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13DT HL Topic 4.1 4.2

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mass, Electrical resistivity and Hardness are all characteristics of what?

a)

Smart Material Properties

b)

Mechanical Properties

c)

Physical Properties

d)

Aesthetic Characteristics

2.

What property of a material determines its ability to return to its original shape after being deformed?

a)

Hardness

b)

Elasticity

c)

Brittleness

d)

Conductivity

3.

Which material property is crucial for resisting forces that attempt to pull it apart?

a)

Tensile strength

b)

Density

c)

Thermal Conductivity

d)

Ductility

4.

Which of the following could be characteristics of a composite?

I. Made up entirely of non-metals
II. Are made from two or more constituent materials
III. Can have different characteristics than their original materials

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

5.

______ is the phenomenon in which metallic elements other than those of the base metal are intentionally incorporated into the crystal lattice of the base metal.

a)

Alloying

b)

Work hardening

c)

Tempering

d)

Oxidation

6.

Wood recycling is the process of turning waste timber into usable products. Recycling timber is a practice that was popularised in the early 1990s.

Which of the following issues triggered this trend?

a)

Demand for MDF

b)

Deforestation and climate change

c)

Warping of existing wood

d)

Oxidisation resistance

7.

Which of the following are characteristics of man-made timber?

a)

Dimensional stability

b)

Uniformity of properties

c)

Greater availability of product sizes

d)

Lower cost

8.

The presence of impurities in glass produces various colours. Select 3 other characteristics of glass:

a)

Variable opacity

b)

Lack of reactivity

c)

Electrical conductor

d)

Unbreakable

9.

The characteristics of thermoplastics are:

I. Easily fabricated
II. Ductile
III. Can be injected into a mould

a)

I and III

b)

II and III

c)

I and II

d)

I, II and III

10.

Which is a vegetable fibre originating from the plant of the same name?

a)

Wool

b)

Cotton

c)

Linen

d)

Silk

11.

Which synthetic textile is known for its exceptional strength, resistance to wrinkles, and high durability?

a)

Nylon

b)

Rayon

c)

Cotton

d)

Linen

12.

The process of garment assembly remains labour intensive due to the:

a)

Reduction of disposal methods

b)

Varied nature of fabrics

c)

Complexity of assembly processes

d)

Preserving the 'embodied energy'

13.

Kevlar is the registered brand name of an aromatic polyamide polymer fibre. Please select the potential applications of this.

a)

Body armour
Boat Hulls
Sporting goods

b)

Gloves
Ropes
Fibre Optic sheathing

c)

Kayaks
Protective helmets
Equipment panels

d)

Kitchens
Bookcases
Desktops