Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: Topic 1
Topic 1
Knowledge check
Q1. What is extreme ironing primarily considered to be?
- A. A sport
- B. An art form ✓
- C. A household chore
- D. A military training activity
Why: Extreme ironing is more commonly regarded as an art form due to its creative and performance-based nature.
Q2. Which of the following best describes the main activity in extreme ironing?
- A. Folding laundry
- B. Ironing clothes while performing extreme sports ✓
- C. Using an iron to create sculptures
- D. Teaching ironing techniques
Why: Extreme ironing involves ironing clothes while engaging in extreme sports or adventurous activities.
Q3. Where did extreme ironing originate?
- A. United States
- B. United Kingdom ✓
- C. Germany
- D. Japan
Why: Extreme ironing originated in the United Kingdom and has since gained international recognition.
Q4. What is a common element in extreme ironing events?
- A. Competing in a traditional ironing competition
- B. Performing stunts while ironing ✓
- C. Creating fashion designs
- D. Teaching others how to iron
Why: Performing stunts while ironing is a common and defining element of extreme ironing events.
Q5. What is the main purpose of extreme ironing?
- A. To promote traditional ironing skills
- B. To entertain and showcase creativity ✓
- C. To improve laundry efficiency
- D. To train professional athletes
Why: The main purpose of extreme ironing is to entertain and showcase creativity through unique and often daring performances.
Module 2
Module 2: Topic 2
Topic 2
Knowledge check
Q1. What is extreme ironing primarily considered to be?
- A. A sport ✓
- B. An art form
- C. A hobby
- D. A profession
Why: Extreme ironing is recognized as a sport by the International Extreme Ironing Association.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a common location for extreme ironing?
- A. Mountains
- B. Beaches
- C. Living rooms ✓
- D. Urban areas
Why: Extreme ironing typically takes place in challenging outdoor environments, not in living rooms.
Q3. What is the main objective of extreme ironing?
- A. To iron clothes as quickly as possible
- B. To iron clothes in the most unusual and challenging locations ✓
- C. To create fashion designs
- D. To teach ironing techniques
Why: The main objective is to iron clothes in unusual and challenging locations, showcasing creativity and skill.
Q4. Which equipment is essential for extreme ironing?
- A. A regular iron
- B. A travel iron
- C. A specialized extreme ironing iron ✓
- D. A steam iron
Why: A specialized extreme ironing iron is designed for use in challenging environments.
Q5. What is one of the key challenges in extreme ironing?
- A. Finding enough clothes to iron
- B. Maintaining ironing technique in difficult conditions ✓
- C. Choosing the right color for the clothes
- D. Finding a suitable location
Why: Maintaining proper ironing technique in difficult and unusual conditions is one of the main challenges.
Module 3
Module 3: Topic 3
Topic 3
Knowledge check
Q1. What is extreme ironing primarily considered to be?
- A. A sport
- B. An art form ✓
- C. A hobby
- D. A profession
Why: Why
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a common location for extreme ironing?
- A. Mountains
- B. Beaches
- C. Office ✓
- D. Deserts
Why: Why
Q3. What equipment is essential for extreme ironing?
- A. A camera
- B. A ladder
- C. An ironing board ✓
- D. A skateboard
Why: Why
Q4. What is the main purpose of extreme ironing?
- A. To clean clothes
- B. To challenge physical limits
- C. To create art ✓
- D. To entertain audiences
Why: Why
Q5. Which of the following is a key aspect of extreme ironing?
- A. Speed
- B. Creativity ✓
- C. Accuracy
- D. Endurance
Why: Why
Module 4
Module 4: Topic 4
Topic 4
Knowledge check
Q1. What is extreme ironing primarily considered to be?
- A. A sport
- B. An art form ✓
- C. A hobby
- D. A competition
Why: Why
Q2. Who is credited with starting the extreme ironing movement?
- A. John Smith
- B. Ian Morgan ✓
- C. David Jones
- D. Mark Lee
Why: Why
Q3. What is the main equipment used in extreme ironing?
- A. A regular iron
- B. An ironing board
- C. A portable iron and ironing board ✓
- D. A vacuum cleaner
Why: Why
Q4. Where did extreme ironing originate?
- A. United States
- B. United Kingdom ✓
- C. Australia
- D. Germany
Why: Why
Q5. What is one of the key aspects of extreme ironing?
- A. Speed
- B. Creativity and style ✓
- C. Accuracy
- D. Endurance
Why: Why
Module 5
Module 5: Topic 5
Topic 5
Knowledge check
Q1. What is extreme ironing primarily considered to be?
- A. A sport
- B. An art form ✓
- C. A hobby
- D. A profession
Why: Extreme ironing is more about the artistic expression and creativity involved rather than competition or sport.
Q2. Where did extreme ironing originate?
- A. United States
- B. United Kingdom ✓
- C. Australia
- D. Germany
Why: Extreme ironing originated in the United Kingdom in the late 1990s.
Q3. What is the main goal of extreme ironing?
- A. To set world records
- B. To iron clothes in unusual places ✓
- C. To promote fashion
- D. To teach ironing techniques
Why: The main goal is to iron clothes in unusual and challenging locations as a form of artistic expression.
Q4. What is one of the most iconic locations for extreme ironing?
- A. Mount Everest ✓
- B. The Eiffel Tower
- C. The Great Wall of China
- D. The Grand Canyon
Why: Mount Everest is one of the most iconic and challenging locations for extreme ironing.
Q5. What equipment is essential for extreme ironing?
- A. A standard iron
- B. A portable ironing board ✓
- C. A camera
- D. A ladder
Why: A portable ironing board is essential for setting up the ironing space in unusual locations.
Module 6
Module 6: Topic 6
Topic 6
Knowledge check
Q1. What is extreme ironing primarily considered to be?
- A. A sport ✓
- B. An art form
- C. A hobby
- D. A competition
Why: Extreme ironing is recognized as a sport by the International Extreme Ironing Association.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a typical location for extreme ironing?
- A. Mountains
- B. Beaches
- C. Living rooms ✓
- D. Forests
Why: Extreme ironing takes place in unusual and challenging environments, not in living rooms.
Q3. What equipment is essential for extreme ironing?
- A. A regular iron
- B. A camping tent
- C. A portable ironing board ✓
- D. A bicycle
Why: A portable ironing board is essential for setting up the ironing surface in extreme locations.
Q4. What is the main objective of extreme ironing?
- A. To iron clothes perfectly
- B. To perform ironing in extreme locations ✓
- C. To win the most ironing competitions
- D. To create art with ironing
Why: The main objective is to perform ironing in extreme and unusual locations.
Q5. Who founded extreme ironing?
- A. John Smith
- B. Andy Capper ✓
- C. David Brown
- D. Mark Taylor
Why: Andy Capper is credited with founding extreme ironing in the 1990s.
Module 7
Module 7: Topic 7
Topic 7
Knowledge check
Q1. What is extreme ironing primarily considered to be?
- A. A sport
- B. An art form ✓
- C. A hobby
- D. A fashion statement
Why: Why
Q2. Which of the following is NOT a common location for extreme ironing?
- A. Mountains
- B. Beaches
- C. Living rooms ✓
- D. Urban areas
Why: Why
Q3. What equipment is essential for extreme ironing?
- A. A skateboard
- B. A video camera
- C. An iron and ironing board ✓
- D. A bicycle
Why: Why
Q4. What is the main purpose of extreme ironing?
- A. To clean clothes
- B. To create art ✓
- C. To compete in tournaments
- D. To travel the world
Why: Why
Q5. How does extreme ironing differ from regular ironing?
- A. It uses a different type of iron
- B. It is done in unusual locations ✓
- C. It is done without an ironing board
- D. It is done by professionals only
Why: Why