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A2 Quiz - Autumn term throwback

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 42mins

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Class
Date
1.

Malleability is the ability of a material to

a)

withstand impact.

b)

resist indentation, abrasion and wear.

c)

be plastictally deformed by a comprehensive force.

d)

be plastically deformed by a tensile force.

2.

Ductility is

a)

when a material can be plastically deformed into shape using a compresive force.

b)

the ability of a material to resist fracture from a tensile force

c)

when a material can be plastically deformed into shape using a tensile force.

d)

the ability of a material to resist fracture from a compresive force.

3.

Tensile strength is

a)

The ability of a material to resist a pulling, stretching force.

b)

Required in a window

c)

The ability of a material to resist a squashing force

d)

The ability of a material to be drawn into a wire

4.

Opaque is where:

a)

it prevents light travelling through the material

b)

it allows light through but diffuses the light

c)

allows light to pass through easily

5.

In the picture the can has been distorted using what kind of force?

a)

compression

b)

tension

c)

torsion

d)

bending

6.

Fusibility is used when casting metals. This is the process of:

a)

converting a solid to a liquid or molten state usually by heat

b)

converting a solid into only a molten state

c)

using heat to change the properties of the material

7.

What are the two main categories of tests?

a)

comparative

b)

industrial

c)

workshop

d)

open space

8.

The tensile strength of a metal has to do with its ability to withstand ...

a)

bending

b)

pulling

c)

compression

9.

Conductors such as metal let ______

flow through easily?

a)

(1) water

b)

(2) milk

c)

(3) heat

d)

(4) oil

10.

What do materials undergoing plastic deformation do?

a)

Change their shape when under a load, but return to their original shape when the load is removed.

b)

Change their shape when under a load, but they remain permanently deformed when the load is removed.

c)

Break or crumble rather than change their shape under a load.

d)

Can easily be shaped by hammering or rolling, and they keep their new shape. Some materials can be more easily shaped when heated.

11.

The rope between the tug and the ship would need to have good

a)

Ductility

b)

Hardness

c)

Tensile strength

d)

Malleability

12.

Toughness is

a)

the ability of a material to resist indentation, abrasion and wear.

b)

the ability of a material to withstand impact.

c)

carry an electrical charge.

d)

the ability to be draw into a wire.

13.

What kind of test is this?

a)

Hardness

b)

Toughness

c)

Tensile

d)

Non-destructive

14.

When testing for electrical conductivity which one of these would you use?

a)

Multimeter

b)

Thermometer

15.

Which hardness test is this?

a)

Rockwell

b)

Brinell

c)

Vickers

16.

PAPERS: The largest size of paper stock forms is..

a)

A0

b)

A1

c)

A8

d)

A3

17.

PAPERS: Compliant materials can be:

a)

Scored, folded and cut with basic tools

b)

Easy to file and manipulate

c)

Always made from wood pulp

18.

PAPERS: Why is paper suitable for recycling? Choose two.

a)

It is from a natural source

b)

It will naturally biodegrade

c)

It can easily be made smaller

d)

It can be crushed and shredded

19.

Polymer-based sheet and film: True or false - polymer sheet is usually very thin and flexible such as cellulose acetate used for photographic film.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Polymer-based sheet and film: Select the correct use for cellulose acetate

a)

Packaging film, membranes, photographic film

b)

Biodegradable packaging film

c)

Packaging products, folders, boxes

d)

Protective packaging, swimming floats, stage props

21.

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.

a)

Foam board

b)

Styrofoam

c)

Plastazote foam

22.

Woods: True or false - Kiln seasoning is slower than air seasoning

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Woods: select the two hardwoods listed

a)

Beech

b)

Ash

c)

Douglas fir

d)

Larch

24.

Woods: This hardwood has the following uses - tool handles, ladders, sports goods, laminating

a)

Ash

b)

Oak

c)

Mahogany

d)

Birch

25.

Woods: This softwood has the following uses - gardening furniture, cladding, decking, fencing

a)

Larch

b)

Cedar

c)

Pine

d)

Spruce

26.

Woods: this manufactured board has the following properties - Chips of wood compressed with a resin such as urea formaldehyde

a)

Chipboard

b)

MDF

c)

Plywood

d)

Flexible plywood

27.

Woods: This manufactured board has the following uses - gliders, laminated furniture, laser-cut projects, jewellery items

a)

Aeroply

b)

Flexible plywood

c)

Chipboard

d)

Marine plywood

28.

Metals: approximately how much of the earth's crust is made up of metal ore?

a)

25%

b)

17.5%

c)

40%

d)

8.5%

29.

Metals: This ferrous metal has the following uses - disc brakes, machine parts, engine blocks

a)

low carbon steel

b)

Medium carbon steel

c)

Cast iron

30.

What do not occur naturally, but are existing materials that have been altered to improve their properties.

a)

Smart materials

b)

Composite materials

c)

Modern materials

31.
A modern material is...
a)
a material that has been recently developed for specific applications.
b)
a material that reacts to a stimulus
c)
a material invented since the year 2000
d)
a material with useful properties
32.

Modern materials: I have metallic particles, I work like clay, easy to mould and shape and set in heat.

a)

Kevlar

b)

Precious metal clay

c)

High density modelling foam

d)

Polymorph

33.

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

a)

Kevlar

b)

Precious metal clay

c)

High density modelling foam

d)

Polymorph

34.

Polymers: Granules are...

a)

A small particle of plastic

b)

Very thin sheet polymer

c)

Very fine granule of polymer

d)

Solid form made by including air or other gases

35.

Thermoset polymers - Match the material to this description: Hard, heat resistant, good electrical insulator, brittle

a)

Urea Formaldehyde - UF

b)

Melamine formaldehyde - MF

c)

Polyester resin

d)

Epoxy resin

36.

Elastomers: Name the material that matches this description - Tough, excellent wear resistance against friction, good thermal resistance against friction, electrical insulator

a)

Natural rubber (polyisoprene)

b)

Butadiene rubber (BR)

c)

Neoprene (polychloroprene rubber)

d)

Silicone

37.

Biodegradable polymers: when decomposing what gas do biodegradable polymers release?

a)

Methane

b)

Oxygen

c)

CO2

d)

Helium

38.

Biodegradable polymers: Lactide can be used to make which of the following:

a)

Detergent washing sachets

b)

Plant pots

c)

Medical sutures

d)

Vending cups

39.

Shape-memory alloys... select 2

a)

Can be plastically deformed, and returned to original shape with heat

b)

Can be plastically deformed, and returned to original shape with a current

c)

Contains pigments that allow small currents to flow through

d)

Generates a small electric charge when compressed

e)

Uses electrochromatic technology to change transparent to opaque

40.

Smart materials: Glow in the dark, absorbs light during the day and emits it when dark E.G Fire exit signs

a)

Photochromic Materials

b)

Thermochromic Materials

c)

Phosphorescent pigments

d)

Holograms

41.

Smart materials: A photochromic substance ...

a)

Changes colour when the light intensity changes.

b)

Changes colour when the temperature changes.

c)

Absorbs up to 1000 x its volume in water.

d)

Returns to its original shape when heated.

42.

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.

a)

Kevlar

b)

Precious metal clay

c)

High density modelling foam

d)

Polymorph

43.

Composites: What is a matrix?

a)

A material used to bond composite materials

b)

A type of carbon fiber

c)

A type of concrete used in the building industry

d)

A type of laminated wood to make cheap furniture

44.

Composites: Advantages of Carbon fibre are ...

a)

Mass production processes can be used to bring down costs

b)

Low skilled workers to create complex shapes

c)

Cheap to produce complex shapes

d)

Complex shapes can be created that are extremely strong and lightweight

45.

Composites: Tungsten carbide has this use:

a)

Drill bits

b)

Signage

c)

House foundations

d)

Prosthetics

46.

Composites: Reinforced concrete has which property?

a)

High compressive and tensile strength

b)

Good aesthetics

c)

Corrosion resistant

47.

Polymer enhancement: By adding me I provide bulk to the product meaning that less polymer is required. I come in sawdust and wood flour.

a)

Fillers

b)

Flame retardants

c)

Pigments

d)

Thermal antioxidants

48.

Polymer enhancement: Adding me allows polymers to be softer and makes the degradation time faster.

a)

Biodegradable plasticisers

b)

Bio-batch additives

c)

Antioxidents

d)

Antistatics

49.

Wood enhancement: When I'm used I am attached to other woods on the surface to enhance aesthetics.

a)

Laminations

b)

Pigments

c)

Structural composite lumber

d)

Resin and laminations

50.

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'.

a)

Work hardening

b)

Annealing

c)

Case hardening

d)

Tempering

e)

Hardening

51.

Heating steel red hot and then letting it slow cool is called

a)

annealing

b)

quenching

c)

tempering

d)

work hardening

52.

_______ is a method of heat treating that allows metals to become both strong and tough.

a)

annealing

b)

quenching

c)

tempering

d)

work hardening

53.

What property defines a metals ability to withstand twisting, bending, stretching, or deformation without breaking.

a)

Hardness

b)

Brittleness

c)

Ductility

d)

Toughness

54.

What machine is shown here?

a)

Die cutter

b)

Injection moulding

c)

Rotational moulding

d)

Vacuum former

55.

True or false? Die cutters can create cut and fold lines at the same time?

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Vacuum forming takes which of these TWO to work correctly?

a)

Draft angles

b)

Suction to remove air

c)

Compression

d)

Stretching

57.

What is the key advantage of thermoforming?

a)

It can pick up high detail

b)

It is a fast process

c)

There is no manual error

58.

What stock form is used for calendaring?

a)

Small pellets

b)

Thermoplastic sheet

c)

Thermosetting sheet

d)

Fibre based composite

59.

Line bending: Which two products can be made using a line bender?

a)

Point of sale displays

b)

Baths

c)

Acrylic boxes/shelves

d)

Food packaging

60.

What material is used with the lamination process?

a)

Fibre based composite sheets

b)

Thermoplastic granules

c)

Thermoplastic sheets

d)

Thermosetting pellets

61.

What machine process is this?

a)

Injection moulding

b)

Rotational moulding

c)

Vacuum forming

d)

Lamination

62.

What process is this?

a)

Blow moulding

b)

Injection moulding

c)

Rotational moulding

d)

Lamination

63.

Blow moulding: Match the parts of the talk to A, B, C or D with the diagram.

a)

The polymer pellets are heated and melted.

The warm, soft molten polymer moves along the cylinder.

b)

The two halves of the mould are closed with the molten polymer inside.

c)

The polymer pellets are transferred from the hopper to the cylinder.

d)

The plastic bottle is ejected.

64.

What is this process?

a)

Spinning

b)

Forging

c)

Deep drawing

d)

Bending

65.

What is this process?

a)

Drop forging

b)

Spinning

c)

Wrought iron forging

d)

Sand casting

66.

What is this process?

a)

Wrought iron forging

b)

Drop forging

c)

Press forging

d)

Gravity die casting

67.

Bending: What stock form would this process start with?

a)

Sheet or plate

b)

Billet

c)

Molten metal

68.

What products are made from the rolling process?

a)

Filing cabinets

b)

Vices

c)

product casings

d)

Kettles

69.

Which of these products is made from sand casting?

a)

Railway carriage wheels

b)

Product casings

c)

Steel drums

d)

Spanners

70.

What is this process?

a)

Pressure die casting hot chamber

b)

Pressure die casting cold chamber

c)

Gravity die casting

d)

Investment casting

71.

What is this process?

a)

Investment casting

b)

Pewter casting

c)

Gravity casting

d)

Spinning

72.

What products can be made during pewter casting? Select two

a)

Jewellery

b)

Decorative components

c)

Hip replacement joints

d)

Decorative fencing

73.

What is this process?

a)

MIG Welding

b)

TIG welding

c)

Oxy-Acetylene welding

d)

Spot Welding

74.

What fabrication method is this?

a)

Riveting

b)

Pop riveting

c)

Nut and bolt

d)

Screws

75.

What type of welding is used for these products? Welds mild steel sheet, tube or plate where arc welding is not available

a)

MIG Welding

b)

TIG Welding

c)

Oxy-acetylene Welding

d)

Spot welding

76.

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.

a)

Spot welding

b)

Soldering

c)

Brazing

d)

Normal/Pop-riveting

77.

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.

a)

Self-tapping screws

b)

Machine screws

c)

Nut and bolt