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Special Question for Bestseller AQC candidate:
Updated on: 18/10/2020
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  1. How much do you know about bestseller?
    • Ans: Bestseller is an international, Family owned fashion company with a strong foundation. Width a range of more than 20 individual fashion brands, Bestseller provides fashion clothing and accessories for both women, men, teenagers and children.
  2. Chose the areas below are can implement for increasing overall quality efficiency?
        • Product Development (Ans)
        • Manufacturing
        • Product Inspection
        • Sales & Marketing
  3. Which is most important dep’t to support optimizing Quality at production floor?
        • IE (industrial engineering) (Ans)
        • Sourcing
        • Development
        • Production
  4. What is bowing & twisting? Explain the limitations BS standard.
    • Ans: Bowingis the curvature of the warp or weft of fabrics in which the filling yarns lie in the fabric in the shape of an arc.
    • Twisting in yarn and rope production, process that binds fibers or yarns together in a continuous strand. The direction of the yarn twist may be to the right - described as Z twist, or to the left - described as S twist. Limitation of BS standard Max 3% of ½ body circumference.
  5. Can you name few defects found in woven/Knitted fabrics?
    • Ans: Needle Drop, Visible Yarn Knot, Hole, Broken Ply, Miss Ply, Pull Yarn, Visible Nylon, Pleating Uneven, Yarn Naps, Contamination, Color Shading, Uneven Dyeing, Yarn Thick & Thin, Uneven Twist, Puckering, spiraled, Shoulder Up-Down, Pointy, Neck Tape Wavy/Open/Broken Stitch/Mistake, Neck/Hood Shape Uneven/Wavy, Cuff/Bottom/Armpit Joint Up-Down, Pocket Shape Uneven/Wavy, Sleeve Top Joint Up-Down, Armhole Shape Uneven, Broken/Open Seam, Linking Gather, Line Uneven, Stripe Hi-Low, Raw Edge Visible, “V" Point Uneven, Poor Trimming/Hiding, Over-Lock Defects, Flat Lock/Blind Stitch Broken/Skip/Uneven, Wrong Mending, Zipper Attach Uneven/Open/Skip Stitch, Back Moon/Elbow/Patch - Open/Uneven, Button/Hole Misplace/Broken/Insecure, Loop/Drawstring/Belt - Missing/Mistake-Open, Tuck/Bartake - Missing/Misplace/Open, Print - Broken/Spot/Slanted/Misplace, Embroidery - Stitch Broken/Slanted/Misplace, Label - Stitch Over/Broken/Visible Contrast Thread, Label - Mistake/Misplace/Open/Slanted, Badge - Missing/Misplace/Open, Placket/Piping - Uneven/Wavy, Cuff/Bottom Shape - Uneven/Wavy, Un-Cut Thread, Dirty Spot, Oil Mark, Dyeing Spot, Shiny Mark, Poor Ironing, Loose Thread, Flying Dust, Foreign Yarn, Sleeve Up-Down, Imbalance Garments, Measurement Out of Tolerance, Size Mistake, Ratio/Packing Mistake, Crease Mark, Folding Uneven, Mixed Shade In Same Carton, Sewing Ticket/Bar-code/Price Ticket – Mistake, Hanger Size/Sticker - Mistake/Misplace/Broken, Spear Button - Missing/Mistake, Poly Blister Sticker - Mistake/Misplace/Missing, Carton Quality Problem, Carton Sticker/Shipping Mark - Mistake/Misplace, etc.
  6. Name few types of printing?
    • Ans:
      • Engraved Roller Printing.
      • Screen Printing.
      • Stencil Printing.
      • Block Printing.
      • Spray Printing.
      • Inkjet Printing.
      • Direct to Garments (DTG).
      • Dye Sublimation.
      • Heat Press Printing or Thermal Transfer Printing.
      • Vinyl Printing.
      • Flog Printing.
  7. How important the interlining in embroidery?
    • Ans: Interlining in embroidery is very important it makes two layers are joined carefully, so they fit well and give a smooth finish.
  8. How will you control shades in garment over dyed program?
        • Rejection percentage
        • Efficiency of production system
        • Reason of rejection
        • Effective final checking (Ans)
  9. Can you tell what type of needles used for woven/knit Garments?
    • Ans: Universal Point Needle; it’s used for everyday sewing purposes especially with woven and knit fabrics. There are varies size needles but most popular sizes are 14/90 and 11/75.
    • Flat Knit machine needle; it’s used for flat knitting and size are also varies 3gg, 5gg, 7gg, 9gg, 12gg, 14gg.
  10. What is denotation of SPI?
    • Ans: Stitch per Inches.
  11. What will be minimum neck stretch required for kid’s/Ladies/Men’s garments?
    • Ans: Kid’s = 26 cm, Ladies = 32 cm, Men’s = 33 cm
  12. What is seam slippage and how will you control in production?
    • Ans: When the seam is under some transverse strain, then displacement of the stitch relative to one or more of the fabrics can occur. This is called seam slippage. To improve seam slippage –
      • Seam slippage depends upon the stitch rate, so higher stitch rate will increase the grip, hence minimize seam slippage.
      • Increasing seam allowance will reduce seam slippage.
      • Seam slippage frequently occur by single needle stitch, then can try with double needle stitch.
      • Sewing with interlining fabric or fusible tape along the seam-line on seams that will help to reduce seam slippage.
      • Tight stitch will reduce seam slippage because a tighter stitch will more grip of fabric.
      • Make sure the stitch is properly balanced with the minimum thread tensions.
  13. As per BS standard what will be the wash care label placement for tops / jackets / shirts / pants / dress / skirts?
    • Ans: 
      • Tops/Jackets/Shirts: The care label should be placed 15 cm from the bottom of the left side seam.
      • Pants: The care label should be placed in the middle of the waistband between the center front and the left side seam.
      • Skirts: The care label should be placed 15 cm below the waistband in the left side seam.
      • Dresses: The care label should be placed 15 cm below the arm whole in the left side seam.
  14. BS standard for pull Test strength; Describe?
    • Ans:
      • Jeans (Jeans buttons) min. 200N
      • Pants and shorts (Plastic buttons) min. 150N
      • Pants and shorts fly counter button min. 75N
      • Shirts, skirts, dresses, polo’s, tee and knits min. 90N
      • Buttons for button down shirts collar min. 45N
      • Outerwear, Jackets, coats, blazers and tailoring min. 150N
      • Buttons use at pockets and strap min. 75N
    • Snap buttons tensile force individual parts (Male/female parts):
      • Shirt, polo, tee, sweat, knit, dresses and skirts min. 90N
      • Outerwear, blazers and tailoring min. 150N
      • Snap button pull apart force 10-15N
  15. As per BS standard, what is colour source used for shade matching?
    • Ans: 3-4 Source.
  16. How will you calibrate metal detection machine?
    • Ans: 9 Point calibration with ferrous card 1.2 mm
  17. What is called DHU?
    • Ans: Defects per Hundred Unit.
  18. What is Major Defect?
    • Ans: Major: This is a defect which is enough to cause the garment to be considered as second quality.
  19. What is Minor Defect?
    • Ans: Minor: This is a defect which normally would not be identified by the customer, unless it is less than the agreed quality standard.
  20. What is Critical Defect?
    • Ans: Critical: This is a defect that compromises the general appearance of the garment and is enough to consider the garment as non-salable.
  21. What will be maximum weight of the carton for assortment and NOOS?
    • Ans: Assort: 22 Kg & Noos: 23 Kg.
  22. Do you know BS carton minimum and maximum Measurement?
    • Ans: 
    • For Noos Order:
    • Maximum: Length x Width x Height in mm. 585 x 380 x 380 (Measured on the outside of the box) 
    • Minimum: Length x Width x Height in mm. 510 x 310 x 200 (Measured on the outside of the box) 
    • For Assort Order:
    • Maximum: Length x Width x Height in mm. 800 x 600 x 600 (Measured on the outside of the box) 
    •  Minimum: Length x Width x Height in mm. 210 x 210 x 90 (Measured on the outside of the box) 
  23. As per BS standard, what is light source to be used for colour checking?
    • Ans: D-65, F96
  24. What is poly-bag requirement for BS?
    • Ans:
      • All bags must be closed securely.
      • Suffocation warning must be provide.
      • The recycle logo and text must be printed.
      • Made in XXX must be printed on all bags.
      • All bags must have 2-4 punch holes of max 2-6 mm each in the corner of the bag to ensure ventilation for the products.
      • A clear bag must be used, unless the product contains indigo dye in which cases a solid black bag that blocks sunlight must be applied.
  25. What is AQL standard/Level for BS final inspection?
    • Ans: Men’s: 2.5 Major & 2.5 Minor (Level 2), Ladies & Kid’s: 2.5 Major & 4.0 Minor (Level 2)
  26. How many languages to be used on the poly-bag for suffocation warning?
    • Ans: Poly-bag a suffocation warning must be provided in four languages: English, Spanish, French & German.
  27. Please brief explain the AQC inspection process?
    • Ans: Inline inspection should be performed when 10% or more is in the process line, Final inspection can usually start after all products are finished and 80%+ of the shipment quantity is packed.
  28. AQC inspection report should send to whom?
    • Ans: Supplier top Management & BS Team.
  29. Please list at least 4 BS quality related handbook/Manual.
    • Ans: Bestseller Manual, Bestseller Product requirements Manual, BS quality assurance (AQL, defect definition etc.), How to measure Manual, JACK&JONES quality manual, JACK&JONES how to measure manual.
  30. If shipment quantity is 10001 pieces what will be the sample size and reject AQL?
    • Ans: Sample size will be 315 Pcs & the reject AQL will be 15 Major & 15 Minor (Asper AQL 2.5 Major & Minor).
  31. Wrong or incomplete markings on Shipping carton Label. Is if a fault? Please specify?
    • Ans: It will be count as Critical Fault. It directly effects on business like Misuse of Product/Carton.
  32. What should be the quality and thickness of single piece poly-bag?
    • Ans: All single piece polybags must be of PE04 quality and thickness of 40 microns.
  33. What will be the sample quantity for size L? 
    • Ans: Sample Quantity ÷ Total Quantity × Size Quantity = 11
  34. What are BS 10 basic principles?
    • Ans:
      • i. We are honest.
      • ii. We are hard working.
      • iii. We are Loyal.
      • iv. We are Co-operative.
      • v. We are Business Minded.
      • vi. We want to See Results.
      • vii. We want Simple Solutions.
      • viii. We take nothing for granted.
      • ix. We Keep Our Promises.
      • x. We want to be the best.
  35. What’s AQC’S main responsibility?
    • Ans:
      • Fully understand & follow BS working process.
      • Fully understand BS quality, safety requirements.
      • Able to conduct BS quality inspection as required.
      • Report directly to top management of supplier. Good communication with BS, supplier/factory
  36. If your inline inspection sampling size is 150; how much was the produce batch quantity?
    • Ans: Follow below table-
  37. Who should join in the PP meeting?
    • Ans:
      • To brief style description – OPM/PM.
      • Yarn & Accessories – Yarn Controller/Merchandiser.
      • Style, Design – Sample Designer.
      • Quality Issue – QC/TM/QAE/Head of QA.
      • Important Operation – Section In-charge.
      • Ironing, Folding, & Packing – Section In-charge/PM.
  38. Please explain what need to be prepared before AQC inspection?
    • Ans:
      • Tools for inspection.
      • Approved sample & accessories.
      • Order files, DK comments, MMC
  39. Which BESTSELLER brands your factory working on it?
    • Ans:You know better then me :)
  40. What is Ferrous card standard for Metal Detection machine calibration?
    • Ans: 1.2mm ferrous card as per BS standard.
  41. Do you know how many country languages printed in wash care label?
    • Ans: 29 Languages.
  42. How many packing methods does Bestseller operate? Please specify.
    • Ans: 3 Method:-
      • Regular (R-pack)
      • Prepared for Finishing (F-pack)
      • Hanging Delivery (H-pack).
  43. What is the preferred cardboard size to be used into the box?
    • Ans: Width: 25-30 cm & Length: 35-40 cm.
  44. If lot quantity 10000 pcs. What will be the sample quantity?
    • Ans: Follow below AQL chart for sampling plan Level 2
  45. If sample quantity 125 pcs. What will be the Major & Minor defects allow? 
    • Ans: Follow above table. 

   Measurement Rules Calculation:

   Size Quantity × Sample Quantity ÷ Order Quantity =

   Regular Calculation Method:

   Sample Quantity ÷ Order Quantity × Size Quantity =


 46.  Di scribe about Lux and FC?
    • Ans: Lux = 1 Lumen per square meter, 1 Lux = 0.092903 Fc
      Fc = 1 Lumen per square feet,     1 Fc = 10.7639 Lux
 47.  What is Physical Test?
    • Ans: To ensure that the product quality, international standard test of the product is performed as per the demand of the buyer is called physical test.

 48.  What is Quarantine?
    • Ans: Quarantine is a protected area/place from which nothing can enter or leave without permission.
 49.  What is Bestseller required Cartoon quality?
    • Ans: Double layered corrugated cardboard.
 50.  How much is bestseller a
pproved moisture rating%?
    • Ans: 65%
 51.  
What is pull test?
    • Ans: Pulls test is used to determine the pulling strength of any type joint or attached things in garments or wherever you want.
 52.  
What is sharp tools?
    • Ans: Sharp tools are frequently/regularly used in the workplace like needle, cutter, scissor, etc.

Sample size chart:

New Born

Baby

Boys

Kids

Junior

Men’s

Ladies

Tall

0-64

74-128

134-164

128

152

L

M

4XL