cameroon gce intermediate level 2024 textile technology and equipment 2
cameroon gce intermediate level 2024 textile technology and equipment 2
The flax plant is the source of fibers for linen yams and fabrics, the fibers are obtained from the inner fibrous
parts of the stem.
a. Explain how the Flax fibers can be identified under the microscope
b. List 5 characteristics of flax
c. Describe how the short and long Flax fibres arc known
d. Cite two (2) finishes applied to Linen (Flax) and five uses of Flax
Write short notes on the following terms :
a. Filament yam
b. Spun yams
c. Twisting
d. Colours
e. Carding
spinning
g. Stains
Briefly explain the meaning of the words below:
a. Combing
b Luster
c. Lanolinc
d. Warp
c. Damask
f.
Ginning
g. Spinning
11. Finishes arc classified under two (2) broad headings. Name them and give two (2) examples of each
(14 marks)
(6 marks)
Total marks (20 marks)
5. Your mother has three (3) sets of cotton bed sheets that are faded. She wants to renew the colours by applying
dye stuffs on them. With the knowledge you have on Vat dyeing, indicate the following
a) Describe any Six (6) techniques you will use to apply designs during the dyeing
b) Mention another item beside dyes that will be required for the process
| c) Mention four protective item to use when dyeing to prevent accident | (4 marks) Total marks (20 marks) |
(12 marks)
(4 marks)
SECTION B: EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
For vour garments to have a professional finished, it must be ironed.
A State two (2)advantages and two ( 2
| Flat iron Charcoal iron Electrical iron |
(4 marks) (4 marks) (4 marks) |
‘““/disadvantages of the following non
B. After using a steam iron, it requires some care. List four (4) points to consider regarding the care.
(4 marks)
(6 marks)
Total marks (20 marks)
C. State four (4) guide lines on how to iron
6. As a technician in a clothing industry you are required to complete diagram “A’
Outline the reasons , causes and remedies of the following faults on a sewing machine :
a. Broken needle
b. Seam puckering
c. Thread breakage
d. Missing stitches
II. Cite eight (8) ways on how to care for sewing machine
(12 marks)
(8 marks)
Total marks (20 marks)
9. For the sewing machine to function, it must perform some movements before stitches are formed.
a. List four types of movements and parts of a machine that is responsible for such movement (8 marks)
(6 marks)
(6 marks)
Total marks (20 marks)
b. You need to buy a good sewing machine. List (six) points to consider when buying one
c. Explain the term cutting tools and give four (4) examples
SECTION C: PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY
10. You want to prepare a night dress with satin fabric.
a. What precautions will you take when cutting the fabric?
b. How can fabric damage be prevented during sewing?
c. In the cleaning unit where you went for internship, you required to study the fibre content and care
instruction label on article s brought, wet cleaning, drying, ironing and bleaching.
Give the meaning of the following symbols as seen below .
