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WorksheetsPaper Types and Uses Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is cartridge paper best used for?
To help produce accurate technical drawings
Copying images
Sketching with pencils, crayons, and inks
Food packaging
Which type of paper is translucent (can see light through) and used to lay over isometric grids for accurate sketching?
Layout paper
Tracing paper
Grid paper
Bleed-proof paper
Which type of paper is semi-transparent and used to copy images?
Layout paper
Tracing paper
Grid paper
Bleed-proof paper
What is the weight of paper and board measured in?
Kilograms
Pounds
Grams per square meter (gsm)
Ounces
What is a key feature of bleed-proof paper?
It is translucent
It is used for food packaging
The ink doesn't spread out (bleed)
It has a textured surface
What is a property of cartridge paper?
It is translucent
It is semi-transparent
The ink doesn't spread out (bleed)
It has a textured surface
What is the main use of solid white board?
Copying images
Primary packaging (packing individual products)
Making models
Food packaging
What is the primary use of corrugated cardboard?
Food packaging
Shipping and storage boxes
Drawing and sketching
Copying images
Why is foil-lined cardboard used for food packaging?
Cost - it is cheaper to produce than un-lined cardboard
Moisture resistance – the foil protects the card and stops it from going soggy and leaking too much
Aesthetics - the shiny surface looks professional
Insulation – the foil lined cardboard reflects the heat back into the container
What is the main advantage of using corrugated cardboard for packaging?
It has a high weight-to-strength ratio, owing to the corrugation between the two outer layers
It is naturally waterproof so it keeps moisture out
It is strong and heavy, so protects the products inside
It has polystyrene foam in between the two outer layers to keep in stiff and lightweight
