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A-level Materials and Properties Quiz

Total questions: 135

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1. What is the main property of thermo polymers?

a)

It is cheap

b)

It can be reheated and reused

c)

Comes in many colours

d)

It is a natural resource

2.

Is cellulose a synthetic polymer

a)

yes

b)

no

3.

What does HDPE mean?

a)

High Density Polystyrene

b)

High Density Polyethylene

c)

High Depth Polyvinyl chloride

d)

High Design Polyether

4.

What does PVC stand for?

a)

Polyvinyl chloride

b)

Polyvinyl cholesterol

c)

Polyvinyl chlorine

d)

Polyvinyl chlorite

5.

HDPE is often used for what type of product?

a)

Clingfilm

b)

Carrier bags

c)

CD cases

d)

Petrol cans

6.

A shower tray would be made from what kind of plastic?

a)

Polypropylene PP

b)

Polystyrene PS

c)

Polymethyl-methacrylate Acrylic

d)

Polythene

7.

Thermopolymer has long chains of molecules which move when heated?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

How are these bottles made?

a)

Blow moulding

b)

blow extrusion

c)

extrusion moulding

d)

injection bottles

9.

What is this paper/card? Translucent paper with small surface used for sketching and drawing (not tracing paper)

a)

Layout Paper

b)

Cartridge Paper

c)

Tracing Paper

d)

Bleed - proof paper

10.

What is this paper/card? Translucent paper with small surface used for sketching and drawing, slightly thinner than layout paper

a)

Layout Paper

b)

Cartridge Paper

c)

Tracing Paper

d)

Bleed - proof paper

11.

What is this paper/card? similar to cartridge paper but has bleed proof layer on one side so colours do not run

a)

Layout Paper

b)

Cartridge Paper

c)

Tracing Paper

d)

Bleed - proof paper

12.

What is this paper/card? Off white paper usually with slightly textured surface

a)

Layout Paper

b)

Cartridge Paper

c)

Tracing Paper

d)

Bleed - proof paper

13.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Water colour paper

b)

Corrugated card

c)

Bleached card

d)

Mount board

14.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Water colour paper

b)

Corrugated card

c)

Bleached card

d)

Mount board

15.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Water colour paper

b)

Corrugated card

c)

Bleached card

d)

Mount board

16.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Water colour paper

b)

Corrugated card

c)

Bleached card

d)

Mount board

17.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Duplex Card

b)

Foil backed and laminated card

c)

Metal effect card

d)

Moulded paper card

18.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Duplex Card

b)

Foil backed and laminated card

c)

Metal effect card

d)

Moulded paper card

19.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Duplex Card

b)

Foil backed and laminated card

c)

Metal effect card

d)

Moulded paper card

20.

What is this paper/card?

a)

Duplex Card

b)

Foil backed and laminated card

c)

Metal effect card

d)

Moulded paper card

21.

What is this board, card or sheet?

a)

Foam Board

b)

Fluted polypropylene

c)

Translucent polypropylene

d)

Styrofoam

e)

Plastazote Foam

22.

What is this board, card or sheet?

a)

Foam Board

b)

Fluted polypropylene

c)

Translucent polypropylene

d)

Styrofoam

e)

Plastazote Foam

23.

What is this board, card or sheet?

a)

Foam Board

b)

Fluted polypropylene

c)

Translucent polypropylene

d)

Styrofoam

e)

Plastazote Foam

24.

What is this board, card or sheet?

a)

Foam Board

b)

Fluted polypropylene

c)

Translucent polypropylene

d)

Styrofoam

e)

Plastazote Foam

25.

What is this board, card or sheet?

a)

Foam Board

b)

Fluted polypropylene

c)

Translucent polypropylene

d)

Styrofoam

e)

Plastazote Foam

26.

What is this board, card or sheet?

a)

Foam Board

b)

Fluted polypropylene

c)

Cellulose acetate

d)

Styrofoam

e)

Plastazote Foam

27.

What is this board, card or sheet?

a)

Foam Board

b)

Fluted polypropylene

c)

Cellulose acetate

d)

polyactide sheet/film

e)

Plastazote Foam

28.

A stock form is...

a)

A standard form that you can buy materials in for shaping and using (boards / sheets / rods / tubes etc)

b)

The biggest amount you can buy a material in

c)

The raw form of the material

29.

Select all of the positives of buying a material in stock form.

a)

Cheaper to buy

b)

It's more expensive then choosing your own sizes

c)

It provides consistency in size and quality

d)

It's lighter

30.

Select the next stage in the process of making paper:

1. Trees are cut and shredded

2. Water is added

3...

a)

Chemicals and dyes are added

b)

Mixture is boiled up to make wood pulp

c)

Pulp is poured over fine mesh and squeezed between rollers

31.

Tick all examples of Paper & Cardboard

a)

Layout and tracing

b)

MDF

c)

Foil Lined board

d)

Cartridge

e)

Fibreboard

32.

Deciduous trees... (select all that apply)

a)

Produce Hardwood

b)

Produce Softwood

c)

Drop their leaves annually

d)

Have needles that stay all year round

33.

Coniferous trees... (select all that apply)

a)

Produce Hardwood

b)

Produce Softwood

c)

Generally grow quite quickly

d)

Generally grow more slowly

34.

Examples of Manufactured Boards include...

a)

MDF, Pine, Oak

b)

Corrugated board, MDF, Plywood

c)

Cartridge, Plywood, MDF

d)

MDF, Block Board, Plywood

35.

MDF stands for...

a)

Medium Density Fibreboard

b)

Mid Density Fibreboard

c)

Medium Density Flatboard

d)

Mid Dust Fibreboard

36.

Identify the softwood...

a)

Oak

b)

Teak

c)

Spruce

d)

Beech

37.

Identify the stock thicknesses that Manufactured Boards are provided in...

a)

2mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm

b)

4mm, 8mm, 12mm, 16mm, 20mm

c)

6mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm, 30mm

d)

3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm

38.
A composite material has enhanced properties through combining at least how many significantly different materials?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
39.
What is used within reinforced concrete to give it extra tensile strength?
a)
Aluminium Rods
b)
Copper Rods
c)
Steel Rods
40.
What category of timber is plywood?
a)
Softwoods
b)
Hardwoods
c)
Manufactured Boards
41.
To improve the overall aesthetic qualities of manufactured boards, what is the name given to a thin layer of natural wood placed on the outside of such material?
a)
Acrylic
b)
Veneer
c)
Flexiply
42.
What does GRP stand for?
a)
Gloss Reinforced Polymer
b)
Glass Reinforced Plastic
c)
Green Real Plastic
43.
Glass reinforced plastic (GRP), has a high strength to weight ratio, true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
44.
CRP is like GRP, but uses ______ fibres instead?
a)
Copper
b)
Carbon
c)
Cardboard
45.
Robotic materials are an example of a new or emerging technology?
a)
New
b)
Emerging
46.
A modern material is a material or element that has been relatively recently discovered, true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
47.
A smart material reacts to an _________ stimulus by changing its characteristics and/or properties.
a)
Internal
b)
External
c)
Unique
48.
SMA stands for?
a)
Shape Motion Alloy
b)
Self Memory Alloy
c)
Shape Memory Alloy
49.
Nitinol is an SMA of nickel and titanium, a high temperature is required to allow it to be 'set' into shape, what is this temperature?
a)
140ᵒC
b)
340ᵒC
c)
540ᵒC
50.
Nano materials are measured in which unit?
a)
Centimetres
b)
Millimetres
c)
Nanometres
51.
Reactive glass darkens very quickly when subjected to ______?
a)
Light
b)
Sound
c)
Vibrations
52.
Photochromic particles react to what form of light?
a)
Bright Light
b)
Ultraviolet Light
c)
Dark Light
53.
Piezoelectric material responds to what?
a)
Light
b)
Sound
c)
Vibrations
54.
Thermochromic material responds to what?
a)
Heat
b)
Light
c)
Sound
55.
How can thermochromic materials be used within the medical industry?
a)
To show room temperatures
b)
To be used as a fever strip
c)
As novelty goods
56.
What is the name given to a low-temperature, hand-mouldable polymer?
a)
Polycaprolactone (PCL)
b)
Polyvinylchloride (PVC)
c)
Polypropylene (PP)
57.
Polymorph is an example of a hand mouldable polymer or a polycaprolactone, what temperature does it fuse at?
a)
32ᵒC
b)
62ᵒC
58.
What type of ink can be used instead of electrical wire in a circuit?
a)
LaserJet Ink
b)
Conductive Ink
c)
Smart Ink
59.

The wood from a deciduous tree

a)

Softwood

b)

Hardwood

60.

Layers of veneer are laid down at 90 degrees to each other. Each layer is glued to the next

a)

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)

b)

Plywood

c)

Particle Board

61.

Small fibers are pressed into a form using binders

a)

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)

b)

Plywood

c)

Particle Board

62.

Made from different sizes of wood chips, joined with glue and pressed

a)

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard)

b)

Plywood

c)

Particle Board

63.

Natural timber is very resistant to damp environments

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Identify three of the timber defects

4 lines
65.

Cedar is an example of

a)

Softwood

b)

Hardwood

66.

Properties of Oak

a)

Hard, tough, attractive grain, good weather resistance, contains tannic acid which will corrode steel screws or fixings

b)

Hard, tough, straight grain, natural oils resist moisture, acids and alkalis

c)

Hard, tough, close grained, available in steamed (white colour) and un-steamed (pink tinge)

67.

Uses of Oak

a)

Outdoor furniture, laboratory benches, traditional boat decks

b)

Furniture, flooring, cladding, interior and exterior joinery

c)

Chairs, chopping board, tools (eg mallets), kitchenware, turned bowls

d)

Planks, doors, steps, trapdoors etc

68.

Properties of Teak

a)

Hard, tough, close grained, available in steamed (white colour) and un-steamed (pink tinge)

b)

Hard, tough, attractive grain, good weather resistance, contains tannic acid which will corrode steel screws or fixings

c)

Hard, tough, straight grain, natural oils resist moisture, acids and alkalis

69.

Uses of Teak

a)

Outdoor furniture, laboratory benches, traditional boat decks

b)

Chairs, chopping board, tools (eg mallets), kitchenware, turned bowls

c)

Indoor furniture

d)

Furniture, flooring, cladding, interior and exterior joinery

70.

Properties of Beech

a)

Straight grain, knotty, can contain resinous knots

b)

Straight or slightly wavy grain, few knots, stable, good resistance to corrosion

c)

Hard, tough, straight grain, natural oils resist moisture, acids and alkalis

d)

Hard, tough, close grained, available in steamed (white colour) and un-steamed (pink tinge)

71.

Uses of Beech

a)

Outdoor furniture, laboratory benches, traditional boat decks

b)

Furniture, flooring, cladding, interior and exterior joinery

c)

Chairs, chopping board, tools (eg mallets), kitchenware, turned bowls

d)

Veneers, plywood construction, joinery and construction work.

72.

Properties of Pine

a)

Straight grain, knotty, can contain resinous knots

b)

Straight grain, resistant to splitting

c)

Straight or slightly wavy grain, few knots, stable, good resistance to corrosion

d)

Hard, tough, straight grain, natural oils resist moisture, acids and alkalis

73.

Uses of Pine

a)

Indoor furniture

b)

Construction work, roof beams and timber frame construction, interior joinery

c)

Veneers, plywood construction, joinery and construction work.

d)

Chairs, chopping board, tools (eg mallets), kitchenware, turned bowls

74.

Properties of Spruce

a)

Straight grain, resistant to splitting

b)

Straight or slightly wavy grain, few knots, stable, good resistance to corrosion

c)

Hard, tough, close grained, available in steamed (white colour) and un-steamed (pink tinge)

d)

Hard, tough, attractive grain, good weather resistance, contains tannic acid which will corrode steel screws or fixings

75.

Uses of Spruce

a)

Veneers, plywood construction, joinery and construction work.

b)

Furniture, flooring, cladding, interior and exterior joinery

c)

Indoor furniture

d)

Chairs, chopping board, tools (eg mallets), kitchenware, turned bowls

76.

Properties of Douglas Fir

a)

Straight or slightly wavy grain, few knots, stable, good resistance to corrosion

b)

Straight grain, knotty, can contain resinous knots

c)

Hard, tough, straight grain, natural oils resist moisture, acids and alkalis

d)

Hard, tough, attractive grain, good weather resistance, contains tannic acid which will corrode steel screws or fixings

77.

Uses of Douglas Fir

a)

Construction work, roof beams and timber frame construction, interior joinery

b)

Veneers, plywood construction, joinery and construction work.

c)

Indoor furniture

d)

Outdoor furniture, laboratory benches, traditional boat decks

78.
Papers and boards are made from natural fibres (cellulose), usually sourced from?
a)
Wool
b)
Metal
c)
Wood
79.
The first stage in the production of paper and board is to make?<br />
a)
Paste
b)
Pulp
c)
Cellulose
80.
What chemical is used to decrease the natural colour of paper so it becomes 'brighter' or 'whiter'?
a)
Bleach
b)
Chlorine
c)
Pulp
81.
Paper is measured in what unit?
a)
CM
b)
MM
c)
GSM
82.
Which size of paper is the largest?
a)
A1
b)
A2
c)
A3
d)
A4
83.
Which size of paper is the smallest?
a)
A2
b)
A3
c)
A4
d)
A5
84.
Copier paper usually weights how many gsm?
a)
60gsm
b)
80gsm
c)
100gsm
d)
140gsm
85.
Cartridge paper comes in a range of weights, what is the highest weight that cartridge paper can be?
a)
120gsm
b)
150gsm
c)
180gsm
d)
200gsm
86.
Tracking paper is around 60-90gsm and is?
a)
Translucent
b)
Opaque
c)
Thick<br />
87.
Anything above which gsm is classified as a board?
a)
200gsm
b)
220gsm
c)
240gsm
d)
260gsm
88.
Which type of board is often used within food packaging?
a)
Folding Box Board
b)
Corrugated Cardboard
c)
Solid White Board
89.
Which type of board is often used for hardback book covers?
a)
Folding Box Board
b)
Corrugated Cardboard
c)
Solid White Board
90.

The ability to withstand impacts;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

91.

The ability to be stretched into a wire;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

92.

The ability to resist being scratched or indented;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

93.

The ability to be hammered into shape;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

94.

The ability to withstand being deformed by a force;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

95.

The ability for resist wear and tear;

a)

durable

b)

conductor

c)

insulator

d)

transparent

e)

translucent

96.

The ability for energy to flow through;

a)

durable

b)

conductor

c)

insulator

d)

transparent

e)

transluscent

97.

The ability for light to flow through;

a)

durable

b)

conductor

c)

insulator

d)

transparent

e)

translusent

98.

The opposite of tough;

a)

brittle

b)

weak

c)

soft

d)

flexible

99.

The opposite of rigid;

a)

brittle

b)

weak

c)

soft

d)

flexible

100.

The opposite of strong;

a)

brittle

b)

weak

c)

soft

d)

flexible

101.

The opposite of hard;

a)

brittle

b)

weak

c)

soft

d)

flexible

102.
Which type of metal contains iron?
a)
Ferrous Metals
b)
Non-ferrous Metals
103.
An alloy is made by combining at least how many different elements?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
104.
Once a metal ore is mined from the ground, metal must be extracted before it is processed into what?
a)
Liquid
b)
Bulk Metal
c)
Stock Forms
d)
Unique Screws
105.
Smelting is the process of extracting metals from their ores in a blast furnace, what temperature can a blast furnace reach?
a)
1000ᴼC
b)
1300ᴼC
c)
1700ᴼC
d)
2000ᴼC
106.
What is the name of the material property which means a material will stretch without being damaged?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
107.
What is the name of the material property which means a material that can be hammered into a shape without breaking?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
108.
What is the name of the material property which means the ability to withstand abrasion?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
109.
What is the name of the material property which means the ability to absorb energy and not fracture?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
110.
Which type of metal may corrode and crust?
a)
Ferrous Metals
b)
Non-ferrous Metals
111.
What type of metal is used to make post boxes, manhole covers, vices and G-clamps?
a)
Stainless Steel
b)
Brass
c)
Copper
d)
Cast Iron
112.
Stainless steel has a high resistance to corrosion, staining and friction. True or false?
a)
true
b)
false
113.
Non-ferrous metals, such as copper and bronze, don't rust but may?
a)
Corrode
b)
Combust
c)
Oxidise
d)
Rust
114.
Which type of metal is hugely versatile and used in a range of shapes and forms?
a)
Aluminium
b)
Brass
c)
Copper
d)
Cast Iron
115.
A metal which allows an electrical current to flow through is also known as being?
a)
Hard
b)
Malleable
c)
Conductive
116.

Natural fibres, Blended and mixed fibres, Woven and non-woven fabrics and Knitted textiles are all textile categories.


Which category is missing?

a)

Polyester Fibres

b)

Silk Fibres

c)

Synthetic Fibres

d)

Woven Textiles

117.

Which fibre category would Silk be placed into?

a)

Synthetic Fibres

b)

Natural Fibres

118.

Silk and Cotton are both natural fibres, name one other.

(a)  

119.

Silk is a natural, raw fibre sourced from the cocoon of the larvae of a silkworm

a)

True

b)

False

120.

It is difficult for Wool to be spun, woven or knitted.

a)

True

b)

False

121.

Which of the following statements about Felt is false?

a)

Felt is a dense, non-woven fabric

b)

Felt is usually made of wool, but when mixed with synthetics it becomes more resilient

c)

Felt is made with a warp and weft.

d)

Felt can be shaped and formed using heat and moisture.

122.

Which af the following are correct?


Woven textiles

a)

Are Hard wearing

b)

Won't fray when cut

c)

Are available in a variety of weights

d)

Are Breathable

123.

Which of the following are correct?


Knitted textiles

a)

Are stretchy and absorbent

b)

Unravel easiy

c)

Can lose shape easily without added Lycra®

d)

Wont shrink

124.

Which of the following are correct?


Non-woven or bonded textiles

a)

Do not fray

b)

Lack strength

c)

Are difficult to shape or mould

d)

Can be created with specific properties e.g. waterproof.

125.

Sterile garments used by doctors and nurses are made from Non-woven textiles.

a)

True

b)

False

126.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural fabric?
a)
Wool
b)
Cotton
c)
Polyester
d)
Silk
127.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a synthetic fabric?
a)
Wool
b)
Nylon
c)
Polyester
d)
Acrylic
128.
Wool fibre is sourced from where?
a)
Plants
b)
Animals
c)
Plastics
129.
Cotton fibre is sourced from where?
a)
Plants
b)
Animals
c)
Plastics
130.
Nylon fibre is sourced from where?
a)
Plants
b)
Animals
c)
Plastics
131.
What is the name of a fabric where two or more fibres have been used to enhance the fabrics properties?
a)
Mixed Fabrics
b)
Blended Fabrics
c)
Combined Fabrics
132.
Which property means how much a material will stretch and return to its original shape?
a)
Elasticity
b)
Resilience
c)
Durability
133.
Which property means whether materials will spring back into shape following a deforming or compressive force?
a)
Elasticity
b)
Resilience
c)
Durability
134.
Which property means a material can resist wear and tear?
a)
Elasticity
b)
Resilience
c)
Durability
135.

Where does cotton come from?

a)

Plants

b)

Sheep

c)

Plastic

d)

Rabbits

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