WorksheetsA2 Quiz - Autumn term throwback
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 42mins
Malleability is the ability of a material to
withstand impact.
resist indentation, abrasion and wear.
be plastictally deformed by a comprehensive force.
be plastically deformed by a tensile force.
Ductility is
when a material can be plastically deformed into shape using a compresive force.
the ability of a material to resist fracture from a tensile force
when a material can be plastically deformed into shape using a tensile force.
the ability of a material to resist fracture from a compresive force.
Tensile strength is
The ability of a material to resist a pulling, stretching force.
Required in a window
The ability of a material to resist a squashing force
The ability of a material to be drawn into a wire
Opaque is where:
it prevents light travelling through the material
it allows light through but diffuses the light
allows light to pass through easily
In the picture the can has been distorted using what kind of force?
compression
tension
torsion
bending
Fusibility is used when casting metals. This is the process of:
converting a solid to a liquid or molten state usually by heat
converting a solid into only a molten state
using heat to change the properties of the material
What are the two main categories of tests?
comparative
industrial
workshop
open space
The tensile strength of a metal has to do with its ability to withstand ...
bending
pulling
compression
Conductors such as metal let ______
flow through easily?
(1) water
(2) milk
(3) heat
(4) oil
What do materials undergoing plastic deformation do?
Change their shape when under a load, but return to their original shape when the load is removed.
Change their shape when under a load, but they remain permanently deformed when the load is removed.
Break or crumble rather than change their shape under a load.
Can easily be shaped by hammering or rolling, and they keep their new shape. Some materials can be more easily shaped when heated.
The rope between the tug and the ship would need to have good
Ductility
Hardness
Tensile strength
Malleability
Toughness is
the ability of a material to resist indentation, abrasion and wear.
the ability of a material to withstand impact.
carry an electrical charge.
the ability to be draw into a wire.
What kind of test is this?
Hardness
Toughness
Tensile
Non-destructive
When testing for electrical conductivity which one of these would you use?
Multimeter
Thermometer
Which hardness test is this?
Rockwell
Brinell
Vickers
PAPERS: The largest size of paper stock forms is..
A0
A1
A8
A3
PAPERS: Compliant materials can be:
Scored, folded and cut with basic tools
Easy to file and manipulate
Always made from wood pulp
PAPERS: Why is paper suitable for recycling? Choose two.
It is from a natural source
It will naturally biodegrade
It can easily be made smaller
It can be crushed and shredded
Polymer-based sheet and film: True or false - polymer sheet is usually very thin and flexible such as cellulose acetate used for photographic film.
True
False
Polymer-based sheet and film: Select the correct use for cellulose acetate
Packaging film, membranes, photographic film
Biodegradable packaging film
Packaging products, folders, boxes
Protective packaging, swimming floats, stage props
Polymer-based sheet and film: Scenario - an art student is preparing to display their art work in a gallery. Select the most appropriate material to mount their art on.
Foam board
Styrofoam
Plastazote foam
Woods: True or false - Kiln seasoning is slower than air seasoning
True
False
Woods: select the two hardwoods listed
Beech
Ash
Douglas fir
Larch
Woods: This hardwood has the following uses - tool handles, ladders, sports goods, laminating
Ash
Oak
Mahogany
Birch
Woods: This softwood has the following uses - gardening furniture, cladding, decking, fencing
Larch
Cedar
Pine
Spruce
Woods: this manufactured board has the following properties - Chips of wood compressed with a resin such as urea formaldehyde
Chipboard
MDF
Plywood
Flexible plywood
Woods: This manufactured board has the following uses - gliders, laminated furniture, laser-cut projects, jewellery items
Aeroply
Flexible plywood
Chipboard
Marine plywood
Metals: approximately how much of the earth's crust is made up of metal ore?
25%
17.5%
40%
8.5%
Metals: This ferrous metal has the following uses - disc brakes, machine parts, engine blocks
low carbon steel
Medium carbon steel
Cast iron
What do not occur naturally, but are existing materials that have been altered to improve their properties.
Smart materials
Composite materials
Modern materials
Modern materials: I have metallic particles, I work like clay, easy to mould and shape and set in heat.
Kevlar
Precious metal clay
High density modelling foam
Polymorph
Modern materials: I am light weight, easy to work with and I can be sanded, used with CNC machines and I can create intricate shapes and forms
Kevlar
Precious metal clay
High density modelling foam
Polymorph
Polymers: Granules are...
A small particle of plastic
Very thin sheet polymer
Very fine granule of polymer
Solid form made by including air or other gases
Thermoset polymers - Match the material to this description: Hard, heat resistant, good electrical insulator, brittle
Urea Formaldehyde - UF
Melamine formaldehyde - MF
Polyester resin
Epoxy resin
Elastomers: Name the material that matches this description - Tough, excellent wear resistance against friction, good thermal resistance against friction, electrical insulator
Natural rubber (polyisoprene)
Butadiene rubber (BR)
Neoprene (polychloroprene rubber)
Silicone
Biodegradable polymers: when decomposing what gas do biodegradable polymers release?
Methane
Oxygen
CO2
Helium
Biodegradable polymers: Lactide can be used to make which of the following:
Detergent washing sachets
Plant pots
Medical sutures
Vending cups
Shape-memory alloys... select 2
Can be plastically deformed, and returned to original shape with heat
Can be plastically deformed, and returned to original shape with a current
Contains pigments that allow small currents to flow through
Generates a small electric charge when compressed
Uses electrochromatic technology to change transparent to opaque
Smart materials: Glow in the dark, absorbs light during the day and emits it when dark E.G Fire exit signs
Photochromic Materials
Thermochromic Materials
Phosphorescent pigments
Holograms
Smart materials: A photochromic substance ...
Changes colour when the light intensity changes.
Changes colour when the temperature changes.
Absorbs up to 1000 x its volume in water.
Returns to its original shape when heated.
Smart materials: When I am dry and at room temperature I am solid. If you put me in water over 60 degrees I become mouldable.
Kevlar
Precious metal clay
High density modelling foam
Polymorph
Composites: What is a matrix?
A material used to bond composite materials
A type of carbon fiber
A type of concrete used in the building industry
A type of laminated wood to make cheap furniture
Composites: Advantages of Carbon fibre are ...
Mass production processes can be used to bring down costs
Low skilled workers to create complex shapes
Cheap to produce complex shapes
Complex shapes can be created that are extremely strong and lightweight
Composites: Tungsten carbide has this use:
Drill bits
Signage
House foundations
Prosthetics
Composites: Reinforced concrete has which property?
High compressive and tensile strength
Good aesthetics
Corrosion resistant
Polymer enhancement: By adding me I provide bulk to the product meaning that less polymer is required. I come in sawdust and wood flour.
Fillers
Flame retardants
Pigments
Thermal antioxidants
Polymer enhancement: Adding me allows polymers to be softer and makes the degradation time faster.
Biodegradable plasticisers
Bio-batch additives
Antioxidents
Antistatics
Wood enhancement: When I'm used I am attached to other woods on the surface to enhance aesthetics.
Laminations
Pigments
Structural composite lumber
Resin and laminations
Metal enhancement: I can only be used with steels with less than 0.4% of carbon. I give greater hardness, improved wear resistance and surface indentation. Inside the metal stays 'softer'.
Work hardening
Annealing
Case hardening
Tempering
Hardening
Heating steel red hot and then letting it slow cool is called
annealing
quenching
tempering
work hardening
_______ is a method of heat treating that allows metals to become both strong and tough.
annealing
quenching
tempering
work hardening
What property defines a metals ability to withstand twisting, bending, stretching, or deformation without breaking.
Hardness
Brittleness
Ductility
Toughness
What machine is shown here?
Die cutter
Injection moulding
Rotational moulding
Vacuum former
True or false? Die cutters can create cut and fold lines at the same time?
True
False
Vacuum forming takes which of these TWO to work correctly?
Draft angles
Suction to remove air
Compression
Stretching
What is the key advantage of thermoforming?
It can pick up high detail
It is a fast process
There is no manual error
What stock form is used for calendaring?
Small pellets
Thermoplastic sheet
Thermosetting sheet
Fibre based composite
Line bending: Which two products can be made using a line bender?
Point of sale displays
Baths
Acrylic boxes/shelves
Food packaging
What material is used with the lamination process?
Fibre based composite sheets
Thermoplastic granules
Thermoplastic sheets
Thermosetting pellets
What machine process is this?
Injection moulding
Rotational moulding
Vacuum forming
Lamination
What process is this?
Blow moulding
Injection moulding
Rotational moulding
Lamination
Blow moulding: Match the parts of the talk to A, B, C or D with the diagram.
The polymer pellets are heated and melted.
The warm, soft molten polymer moves along the cylinder.
The two halves of the mould are closed with the molten polymer inside.
The polymer pellets are transferred from the hopper to the cylinder.
The plastic bottle is ejected.
What is this process?
Spinning
Forging
Deep drawing
Bending
What is this process?
Drop forging
Spinning
Wrought iron forging
Sand casting
What is this process?
Wrought iron forging
Drop forging
Press forging
Gravity die casting
Bending: What stock form would this process start with?
Sheet or plate
Billet
Molten metal
What products are made from the rolling process?
Filing cabinets
Vices
product casings
Kettles
Which of these products is made from sand casting?
Railway carriage wheels
Product casings
Steel drums
Spanners
What is this process?
Pressure die casting hot chamber
Pressure die casting cold chamber
Gravity die casting
Investment casting
What is this process?
Investment casting
Pewter casting
Gravity casting
Spinning
What products can be made during pewter casting? Select two
Jewellery
Decorative components
Hip replacement joints
Decorative fencing
What is this process?
MIG Welding
TIG welding
Oxy-Acetylene welding
Spot Welding
What fabrication method is this?
Riveting
Pop riveting
Nut and bolt
Screws
What type of welding is used for these products? Welds mild steel sheet, tube or plate where arc welding is not available
MIG Welding
TIG Welding
Oxy-acetylene Welding
Spot welding
Which process has these key features? This uses two pieces that are overlapped and drilled, the end of the shaft is then hammered over to join or uses a rivet and pin.
Spot welding
Soldering
Brazing
Normal/Pop-riveting
Which of these temporary fasteners fit this description? Similar to machine screws, but instead of being inserted into a threaded hole, they go all the way through both pieces of metal. A nut is tightened on to the end to keep the pieces together.
Self-tapping screws
Machine screws
Nut and bolt
