Engineering Materials Quiz Pg20

What does the term 'aesthetic' refer to in engineering?

• The ability to recycle engineering materials

• How a material or product appeals to the five senses

• The cost of manufacturing a product

• The mechanical properties of a material

Why do engineers sometimes change their designs slightly to use standard sizes?

• To reduce machining time and cost

• To make the product heavier

• To produce more waste material

• To increase the complexity of the manufacturing process

What is one of the factors engineers consider when calculating costs for a product?

• Material form and shape

• Color of the material

• Ability to be recycled

• Ability to be treated with a finish

In the given example, what is the total cost of manufacturing the product?

• £160.25

• £128.20

• £53.20

• £75.00

What is the percentage profit that the company makes on each product?

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

What does the ability to be machined refer to in engineering materials?

• The ability to be recycled

• How easily and effectively the form of the material can be changed by conventional machine processes

• The cost per volume of material

• The ability to be treated with a finish

Based on Table 1.2.1, what is the cost based on for different materials?

• Cost per volume of material

• Cost per weight of material

• Cost per area of material

• Cost per length of material

What is one factor that may result in more errors during the manufacturing process?

• Complicated manufacturing process

• Simple manufacturing equipment

• Low cost of materials

• High availability of raw materials