WorksheetsMaterials N5 Design Manufacture
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of these is an advantage of designing with metals. Tick two that apply.
Metals are easy to recycle
Metals are easy to recycle
Metals are excellent conductors of heat and electricity
Metals are easy to work with
Name this silvery, strong and lightweight metal
Stainless steel
Cast iron
Aluminium
High carbon steel
Select the two TRUE statements
An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals
An alloy is always water resistant
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, carbon and chromium
An alloy is a metal coated with another metal
All metals corrode and tarnish over time. True or false?
True
False
Select the FERROUS metal
Brass
Copper
Copper
Iron
One of these statements is true. Which one?
Non-ferrous metals contain iron
Non-ferrous metals are attracted to magnets
Copper is a non-ferrous metal
High carbon steel is a non-ferrous metal
Choose a suitable material for this knife
Stainless steel
Copper
Aluminium
Pewter
What are the advantages of plastics to a designer? Tick THREE that apply
Plastics are both strong and lightweight
Plastics can be coloured or clear
Plastics can be easy to shape and mould
Plastics degrade quickly
Plastics are generally hard and scratch-resistant
True or false? Thermoplastics can be heated and shaped many times.
True
False
Which of these plastics is a THERMOSET?
Polypropylene
Melamine formaldehyde
Polystyrene
ABS
Name this plastic. It's a transparent thermoplastic which is often used as a glass replacement. It's easy to shape and bend, is used in schools, and is sold under the brand name "Perspex"
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
ABS
Acrylic
Name this plastic. This is a durable, light and stiff thermoplastic. It can be coloured or clear and can be formed into hinges.
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Melamine formaldehyde
Urea formaldehyde
Select THREE true statements
Hardwoods come from deciduous trees
Softwoods and always soft
Hardwoods are always hard
In general, hardwoods are more durable and expensive than softwoods
Softwoods come from coniferous trees
Name this wood. It's hard, tough and durable. It's used to make premium furniture.
Red pine
Spruce
Mahogany
Oak
Mahogany
Ash
Beech
Red pine
Select every FOUR true statements
All woods are a sustainable resource
Wood is versatile and can be put to many uses
Wood is stable, meaning it rarely changes size or shape
Wood generally requires a finish to protect it
Wood is easy to work with
Name this manufactured board. It's a strong and stable sheet material made from many thin layers.
MDF
Hardboard
Chipboard
Plywood
Name this manufactured board. It's a smooth, easy-to-cut sheet which takes paint well. However, it can warp if wet.
MDF
Hardboard
Flexiply
Chipboard
Choose a suitable wood for this hockey stick
Beech
Oak
Ash
Mahogany
