Test your basic knowledge |

Understanding Design

Subjects : design, art
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Flannel - denim - and gingham






2. Stand away from the body to conceal shape and add some size






3. Framed by the way the garment is sewn (dart - yoke - pleat - necklines - etc)






4. Changes in pattern such as size or color that happen gradually






5. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






6. Both pleasing to person - music ear and fashion eyes.






7. Changes in pattern such as size or color that happen gradually






8. Jersey and chiffon






9. Follows your body outline - fits close to body - and accentuates the natural waistline






10. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






11. Width rather than height






12. Fits close to body and emphasizes natural waistline - worn easily on average body sizes






13. Small and subtle patterns






14. Framed by the way the garment is sewn (dart - yoke - pleat - necklines - etc)






15. Wide shoulders and narrow hips






16. Lines or patterns flow from a central location






17. Outline that forms when one or more lines come together to enclose an area






18. Larger






19. Scale - how separate parts of a garment relate to each other and to the whole in size






20. Vertical - horizontal - and diagonal






21. Fits close to body and emphasizes natural waistline - worn easily on average body sizes






22. Surface characteristics that affect the way it looks and feels






23. Straight - curvy - and zig-zag






24. To add interest or make it unique - highlight feature - or divert attention from feature






25. Rectangular with vertical emphasis






26. Scale - how separate parts of a garment relate to each other and to the whole in size






27. Outline that forms when a combination of lines come together to enclose an area






28. Corduroy and denim






29. Direction - thickness - and space between them






30. Smooth fabrics - dull finish


31. To add interest or make it unique - highlight feature - or divert attention from feature






32. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






33. Skeletal structure of the gbones






34. = at chest and hips - smaller at the waist






35. =width at shoulders - waist - and hips






36. = at chest and hips - smaller at the waist






37. Wrap skirt - large and small spaces with contrasting colors - pocket on one side with stripes on the other






38. Feeling of strength - dignity - and formality






39. Small and subtle patterns






40. Large pockets - contrasting belts - two-piece outfit






41. 3/8 person's total height is above the waist and 5/8 below it.






42. Narrow shoulders and wide hips






43. A feeling of stability and peace






44. Sewing different parts together - seams - darts - tucks - pleats - yoke - necklines - armholes - etc.






45. Area inside the shape






46. Smaller because they absorb light






47. Color - line - shape - space - and texture






48. Focal point that catches your attention






49. Natural defines waistline and tubular doesn't






50. Large pockets - contrasting belts - two-piece outfit