I have used the aid of the OCR Textiles book to put a few questions together. Try and answer them

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Questions for revision

Revision website : http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/design/textiles/index.shtml

·        A company is about to design a new type of school bag for primary school children. Write 3 questions that could be included in a market research questionnaire.

·        A questionnaire is one way of gathering information. List 3 other ways.

·        explain 3 ways of presenting the collected information

·        state 2 pieces of information other than the fibre content which can be found on the label of a product

·        why is this information useful to a consumer

·        What information should be collected to create a specification for a personal cd player

·        explain what a mood board is and how it can be used

·        what is a thumbnail sketch

·        list 4 pieces of information which would be shown in a working diagram

·        describe 5 functions which can be carried out by a designer using cad cam

·        explain the benefits of using cad cam

·        list 3 reasons for adding a finish to a fabric

·        give 3 examples of the use of smart fabrics

·        give 2 reasons why bonded fabrics are used for disposable items such as cleaning cloths and hospital garments

·        the label inside a swim suit indicates it is made from 5% elastane and 95% cotton. Explain why this blend of fibres has been used in this product

·        bed linen is often finished with a brushing finish. Give 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of using this finish

·        explain 3 advantages of using a computer to generate pattern and pattern lays

·        3 ways of transferring pattern markings to fabric

·        why is it important to make a toile (mock up model) as part of the design process

·        list 4 uses of a iron

·        what is a quality control check

·        explain the implications of neglecting health and safety regulations for the employer and the    employee

·        what ways are there to reduce the impact of fibres on the environment

·        3 ways of recycling products

·        why is it important to have the correct tools for the job

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