American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) Practice Test

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What is the process by which fabric is constructed?

Weaving or knitting yarn
Spinning fibers
Dyeing threads
Cutting textiles

The correct answer is: Weaving or knitting yarn

The process by which fabric is constructed fundamentally involves the interlacing of yarns, which occurs through methods such as weaving or knitting. Weaving involves the perpendicular threading of two sets of yarns together—the warp yarns run lengthwise, while the weft yarns run crosswise—creating a stable textile structure. Knitting, on the other hand, employs a series of interconnected loops of yarn to form fabric, allowing for elasticity and a different texture compared to woven fabrics. While spinning fibers is an important step in producing yarn, it occurs before the actual construction of fabric and does not itself create the fabric. Dyeing threads involves coloring the yarns or fibers and is more about aesthetic enhancement than construction. Cutting textiles pertains to the preparation of fabric for making garments or other products, which also occurs after the fabric has been constructed. Therefore, weaving or knitting yarn accurately describes the actual process of fabric construction.