Apparel Production & Manufacturing MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the first step in apparel production? (A) Cutting (B) Designing (C) Pattern making (D) Sewing 2. Which process converts fabric into garment pieces? (A) Weaving (B) Cutting (C) Stitching (D) Packaging 3. In apparel manufacturing, the term “marker” refers to: (A) A drawing tool (B) A layout of pattern pieces on fabric (C) A stitching machine (D) A measuring tape 4. What is the main purpose of grading in apparel manufacturing? (A) To improve stitching quality (B) To create different garment sizes (C) To dye fabric (D) To wash garments 5. The “sewing line” in apparel production refers to: (A) A printing line (B) A row of cutting machines (C) A line where garments are stitched (D) A storage line 6. Which machine is most commonly used for basic stitching in apparel? (A) Overlock machine (B) Lockstitch machine (C) Flatlock machine (D) Bar tack machine 7. What is the purpose of seam allowance? (A) To add decorative stitching (B) To allow extra fabric for sewing seams (C) To mark the garment size (D) To reduce waste 8. In production, “work-in-progress” (WIP) refers to: (A) Finished garments (B) Raw materials not yet processed (C) Partially completed garments (D) Rejected garments 9. Which term refers to the mass production of garments? (A) Bespoke tailoring (B) Ready-to-wear manufacturing (C) Hand embroidery (D) Sample making 10. The main goal of line balancing in apparel production is: (A) To slow down workers (B) To minimize idle time and improve efficiency (C) To increase stitching errors (D) To reduce fabric consumption 11. Which tool is used for cutting multiple fabric layers at once? (A) Hand scissors (B) Rotary cutter (C) Band knife cutting machine (D) Ruler 12. What does “SAM” stand for in apparel manufacturing? (A) Standard Allowed Minutes (B) Sewing Accuracy Method (C) Stitching and Measurement (D) Standard Apparel Module 13. The process of checking finished garments for defects is called: (A) Grading (B) Quality control (C) Merchandising (D) Sampling 14. Which seam is most commonly used in shirts? (A) French seam (B) Flat-felled seam (C) Overlock seam (D) Lapped seam 15. In apparel manufacturing, a “bundle” refers to: (A) A stack of cut garment parts (B) A type of stitch (C) A folded fabric roll (D) A packaging box 16. The main advantage of assembly line production in apparel is: (A) Increased production time (B) Higher labor cost (C) Improved productivity (D) Lower product quality 17. Which department is responsible for planning garment production? (A) Finance department (B) Production planning and control (PPC) (C) Quality assurance (D) Marketing department 18. The term “cutting room efficiency” refers to: (A) Number of stitches per inch (B) Percentage of fabric utilized (C) Number of machines used (D) Worker attendance 19. Which is the fastest sewing machine type for knitted fabrics? (A) Lockstitch machine (B) Overlock machine (C) Blind stitch machine (D) Buttonhole machine 20. What is the role of a production merchandiser? (A) To create garment designs (B) To coordinate production and delivery (C) To wash garments (D) To operate sewing machines 21. Which inspection is done before cutting fabric? (A) Final inspection (B) In-line inspection (C) Fabric inspection (D) Needle detection 22. The “finishing” process in apparel includes: (A) Stitching only (B) Cutting only (C) Pressing, trimming, and packaging (D) Fabric weaving 23. Lean manufacturing in apparel focuses on: (A) Increasing waste (B) Reducing non-value-added activities (C) Slowing production (D) Reducing garment quality 24. The purpose of a “tech pack” in apparel production is: (A) To store garments (B) To provide detailed garment specifications (C) To track workers’ attendance (D) To measure fabric shrinkage 25. Which type of sewing machine is used for attaching buttons? (A) Lockstitch machine (B) Buttonhole machine (C) Button sewing machine (D) Flatlock machine 26. What is “takt time” in apparel production? (A) The time taken to cut fabric (B) The time required to produce one unit based on customer demand (C) The time needed for final inspection (D) The time for garment pressing 27. Which layout is most common in apparel sewing floors? (A) U-shaped layout (B) Random layout (C) Circular layout (D) Horizontal layout 28. The term “needle gauge” refers to: (A) Thread thickness (B) Stitch length (C) Needle size and type (D) Machine speed 29. Which is the most common stitch type used in apparel? (A) Chain stitch (B) Overlock stitch (C) Lockstitch (D) Blind hem 30. Pre-production activities include: (A) Sewing only (B) Pattern making, sampling, and fabric sourcing (C) Packaging and delivery (D) Needle detection 31. Which factor affects apparel production lead time the most? (A) Office lighting (B) Fabric availability (C) Employee uniforms (D) Label printing 32. The term “production capacity” means: (A) Total machines in the factory (B) Maximum garments produced in a given time (C) Number of workers in a line (D) Quantity of raw fabric stored 33. What is the main objective of production scheduling? (A) To increase fabric waste (B) To maintain delivery deadlines (C) To reduce stitch density (D) To avoid quality inspection 34. Which finishing process is used to prevent fabric shrinkage? (A) Bleaching (B) Sanforizing (C) Overdyeing (D) Resin finish 35. What is the function of a fusing press in apparel manufacturing? (A) Attaching interlining to fabric (B) Pressing garments for packaging (C) Cutting fabric layers (D) Weaving threads 36. In apparel production, a “sample” is made to: (A) Test garment design, fit, and quality before bulk production (B) Replace bulk production (C) Increase production costs (D) Skip the quality inspection 37. Which is a common method of garment washing? (A) Acid wash (B) Enzyme wash (C) Stone wash (D) All of the above 38. The term “throughput time” refers to: (A) Total sewing machine speed (B) Total time taken from start to finish of production (C) Only cutting time (D) Only packing time 39. Which department handles final shipment? (A) Cutting department (B) Finishing department (C) HR department (D) Sampling department 40. The main reason for production defects is: (A) Skilled workers (B) Untrained operators and poor quality control (C) Proper line balancing (D) Standardized procedures 41. Which report monitors daily production? (A) Attendance sheet (B) Daily production report (DPR) (C) Quality manual (D) Audit report 42. Which type of manufacturing is used for luxury custom garments? (A) Mass production (B) Bespoke production (C) Fast fashion (D) Modular production 43. Modular production systems aim to: (A) Use one operator for the entire garment (B) Reduce lead time and improve flexibility (C) Increase fabric wastage (D) Eliminate quality checks 44. The term “work study” in apparel refers to: (A) Measuring stitch density (B) Analyzing production time and efficiency (C) Calculating garment price (D) Counting fabric rolls 45. What is the purpose of a “trim card”? (A) To design patterns (B) To display all trims used in a garment (C) To calculate fabric GSM (D) To cut fabric pieces 46. In lean apparel production, “5S” refers to: (A) Five sewing stitches (B) Workplace organization method (C) Fabric cutting process (D) Washing standards 47. What is the role of an industrial engineer in apparel production? (A) Designing fabrics (B) Improving efficiency and reducing production costs (C) Packaging garments (D) Marketing garments 48. What does “cut-to-ship ratio” indicate? 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