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Metal and Ceramic Moulding Processes and Safety Practices

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of sand casting?

a)

It uses a permanent mould.

b)

It is suitable for high-volume production.

c)

It uses a disposable sand mould.

d)

It is primarily used for non-ferrous metals.

2.

What is the primary safety concern when working with molten metal in metal casting?

a)

Noise pollution

b)

High temperatures

c)

Dust inhalation

d)

Electrical hazards

3.

Which of the following is a benefit of die casting?

a)

It is ideal for small production runs.

b)

It produces parts with excellent surface finish.

c)

It is suitable for all types of metals.

d)

It requires minimal initial investment.

4.

What is the main environmental concern associated with metal moulding processes?

a)

Water pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Air pollution

d)

Soil erosion

5.

In investment casting, what material is typically used to create the initial pattern?

a)

Sand

b)

Wax

c)

Clay

d)

Metal

6.

Which of the following is a key step in quality control for moulding processes?

a)

Ignoring minor defects

b)

Visual inspection

c)

Increasing production speed

d)

Reducing material costs

7.

What is the primary advantage of using powder metallurgy techniques?

a)

High material waste

b)

Ability to produce complex shapes

c)

Low production cost

d)

High energy consumption

8.

Which safety practice is essential when handling ceramic materials?

a)

Wearing ear protection

b)

Using a dust mask

c)

Avoiding gloves

d)

Working in a confined space

9.

What is the main purpose of ceramic injection moulding?

a)

To create large, simple shapes

b)

To produce small, intricate parts

c)

To reduce production time

d)

To increase material strength

10.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of die casting?

a)

High tooling cost

b)

Poor surface finish

c)

Limited to ferrous metals

d)

Slow production rate

11.

Which of the following is a benefit of using powder metallurgy?

a)

High energy consumption

b)

Minimal material waste

c)

Limited material options

d)

High production cost

12.

What is a common environmental impact of ceramic processes?

a)

Water pollution

b)

Air pollution

c)

Soil contamination

d)

Noise pollution

13.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of sand casting?

a)

Reusable moulds

b)

High precision

c)

Low production cost

d)

Limited to small parts

14.

What is the primary purpose of quality control in moulding processes?

a)

To increase production speed

b)

To reduce material costs

c)

To ensure product consistency

d)

To minimise energy consumption

15.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of sand casting?

a)

High precision

b)

Limited to small parts

c)

High production cost

d)

Poor surface finish

16.

Which of the following is a benefit of die casting?

a)

Low tooling cost

b)

High production rate

c)

Limited to ferrous metals

d)

Poor surface finish

17.

Which of the following is a common defect in die casting?

a)

Porosity

b)

Shrinkage

c)

Warping

d)

Cracking

18.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of investment casting?

a)

Reusable moulds

b)

High production speed

c)

High precision

d)

Limited to small parts

19.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of powder metallurgy?

a)

High material waste

b)

Limited to simple shapes

c)

High production cost

d)

Limited material options

20.

Which of the following is a key advantage of sand casting?

a)

High precision

b)

Low production cost

c)

High production speed

d)

Limited to small parts

21.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of die casting?

a)

High tooling cost

b)

Poor surface finish

c)

Limited to ferrous metals

d)

Slow production rate

22.

What is the primary material used in ceramic injection moulding?

a)

Liquid metal

b)

Metal powder

c)

Ceramic powder

d)

Plastic granules

23.

What is the main environmental concern associated with metal moulding processes?

a)

Water pollution

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Air pollution

d)

Soil erosion

24.

Which safety practice is essential when handling ceramic materials?

a)

Wearing ear protection

b)

Using a dust mask

c)

Avoiding gloves

d)

Working in a confined space