FODOA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MOCK 2025
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 2 & 1
ESSAY AND OBJECTIVES
2 ½ HOURS
PART 1
ESSAY
(60 MARKS)
Answer four questions only
All questions carry equal marks
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation

1. (a) Explain consumer education to a First Year Senior High School Home Economics
student [2 marks]
(b) State three (3) reasons why it is important to study consumer education [3 marks]
(c) Explain three (3) rights of a consumer when shopping for clothing items [6 marks]
(d) State two (2) differences between wholesalers and retailers [4 marks]
2. (a) State five (5) classes of sewing tools and equipment according to their functions
[5 marks]
(b) Give one (1) example of sewing tools and equipment under each class stated in 2 (a)
above [5 marks]
(c) State five (5) ways by which a clothing and textiles business can be sustained [5
marks]
3. (a) How many methods of zipper application do we have [5 marks]
(b) Name all the methods of zipper application [5 marks]
(c) Draw one of the methods of zipper application [5 marks]
4. (a) Differentiate between synthetic fibres and regenerated fibres
[2 marks]
(b) State three (3) characteristics of each of the following
i. man-made fibres
 ii. natural fibres [6 marks]
(c) Mention three (3) finishing treatments given to cotton fabrics [3 marks]
(d) Explain two (2) of the finishing treatments mentioned in 4(c) above [4 marks]
5. (a) State two (2) main classes of seam [2 marks]
(b) With the aid of two well labelled diagrams, describe how to make a French seam [7
marks]
(c) Mention two (2) faults which occur when working a French seam [2 marks]
(d) Enumerate four (4) ways of neatening a plain seam [4 marks]
6. Explain any three (3) of the following terms used in clothing and textiles:
i. wardrope
ii. patching
iii. arrangement of fullness
iv edge finishes
v embellishment [ 6 marks]
(b) What is the difference between notions and sewing suppliers [4 marks]
(c) List two (2) examples each for the following
i. Notions
ii. sewing suppliers [5 marks]
1. Factors which will influence the B. The most expensive garments
selection of items for exhibition C. A variety of accessories
include: D. Clothing devoid of faults
A. Needs, sex and age of 8. Blotting paper is used for removing
participants fresh
B. Venue, needs of participants ad A. Tar stain
electricity B. Ink stain
C. Publicity, age of participants and C. Blood stain
venue D. Clay stain
D. Theme of the exhibition, cost and 9. The most suitable fabric for making
venue smocking is
2. A study in clothing and textiles can A. Gingham
offer one, the simplest career as B. Velvet
A. A textile chemist C. Satin
B. A dressmaker D. Calico
C. An interior decorator 10. One of the advantages of using
D. A sample maker freehand cutting is that, it
3. Buying from the market gives the A. Makes it easier to cut out any
buyer the opportunity to style
A. Bargain wisely B. Gives a perfect fit
B. Select items wisely C. Promote creativity
C. Return goods later D. Enable one to create quick
D. Buy on credit patterns for future use
4. Fabric not moving under the presser 11. A blouse with vertical lines in a
foot of the sewing machine is caused fabric would be best for a
by i. Slim and tall figure
A. Bobbin is upside down position ii. Short plump figure
B. Presser foot too loose iii. Hunched back figure
C. Dropped feed dog iv. Big busted figure
D. Presser foot passing over pins A. I and IV only
5. Alteration to the width of bodice is B. II and IV only
made C. I, II and III only
A. At the centre line D. II, III and IV only
B. At the bust line 12. One of the factors that necessitates
C. In between the armhole extra amount of fabrics should be
D. midway at shoulder to waistline A. Current fashion
6. An example of pocket in seam is a B. Cost of fabric
A. Patch pocket C. Style of sleeve
B. Well pocket D. Figure type
C. Concealled pocket 13. The direction of pins at corners of
D. Bound pocket patters pinned to fabric should be
7. The best buy in any wardrobe means A. Horizontal
A. The best fitting style B. Vertical
 C. Straight D. Neaten raw edges
D. Diagonal 20. An example of fabric which can be
14. Two small holes in a perforated used for appliqué without neat is
pattern means A. Calico
A. Straight grain B. Felt
B. Place on fold C. Silk
C. Alteration line D. Linen
D. Seam allowance 21. Ways of arranging fullness include
15. Guidelines to follow when shopping A. Pleats and hems
includes: B. Seams and darts
i. Comparing prices C. Darts and hems
ii. Avoiding impulse buying D. Easing and shirring
iii. Making a shopping list 22. Non-stretch fabrics suitable for
iv. Going to familiar shops appliqué work include:
A. I and IV only A. Polyester and poplin
B. II and III only B. Nylon and gingham
C. I, II and III only C. Gingham and polyester
D. I and II only D. Terylene and rayon
16. Examples of lingerie are 23. A natural filament fibre is
A. Shorts, trousers and shirts A. Silk
B. Hats, scarves and socks B. Wool
C. Skirts, blouses and jeans C. Cotton
D. Panties, brassieres and chemise D. Hemp
17. One of the rules for working stitches 24. Needles used for quilting include:
is that A. Crewel and sharps
A. Temporary stitch should be B. Between and millinery
started with a knot C. Darners and tapestry
B. One stitch should be worked at a D. Bodkin and upholstery
time 25. Yokes are mostly used on
C. Thread should be long enough to A. Lady’s trousers
complete work B. Skirts
D. A thimble fitting and shiny C. Shorts
18. Work clothes should be D. Baby’s dresses
A. Flowing 26. A garment for babies should be
B. Delicate A. Colourful and soft
C. Durable and easy to care for B. Warm and comfortable
D. Closely fitting and shiny C. Easy to launder
19. While working an open seam D. Comfortable and firm
A. Place raw edges together right 27. An interlining is used to
sides facing A. Make fabric smooth
B. Place wrong edges together B. Give body and shape to article
wrong sides facing C. Make fabric strong and smooth
C. Fold along stitching lines D. Stiffen part of garment
28. A collection of scraps from 33. The best fastening to use on a skirt
dressmaker’s shop can be used for with wrap opening is
making A. Hook and eye
A. Door mat, bath towel and pair of B. Press stud
shoes C. Hook and bar
B. Child’s dress, rings and bath D. Button and buttonhole
towel 34. A collar which is cut-in-one piece
C. Door mat, hat and cooling racks with front bodice is
D. Patched table cloth, headgear and A. Tie collar
culottes B. Shirt collar
29. It is a good practice for consumers to C. Wing collar
A. Always buy items in bulk to D. Mandarin collar
reduce cost 35. Element of design which may be
B. Buy low quality items to save used to design a shirt are
money A. Dot, rhythm and proportion
C. Compare prices after shopping B. Line, dot and proportion
D. Take a little more money than C. Harmony, colour and proportion
cost of items D. Line, rhythm and harmony
30. A well groomed personality for an 36. One advantage of nylon is that, it
interview is a A. Is thermoplastic
A. Lady in a pair of shots B. Does not shrink
B. Young man in a suit and a pair of C. Is crease resistant
sandals D. Is less absorbent
C. Lady in knee length dress with 37. The most suitable colour for hot
straps climate is
D. Man in a pair of trousers, shirt A. Red
and a tie B. Orange
31. General rules for the use of sewing C. White
machines include D. Brown
A. Pulling the fabric as it passes 38. It is advisable to know all about
under the presser foot man-made fabrics before buying
B. Raising the needle when turning because
corners A. Each has it’s own characteristics
C. Lowering the presser foot when B. They are cheap but not durable
turning corners C. They are polyamide fibres
D. Testing the stich on a piece of D. Some wrinkle badly
fabric to be sewn 39. During modelling, the model should
32. Moderately hot temperature is A. Keep eye contact with audience
required to iron B. Walk very slowly to the stage
A. Rayon C. Show front and back garment
B. Linen D. Avoid smiling to the audience
C. Polyester 40. Mary saw a stain in her white blouse
D. Crimplene but did not know the nature of the
stain and when it happened. To treat C. Soak the blouse in warm soapy
the stain, she was advise to water
A. Use parazone to remove it D. Wash and boil the blouse
B. Steep the stained portion in cold
water