EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT EXEMPLAR

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Block 1, 2 question(s), maximum score 0

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Block 2, 50 question(s), maximum score 50

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SECTION 1: QUESTION 1:


This Section will cover the following Exit Level outcomes:


TOTAL WEIGHTING: 50 MARKS 

TIME: 50 MINUTES

1 of 50

Question ID: 100012182312

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The specification will state which beams and which weft yarn packages to select for the job / product being produced.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


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2 of 50

Question ID: 100012182313

Answer True of False:                                                                                                                                                                     (1 Mark)

The labels inside the weft yarn packages will not indicate the fibre content, count and colour of the yarn.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

3 of 50

Question ID: 100012182335

Answer True of False:                                                                                                                                                                     (1 Mark)

Understanding a weaving specification or illustration is necessary to correctly sequence the preparation steps required for setting up a loom.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


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4 of 50

Question ID: 100012182336

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The measurements and weights of the warp beams to be loaded onto the loom will be stated in the specification/job card.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

5 of 50

Question ID: 100012182355

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The reeds must be the correct size for the width of the fabric that is being woven.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

6 of 50

Question ID: 100012182359

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

Interpreting a weaving specification or illustration is not necessary before sequencing the preparation of a loom.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

7 of 50

Question ID: 100012182360

Choose the component that must be selected and fitted to the loom according to the specification:                                                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Shafts

 (b) 


Healds

 (c) 


Droppers / drop

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

8 of 50

Question ID: 100012182363

Select one (1) correct answer: If a 120 decitex weft yarn is loaded onto the machine instead of a 210 decitex weft yarn, what effect will it have on the woven product? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The fabric will weigh more.

 (b) 


The fabric will weigh less.

 (c) 


The pick density will be higher.

 (d) 


It will have no effect on the woven product.


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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9 of 50

Question ID: 100012182367

Select one (1) correct answer. Which of the following machine parts will NOT be found on a loom.                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Spindle

 (b) 


Drop wire

 (c) 


Reed

 (d) 


Yarn tensioner


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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10 of 50

Question ID: 100012182373

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Select the loom/weaving machine part that MUST be cleaned to ensure the product is not contaminated. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Shafts

 (b) 


Knitting elements

 (c) 


Dye trough

 (d) 


Spindles


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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11 of 50

Question ID: 100012182375

Choose one (1) correct answer. Select the loom/ weaving machine parts that must be checked for wear and tear.                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Knitting elements

 (b) 


Healds

 (c) 


Dye trough

 (d) 


Spindles


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

12 of 50

Question ID: 100012182377

Choose one (1) correct answer.  The control panel on the loom/ weaving machine displays the following information…                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Creel type

 (b) 


Colour recipe

 (c) 


Spindle speed

 (d) 


Pattern settings


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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13 of 50

Question ID: 100012182380

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the faults that must be checked on a  first-off sample.                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Uneven yarn tension

 (b) 


Crossed ends

 (c) 


Wrong pattern

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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14 of 50

Question ID: 100012182387

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the method that will NOT start the weaving machine/ loom.                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Programming the electronic looms

 (b) 


Pressing the start button

 (c) 


Using the control panel

 (d) 


Releasing the stop-motions


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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15 of 50

Question ID: 100012182391

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which example listed is NOT a draw-in faults.                                                                                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Missing ends (warp yarns)

 (b) 


Missing picks (weft yarns)

 (c) 


Crossed ends (warp yarns)

 (d) 


Double ends


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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16 of 50

Question ID: 100012182392

Choose one (1) correct answer.  When selecting the correct warp / weaver's beam to load, check for…                                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Correct beam width

 (b) 


Correct fibre content of warp yarn

 (c) 


Correct yarn colour/s

 (d) 


Correct yarn count (tex/decitex/denier, etc)

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


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17 of 50

Question ID: 100012182412

Select one (1) correct answer:  Before starting the loom according to procedure, carry out the following safety checks.                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Check machine guards are in place

 (b) 


Check that the stop motions are working

 (c) 


Check safety covers are in place

 (d) 


Check electrical cables are safe and not damages

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


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18 of 50

Question ID: 100012182413

Choose one (1) correct answer.  When selecting the correct weft yarn packages to load, check for…                                                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Correct yarn type (construction)

 (b) 


Correct fibre content of warp yarn

 (c) 


Correct yarn colour/s

 (d) 


Correct yarn count (tex/decitex/denier, etc)

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

19 of 50

Question ID: 100012182414

Choose one (1) correct answer:  This may only become visible after the woven product is dyed.                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Slack ends

 (b) 


Missing picks

 (c) 


Tight ends

 (d) 


Correct colour

 (e) 


Correct warp pattern

 (f) 


Wrong fibre content


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

20 of 50

Question ID: 100012182416

Choose one (1) correct answer.  When selecting the correct warp / weaver's beam to load, the operator must check the labels for: (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Correct droppers / drop wires

 (b) 


Correct fibre content of warp yarn

 (c) 


Correct reeds

 (d) 


Correct gear settings


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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21 of 50

Question ID: 100012182417

Answer True or False:The movement of of the shafts/ harnesses create the warp shed?                                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


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22 of 50

Question ID: 100012182418

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The function of the front reed is to beat up the weft / filling yarn to form a compact fabric. 

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

23 of 50

Question ID: 100012182419

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The functions of the computer monitoring system on the loom is to monitor and record all production data.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


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24 of 50

Question ID: 100012182420

Choose from the list one (1) machine part that is NOT a weaving machine/loom part to be fitted according to the specification.        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Shafts

 (b) 


Healds

 (c) 


Droppers / drop wires

 (d) 


Spindle


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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25 of 50

Question ID: 100012182425

Select one (1) correct answer: A function of machine safety guards is to:                                                                                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Protect operators from moving machine parts

 (b) 


Prevent food from entering the machine

 (c) 


Stop oil leaks

 (d) 


Start the machine


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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26 of 50

Question ID: 100012182427

Select one correct answer:  Choose one (1) weaving fault that would occur when a faulty warp beam is selected.                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Slack picks

 (b) 


Missing picks

 (c) 


Tight ends

 (d) 


Correct colour

 (e) 


Correct warp pattern

 (f) 


Correct fibre content


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

27 of 50

Question ID: 100012182428

Answer True or False: You must be able to handle and load a drawn weaver's set by yourself.                                                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

28 of 50

Question ID: 100012182429

Answer True or False: Spun yarns are made from continuous filament fibres.                                                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


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29 of 50

Question ID: 100012182430

Answer True or False:  Report all defective (faulty)  weft yarn packages and warp beams to the supervisor.                                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


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30 of 50

Question ID: 100012182431

Select one (1) correct answer.  Select one (1) environmental and production conditions that WILL NOT affect the input yarns…       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Heat

 (b) 


Humidity

 (c) 


Friction

 (d) 


Light


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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31 of 50

Question ID: 100012182432

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the fault that DOES NOT occur when loading the warp/weavers beam onto the loom.       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Snarl-ups at the tensioners

 (b) 


The incorrect beam is loaded

 (c) 


Weft tension is too tight or too loose

 (d) 


The machine speed in not set correctly


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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32 of 50

Question ID: 100012182433

Select one (1) correct answer: If the label on the yarn package or beam states "PES" or "PET", what is the fibre content of the yarns?        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Cotton

 (b) 


Acrylic

 (c) 


Polyester

 (d) 


Polypropylene


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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33 of 50

Question ID: 100012182434

Select one (1) correct answer:  The yarn count system for the weight in grams of 1000 m of yarn is called:                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Tex

 (b) 


Decitex

 (c) 


Denier

 (d) 


Metric


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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34 of 50

Question ID: 100012182435

Select one (1) correct answer.  Which answer does NOT apply to continuous production?                                                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Operating 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

 (b) 


A flow of production where the materials are continuously in motion.

 (c) 


Production that is done in batches with long and frequent stoppages.

 (d) 


Production that requires rotating shifts to maintain continuous production.


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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35 of 50

Question ID: 100012182436

Choose one (1) correct answer: Non-conforming weft yarns must be...                                                                                                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ignored

 (b) 


Reported to your fellow operator

 (c) 


Reported to your supervisor

 (d) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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36 of 50

Question ID: 100012182437

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which of the answers below is NOT a reason to top-and-tail the weft yarn packages when they are placed on the weft stand / creel?  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ensure continuous production

 (b) 


Maximise machine stoppages

 (c) 


Limit machine stoppages

 (d) 


Reduce missing picks

 (e) 


Minimise waste

 (f) 


Maximise machine output


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


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37 of 50

Question ID: 100012182470

Choose one (1) correct answer.  When loading the identified weft yarn packages, always check…                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


For correct build/wind/profile of the yarn packages

 (b) 


For correct tension of the weft yarn packages

 (c) 


That the weft yarn packages are not undersized

 (d) 


That the weft yarn packages are not damaged

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


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38 of 50

Question ID: 100012182472

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the types of contamination that the doffed (removed) woven product must be inspected for.

(1 Mark)

 (a) 


Foreign fibres seen on the fabric

 (b) 


Dirt and oil marks seen on the fabric

 (c) 


Fly and fluff seen on the fabric

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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39 of 50

Question ID: 100012182473

Select one (1) correct answer.   Which factors influence continuous production?                                                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine maintenance

 (b) 


Raw material supply

 (c) 


Rotating shifts

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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40 of 50

Question ID: 100012182474

Select one (1) correct answer:  Choose ONE storage rule that does NOT apply when storing raw materials and woven products in the weaving department: (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Store raw materials and woven products in demarcated areas

 (b) 


Use the correct wrapping when storing raw materials and woven products

 (c) 


Store raw materials and woven products in between the machines

 (d) 


Store raw materials and woven products unwrapped and unprotected

 (e) 


Answers 1 and 2 are correct

 (f) 


Answers 3 and 4 are correct


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


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41 of 50

Question ID: 100012182475

Select one (1) correct answer:  Select the weaving term used to describe threading the warp ends through the healds.                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Shedding

 (b) 


Doffing

 (c) 


Sleying

 (d) 


Drawing-in


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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42 of 50

Question ID: 100012182480

Choose one (1) correct answer.  When loading and securing the warp / weaver's beam onto the loom, do the following…                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Use correct handling techniques

 (b) 


Use correct hand tools

 (c) 


Apply safety procedures

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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43 of 50

Question ID: 100012182481

Choose one (1) correct answer.  The stop motions must be in working order so that they….                                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Detect when the machine is overheating

 (b) 


Detect when a yarn has broken

 (c) 


Detect when there is an oil leak

 (d) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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44 of 50

Question ID: 100012182482

Choose one (1) correct answer.  When selecting the correct warp / weaver's beam to load, the operator must check the labels for.  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Correct droppers / drop wires

 (b) 


Correct yarn count (tex/decitex/denier, etc)

 (c) 


Correct reeds

 (d) 


Correct gear settings


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

45 of 50

Question ID: 100012182486

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the correct yarn path for the warp yarns on the loom.                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Back reed - Front reed -Drop wires - Healds (heddles) - Warp beam

 (b) 


Warp beam - Back reed - Front reed -Drop wires - Healds (heddles)

 (c) 


Healds (heddles) - Warp beam - Back reed - Front reed -Drop wires

 (d) 


Warp beam - Back reed - Drop wires - Healds (heddles) - Front reed


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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46 of 50

Question ID: 100012182507

Choose one (1) correct answer. The pattern discs/ chains/ cards are responsible for…                                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The length of the fabric

 (b) 


The movement of the shafts

 (c) 


The movement of the front reed

 (d) 


The width of the fabric


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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47 of 50

Question ID: 100012182508

Choose one (1) correct answer.   One (1) example of broken components of the loom that you may be required to replace is …      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Travellers

 (b) 


Healds

 (c) 


Spindle

 (d) 


Knitting elements


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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48 of 50

Question ID: 100012182509

Choose one (1) correct answer. The meter counter must be set to the correct reading for the …                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Width of the fabric to be woven

 (b) 


Length of the fabric to be woven

 (c) 


Type of yarn being used

 (d) 


Pattern settings


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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49 of 50

Question ID: 100012182510

Choose one (1) correct answer. The tension devices must be set correctly for the …                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Width of the fabric to be woven

 (b) 


Length of the fabric to be woven

 (c) 


Type of yarn being used

 (d) 


Pattern settings


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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50 of 50

Question ID: 100012182511

Choose one (1) correct answer. The width settings must be set correctly for the …                                                                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Width of the fabric to be woven

 (b) 


Length of the fabric to be woven

 (c) 


Type of yarn being used

 (d) 


Pattern settings


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

Block 3, 30 question(s), maximum score 30

Question Block - 3

SECTION 2: QUESTION 2:


This Section will cover the following Exit Level outcome:


TOTAL WEIGHTING: 30 MARKS 

TIME: 30 MINUTES

1 of 30

Question ID: 100012182512

Answer True or False.  Pre-start checklists must be completed after starting production on the loom.                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

2 of 30

Question ID: 100012182513

Choose one (1) correct answer.  The one task that should NOT be performed when starting the loom is...                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Programming the electronic looms

 (b) 


Pressing the start button

 (c) 


Using the control panel

 (d) 


Releasing the stop-motions


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3 of 30

Question ID: 100012182514

Choose the process that will complete the process flow below:                                                                                                            (1 Mark)

Weaving process flow:  Read specification; Load machine; ____________; Check machine; Produce sample; Check sample; Produce bulk product; Check quality; Remove (doff) product.


 (a) 


Set machine

 (b) 


Maintain Machine

 (c) 


Complete production records

 (d) 


Weigh end product


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4 of 30

Question ID: 100012182515

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose from the list one (1) machine part that does NOT get set when carrying out the loom settings. 

(1 Mark)

 (a) 


Picks

 (b) 


Meter counter

 (c) 


Travellers

 (d) 


Tension devices


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5 of 30

Question ID: 100012182516

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the INCORRECT STATEMENT. Samples are made for new product qualities to…             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Allow the operator to reach production targets

 (b) 


Provide an example of the quality standard the customer requires

 (c) 


Allow the loom tuner to perfect the machine settings

 (d) 


Allow the operator to compare their production to the sample


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6 of 30

Question ID: 100012182517

Answer True or False.  Inching and reversing the machine is a useful technique to correct a missing pick.                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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7 of 30

Question ID: 100012182518

Choose one (1) correct answer. When operating the loom you must NOT ….                                                                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop the machine in an emergency

 (b) 


Adhere to warning lights

 (c) 


Adhere to coded lights

 (d) 


Ignore warning lights and coded lights


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8 of 30

Question ID: 100012182519

Select ONE (1) correct answer. Choose the example of a machine fault on the loom.                                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Knots with long tails

 (b) 


Faulty drawing -in of beam

 (c) 


Failure of operator to attend to warp breaks

 (d) 


Broken healds unable to lift or lower the ends


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9 of 30

Question ID: 100012182520

Choose one (1) correct answer.  The loom can be started by three of these methods but NOT by …                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Programming the electronic looms

 (b) 


Pressing the start button

 (c) 


Using the control panel

 (d) 


Releasing the stop-motions


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10 of 30

Question ID: 100012182521

Choose one(1) correct answer. After weaving a first-off sample check for all of the following, except …                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Uneven yarn tension

 (b) 


Crossed ends

 (c) 


Correct pattern

 (d) 


Colourfastness


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11 of 30

Question ID: 100012182522

Answer True or False. The completed woven product must be labelled correctly for traceability in the production pipeline.         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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12 of 30

Question ID: 100012182523

Choose one (1) correct answer.    The full cloth beam is doffed (removed) and transported by …                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Using a pulley and  hoist to lift the cloth beam

 (b) 


Manual lifting

 (c) 


Using a ladder

 (d) 


Using a pallet


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13 of 30

Question ID: 100012182524

Which of the following is the correct sequence of procedures for stopping a loom and doffing the woven product/fabric/carpet?        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop the loom, remove the product, and cut the warp

 (b) 


Cut the warp, stop the loom, and remove the product

 (c) 


Stop the loom, secure the fabric, cut the warp, and remove the product

 (d) 


Remove the product, stop the loom, and secure the fabric


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14 of 30

Question ID: 100012182526

Select one (1) correct answer. Select the machine parts that function as a stop-motion on the loom.                                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Reeds

 (b) 


Drop wires

 (c) 


Harnesses

 (d) 


Yarn tensioners


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15 of 30

Question ID: 100012182527

Choose one (1) correct answer.  The loom can be stopped by …                                                                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Loading the loom

 (b) 


Pressing the start button

 (c) 


Using the control panel

 (d) 


Activating the emergency stop


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16 of 30

Question ID: 100012182669

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The operator must monitor the control panel and respond by stopping and adjusting the loom/ weaving machine when necessary.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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17 of 30

Question ID: 100012182673

Select one (1) correct answer.  Choose the ways to promote continuous production.                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Maintain machines regularly to prevent breakdowns

 (b) 


Ensure sufficient raw materials for production

 (c) 


Ensure rotating shifts

 (d) 


All of the above


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18 of 30

Question ID: 100012182679

Choose one (1) correct answer.   Choose one (1) example of a task that should NOT be carried out while patrolling your machine. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Replenish weft yarn packages when they run out

 (b) 


Prevent snarl-ups at the tensioners

 (c) 


Inspect the product coming off the loom

 (d) 


Open all machine guards


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19 of 30

Question ID: 100012182693

Select one (1) correct answer:  Choose one task that operators should NOT perform while patrolling the machines.                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Replenish weft yarn packages when they run out

 (b) 


Prevent snarl-ups at the tensioners

 (c) 


Inspect the product coming off the loom

 (d) 


Open all machine guards

 (e) 


Top and tail weft bobbins using a weaver's knot

 (f) 


Re-drawing missing ends


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20 of 30

Question ID: 100012182695

Choose one (1) correct answer:  Select the inspection zones that the operator must inspect when patrolling the looms.                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The loading zone for warp and weft yarns

 (b) 


The feeding zone or yarn path

 (c) 


The conversion zone where the cloth is formed

 (d) 


The take-down zone or cloth beam

 (e) 


The parking zone for the forklifts

 (f) 


The storage zones in the yarn store


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21 of 30

Question ID: 100012182718

Answer True or False.  The operator must ignore unusual noises heard on the loom.                                                                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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22 of 30

Question ID: 100012182721

Answer True or False.  The more machine down-time the lower the machine efficiency.                                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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23 of 30

Question ID: 100012182724

Answer True or False:  The causes must be investigated, if performance targets are not met.                                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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24 of 30

Question ID: 100012182726

Choose one (1) correct answer.   The operator must monitor the functioning of the loom by…                                                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Monitoring the meter counter

 (b) 


Monitoring the pick counter

 (c) 


Monitor the machine speed

 (d) 


All of the above


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25 of 30

Question ID: 100012182732

Choose one (1) correct answer.  The supply of weft yarns for the weft creel must be sufficient at all times so that…                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


There will be machine down time

 (b) 


There will be different merges

 (c) 


There will be continuous production

 (d) 


There will be interruptions to production


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26 of 30

Question ID: 100012182733

Select ONE (1) correct answer. The weaving operator must monitor the …                                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Kniting elements

 (b) 


The loom speed

 (c) 


Steam boxes

 (d) 


The spindle rotation

 (e) 


Dye liquor levels

 (f) 


Ink rollers


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27 of 30

Question ID: 100012182734

Select ONE (1) correct answer.  Machine efficiency and optimal utilisation of machines is not influenced by..                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine down time

 (b) 


Machine stoppages

 (c) 


Health and Safety Policies

 (d) 


Number of machines in production

 (e) 


The amount of waste produced

 (f) 


The amount of first grade product produced


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28 of 30

Question ID: 100012182735

Select one (1) correct answer.  If machine efficiency is low the company may not achieve its …                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Production losses

 (b) 


Injury free hours

 (c) 


Production targets

 (d) 


Labour relations targets

 (e) 


Absenteeism targets

 (f) 


Health and safety reports


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29 of 30

Question ID: 100012182736

Select ONE (1) correct answer. The weaving operator must monitor the …                                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The warp mill

 (b) 


The pick counter

 (c) 


Steam boxes

 (d) 


The spindle rotation


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30 of 30

Question ID: 100012182742

What is the primary purpose of monitoring the weaving process in a textile manufacturing environment?                                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


To reduce the cost of raw materials

 (b) 


To ensure optimum machine efficiency and output

 (c) 


To minimize worker fatigue during production

 (d) 


To improve the aesthetic quality of fabric design


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Outcomes:

Block 4, 20 question(s), maximum score 20

Question Block - 4

SECTION 3: QUESTION 3:


This Section will cover the following Exit Level outcome:


TOTAL WEIGHTING: 20 MARKS 

TIME: 20 MINUTES

1 of 20

Question ID: 100012182746

Answer True or False.  Tension variation in the warp yarn will NOT cause any product quality faults.                                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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2 of 20

Question ID: 100012182748

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The meaning of "Contamination" is when different fibres or foreign materials get mixed into the yarn or fabric during production.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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3 of 20

Question ID: 100012182750

Choose one (1) correct answer.   Choose the factor that will NOT directly  influence quality during the weaving process…                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Condition and maintenance of machines

 (b) 


Condition and quality of the raw materials

 (c) 


Knowledge about health and safety

 (d) 


Skills and competence level of operators


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4 of 20

Question ID: 100012182753

Choose one (1) correct answer.  The main causes of contamination are...                                                                                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Not cleaning the machine  components properly

 (b) 


Not cleaning the machines before a quality change

 (c) 


Dust, fly and fluff is not cleaned off the machine

 (d) 


All of the above


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5 of 20

Question ID: 100012182758

Choose one (1) correct answer.  What  causes the weaving fault: "incorrect or uneven fabric width"?                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Missing weft yarns/ picks

 (b) 


Warp tension is too tight or too loose

 (c) 


Weft tension is too tight or too loose

 (d) 


Crossed ends (warp yarns)


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6 of 20

Question ID: 100012182762

Answer True or False:  Substandard woven product (waste) must be removed, labelled and recorded.                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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7 of 20

Question ID: 100012182766

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the machine setting that may be adjusted to correct weaving faults.                                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Pick counter

 (b) 


Speed settings

 (c) 


Gear settings

 (d) 


All of the above


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8 of 20

Question ID: 100012182767

Choose one (1) correct answer. If the knotting technique you use to join the new warp yarns to the old warp yarns is incorrect it will cause… (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Broken ends

 (b) 


Product faults

 (c) 


Broken picks

 (d) 


Increased machine stoppages

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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9 of 20

Question ID: 100012182769

Select one (1) correct answer:  The fabric take-up tension can be increased by…                                                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Increasing the speed of rotation of the take-up roller

 (b) 


Decreasing the speed of rotation of the take-up roller

 (c) 


Increasing the machine speed

 (d) 


Decreasing the machine speed

 (e) 


Increasing the weights on the warp yarns

 (f) 


Decreasing the weights on the warp yarns


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10 of 20

Question ID: 100012182772

Choose one (1) correct answer: Non-conformance (product faults) outside of scope of the operator's responsibility must be...          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ignored

 (b) 


Reported to your fellow operator

 (c) 


Reported to your supervisor

 (d) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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11 of 20

Question ID: 100012182780

Answer True or False. The cause of double ends is knots with long tails.                                                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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12 of 20

Question ID: 100012182782

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which statement is NOT TRUE: Waste will be produced if we do not…                                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Patrol the machines

 (b) 


Work according to the specification

 (c) 


Demarcate floor areas

 (d) 


Clean and maintain machines


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13 of 20

Question ID: 100012182785

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which statement is FALSE: When waste is produced the company will …                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Make a larger profit

 (b) 


Lose machine hours (time) spent in production

 (c) 


Lose materials consumed in producing the waste

 (d) 


Lose man hours (time) spent in production


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14 of 20

Question ID: 100012182788

Choose one (1) correct answer.  What can be done to minimize waste from the weaving department?                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Re-use cones/bobbins

 (b) 


Recycle yarn boxes

 (c) 


Reduce product waste

 (d) 


All of the above


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15 of 20

Question ID: 100012182789

Answer True or False: Cleaning the machine removes contaminants which cause waste such as dirt, grease and fluff.              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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16 of 20

Question ID: 100012182790

Which PPE must be worn when working with heavy objects in the weaving process, such as warp beams?                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ear defenders / plugs

 (b) 


Mask

 (c) 


Safety Boots

 (d) 


Overalls


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17 of 20

Question ID: 100012182791

Select one (1) correct answer: Smoking in designated areas is important to prevent:                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Sand from entering the moving parts of the machine

 (b) 


Lung disease

 (c) 


Flammable materials in the factory from igniting

 (d) 


Poor timekeeping


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18 of 20

Question ID: 100012182792

Answer True or False:The loom must be cleaned whilst it is running.                                                                                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


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19 of 20

Question ID: 100012182793

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which in the list are examples of production records that must be kept?                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine stoppage reports

 (b) 


Maintenance reports

 (c) 


Quality non-conformance reports

 (d) 


All of the above


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20 of 20

Question ID: 100012182794

Select one (1) correct answer.  Accurate recording and reporting of production is a key part of …                                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Total quality management

 (b) 


Total expenses

 (c) 


Total petrol usage

 (d) 


Total gains and losses


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