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Quiz on Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Alloys

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main alloying element in ferrous materials?

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminum

c)

Carbon

d)

Nickel

2.

Which type of steel has a carbon content of less than 0.25%?

a)

Low-carbon steel

b)

High-carbon steel

c)

Medium-carbon steel

d)

Stainless steel

3.

What is the primary characteristic of stainless steels?

a)

High melting point

b)

High resistance to corrosion

c)

Low density

d)

High electrical conductivity

4.

Which type of cast iron is known for its brittleness and difficulty to machine?

a)

Malleable iron

b)

Gray cast iron

c)

Nodular cast iron

d)

White cast iron

5.

What is the typical carbon content range for high-carbon steels?

a)

0.25% to 0.6%

b)

0.6% to 1.4%

c)

1.4% to 2.14%

d)

Less than 0.25%

6.

Which alloying element is commonly added to improve the hardenability of medium-carbon steels?

a)

Chromium

b)

Nickel

c)

Titanium

d)

Copper

7.

What is a key advantage of non-ferrous alloys over ferrous alloys?

a)

Higher thermal conductivity

b)

Lower melting point

c)

Better corrosion resistance

d)

Higher density

8.

Which type of stainless steel is known for its non-magnetic properties?

a)

Ferritic stainless steel

b)

Austenitic stainless steel

c)

Martensitic stainless steel

d)

Duplex stainless steel

9.

What is the primary application of high-carbon steels?

a)

Structural shapes

b)

Cutlery and tools

c)

Automobile body components

d)

Railway tracks

10.

Which non-ferrous alloy is characterized by low density and high strength?

a)

Aluminum alloys

b)

Copper alloys

c)

Magnesium alloys

d)

Titanium alloys

11.

What is the main feature of duplex stainless steels?

a)

Low corrosion resistance

b)

Non-hardenable

c)

Two-phase microstructure

d)

High carbon content

12.

Which type of cast iron is produced by adding magnesium to gray cast iron?

a)

White cast iron

b)

Gray cast iron

c)

Nodular cast iron

d)

Malleable iron

13.

What is the typical application of aluminum alloys?

a)

Surgical instruments

b)

Gas turbine blades

c)

Automotive parts

d)

Welding electrodes

14.

Which alloying element is commonly found in brass?

a)

Tin

b)

Zinc

c)

Aluminum

d)

Nickel

15.

What is the primary characteristic of refractory metals?

a)

High melting points

b)

Low strength

c)

Low melting points

d)

High ductility