Basic Technology Quiz

What is timber primarily used for?

• Textiles

• Cooking

• Construction

• Transportation

What is the first stage of timber production?

• Wood seasoning

• Felling of trees

• Timber conversion

• Wood preservation

Which of the following is a property of good timber?

• It is heavy

• It is strong

• It is brittle

• It is transparent

What process reduces moisture content in wood?

• Felling

• Wood preservation

• Wood seasoning

• Timber conversion

What is the main characteristic of metal?

• It is malleable

• It is lightweight

• It is non-conductive

• It is transparent

Which metal processing method involves melting metal?

• Forging

• Casting

• Machining

• Rolling

What is a disadvantage of using metals?

• They are cheap

• They are flexible

• They can rust

• They are lightweight

What is the primary use of glass?

• Making furniture

• Building roads

• Creating windows

• Manufacturing textiles

What is the process of hardening clay called?

• Firing

• Moulding

• Mixing

• Decorating

Which of the following is a method of processing plastic?

• Firing

• Casting

• Injection Molding

• Vulcanization