Quiz on Aircraft Materials and Properties

What material was primarily used in the original Wright Flyer?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Spruce and Ash

• Plastic

Which property refers to a material's ability to resist deformation?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Hardness

• Strength

What is the primary concern in aircraft maintenance regarding metals?

• Color

• Weight

• Properties

• Cost

Which of the following is a characteristic of metals?

• Good insulators

• Lustrous appearance

• Brittle

• Low density

What is a metal alloy?

• A type of ceramic

• A mixture of metals

• A polymer

• A single metal

Which property allows a metal to return to its original shape after deformation?

• Elasticity

• Brittleness

• Ductility

• Toughness

What does malleability refer to in metals?

• Ability to resist heat

• Resistance to corrosion

• Ability to be shaped without breaking

• Ability to conduct electricity

Which material is known for being thermally and electrically insulating?

• Alloys

• Ceramics

• Polymers

• Metals

What is tensile strength?

• Resistance to twisting

• Resistance to shearing

• Resistance to crushing

• Resistance to pulling apart

Which property describes a material's ability to withstand tearing or shearing?

• Toughness

• Brittleness

• Ductility

• Elasticity