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Materials Science Quiz

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The phases present in pearlite are:

a)

Cementite and Austenite

b)

Austenite and Ferrite

c)

Ferrite and Cementite

d)

Martensite and Ferrite

2.

Eutectic reaction for the iron-carbon system occurs at:

a)

650°C

b)

780°C

c)

1147°C

d)

1570°C

3.

Time-dependent recoverable deformation under load is called:

a)

Elastic

b)

Anelastic

c)

Elastic after-effect

d)

Visco-elastic

4.

A steel containing 16 to 18% chromium and about 0.12% carbon is called:

a)

Ferritic stainless steel

b)

Austenitic stainless steel

c)

Martensitic stainless steel

d)

Nickel steel

5.

The ferrous material having 18% chromium and 8% of nickel is referred to as:

a)

Tool steel

b)

Stainless steel

c)

Killed steel

d)

High-speed steel

6.

Identify the hardest metal:

a)

Iron

b)

Platinum

c)

Tungsten

d)

Diamond

7.

The alloy of copper and zinc is known as:

a)

Brass

b)

Nickel

c)

Bronze

d)

Duralumin

8.

The property of a material which allows it to be drawn into a smaller section is called:

a)

Plasticity

b)

Ductility

c)

Elasticity

d)

Malleability

9.

The unit cell of a certain type of crystal is defined by three vectors a, b, and c. The vectors are mutually perpendicular, but a ≠ b ≠ c. The crystal structure is:

a)

Cubic

b)

Tetragonal

c)

Orthorhombic

d)

Rhombohedral

10.

The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called:

a)

Malleability

b)

Viscosity

c)

Ductility

d)

Tensile strength

11.

Which one of the following materials is highly elastic?

a)

Rubber

b)

Brass

c)

Steel

d)

Glass

12.

Which of the following substances is NOT used as a coolant in nuclear reactors?

a)

Graphite

b)

Liquid sodium

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Heavy Water

13.

Which of the following compounds shows both Schottky and Frenkel defects?

a)

AgF

b)

AgBr

c)

AgCl

d)

NaCl

14.

As the percentage of carbon increases in steel, its ________ decreases.

a)

Corrosion resistance

b)

Ultimate strength

c)

Hardness

d)

Ductility

15.

The ability of a material to resist wear, abrasion, and indentation is called:

a)

Toughness

b)

Hardness

c)

Elasticity

d)

Plasticity

16.

The crystal structure of pure iron at room temperature is:

a)

Body-Centered Cubic (BCC)

b)

Face-Centered Cubic (FCC)

c)

Hexagonal Close-Packed (HCP)

d)

Tetragonal

17.

Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?

a)

Cast Iron

b)

Stainless Steel

c)

Copper

d)

Mild Steel

18.

The ability of a material to absorb energy before fracture is called:

a)

Toughness

b)

Creep

c)

Fatigue

d)

Brittleness

19.

The major alloying element in bronze is:

a)

Zinc

b)

Tin

c)

Lead

d)

Nickel

20.

Which of the following materials is used for making electrical wiring due to its high conductivity?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Copper

c)

Silver

d)

Nickel

21.

The gradual deformation of a material under constant stress over time is called:

a)

Fatigue

b)

Creep

c)

Toughness

d)

Elasticity

22.

The phenomenon of material failure under repeated cyclic loading is called:

a)

Creep

b)

Fatigue

c)

Brittleness

d)

Ductility

23.

Which type of stainless steel contains the highest percentage of chromium and is magnetic?

a)

Martensitic Stainless Steel

b)

Ferritic Stainless Steel

c)

Austenitic Stainless Steel

d)

Duplex Stainless Steel

24.

Which material is commonly used in bearings due to its low coefficient of friction?

a)

Cast Iron

b)

Bronze

c)

Stainless Steel

d)

Mild Steel

25.

The ability of a material to be rolled or hammered into thin sheets is called:

a)

Ductility

b)

Elasticity

c)

Malleability

d)

Toughness

26.

The measure of resistance to deformation in a material is given by:

a)

Tensile Strength

b)

Hardness

c)

Modulus of Elasticity

d)

Toughness

27.

Which of the following is the best conductor of electricity?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Copper

c)

Silver

d)

Gold

28.

Which type of cast iron is used for making pipes and machine parts due to its toughness?

a)

White Cast Iron

b)

Gray Cast Iron

c)

Ductile Cast Iron

d)

Malleable Cast Iron

29.

What is the typical composition of mild steel?

a)

0.1% - 0.3% Carbon

b)

0.5% - 1.5% Carbon

c)

1.5% - 2.5% Carbon

d)

Above 2.5% Carbon

30.

The process of heating and cooling a metal to relieve internal stresses is called:

a)

Hardening

b)

Tempering

c)

Annealing

d)

Normalizing

31.

The process of improving the surface hardness of steel by adding carbon is called:

a)

Case Hardening

b)

Quenching

c)

Normalizing

d)

Annealing

32.

Which of the following materials is used in making cutting tools due to its high hardness?

a)

Stainless Steel

b)

High-Speed Steel

c)

Brass

d)

Copper

33.

The property of a material that allows it to return to its original shape after deformation is:

a)

Plasticity

b)

Elasticity

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability