Introductory Factory Organisation N4 — Document
November 2018 — N4 — Introductory Factory Organisation
N4
2018
Nated Clothing Production
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1.10\in the ANSWER BOOK.
1.1The most common cause of fire in a factory is smoking. faulty electrical equipment. rubbish. cloth accumulation.
1.2An e domestic problems. stress. poor vision. laziness.
1.3The person in charge of the production staff is the sales manager. supervisor. designer. manager.
1.4Stitching applie d on th e surface of the fabric, whether can be in a straight line, edge finish stitching.
1.5Joining of thread during the weaving proces s, where a small mark appear on damaged material. flaws or defects. pilling.
1.6The type of hem used on circular skirts, frills and lingerie: Rolled hem Single hem Machine stitched h em
1.7The safety officer should be a ... person. diligent responsible safety conscious qualified and trained
1.8etailers. Im porters.
1.9Thin lightweight fabrics and satin are stored in the following way: Cuttles Rolls Bolts Hanging
1.10Pressing plays a huge role in the finished appearance of garme nts. efer to pres sing pa
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2.1A block pattern is a styled pattern used for the cutting of sample garments.
2.2Pattern paper comes in a variety of weights and colours.
2.3Industrial sewin g machines can sew various types of stitches.
2.4Inspection is only needed at the end of the sewing process to ensure good quality garments.
2.5Sight signals are an effective way of transferring information.
2.6Poor eyesight can present a sa fety hazard in a working environment.
2.7eading is aimed at achieving organisation al goals. 40 90584
2.8Work flow need to be carefully planned to ensure utmost production.
2.9Yellow is an example of a cool colour.
2.10
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3.1Normally used when cutting only single/double plies of fabric
3.2Used to drill small holes through piles of fabric, for exam ple d art and pocket positions
3.3The machine has a bobbin and a needle.
3.4Person in charge of general safety
3.5Basic first aid items are kept in it
3.6The person in charge of a machinist
3.7The shine of colour / equipment surfac es in the light
3.8The symbol used to indicate a process or work activity
3.9A cutting machine that can accurately cut sharp corners
3.10A finishing machine used to finish raw edges of seams (10 [20 40
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4.10\the ANSWER BOOK. COLUMN A COLUMN B
4.10Open laying up ack up Face to face Face up On the fold Carrie d out after garment is finished Passing of a loop trough another loop
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5.1.5(10 2\ OTAL SECTION A: 10
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6.1Various types of equipment are used in a factory cutting room. Discuss this equipment under the following headings:
6.1.1Cutting tables (4
6.1.2Cutting machines (3
6.1Ticketing machines (2\
6.1.4Marking machines (4\ Discuss the uses for the following machines:
6.2.1Hot drill (2
6.2.2Hot notcher (2
6.3Name FOUR on the open layout techniques used in the clothing factory. (4
6.4Name FIVE requirements for a marker. (5
6.5Name the characteristics of an industrial sewing machine (7 40 90584
6.6Name FOUR special function machines. (4
6.7Describe the function of a button sewing machine. (3
6.8Explain the term colour fastness (5
6.9Name FIVE quality standards for buttons and buttonholes. (5\ [50]50
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7.3.1Colour fastness (4
7.3.2Resistance to sunlight (3\
7.2.3Resistance to heat (3\ 7. Briefly describe the term stitching (4
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8.1Name FIVE guidelines when compl ting a job application form. .2
8.3Safety is the responsibility of all stakeholders. Describe the responsibilities of:
8.3.1The employee (10\
8.3.2The safety officer (10\ 4090584 N800
8.4o achieve the specific goals of the organisation, management has to perform FIVE basic functions so as to co ordinate group activity.
8.4.1Make a sketch of these functions. (5\
8.4.2Briefly discuss each of the functions mentioned in QUESTION
8.4.1(5\
8.5Explain how poor communication impacts on an organisation.
8.6Name FIVE ways in which communication systems can be improved. (5\ [50]50
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9.1Define the following terms:
9.1.1Productivity (3\
9.1.2Production (5\
9.2Describe TWO types of production with examples. (4\
9.3Define workflow in the clothing industry. (6\
9.4Study the following flowchart symbols. Name and give the meaning of each. Tabulate your answer as follow SYMBOL NAME MEANIN
9.5Differentiate between workspace and work station (4\
9.6Explain what the term climate refers to. (14\
9.7Name the unit of measure ment for the following
9.7.1Noise (1\
9.7.2Light intensity (1\ [50] TOTAL SECTION B 20 GRAND TOTAL: 0050
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Mark Allocation
Sections50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200 marks
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TitleDocument
SubjectIntroductory Factory Organisation
LevelN4
Document typeQuestion paper
Year2018
MonthNovember
Pages10
Downloads2
Examination context
Decade2010s
Years ago8y
SeasonSpring (SH)
Start dayThursday
Exam periodNovember 2018
Days since exam2,900
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