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Materials initial assessment

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is an example of a metal

a)

copper

b)

polythene

c)

brick

d)

plywood

2.

Which is an example of a composite

a)

copper

b)

polythene

c)

brick

d)

plywood

3.

Which is an example of a polymer

a)

copper

b)

polythene

c)

brick

d)

plywood

4.

Which is an example of a ceramic

a)

copper

b)

polythene

c)

brick

d)

plywood

5.

What property refers to the ability of a material to withstand scratching, denting or bending?

a)

Strength

b)

Hardness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Toughness

6.

Which property refers to the tendency of a material to fracture on the application of a small amount of force, impact, or shock?

a)

Strength

b)

Hardness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Toughness

7.

The permanent distortion that occurs when a material is subjected to force beyond the yield point is known as?

a)

Elastic deformation

b)

Yield point

c)

Plastic deformation

d)

Ultimate tensile strength point

e)

Necking

8.

The stress beyond which a material becomes plastic

a)

Elastic deformation

b)

Yield point

c)

Plastic deformation

d)

Ultimate tensile strength point

e)

Necking

9.

Steel is an alloy of?

a)

iron and copper

b)

iron and carbon

c)

iron and lead

d)

iron and zinc

10.

Which property refers to the ability to be deformed without breaking and remain deformed?

a)

Plasticity

b)

Durability

c)

Pliability

d)

Malleability

11.

What property refers to the ability to be shaped or formed, as by hammering or pressure?

a)

Plasticity

b)

Durability

c)

Pliability

d)

Malleability

12.

Which property refers to the ability to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed?

a)

Plasticity

b)

Durability

c)

Pliability

d)

Elasticity

13.

What property refers to the ability to allow electricity to pass through?

a)

Heat Conductivity

b)

Electrical Conductivity

c)

Corrosion-resistant

d)

Plasticity

14.

Brass is an alloy of?

a)

copper and zinc

b)

copper and nickel

c)

zinc and iron

d)

copper and tin

15.

Materials made of two materials and has properties different from the individual components

a)

compounds

b)

composites

c)

mixtures

d)

alloy

16.
The ability of a material to deform, usually by stretching along its length. This property allows us to make wires.
a)
conductivity
b)
ductility
c)
malleability
d)
hardness
17.
How would you describe a material which requires a large stess to break it
a)
strong
b)
tough
c)
stiff
d)
hard
e)
ductile
18.
How would you describe a material which is not stretchy or bendy?
a)
stiff
b)
strong
c)
tough
d)
hard
e)
ductile
19.
These materials react and change with a physical change in their environment e.g. heat, light, electrical current.
a)
Smart Materials
b)
Modern materials
c)
Nano materials
d)
New Materials
20.

Which properties make glass useful to make windows?

a)
Transparency and durability
b)
Reflectivity and malleability
c)
Opacqueness and fragility
d)
Flexibility and strength
21.

Why would you use stainless steel for a kitchen sink?


a)

lightweight and strength

b)

strength and electrical conductivity

c)

hardness and ductility

d)

strength and corrosion resistance.

22.

Why is carbon fibre or glass fibre woven in different directions?

a)

To make it strong and flexible in multiple directions

b)
To make it more fragile and rigid
c)
To reduce its strength and flexibility
d)

To make it more durable and versatile

23.

Which is an example of a crystalline material?

a)

Glass

b)

Copper

c)

Rubber

d)

Polythene

24.

Which is an example of an amorphous material?

a)

Polystyrene

b)

Tungsten carbide

c)

Steel

d)

carbon fibre composite

25.

Which is a type of polymer?

a)

Gold

b)

Polythene

c)

Brass

d)

Silicon carbide

26.

What is the term for the maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before failing or breaking?

a)

Yield Strength

b)

Tensile Strength

c)

Compressive Strength

d)

Shear Strength

27.

Why would you use copper for electrical wires?

a)

Because of its high tensile strength

b)

Because of its high electrical conductivity

c)

Because of its high thermal conductivity

d)

Because of its high ductility

28.

Which best describes the structure of metals

a)

long chains of carbon atoms tangled together

b)

a regular crystalline arrangement of ions in a "sea" of electrons

c)

long chains of carbon atoms folded into a regular structure

d)

a regular crystalline arrangement of oppositely charged ions

29.

Which best describes the structure of amorhous polymers

a)

long chains of carbon atoms tangled together

b)

a regular crystalline arrangement of ions in a "sea" of electrons

c)

long chains of carbon atoms folded into a regular structure

d)

a regular crystalline arrangement of oppositely charged ions

30.

Which best describes the structure of ceramics

a)

long chains of carbon atoms tangled together

b)

a regular crystalline arrangement of ions in a "sea" of electrons

c)

long chains of carbon atoms folded into a regular structure

d)

a regular crystalline arrangement of oppositely charged ions

31.

How would you classify steel?

a)

pure metal

b)

metallic alloy

c)

composite

d)

polymer

32.

Which properties can be obtained from a tensile test

a)
Hardness, brittleness, and malleability
b)

Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and modulus of elasticity

c)
Boiling point, melting point, and electrical conductivity
d)

Colour, weight, and density

33.

Charpy and Izod are examples of what type of testing?

a)

hardness

b)

strength

c)

impact resistance

d)

ductility

34.

Which of the following are examples of hardness tests

a)

Brinell & Rockwell

b)

Charpy & Izod

c)

Smith and Jones

d)

Rockwell and Izod

35.

The colour changing glass in "reactolite" sunglasses is an example of

a)

digital technology

b)

modern material

c)

new technology

d)

smart material