MDSE 2350 FINAL EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Where do fashion forecasters find fashion ideas? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅seasonal fashion events
Al the time on the streets
big events
All of the above
What are "Trends"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the first signal of change in general direction or
movement.
The five elements of business success include: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅product, time, pace,
quantities, customer
Forecasting requires a fusion of skills; some objective and some subjective. Which of the skills below is
considered objective? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Data collection
Which of the following is/are true about "Short-term forecasting"? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Themes or concepts are developed, color stories are created, textile and material
selections are made, and look or silhouettes are identified.
is predicting trends up to two years in advance
Usually developed so clients can immediately use the information to influend the creating of new
products
all of the above
Who forecasts fashion? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trend services and trend forecasters, Designers,
Product developers
,Besides creating the forecast, a fashion forecaster must be able to _____________ the predictions. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅present and sell
A fashion forecaster must take into account all of the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅logistics
Fashion predictions are limited to clothing. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅False
Aspirational brands are: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A trend report is written based on observations,
and a forecast is based on predictions
Fashion forecasts are based on past and present trend information; this data is used to support the
prediction of future trends. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
Large private label product developers often have a trend department because of the need to
coordinate the research for multiple brands within a portfolio. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
What is "Fashion Forecasting"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is the practice of predicting upcoming
trends based on past and present style-related information and why a fashion prediction is likely to
occur.
When is a trend confirmed or validated? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅When it is seen in the
marketplace
The seasonal trend forecast is developed by the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Creative designers
Product managers
Merchandisers
Any of the above
,What is 'style'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Style is a distinctive appearance and combination of
unique features that creates a look that is acceptable at the time by a majority of a group.
By shopping Europe, product developers avoid knocking off one another and bring back ideas that may
not be widely distributed in the US. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
What is a "trend report"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is an account written in detail based on
observations from runway collections, red carpet events or street fashions.
Which of the following is/are true about "long-term forecasting"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trends
are predicted at least two year ahead but most often 5 to 10 years in advance.
seeks to identify the cultural shits that represent the mood of the era, the kind of omnous thinking or
high spirits that can mark an historical period.
Generally used for positioning business for long term growth.
all of the above.
Who uses fashion forecasting to predict new trends? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Buyers
Product Developers
Retail Executives
All of the above
Observing trendsetters can give forecasters important clues about upcoming ideas and offer looks for
ordinary people to imitate. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
, Which of the following is not true of a fashion forecast? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Fashion forecasts
report only current trends.
The language of forecasting tends to be: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅descriptive and evocative; it
paints a picture with words
The process of forecasting fashion includes looking, interpreting, analyzing and__________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅predicting
The ultimate goal of fashion forecasting is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅help businesses grow their
profits.
Which of the following would not be considered in a current trend report? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Colors for s/s2016
The speed of fashion change is regulated by the willingness of people to accept that change in number
sufficient to make it profitable. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
At which of the following stages of the fashion cycle is there a lack of interest in the trend and the
customer won't buy at any price? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Obsolescence
What is the most accurate way to describe how fashion moves? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅In waves
How long does the fashion cycle of a classic fashion last? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅it may never end
The life span of a style or a trend is referred to as a _________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅fashion
cycle
At which stage of the fashion cycle is the most money made, where the trend has the most mainstream
acceptance across multiple markets? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅culmination
ANSWERS
Where do fashion forecasters find fashion ideas? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅seasonal fashion events
Al the time on the streets
big events
All of the above
What are "Trends"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅the first signal of change in general direction or
movement.
The five elements of business success include: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅product, time, pace,
quantities, customer
Forecasting requires a fusion of skills; some objective and some subjective. Which of the skills below is
considered objective? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Data collection
Which of the following is/are true about "Short-term forecasting"? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Themes or concepts are developed, color stories are created, textile and material
selections are made, and look or silhouettes are identified.
is predicting trends up to two years in advance
Usually developed so clients can immediately use the information to influend the creating of new
products
all of the above
Who forecasts fashion? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trend services and trend forecasters, Designers,
Product developers
,Besides creating the forecast, a fashion forecaster must be able to _____________ the predictions. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅present and sell
A fashion forecaster must take into account all of the following except: - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅logistics
Fashion predictions are limited to clothing. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅False
Aspirational brands are: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A trend report is written based on observations,
and a forecast is based on predictions
Fashion forecasts are based on past and present trend information; this data is used to support the
prediction of future trends. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
Large private label product developers often have a trend department because of the need to
coordinate the research for multiple brands within a portfolio. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
What is "Fashion Forecasting"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is the practice of predicting upcoming
trends based on past and present style-related information and why a fashion prediction is likely to
occur.
When is a trend confirmed or validated? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅When it is seen in the
marketplace
The seasonal trend forecast is developed by the: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Creative designers
Product managers
Merchandisers
Any of the above
,What is 'style'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Style is a distinctive appearance and combination of
unique features that creates a look that is acceptable at the time by a majority of a group.
By shopping Europe, product developers avoid knocking off one another and bring back ideas that may
not be widely distributed in the US. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
What is a "trend report"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is an account written in detail based on
observations from runway collections, red carpet events or street fashions.
Which of the following is/are true about "long-term forecasting"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Trends
are predicted at least two year ahead but most often 5 to 10 years in advance.
seeks to identify the cultural shits that represent the mood of the era, the kind of omnous thinking or
high spirits that can mark an historical period.
Generally used for positioning business for long term growth.
all of the above.
Who uses fashion forecasting to predict new trends? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Buyers
Product Developers
Retail Executives
All of the above
Observing trendsetters can give forecasters important clues about upcoming ideas and offer looks for
ordinary people to imitate. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
, Which of the following is not true of a fashion forecast? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Fashion forecasts
report only current trends.
The language of forecasting tends to be: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅descriptive and evocative; it
paints a picture with words
The process of forecasting fashion includes looking, interpreting, analyzing and__________________. -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅predicting
The ultimate goal of fashion forecasting is to: - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅help businesses grow their
profits.
Which of the following would not be considered in a current trend report? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Colors for s/s2016
The speed of fashion change is regulated by the willingness of people to accept that change in number
sufficient to make it profitable. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅True
At which of the following stages of the fashion cycle is there a lack of interest in the trend and the
customer won't buy at any price? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Obsolescence
What is the most accurate way to describe how fashion moves? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅In waves
How long does the fashion cycle of a classic fashion last? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅it may never end
The life span of a style or a trend is referred to as a _________. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅fashion
cycle
At which stage of the fashion cycle is the most money made, where the trend has the most mainstream
acceptance across multiple markets? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅culmination
