparel begins |
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| T or F: Many apparel companies are reluctant to invest in computer-aided design technology because it takes many years for the cost of the equipment to pay for the savings in time and efficiency. |
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| T or F: Draping is a design process used more frequently by mass manufacturers than by high priced companies. |
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| T or F: All marts close completely between market weeks, as sales reps are on the road visiting buyers in their stores. |
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| T or F: Trunk shows allow customers to view a designer's complete collection and allow the designers or manufacturers and opportunity to get first hand customer reactions to the collection. |
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| T or F: The wholesale price of a style is the manufacturer's cost to produce the style. |
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| T or F: Fit models are seldom used today as computerized fitting has become available to apparel companies at a reasonable cost. |
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| T or F: The garment specification sheet includes all the pertinent information required to complete a pattern and prototype. |
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| T or F: Trade shows are generally sponsored by trade associations. |
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| T or F: Sales reps often use temporary showrooms/booths at market weeks when they do not have a permanent showroom at the location. |
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| T or F: The initial cost sheet is completed after the new style is selected to be included in the line. |
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| Which of the following information is generally included on the garment specification sheet? |
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- A sketch of garment style
- A fabric swatch
- Construction details |
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| The team tolerance refers to ________. |
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| The allowable amount a finished garment's dimensional measurements can vary from the sample. |
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| The layout of the production pattern pieces is known as the production _____. |
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| To ensure that color matching occurs for all components in each style, and that all products in an entire production run maintain the exact color, a _____ is supplied by the textile source. |
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| The decision by a manufacturer about where and with whom to contract or purchase production services is known as |
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| The operation in apparel production that is the most costly and is most often performed by contractors is: |
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| With ______, a contractor provides preproduction services, fabrics, trims, supplies, and labor. |
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| Which of the following production systems requires a significant change in management philosophy from a hierarchal management styles to a team approach? |
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| Flexible manufacturing system |
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| Quality assurance includes which of the following components? |
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- The consistency of the measurement specifications for all products produced in each size
-The use of findings such as thread, buttons, and elastic that meet the required specifications
- Sewing operations such as buttonhole stitching, top stitching, and edge finishing that meet the required specifications
- Acceptable color matching of all components |
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| Which of the following statements about customs brokers is false? |
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| Customs brokers require the manufcaturer to use only their own freight forwarding company |
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Term
| The decisions regarding the sequence of production steps for a product are based on all of the following except |
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Definition
| Shipping costs from the factory to the manufacturers distribution center |
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| Production processes: number the following sequence in the correct order. |
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1) Grading the master pattern
2) Bundling the garment pieces for sewing
3) Inspecting and pressing the garments
4) Sewing and trimming the garments
5) Using a marker to cut the pattern pieces |
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| With the ______ distribution strategy, manufacturers allow their merchandise to be sold only through certain stores, which are chosen based on criteria including location, image and size of their store. |
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| Distribution of private-label merchandise through specific stores is an example of which type of distribution strategy? |
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| Which of the following is a way in which supply chain management is being implemented by retailers? |
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-UPC bar coding
- Increased partnerships with apparel manufacturers
- EDI - electronic data interchange
- Automatic replenishment programs |
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| T or F: Single layer cutting for production goods can be done economically by using a laser cutter. |
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| T or F: Grade rules refer to the amount of fabric waste that results when the production pattern is cut. |
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| T or F: It is always cheaper for a company to produce apparel offshore than in the US |
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| T or F: Companies that produce domestically in company-owned plants typically produce similar types of goods each year. |
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| T or F: In flexible manufacturing, sewing specialists work in teams and are cross-trained to use a variety of sewing equipment. |
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| T or F: One disadvantage of the progressive bundle system for apparel production is that it generates high levels of work-in-process |
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| T or F:The U.S. government requires an apparel manufacturer who is importing goods sewn in Asian factories to use a customs broker to assist the manufacturer in gaining customs clearance. |
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| T or F: Examples of chain stores include JCPenney, Gap, and the Limited. |
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| T or F: Nonstore retailing has decreased in importance over the past few years as more consumers are shopping at regional malls. |
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| T or F: Through the use of vendor marketing, manufacturers' distribution centers create floor-ready merchandise. |
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| Quick response is based on ________. |
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- Companies along the marketing channel sharing sales information with each other
- A consumer-oriented system where information flows from the consumer back to the manufacutures
- Cooperation between textile, aparel manufacturing, and retail industries
- Advances in technologies that allow for efficient tracking of merchandise |
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A number of technological developments were necessary for the development and growth of the textile and apparel industries in the United States. Which of the following technologies were important to the development and growth of the U.S. textile and apparel industries?
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- Sewing machines appropriate for factory use
- Cotton gins
-Spinning mills
- Power looms that allowed for vertical integeration of textile companies |
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| Which of the following statements about the development and growth of the ready-to-wear industry in the US is false? |
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| Because of its proximity to textile mills, Boston grew as the hub for the ready-to-wear industry. |
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| Unlimited liability means that all debts attributable to the business are the responsibility of the _____? |
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| Which of the following is not considered an example of a licensed product? |
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| Sweater from the Ralph Lauren collection |
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| Competition among manufactured fiber producers is chiefly based on _____. |
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| The fact that each product can be made to meet customer demand. |
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| _______ in the textile industry enables companies to enegage in more than one of the stages involved in the production and distribution of textiles and apparel. |
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| One who buys unfinished fabrics, contracts with outside firms for their finishing, and sells the finished goods to apparel producers is called ______. |
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| Couture differs from ready-to-wear in that couture _____. |
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- is typically more expensive
- is made to fit the measurements of a particular customer
- is made in much smaller quanities than ready-to-wear
- utilizes more hand-sewing techniques than does ready-to-wear |
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| The five price zones of women's ready to wear apparel industry based on price of merchandise are ______. |
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| Budget, moderate, better, bridge, designer |
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| In an apparel manufacturing organization, it is the responsibility of the _______ to determine the fashion direction the business will take. |
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| Which of the following is a way of which apparel companies conduct fashion trend research? |
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- "Shopping" the market
- Reading appropriate trade and consumer publications
- Viewing high-fashion couture and ready-to-wear collections
- Studying consumers "on the street" |
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| Which of the following would not be considered demographic information about a target customer? |
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| Preferences, attitudes, and personality |
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| Research for appropriate trims for a style is conducted _______. |
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| At the same time the fabric research is considered |
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| T or F: It was not until new efficiences in print media production emerged in the 1980s that fashion magazines became popular as a vehicle for spreading news about fashion trends. |
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| T or F: Supply chain management is dependent upon sharing and coordinating information among textile and apparel producers and retailers |
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| T or F: Patents are often acquired for apparel designs (style of the apparel) to protect designers from knockoffs. |
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| T or F: In order to compete sucessfuly in monopolisitc competition, companies must create a distinct image or advantage in the eyes of the consumers. |
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| T or F: Natural-fiber advertising generally promotes the fibers themselves and not the brand names of individidual natural-fiber producers. |
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| T or F: Supply chain management strategies in the textile industry are designed to improve productivity and efficiency. |
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| T or F: The United States has a well organized and flourishing haute couture industry. |
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| T or F: JcPenney's Arizona brand and Target's Isaac Mizrahi brand are examples of private-label brands. |
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| T or F: Fashion colors change every season whereas staple colors always remain the same. |
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| T or F: A sample cut is a piece of fabric, three to five yards long, purchased by designers to produce a prototype garment. |
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