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Choose the statement that best describes CO2 and greenhouse gasses

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They are naturally occurring gasses that exist in nature, but industrialization and deforestation have made them too abundant which warms the planet.

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The Anthropocene Age is:

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6th mass extinction on the planet caused by human beings

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Choose the following that does NOT result from climate change:

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Diversification of wildlife

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Cultural cognition and reasoning is:

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How we understand and interpret information, decide what we trust, based on our culture and community influences, that help us make complex decisions

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The four forms of distrust are:

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Focused on how we interpret complex information and whether we are apt to believe it

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Critical thinking is:

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Analysis and evaluation of a problem without judgement

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Only trained designers can engage in critical or design thinking:

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False

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Reflective practice refers to:

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The process of looking at a problem from several angles, testing to see the appropriate solution, making a lot of mistakes as we test ideas, and learn as we go

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Traditional thinking and systems thinking are different because:

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While traditional thinking is about known cause and effect, system thinking is more focused on root causes.

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Finding out a system’s function or purpose is one of the hardest but most important part of solving any problem

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True

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Social Darwinism refers to the concept in the Industrial Revolution that suggested

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The poor deserved to be poor because they came from lower class and deficient races

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Choose the only FALSE statement from the following about the Industrial Revolution

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Early industrialists knew that it was only a matter of time before we would run out of resources so they used all they could as quickly as they could

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The Hannover Principles are:

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Guidelines to think about when producing or selling products and encourage a sense of responsibility amongst designers

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The two cycles that help define a Circular Economy are:

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Biological Cycle and Technical Cycle

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The Circular Economy is simply defined as:

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One in which waste does not exist

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Fashion Design generally innovates within the categories of:

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Craft, Art, Function

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What is the process of anticipating what a consumer might need or want before they know it?

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Problem Setting

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Slow design is adapted from the slow food movement that began in Italy

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True

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Zero Waste refers to managing pattern placement only

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False

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Product Service Systems refers to:

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Services that surround a product and help to reinforce the use and experience of the product

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Fashion is a representation of both cultural belonging but also defines the multiple groups we want to be identified with, so fashion is about defining our individuality while also helping us blend into a group.

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True

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Time in fashion is no longer linear because:

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Designers repeat styles and trends constantly so that everything becomes timeless, Styles that meant something in the past, no longer refer to the same thing, yet designers refer to the past to evoke a general feeling, The internet does not differentiate between the past and the present; we see things from the past at the same time we see the present, Trends are so fast that consumers can’t keep up

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Place no longer is relevant because:

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Fashion designers must appeal to all markets globally at the same time

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Fast fashion does not make good long term business sense because:

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We spend less money on more stuff and eventually lack of resources and consumer expectations will be cost prohibitive.

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What is a strategy of producing consumer goods that rapidly become obsolete and require replacing? This is achieved by frequent changes of design, termination of the supply of spare parts, and the use of non-durable materials.
Planned obsolescence
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Discussions around craft and technology relate to sustainability because:
We can think about who and how clothing is made, how fast it is made, and how much we might pay for it.
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Technology has enabled:
Homogenization of manufacturing, thus making clothing affordable and profitable
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Craft is often used to suggest:
Something that is more authentic
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Some designers use technology and craft together to
Expand the creative possibilities of both, while making the product more affordable
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Rapid Prototyping has some of the greatest potential in
All of the above; - Either saving time, resources and money or enabling affordable mass customization - Understanding what is wrong with a piece before making it by hand - Creating unique one-of-a-kind pieces of work that won’t necessarily get sold but are good publicity
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Choose the following TRUE statement about fabric finishing
Are often made from synthetics and often make even natural fibers synthetic when applied
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T/F: Most fabric processing has a lot more influence on energy usage then water usage
false
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Bleaching is best applied when:
Is a chlorine free option or is done by a laser
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Electroplating can best be described as:
The process that is used to treat metal notions so that they do not rust. The process is water intensive and harmful to aquatic life.
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T/F: Natural dyes are the best alternative to synthetic dyes
False
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Which of the following best describes a supply chain?
refers to every step in the process of making the garment and generally ends when the consumer purchases the garment.
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The carbon footprint of clothing is so large because:
brands and retailers find it cheaper to have products manufactured in multiple countries since they can drive the price down due to extreme competition and subsequent cheap labor (longest one)
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Why is transparent collaboration the newest form of leadership?
Because when a brand or retailer is completely transparent, they enable consumers and the fashion industry to see everything in their supply chain, create value for the customer, and thus encourage sustainability.
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Agile distribution is best described as:
Clothing that is made in two weeks, is in smaller lower yield deliveries and based on of the moment trends
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Carbon offsets are best described as:
A way for companies to invest in green infrastructure in exchange for the carbon footprint they produce
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Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index
Are related because the countries with a high GDP and HDI have greater control of their economies because of the greater levels of education, infrastructure, and monetization of technology
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The practice of not investing in new machinery due to getting stuck with old equipment because the lack of large enough profit, fear of market volatility, or only want a quick profit is called
Industrial Regression
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Outsourcing is:
Finding the best fabrics at the cheapest price for manufacturers and production
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Near shoring can result in:
all of the above: locally sourced materials, lower transportation costs, taxes, and tariffs
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When we consider the cost of clothing, what part costs the most?
Retail and Marketing
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Design Management refers to a professional who:
Oversees the larger initiatives of a company or brand, extending to internal goals, objectives, or strategy as well as external communication of the company or brand to consumers and investors
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Design Managers are only concerned with:
The tactics, strategy and systems or the process
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Life Cycle Assessment is a:
Tool to measure environmental impact and can indicate areas of improvement in manufacturing all the way to disposal
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The Higg Index is:
A comprehensive assessment and oversight mechanism for the fashion industry’s supply and value chain
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Understanding the values of a company from an internal perspective when planning sustainable change is important because:
It is important to guide what goals, strategies, tactics, and metrics are most effective to realize those values
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Marketing is about finding out what consumers want, using information to make that product and then selling it effectively.
True
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Corporate Social Responsibility is defined as:
A brand’s commitment to adhere to social and environmental actions
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_____________is often tied to the branding of a retailer
CSR
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Greenwashing is:
all of the above: expressions of environmental concerns as a cover for policies or activities, a company claiming they are more sustainable than they actually are, a brand spending more time marketing its image rather than doing anything about it.
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A __________________is a story that grabs an audience’s attention and introduces a series of events or settings
marketing narrative
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Which statement best describes the Taxonomy of Human Needs
human beings need a sense of spiritual and physical interaction as much as food and shelter be satisfied
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_____ describes human beings' need for consumption of objects that help us to interpret and shape our world to describe who we are as well as fit into a group
lifestyle consumerism
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a sustainable lifestyle would be about ________ our consumption of non-renewable resources, ________ social injustices to sopport our consumptive habits, but _________ that the economy is healthy
decreasing, stopping, ensuring
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Part of the reason that consumption is so prevalent in our culture is:
we are seeking a deeper meaning and purpose in life
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The cult of celebrity has something to do with fashion sustainability because:
all of the choices given ( we consume to be more like celebrities by buying products we endorse, we trust celebrities when they suggest we should buy something, we hope to fit by consuming what others have
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one of the easiest ways that consumers can influence energy and water usage is washing laundry in cold water and line drying
true
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laundering has the least amount of impact and the easiest to change
false
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new technology in laundry machines is very good at capturing any microplastics that might be generated during laundering
false
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anti-microbial soaps have been proven to have no effect on water and sewage systems
false
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for some garments laundry at home can constitute the largest energy and water usage, even more than manufacturing
true
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What is the difference between Fast, Mass, and Luxury Fashion?
Two-week delivery, 2–3-year preplanning, licensing reliance
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Why do retailers have more power and a share of the profit than manufacturers?
Legislation such as NAFTA made it easier for retailers to demand the cheapest prices for manufacturing
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Choose the following true statement about luxury branding
has no bearing on the quality and often is only selling a name or image
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Retailers have an important role to play in sustainability because:
They are a direct line to consumers and can educate and encourage sustainability
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Clothing that does not go to landfill often ends up:
To international communities where it suppresses their own fashion industry and eventually ends up in their landfill

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