WorksheetsCharacteristics of Metals Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is a characteristic of ferrous metals?
They do not rust.
They are not magnetic.
They contain iron.
They are light and easy to machine.
What is a property of cast iron?
Easily worked and ductile.
Corrosion resistant.
Tough and can be brittle.
Good conductor of electricity.
Which metal is known for being corrosion resistant and tough?
Cast iron
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Copper
Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?
Cast iron
High speed steel
Aluminium
Mild steel
What is a characteristic of copper?
Easily cast, gold brown color
Good conductor of heat and electricity
Resistant to wear and very strong
Corrosion resistant
Which type of plastic can be reheated and reshaped?
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting plastics
Urea Formaldehyde
Melamine Formaldehyde
What is a characteristic of ABS plastic?
Lightweight and easily cleaned
Tough, strong, rigid, and an electrical insulator
Resists some chemicals and stains
Brittle and good electrical insulator
Which plastic is known for being lightweight and easily cleaned?
Acrylic
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Urea Formaldehyde
Which type of plastic cannot be reheated and reshaped?
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting plastics
Acrylic
Polypropylene
What is a property of Melamine Formaldehyde?
Lightweight and easily cleaned
Resists some chemicals and stains
High heat and impact resistance
Tough, strong, rigid, and an electrical insulator
Which of the following is a characteristic of Red Pine?
Easy to work with, strong, tough
Strong, can be difficult to work with due to knots
Hard, strong, expensive
Tough, flexible, open grained
What is a notable feature of Beech wood?
Very strong, tough, durable
Hard, strong, expensive
Close grain, finishes well
Smooth surface, not water resistant
Which type of wood is described as tough, flexible, and open grained?
Oak
Ash
Mahogany
Spruce
Which man-made board is known for being easily machined and available in water and fire resistant forms?
Plywood
Chipboard
Hardboard
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
What is a characteristic of Chipboard?
Strong, durable, comes in large sheets
Relatively smooth surface, can chip easily
Smooth surface, not water resistant
Easily machined, stiff, smooth surface
