Paper Types and Uses Quiz

What is cartridge paper best used for?

• To help produce accurate technical drawings

• Copying images

• Sketching with pencils, crayons, and inks

• Food packaging

Which type of paper is translucent (can see light through) and used to lay over isometric grids for accurate sketching?

• Layout paper

• Tracing paper

• Grid paper

• Bleed-proof paper

Which type of paper is semi-transparent and used to copy images?

• Layout paper

• Tracing paper

• Grid paper

• Bleed-proof paper

What is the weight of paper and board measured in?

• Kilograms

• Pounds

• Grams per square meter (gsm)

• Ounces

What is a key feature of bleed-proof paper?

• It is translucent

• It is used for food packaging

• The ink doesn't spread out (bleed)

• It has a textured surface

What is a property of cartridge paper?

• It is translucent

• It is semi-transparent

• The ink doesn't spread out (bleed)

• It has a textured surface

What is the main use of solid white board?

• Copying images

• Primary packaging (packing individual products)

• Making models

• Food packaging

What is the primary use of corrugated cardboard?

• Food packaging

• Shipping and storage boxes

• Drawing and sketching

• Copying images

Why is foil-lined cardboard used for food packaging?

• Cost - it is cheaper to produce than un-lined cardboard

• Moisture resistance – the foil protects the card and stops it from going soggy and leaking too much

• Aesthetics - the shiny surface looks professional

• Insulation – the foil lined cardboard reflects the heat back into the container

What is the main advantage of using corrugated cardboard for packaging?

• It has a high weight-to-strength ratio, owing to the corrugation between the two outer layers

• It is naturally waterproof so it keeps moisture out

• It is strong and heavy, so protects the products inside

• It has polystyrene foam in between the two outer layers to keep in stiff and lightweight