Textile Arts for Year 7 Art and Design: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these fibers is naturally sourced?

Accepted Answer

Wool

Answer

Nylon

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Acrylic

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Polyester

Question 2

What is the technique called where threads are crossed perpendicularly to form a fabric?

Accepted Answer

Weaving

Answer

Knitting

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Embroidery

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Dyeing

Question 3

Which embroidery stitch creates a raised, textured design?

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French knot

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Chain stitch

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Satin stitch

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Cross stitch

Question 4

What is the process of adding color to textiles called?

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Dyeing

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Bleaching

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Printing

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Weaving

Question 5

Which fiber is synthetic?

Accepted Answer

Nylon

Answer

Cotton

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Silk

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Wool

Question 6

In weaving, what name is given to the vertical threads?

Accepted Answer

Warp

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Weft

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Selvedge

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Fringe

Question 7

Which stitch creates a solid, filled-in area in embroidery?

Accepted Answer

Satin stitch

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Chain stitch

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Cross stitch

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French knot

Question 8

What is the term for transferring a design onto fabric using heat?

Accepted Answer

Printing

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Embroidery

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Appliqué

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Weaving

Question 9

What tool is typically used to create embroidery stitches?

Accepted Answer

Needle and thread

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Brush and paint

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Chisel and wood

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Scissors and fabric

Question 10

Which natural dye is derived from the madder plant?

Accepted Answer

Madder

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Indigo

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Cochineal

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Saffron

Question 11

In a loom, the warp threads run:

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Vertically

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Horizontally

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Diagonally

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Circularly

Question 12

What is the process called that prepares fabric for dyeing by removing impurities?

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Scouring

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Mordanting

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Fixing

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Bleaching

Question 13

Which characteristic is typical of plain weave textiles?

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Regular, checkerboard pattern

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Interlocking threads

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Pile surface

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Stretchy texture

Question 14

Which of these is a synthetic fiber?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

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Cotton

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Wool

Answer

Silk

Question 15

Which of these materials is NOT a natural fiber used in textiles?

Accepted Answer

Acrylic

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Cotton

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Linen

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a textile technique taught in this unit?

Accepted Answer

Carving

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Weaving

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Embroidery

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Dyeing

Question 17

What is the process of creating a textile by interlocking threads called?

Accepted Answer

Weaving

Answer

Embroidery

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Knitting

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Crocheting

Question 18

What is the process of adding color to textiles using dyes called?

Accepted Answer

Dyeing

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Weaving

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Embroidery

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Printing

Question 19

What is the term for a piece of fabric that is used to cover a cushion?

Accepted Answer

Pillowcase

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Curtain

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Tablecloth

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Upholstery

Question 20

What is the name of the tool used to create a running stitch?

Accepted Answer

Needle

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Hook

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Bobbin

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Shuttle

Question 21

The process of decorating fabric with a needle and thread is called:

Accepted Answer

Embroidery

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Weaving

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Knitting

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Dyeing

Question 22

The term used to describe the weight of a fabric is:

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GSM

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Density

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Opacity

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Stretch

Question 23

The machine used for knitting is called a:

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Knitting machine

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Sewing machine

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Serger

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Embroidery machine

Question 24

The main purpose of a textile adhesive is to:

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Bond fabrics together

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Create a permanent design

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Add weight to the fabric

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Give the fabric a metallic finish

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a weaving technique?

Accepted Answer

Knitting

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Plain weave

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Twill weave

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Satin weave

Question 26

Which technique involves looping and knotting threads together to create fabric?

Accepted Answer

Macrame

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Warp weaving

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Weft weaving

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Coiling

Question 27

What is the purpose of mordanting before dyeing?

Accepted Answer

To prepare the fabric for dyeing

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To remove impurities from the fabric

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To change the colour of the dye

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To make the dye more permanent

Question 28

What is the name of the technique used to add decorative stitches to fabric?

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Embroidery

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Weaving

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Appliqué

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Printing

Question 29

Which natural material can be used as a dye?

Accepted Answer

Indigo

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Synthetic blue

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Emerald green

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Golden yellow

Question 30

What is the name of the fabric created by stitching two or more layers of fabric together?

Accepted Answer

Quilt

Answer

Embroidery

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Appliqué

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Weaving

Question 31

Which of these is a synthetic fiber used to make textiles?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

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Cotton

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Wool

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Silk

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a basic weaving technique used in textiles?

Accepted Answer

Knitting

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Plain weave

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Twill weave

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Satin weave

Question 33

What is the process of adding colour to textiles using dyes called?

Accepted Answer

Dyeing

Answer

Weaving

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Spinning

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Embossing

Question 34

Which natural fibre is known for its softness, warmth, and insulating properties?

Accepted Answer

Wool

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Cotton

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Silk

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Linen

Question 35

What is the primary function of a loom in weaving?

Accepted Answer

To create the shed for the weft thread to pass through

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To hold the fabric in place while weaving

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To dye the fabric

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To spin the yarn

Question 36

What are the long, thin threads used in warp weaving called?

Accepted Answer

Warp

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Weft

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Yarn

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Fibre

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the appearance of a woven fabric?

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Age of the weaver

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Type of yarn used

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Weave structure

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Colour of dyes

Question 38

What is the importance of using a design brief in textile design?

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It helps to clarify the purpose, requirements, and constraints of the design

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It ensures that the design is original and unique

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It guarantees that the design will be successful

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It is not essential in textile design

Question 39

What is the main difference between a backstrap loom and a table loom?

Accepted Answer

Backstrap looms are portable, while table looms are not.

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Table looms produce wider fabric than backstrap looms.

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Backstrap looms use a shed stick, while table looms do not.

Question 40

Why do we use a mordant before dyeing fabric?

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To help the dye stick to the fabric

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To make the fabric more absorbent

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To prevent the dye from fading

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To change the color of the dye

Question 41

In weaving, what is the main function of a shuttle?

Accepted Answer

Carrying the weft yarn across the warp threads

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Holding the warp threads in place

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Winding the weft yarn onto the bobbin

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Creating a shed by separating the warp threads

Question 42

Which of these fibres is NOT a natural fibre?

Accepted Answer

Polyester

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Cotton

Answer

Wool

Question 43

What is the process of creating fabric by interlacing threads called?

Accepted Answer

Weaving

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Dyeing

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Printing

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Embroidery

Question 44

What is the term for the traditional patterned fabric often associated with Scotland?

Accepted Answer

Tartan

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Check

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Motif

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Stripe

Question 45

What is the purpose of a selvedge edge on a piece of fabric?

Accepted Answer

To prevent fraying

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To indicate the right side of the fabric

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To add decorative detail

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To strengthen the fabric

Question 46

Which of these is an example of an embroidery stitch?

Accepted Answer

Chain stitch

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Knit stitch

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Dye stitch

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Weave stitch

Question 47

What is the process of printing designs onto fabric called?

Accepted Answer

Screen printing

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Foiling

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Embossing

Question 48

Which of the following is a sustainable textile practice?

Accepted Answer

Using recycled materials

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Overproducing fabrics

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Using non-biodegradable dyes

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Landfilling textile waste

Question 49

What is the main purpose of a mood board in textile design?

Accepted Answer

To communicate design ideas

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To make a physical prototype

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To organise materials

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To create a colour palette