Quiz on Packaging and Tessellations

Why is card a popular packaging material?

• It is heavy and strong.

• It is waterproof and flexible.

• It is cheap and can be recycled.

• It is expensive and durable.

What finish is often applied to card packaging?

• Gloss/Satin

• Matte

• Textured

• Metallic

What shape are packages often made in for easy transportation?

• Pyramidal

• Cuboid

• Spherical

• Cylindrical

When is a single package/net usually manufactured?

• For export

• For a prototype

• For mass production

• For retail display

What is a tessellation?

• A repeated shape without gaps

• A single large shape

• A shape with gaps

• A random arrangement of shapes

What is another term for tessellation?

• Piling

• Stacking

• Tiling

• Layering

Why are multiple nets printed on a single piece of card?

• To increase weight

• To add texture

• To improve color

• To reduce waste

What is used to stamp out the nets/developments?

• Water jets

• Laser beams

• Special cutters

• Scissors

What happens to the nets after they are stamped out?

• They are painted

• They are folded by machines

• They are glued together

• They are discarded

What is the main benefit of arranging packaging as multiple nets?

• Increases production time

• Reduces material waste

• Enhances color quality

• Improves durability