Ceramic Exit Quiz

Which ceramic technique involves rolling clay into long, snake-like pieces and stacking them to build a form?

• Pinching

• Slabbing

• Coiling

• Molding

Which ceramic technique is best described as pressing and pinching the clay between your fingers to shape it?

• Slabbing

• Pinching

• Coiling

• Throwing

What is the primary characteristic of the slabbing technique in ceramics?

• Using snake-like rolls of clay

• Pressing clay with fingers

• Rolling out flat sheets of clay

• Spinning clay on a wheel

How many coats of glaze are generally recommended to achieve an even finish on a ceramic piece?

• One

• Two to three

• Four to five

• Six

What is the primary purpose of glaze in ceramics?

• To make the clay easier to work with

• To add color and a glassy finish

• To bind clay pieces together

• To soften the clay

Which tool is commonly used to score clay before joining two pieces together?

• Needle tool

• Rib

• Wire cutter

• Sponge

What is a rib tool primarily used for in ceramics?

• Cutting clay

• Smoothing and shaping clay

• Scoring clay

• Measuring clay thickness

Which tool would you use to cut a large block of clay into smaller pieces?

• Needle tool

• Rib

• Wire cutter

• Sponge

When using the coiling technique, what is important to do to ensure the coils stick together properly?

• Use lots of water

• Score and slip each coil

• Heat the clay first

• Use a rib tool

Which of the following is NOT a ceramic hand-building technique?

• Slabbing

• Pinching

• Coiling

• Glazing