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Clothing and Textiles Management and Production
Test Code: 2018 / Version: 01 “M ea s uri n g W ha t M at t ers”
Clothing And Textiles Management And Production
Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment: Garment Construction Prepare, layout, cut, press, and mark fabric and patterns Construct seam and seam finishes Apply and construct shaping details Construct and attach closures Construct and set pockets Construct waistbands, collars, and cuffs Construct facings, interfacings, and yokes Sew underlinings and linings Construct sleeves and crotch seams Display knowledge of hemming procedures Finished Garment Alterations Analyze and mark garment fit Converting darts Relocate, adjust, and repair hem length Replace and sew zippers and fasteners Adjust crotch of trousers Remove excess width Enlarge or decrease waist measurement Textiles Identify and explain the properties of synthetic and natural fibers Describe yarn and fabric construction Compare and contrast chemical and mechanical finishes Distinguish color theory, methods, and effects
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Specific Competencies and Skills continued: Applied Mathematics Perform mathematical operations on whole numbers, fractions, and decimals Use geometric concepts to create patterns Calculate production costs Show proficiency in measuring and using measures Patternmaking Demonstrate basic pattern-making systems (draping, flat pattern drafting) Analyze and adjust patterns for various figure types Manipulate and combine various functions to develop design details Manufacturing and Industrial Sewing Identify and safely operate power-driven machines Select appropriate attachments for a given task Demonstrate stitching techniques Perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting Identify design details and manufacturing terms Career Opportunities Identify employment opportunities (retail, production, textiles) Determine employment requirements for entry and advanced levels
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Written Assessment: Administration Time: 3 hours Number of Questions: 119 Areas Covered:
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Sample Questions: To obtain right and left pieces when cutting pattern pieces on a single layer of fabric, the pattern must be A. flipped over B. laid out the same C. laid on a “with nap” layout D. laid on a “without nap” layout The vertical row of loops in knit fabrics is referred to as a A. course B. filler yarn C. wale D. ridge If 1 yard of material costs $2.79, then 3 3/4 yards would cost A. $8.49 B. $10.36 C. $10.46 D. $11.31 Serging is another term for A. overedging B. shirring C. puckering D. flagging The rate of pay for a machine operator in a garment factory is based on A. an hourly rate B. a weekly salary C. piece work D. a daily rate
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Performance Assessment: Administration Time: Number of Jobs:
3 hours and 50 minutes 6
Areas Covered: 18% Seam Samples Construction of a plain seam, turned under (or clean-finished) seam, serged (or over-edged) seam, flat fell seam, French seam, and timeliness of job. 11% Zippers Insertion Zipper insertion, sewing machine operation, quality of stitching, and timeliness of job. 18% Layout and Cutting Fabric preparation, measuring for grainline, pinning procedures, cutting, pattern marking – notches and hems, and timeliness of job. 24% Bodice Construction Bodice layout and cutting, sleeve layout and cutting, construction of single and double pointed dart, construction of sleeve, sewing machine operation, quality of stitching, and timeliness of job. 18% Pants Construction Pattern interpretation, sewing machine operation, construction of inseams, waistline casing, hems, and timeliness of job. 11% Alterations – Hem, Waist, Side Seam Procedures for altering waist, hem, and center back seam, and timeliness of job.
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Sample Job:
Seam Samples
Maximum Time:
30 minutes
Participant Activity:
The participant will use tools, equipment, and materials provided, to construct seam samples. Each sample should be 10 inches long. Samples include: plain seam, turned under or clean-finished seam, serged or over-edged seam, flat fell seam, and French seam.
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the leading professional organization for career and technical educators, commends all students who participate in career and technical education programs and choose to validate their educational attainment through rigorous technical assessments. In taking this assessment you demonstrate to your school, your parents and guardians, your future employers and yourself that you understand the concepts and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace. Good Luck!
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