Textile Careers
Work that is directed toward the innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes.
A. Research & Development
B. Sales
C. Design
D. Sales
Correct Answer:
A. Research and development
True or False:
The Aptitudes and skills required to work in retail are as follow
Ability to work well under stress
Ability to get along well with others
Ability to think quickly
Good organization skills
Responsible for all operations and employees
A. Retail sales associate
B. Retail Buyer
C. Merchandiser
D. Manager
Correct Answer:
D. Manager
Jeffrey is responsible for creating and setting up walls, racks, and displays to show merchandise. He is performing the responsibilities of which role
A. Advertising
B. Modeling
C. Photography
D. Visual merchandising
Correct Answer:
D. Visual Merchadising
Working ahead of current season to research and forecast upcoming trends with proper yarns, blends, textures, and performance characteristics.
A. Sales
B. Design
C. Research & Development
D. Production
Correct Answer: B. Design
Jobs that center headquarters and divisions such as merchandise (buying and product development)
A. Distribution Centers
B. Chain Retailers
C. Wholesaler
Correct Answer:
B. Chain Retailers
In-house sales employees who present the goods to visiting potential buyers.
A. Merchandise Coordinator
B. Traveling Sales Representative
C. Showroom Salesperson
D. Merchandiser
Correct Answer:
C. Showroom Salesperson
Kayla’s responsibility is to select and purchase merchandise for Dillard’s department store. Her job involves travel, research, and detailed record keeping. Kayla is performing the responsibilities of which role?
A. Fashion director
B. Merchandise manager
C. Buyer
D. Retail sales associate
Correct Answer:
C. Buyer
The transformation of resources into a form that people need or want.
A. Design
B. Sales
C. Research & Development
D. Production
Correct Answer:
D. Production
Sells goods directly to the consumers.
A. Sales associate
B. Store Manager
C. Retail Buyer
D. Merchandise Coordinator
Correct Answer:
A. Sales associate
Verifies that merchandise is visually presented as effectively as possible within the retail stores.
A. Traveling sales representative
B. Merchandise Coordinator
C. Showroom Salesperson
D. Store Manager
Correct Answer:
B. Merchandise Coordinator
An aptitude including imagination, creativity, and artistic ability is necessary for a career in which area.
A. Design
B. Management
C. Sales
D. Traveling Sales Representative
Correct Answer:
A. Design
The exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something.
A. Production
B. Design
C. Sales
D. Research & Development
Correct Answer:
A. Production
This person is responsible for planning, selecting and purchasing quantities of goods and merchandise that are sold in retail stores.
A. Plant Manager
B. Showroom Salesperson
C. Retail Buyer
D. Retail Sales Associate
Correct Answer:
C. Retail Buyer
Sells away from the showroom to established accounts and new customers within a designated sales territory.
A. Traveling Sales Representative
B. Showroom Salesperson
C. Merchandise Coordinator
D. Merchandise Manager
Correct Answer:
A. Traveling Sales Representative
A particular or unique version of a style is a:
A. classic
B. design
C. fad
D. trend
Correct Answer: B.
Creates new ideas that combine function and beauty.
A. Merchandise Coordinator
B. Fashion Designer
C. Retail Buyer
D. Production Manager
Correct Answer:
B. Fashion Designer
A person that creates and coordinates the fashion image and buying program for one or many stores.
A. Fashion Director
B. Merchandise Manager
C. Operations Manger
D. Departmental Manager
Correct Answer:
A. Fashion Director
Adapts and mass produces high-priced fashion styles for sale within the price range of their customers.
A. Showroom Salesperson
B. Traveling Sales Representative
C. Design Stylist
Correct Answer:
C. Design Stylist
Dexter, a high school junior, plans to pursue a career in the fashion industry. He works at Belk selling men’s clothes directly to customers. He is performing in which role?
A. Fashion Director
B. Merchandise Buyer
C. Retail Buyer
D. Retail Sales Associate
Correct Answer:
D. Retail Sales Associate