Bicol University College of Industrial Technology
Bicol University East Campus
Examination in Dressmaking
S.Y. 2021 – 2022
“Construct your determination with Sustained Effort, Controlled Attention, and
Concentrated Energy. Opportunities never come to those who wait… they are captured
by those who dare to attack.”
- Paul J. Meyer
Name: Date:
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General Direction: This is a 50 item test, read each direction written in every types of test,
answer this test in one hour.
Test I. Multiple Choice
Direction: Identify the Principles and elements of Design. Encircle the correct answer.
1. It is to express a principle in good outfit.
a. Principle of design
b. Proportion
c. Elements
d. Balance
2. It is the design involves the relationship of one part to another.
a. Balance
b. Elements
c. Proportion
d. Design
3. It is the feeling of rest and equilibrium. This is essential to the total design of a costume.
a. Design
b. Proportion
c. Elements
d. Balance
4. It is a kind of balance that achieved when two sides of a design are alike on either side
of its vertical center.
a. Radial balance
b. Formal or Symmetrical Balance
c. Informal or Asymmetrical Balance
d. None of these
5. It is the pleasing combination of hues, values, and intensities.
a. Balance
b. Harmony
c. Design
d. Proportion
6. It is the movement of the eye from one part of the design to other parts.
a. Rhythm
b. Balance
c. Harmony
d. Proportion
7. Rhythm could be achieved by repetition or regular recurrence of motifs of design,
shapes and etc.
a. Progression
b. Transition
c. Repetition
d. Radiation
8. It is a fluid rhythm created when a curved line leads the eye over an angle.
a. Transition
b. Progression
c. Radiation
d. Repetition
9. Rhythm is also created by _______ or by gradation.
a. Transition
b. Progression
c. Repetition
d. Radiation
10. This type of rhythm is obtained by flowing lines of trims, bands of color, fabric designs
etc. which make the eye move in a continuous line.
a. Progression
b. Rhythm
c. Transition
d. Continuous line
11. It is known as the most popular material in the world, it is light, soft natural fabric.
a. Cotton
b. Crepe
c. Chiffon
d. Denim
12. It is a sheer, lightweight, plain-woven fabric made from twisted yarn that gives it a slightly
rough feel.
a. Crepe
b. Denim
c. Chiffon
d. Lace
13. It is a woven cotton twill fabric made from entwined cotton wrap yarn and white cotton
stuffing yarn. It is often known for its vivid texture, sturdiness, durability and
comfortableness.
a. Leather
b. Lace
c. Chiffon
d. Denim
14. It is an elegant, delicate fabric made from looped, twisted or knitted yarn or thread.
a. Linen
b. Lace
c. Leather
d. Satin
15. It is a unique type of fabric in that it is made from animal hides or skins, including cows,
crocodiles, pigs and lamb.
a. Crepe
b. Cotton
c. Leather
d. Lace
16. It is made from natural fibers, this strong, lightweight fabric comes from the flax plant,
which is stronger than cotton. The flax strands are spun into yarn, which is then blended
with other fibers.
a. Lenin
b. Lace
c. Leather
d. Satin
17. It is known as the world’s most luxurious natural fabric, it is another soft, elegant fabric
choice with a smooth touch and shimmering look.
a. Satin
b. Silk
c. Synthetics
d. Velvet
18. This natural fiber comes from sheep, goat, llama or alpaca fleece. It can be knitted or
woven.
a. Velvet
b. Silk
c. Wool
d. Satin
19. It is a lightweight, twisted plain-woven fabric with a rough, bumpy surface that doesn’t
wrinkle.
a. Crepe
b. Cotton
c. Chiffon
d. Silk
20. It was originally made from silk and is now made from polyester, wool and cotton.
a. Cotton
b. Satin
c. Silk
d. Wool
II. True or False
Direction: Write true if the statement is correct and false if the statement is incorrect. Write it
beside the number.
21. Chiffon a lightweight, plain-woven fabric with a slight shine.
22. Cotton is a silk, wool, or synthetic fabric with a distinctive wrinkled and bumpy
appearance.
23. Cotton is a staple fiber, which means it is composed of different, varying lengths of
fibers.
24. Lace is a delicate fabric made from yarn or thread, characterized by open-weave
designs and patterns created through a variety of different methods.
25. Lenin is any fabric that is made from animal hides or skins, and different leathers result
from different types of animals and different treatment techniques.
26. Leather is an extremely strong, lightweight fabric made from the flax plant.
27. Muslin is a loosely-woven cotton fabric.
28. Polyester is a man-made synthetic fiber created from petrochemicals, like coal and
petroleum.
29. Satin is one of the three major textile weaves, along plain weave and twill.
30. Spandex is a natural fiber produced by the silk worm, an insect, as a material for their
nests and cocoons.
III. Essay
Direction: Write your thoughts or opinion why sleeping garments are important? For 20 points
make a 3 paragraph essay about why sleeping garments are important.
Key to Correction
I. Multiple Choice
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. A
17. B
18. C
19. A
20. B
II. True or False
21. True
22. False
23. True
24. True
25. False
26. False
27. True
28. True
29. True
30. False
III. Essay
It depends on the answer of the student.
