Basic Structures Quiz

What are the three common things that structures must do?

• Not collapse during use, hold parts in the wrong places, resist force

• Collapse during use, resist force, hold parts in the right places

• Resist force, not collapse during use, hold parts in the right places

• Resist force, collapse during use, hold parts in the wrong places

What is the most important function of a bridge?

• Supporting weight of users

• Protecting users

• Spanning about points

• Containing users

What is the purpose of a blister pack?

• To protect products during distribution

• To contain food and drink

• To provide passenger protection in a car

• To support the weight of a person sitting on it

What is the purpose of a crumple zone in a modern car?

• To increase the weight of the car

• To reduce injury to the passenger in an accident

• To make the car more fuel efficient

• To make the car more stylish

What is the appearance or form of a structure sometimes as important as? For example, a chair.

• Its function

• Its material

• Its size

• Its weight

What is the structure of a leaf an example of?

• Man-made structure

• Natural structure

• Shell structure

• Frame structure

What is the purpose of a beehive's honeycomb cell structure?

• To contain honey

• To make the beehive more stylish

• To support and protect the internal organs

• To provide strength

What is an example of a frame structure?

• Juice cartons

• Litter bins

• Roofs

• Safety helmets

What is an example of a shell structure?

• Safety helmets

• Bus-stop shelters

• Scaffolding

• Crane

What is the difference between and a frame and a shell structure ?

• A frame structure supports loading, a shell structure does not support loading

• A frame structure is made up of parts, a shell structure is usually one piece

• Using the same amount of material, a frame is stronger than a shell structure

• Shell structure protects, frame structure does not protect