Lesson 5.1.7

5.1.7 Soft furnishings Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Art & Design, Unit 5

20 questions

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Lesson 5.1.7, Soft furnishings: 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art & Design (1AD0/1FA0/1GC0/1TE0/1TD0/1PY0), Unit 5: Textile Design, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What are soft furnishings designed to be used within?

    • Exhibition galleries
    • Apparel garments
    • Industrial exteriors
    • Furnished interiors

  2. Which two qualities of textiles does the spec highlight for soft furnishings?

    • Metallic and rigid
    • Tactile and physical
    • Transparent and brittle
    • Digital and audio

  3. Which item is an example of a soft furnishing?

    • A metal sculpture
    • A ceramic vase
    • A photographic print
    • A cushion or curtain

  4. Why is a thick woven fabric often chosen for upholstery?

    • Extreme elasticity
    • High transparency
    • Low friction
    • High durability

  5. Which tactile quality is mainly about how a surface feels to touch?

    • Shutter speed
    • Tone
    • Hue
    • Texture

  6. A curtain needs a fabric width of 2.5 times the window width. The window is 1.6 m wide. How wide must the fabric be?

    • 3.2 m
    • 6.4 m
    • 4.1 m
    • 4.0 m

  7. Which property of fabric alters how drapery hangs in a room?

    • Chemical solubility
    • Magnetic charge
    • Electrical conductivity
    • Weight and drape

  8. Which environment is the primary setting for soft furnishings?

    • Domestic interiors
    • Industrial machinery
    • Automotive chassis
    • Outdoor architecture

  9. Stitched edges on a cushion primarily establish which characteristic?

    • Thermal insulation
    • Physical structure
    • Chemical composition
    • Electrical resistance

  10. Which fabric construction best helps an upholstered chair resist wear?

    • Tight weave
    • Open mesh
    • Single yarn
    • Loose knit

  11. Pairing rough linen against smooth silk creates what kind of interior contrast?

    • Acoustic contrast
    • Chromatic contrast
    • Thermal contrast
    • Tactile contrast

  12. What is the main purpose of adding padding to soft furnishings?

    • Enhanced transparency
    • Reduced warmth
    • Enhanced comfort
    • Increased rigidity

  13. Which physical quality matters most when a curtain must block light?

    • High opacity
    • High porosity
    • High reflectivity
    • High stiffness

  14. Which item is classed as a constructed textile in soft furnishings?

    • Printed sketch
    • Quilted bedspread
    • Plain yarn
    • Raw cotton

  15. How do soft furnishings primarily link with interior spaces?

    • Building zoning
    • Room function
    • Electrical layout
    • Structural load

  16. Checking a textile sample for softness and drape tests which properties?

    • Thermal values
    • Tactile qualities
    • Electrical limits
    • Chemical purity

  17. A cushion cover needs 0.5 m of fabric. A designer buys 6 m. How many covers can be made with no waste?

    • 15
    • 11
    • 6
    • 12

  18. Which factor most determines the tactile feel of a soft furnishing?

    • Stitch colour
    • Thread length
    • Fibre and weave
    • Pattern scale

  19. Why might a designer add tactile trims to a curtain?

    • Fire retardancy
    • Visual texture
    • Sound insulation
    • Structural strength

  20. Which feature makes a cushion appropriate for a living room?

    • Waterproofing
    • Adhesive backing
    • Comfortable filling
    • Rigid framing

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