Fashion Forecasting & Trend Analysis MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the primary goal of fashion forecasting? (A) To create fashion magazines (B) To predict future fashion trends (C) To analyze past clothing styles (D) To reduce garment production costs 2. Which type of forecasting focuses on long-term predictions? (A) Short-term forecasting (B) Macro forecasting (C) Micro forecasting (D) Seasonal forecasting 3. Short-term fashion forecasting usually predicts trends for: (A) 1–2 weeks (B) 6–12 months (C) 3–5 years (D) 10 years 4. Which of the following is a key element of trend analysis? (A) Budgeting for production (B) Monitoring consumer behavior (C) Factory safety inspections (D) Taxation policies 5. WGSN is best known as: (A) A textile manufacturer (B) A leading fashion forecasting agency (C) A luxury fashion brand (D) A fashion event organizer 6. What does “color forecasting” involve? (A) Selecting random colors (B) Predicting popular colors for upcoming seasons (C) Mixing dyes in factories (D) Testing fabric strength 7. The “trickle-down theory” suggests that trends start from: (A) Street fashion and move to luxury (B) High fashion and move to mass markets (C) Sportswear and move to formalwear (D) Online retailers only 8. Which forecasting method uses social media analytics? (A) Intuitive forecasting (B) Quantitative forecasting (C) Digital trend forecasting (D) Manual forecasting 9. What is the role of a fashion forecaster? (A) To sew garments (B) To predict future consumer preferences (C) To create store layouts (D) To handle shipping logistics 10. Which of the following is an example of a trend influencer? (A) Tailors (B) Bloggers and social media influencers (C) Factory workers (D) Accountants 11. Macro trends are typically influenced by: (A) Individual buyers (B) Global social, political, and economic changes (C) Local shopkeepers (D) Weekly sales promotions 12. What is the first step in the fashion forecasting process? (A) Production planning (B) Market research (C) Garment stitching (D) Warehouse storage 13. Which season’s fashion is typically forecasted first? (A) Spring/Summer (B) Fall/Winter (C) Both are forecasted together (D) Random based on brands 14. “Trend spotting” refers to: (A) Identifying emerging trends early (B) Closing retail stores (C) Eliminating failed products (D) Designing final samples 15. Which organization releases the Pantone Color of the Year? (A) Vogue (B) Pantone Color Institute (C) WGSN (D) CFDA 16. Which of the following is a micro trend example? (A) A decade-long shift to sustainable fashion (B) A sudden viral TikTok fashion challenge (C) Major global movement in textiles (D) Economic policy changes 17. What does “consumer profiling” mean in forecasting? (A) Identifying and analyzing target customer characteristics (B) Designing garments without patterns (C) Calculating profit margins (D) Testing chemical dyes 18. Which tool is commonly used for trend analysis? (A) Sewing machine (B) SWOT analysis (C) Needle gauge (D) Fabric press 19. Street style forecasting relies heavily on: (A) Fashion runways (B) Observing urban youth and influencers (C) Trade agreements (D) Tailor-made suits 20. Which theory suggests trends spread among people of similar social groups? (A) Trickle-across theory (B) Trickle-down theory (C) Bubble-up theory (D) Saturation theory 21. “Fashion cycles” refer to: (A) Fabric recycling processes (B) Repetitive rise, peak, and decline of trends (C) Manufacturing cycles (D) Retail closing periods 22. Which factor significantly affects forecasting accuracy? (A) Global political changes (B) Shop window size (C) Hanger quality (D) Thread thickness 23. In trend analysis, what does “fads” refer to? (A) Long-lasting fashion movements (B) Short-lived, highly popular styles (C) Sustainable materials (D) Classical tailoring 24. Which forecasting method combines both intuition and data? (A) Quantitative (B) Qualitative (C) Hybrid forecasting (D) Linear forecasting 25. Which region is known for leading global fashion forecasting? (A) South America (B) Europe (C) Antarctica (D) Middle East 26. Runway shows primarily set trends for: (A) Local streetwear only (B) High fashion and luxury markets (C) Industrial workwear (D) Traditional wear only 27. Predictive analytics in fashion forecasting uses: (A) Human-only decisions (B) Data and artificial intelligence (C) Physical sketches (D) Random guesses 28. What is the main focus of seasonal forecasting? (A) Predicting colors, fabrics, and styles for a specific season (B) Setting store rent prices (C) Developing marketing slogans (D) Designing packaging boxes 29. “Early adopters” in fashion are: (A) Consumers who wait for sales (B) People who embrace trends before the majority (C) Store managers (D) Vintage collectors 30. Which is NOT a common source of trend information? (A) Fashion blogs (B) Social media (C) Forecasting agencies (D) Weather forecast channels 31. The trickle-up theory indicates trends often start from: (A) Elite designers (B) Street culture and youth fashion (C) Government campaigns (D) International trade fairs 32. What is the typical lead time for forecasting in high fashion? (A) 1 month (B) 6 months to 1 year (C) 2–3 days (D) 5 years minimum 33. Fashion forecasters analyze which type of consumer data? (A) Purchase patterns, lifestyle, and demographics (B) Bank account details (C) Legal records (D) Factory expenses 34. What does “core trend” mean? (A) A temporary fashion movement (B) A major trend that shapes a season’s style direction (C) Clearance sale promotion (D) Regional textile dye 35. Which forecasting factor became crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic? (A) Digital shopping behavior (B) Brick-and-mortar sales only (C) Seasonal discounts (D) Industrial production rates 36. Fashion trend saturation occurs when: (A) Consumers fully adopt a trend before it declines (B) New trends begin immediately (C) A trend is never worn (D) Fashion weeks are canceled 37. Which is a qualitative forecasting method? (A) Data mining (B) Expert opinions and fashion intuition (C) AI-powered algorithms (D) Statistical regression 38. Influencers with niche followings are often called: (A) Micro-influencers (B) Mega-influencers (C) Macro-influencers (D) Nano-retailers 39. Which is a key advantage of digital forecasting tools? (A) Reduced human creativity (B) Real-time trend tracking (C) Elimination of fashion designers (D) Longer production delays 40. “Forecast validation” ensures: (A) The accuracy of past predictions (B) The number of garments produced (C) Government approvals for fashion weeks (D) Factory safety certification 41. Which demographic currently drives most online trend influence? (A) Baby Boomers (B) Generation X (C) Millennials and Gen Z (D) Silent Generation 42. Which trend report format is most used by forecasters? (A) Audio recordings (B) Visual boards and digital reports (C) Handwritten diaries (D) Telephone memos 43. The rise of “instant fashion” is linked to: (A) Slow production (B) Social media and e-commerce (C) Vintage garment trade (D) Limited edition couture only 44. Which sector uses forecasting to plan fabric procurement? (A) Food industry (B) Fashion and apparel manufacturing (C) Education sector (D) Oil and gas 45. Which global event heavily influences trend shifts? (A) Political elections (B) Global crises and cultural movements (C) Car launches (D) Agricultural fairs 46. Which is NOT part of trend analysis? (A) Fabric testing (B) Consumer behavior study (C) Competitor analysis (D) Market research 47. Trendsetters in fashion are often: (A) Innovators and early adopters (B) Warehouse staff (C) Price negotiators (D) Logistic managers 48. The use of AI in forecasting helps to: (A) Increase manual labor (B) Predict trends based on big data (C) Reduce trend analysis entirely (D) Replace sewing machines 49. Which is an example of a forecasting platform? (A) Shopify (B) Fashion Snoops (C) WhatsApp (D) Adobe Photoshop 50. What is the ultimate aim of fashion forecasting? (A) To create outdated designs (B) To align production with future consumer demand (C) To reduce brand identity (D) To stop seasonal collections 1. 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