MDSE final questions with complete
solutions graded A+ 2025/2026
What sheets in the spec pack are used the most? - correct answer ✔✔The measurements
sheets
What is the end goal of the technical design process - correct answer ✔✔A production pattern
Placing a sizing label on a garment is a mandated standard. True or false? - correct answer
✔✔False
Design-driven product development tends to use simpler patterns. True or false? - correct
answer ✔✔False
"Commoditizing" a garment design refers to:
A. making a large volume of garments
B. simplifying the level of detail, uniqueness or fit
C. lowering the level of detail on the patterns. - correct answer ✔✔B and C
Specifications form the basis for contracts with suppliers for materials, production capacity,
establishment of criteria for maintaining quality standards and evaluating vendor compliance.
True or false? - correct answer ✔✔True
What is the first step in creating a pattern? - correct answer ✔✔Take the body measurements
Standards for specific fabric care and fiber identification labels are enforced by the FederalTrade
Commission (FTC). True or false? - correct answer ✔✔True
, When considering where to source patternmaking, it is important to consider which of the
following:
A. familiarity with Imperial (English) measurements.
B. whether they have similar perception of fit and body proportions
C. whether they require more time to check samples - correct answer ✔✔All of the above
The complexity of a pattern affects:
A. garment price
B. garment fit
C. garment silhouette - correct answer ✔✔A and B
Full-package vendors assume most but not all the responsibility for patternmaking and
production. True or false? - correct answer ✔✔False
The type of patternmaking service that is the logical choice for a retail private label developer is
- correct answer ✔✔Full Package providers
Specification packages usually begin with - correct answer ✔✔A sketch of the proposal style
Technical flats are - correct answer ✔✔Accurate two-dimensional sketches of garments shown
as
spread on a flat surface
Open specifications reflect - correct answer ✔✔Suggestions for materials and construction that
many contractors could produce
solutions graded A+ 2025/2026
What sheets in the spec pack are used the most? - correct answer ✔✔The measurements
sheets
What is the end goal of the technical design process - correct answer ✔✔A production pattern
Placing a sizing label on a garment is a mandated standard. True or false? - correct answer
✔✔False
Design-driven product development tends to use simpler patterns. True or false? - correct
answer ✔✔False
"Commoditizing" a garment design refers to:
A. making a large volume of garments
B. simplifying the level of detail, uniqueness or fit
C. lowering the level of detail on the patterns. - correct answer ✔✔B and C
Specifications form the basis for contracts with suppliers for materials, production capacity,
establishment of criteria for maintaining quality standards and evaluating vendor compliance.
True or false? - correct answer ✔✔True
What is the first step in creating a pattern? - correct answer ✔✔Take the body measurements
Standards for specific fabric care and fiber identification labels are enforced by the FederalTrade
Commission (FTC). True or false? - correct answer ✔✔True
, When considering where to source patternmaking, it is important to consider which of the
following:
A. familiarity with Imperial (English) measurements.
B. whether they have similar perception of fit and body proportions
C. whether they require more time to check samples - correct answer ✔✔All of the above
The complexity of a pattern affects:
A. garment price
B. garment fit
C. garment silhouette - correct answer ✔✔A and B
Full-package vendors assume most but not all the responsibility for patternmaking and
production. True or false? - correct answer ✔✔False
The type of patternmaking service that is the logical choice for a retail private label developer is
- correct answer ✔✔Full Package providers
Specification packages usually begin with - correct answer ✔✔A sketch of the proposal style
Technical flats are - correct answer ✔✔Accurate two-dimensional sketches of garments shown
as
spread on a flat surface
Open specifications reflect - correct answer ✔✔Suggestions for materials and construction that
many contractors could produce
