cameroon gce intermediate level 2025 textile technology and equipment 2
cameroon gce intermediate level 2025 textile technology and equipment 2
SECTION A
1. Textile fibers are obtained from varied sources and are used in multiple ways.
State the sources of the following group of fibers:
a. Asbestos, Spun glass, metallic
b. Sisal, Jute, Hemp, Kapok
c. Mohair, Cashmere and Camel fur
d. Nylon, Terylene, and Acrylic
Total marks (20 marks)
2. Define the following terms as applied in textiles
a. Mercerization
b. Scouring
c. Screen printing
d. Interloping
e. Spinning
Total marks (20 marks)
3. Before a textile product or material enters the market for consumption, it has received some treatment.
a. State five (5) aims of textile treatment
b. Classify finishing treatment into two groups
c. Write brief notes on bleaching and mercerization
Total marks (20 marks)
4. One of the main techniques of constructing fabrics is through weaving.
a. Define weaving
b. State three (3) basic weave structures
c. All woven fabrics have common characteristics.
i. Indicate four of them
ii. A woven structure characterized by yarn floats is…
d. Identify two (2) types of yarns on a woven fabric
e. List three (3) variations of plain weave fabrics
Total marks (20 marks)
SECTION B
5. Lubrication is very important in the care and maintenance of equipment.
a. Mention five (5) advantages it has on the sewing machine
b. Explain in details how it is best carried out in the fashion industry
c. Differentiate between an industrial sewing machine and a domestic sewing machines
Total marks (20 marks)
6. Every seamstress works with a set of tools to achieve accurate results.
a. Cite four (4) measuring tools
b. Mention three (3) tools for transferring patterns
c. Give the name of the tool used in protecting the finger during sewing
d. State four (4) ways to care for a steam iron
e. State three (3) types of hand sewing needle
Total marks (20 marks)
