Materials Science Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?

• Poor electrical conductivity

• Incapable of being molded without breaking

• Good electrical and thermal conductivity

• Volatile and insulated to heat and electricity

What are non-metals generally lacking?

• The ability to be remolded or reshaped

• High strength and light weight

• Metallic attributes

• The ability to solidify upon cooling

Which of the following is an example of a composite material?

• Ceramic

• Plywood

• Glass

• Iodine

Composite materials are classified into how many groups?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is a characteristic of thermoplastics?

• They cannot be remolded or reshaped

• They are not recyclable

• They solidify upon heating

• They can be remolded or reshaped many times

Ceramics are classified into which two groups?

• Metal Matrix and Polymer Matrix

• Crystalline ceramics and Glasses

• Plywood and Fiberglass

• Plates and Toilets

Which industry is mentioned as using ceramic materials besides home appliances?

• Textile industry

• Food industry

• Aerospace industry

• Software industry

Which of the following materials is formed while it is cold?

• Casting

• Forging

• Cold rolled metal

• Hot rolled metal

What is the effect of heat on the brittleness of a material?

• Increase

• Decrease

• No change

• Varies depending on the material

Which property defines a material's ability to be drawn out like wire?

• Strength

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Toughness