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Con Ed Ch 18 Study Guide



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

All of the following are physical factors that might influence your clothing choices EXCEPT…
a.
comfort.
c.
protection from injury.
b.
fashion.
d.
weather.
 

 2. 

It’s important to feel good about your clothing choices, because then you’re more likely to…
a.
dress like your best friend.
c.
want to blend in with the crowd.
b.
feel confident and attractive.
d.
wear the latest styles.
 

 3. 

A dress code at your place of work is an example of which kind of factor in choosing clothing?
a.
physical
c.
social
b.
psychological
d.
status
 

 4. 

All of the following are steps to take when assessing your wardrobe EXCEPT…
a.
getting rid of garments that need to be repaired.
b.
giving away or recycling garments.
c.
identifying why you don’t wear a garment.
d.
sorting garments.
 

 5. 

One way to stretch your wardrobe is to…
a.
build with the latest fashions.
c.
focus on just five or six colors.
b.
buy special-occasion clothing.
d.
vary the ways you use garments.
 

 6. 

Where would you expect to find used clothes that have been donated?
a.
department stores
c.
specialty clothing stores
b.
outlet stores
d.
thrift shops
 

 7. 

When evaluating a garment, you should consider all of the following EXCEPT…
a.
whether it goes with other clothing you have.
b.
whether it suits your features and build.
c.
whether it will fit if you lose weight.
d.
whether the price relates to the quality.
 

 8. 

Which of the following tend to make people look taller?
a.
dark colors
c.
light colors
b.
horizontal lines
d.
vertical lines
 

 9. 

The advantages of blends is that they…
a.
are lightweight and absorbent.
b.
cost much less than other fibers.
c.
make use of each fiber’s positive characteristics.
d.
never need ironing.
 

 10. 

By law, labels sewn into a garment must include all of the following information EXCEPT…
a.
care instructions.
b.
the country of origin.
c.
the percentage of fiber content by weight.
d.
the price.
 

 11. 

Incorporating clothing care into your daily routine will…
a.
increase your clothing budget.
c.
prolong the life of your clothing.
b.
prevent tears and holes.
d.
require more frequent laundering.
 

 12. 

You should launder dark or brightly colored clothes separately because…
a.
the dyes could bleed onto white or lighter colored fabrics.
b.
they might leave lint on white or lighter colored fabrics.
c.
they might need to be presoaked.
d.
they must be laundered on a permanent press setting.
 

 13. 

Ironing is done…
a.
by moving the iron back and forward.
b.
by raising and lowering the iron from one area to the next.
c.
on fabrics that stretch easily.
d.
to make sharp creases.
 

 14. 

Laundering can include all of the following EXCEPT…
a.
dry cleaning.
c.
machine washing.
b.
hand washing.
d.
using a soil-removing product.
 

 15. 

All of the following are steps in hand washing EXCEPT…
a.
adding a mild detergent to the water.
b.
reading care labels.
c.
rinsing in hot water.
d.
rolling the garments in a clean towel before drying.
 

 16. 

Which of the following is NOT a rule governing grooming product labels?
a.
Active ingredients must be listed before other ingredients.
b.
Ingredients must be listed in descending order of quantity.
c.
Ingredients such as flavors and trade secrets must be listed first.
d.
There must be two ingredients lists for products regulated as drugs.
 

 17. 

Which of the following terms found on grooming product labels indicates that, in theory, the product is less likely to cause an allergic reaction?
a.
dermatologist-tested
c.
natural
b.
hypoallergenic
d.
noncomedogenic
 

 18. 

Which of the following terms found on product labels indicates that, in theory, the product will not clog pores and lead to acne?
a.
dermatologist-tested
c.
natural
b.
hypoallergenic
d.
noncomedogenic
 

 19. 

Which of the following is NOT a reason some grooming products are priced higher than other similar products?
a.
Higher prices mean higher quality.
b.
Higher-quality ingredients are used.
c.
Packaging and advertising costs drive up the retail price.
d.
Some marketers use “prestige pricing” to enhance the product’s image.
 

 20. 

Which of the following practices will NOT protect you from injury or infection when using grooming products?
a.
disposing of products that are past their expiration date
b.
keeping products tightly closed and away from sunlight
c.
sharing products with others or using testers at makeup counters
d.
washing your hands before using a product
 



 
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