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Material properties KS4 D&T GCSE

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Properties are the unique characteristics of a material

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Why must you consider the availability of a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.

3.

Why must you consider the Cost of a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.

4.

Why must you consider the volume of production when choosing a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.

5.

Why must you consider the environmental issues when choosing a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.

6.

Electrical properties are identified as being important in determining the suitability of a particular material for a product or part of a product. describe the term Electrical in relation to material properties.

a)

How material reacts to physical forces.

b)

The ability to transmit and refract light

c)

How material reacts to corrosion and chemicals

d)

The ability to transmit or resist the transfer of heat energy

e)

How a material conducts or resists electrical currents

7.

Chemical properties are identified as being important in determining the suitability of a particular material for a product or part of a product. describe the term Chemical in relation to material properties.

a)

How material reacts to physical forces.

b)

The ability to transmit and refract light

c)

How material reacts to corrosion and chemicals

d)

The ability to transmit or resist the transfer of heat energy

e)

The ability to absorb and transfer sound

8.

Physical properties are identified as being important in determining the suitability of a particular material for a product or part of a product. describe the term Physical in relation to material properties.

a)

How material reacts to physical forces.

b)

The ability to transmit and refract light

c)

How material reacts to corrosion and chemicals

d)

Size, density, surface texture and aesthetic qualities should be considered

e)

How a material conducts or resists electrical currents

9.

Thermal properties are identified as being important in determining the suitability of a particular material for a product or part of a product. describe the term Thermal in relation to material properties.

a)

How material reacts to physical forces.

b)

The ability to transmit and refract light

c)

The ability to transmit or resist the transfer of heat energy

d)

Size, density, surface texture and aesthetic qualities should be considered

e)

How a material conducts or resists electrical currents

10.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of the material to withstand sudden impact without fracturing.

a)

Stiffness

b)

Toughness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Hardness

11.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


Opposite of toughness; will break when subjected to sudden impact.

a)

Stiffness

b)

Elasticity

c)

Brittleness

d)

Hardness

12.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability to resist scratching, abrasion or wear.

a)

Stiffness

b)

Elasticity

c)

Ductility

d)

Hardness

13.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of a material to return to its original size and shape on removal of an applied force.

a)

Strength

b)

Elasticity

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability

14.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of a material to be deformed permanently by stretching, bending or twisting.

a)

Strength

b)

Toughness

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability

15.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of a material to be deformed by compressive forces without fracturing

a)

Strength

b)

Toughness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Malleability

16.

what is this? A material developed through the invention of new or improved process.

a)

smart material

b)

modern material

c)

composite material

d)

an alloy

17.

what is this? A material whose physical properties change in response to an input or change in the environment e.g. temperature or light

a)

smart material

b)

composite material

c)

an alloy

d)

shape memory alloys

18.

Plasticity is the ability to be permanently deformed (shaped) and retain the deformed shape.

(a)  

19.

What is the following property? The ability to resist sliding forces on a parallel plane.

a)

compressive strength

b)

tensile strength

c)

shear strength

d)

bending strength

20.

What is the following property? The ability to resist stretching or pulling forces

a)

compression

b)

hardness

c)

toughness

d)

tensile

21.

What is the following property? The ability to withstand being crushed or shortened by pushing forces

a)

tensile

b)

compression

c)

ductility

d)

malleability

22.

Is the following a Physical or Mechanical property? Associated with how the material reacts to an external force

a)

Mechanical

b)

Physical

23.

is the following a physical property or a mechanical property? Associated with the actual make-up or structure of the material

a)

Physical

b)

Mechanical

24.

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

a)

Density

b)

Melting point

c)

Conductivity

d)

Softness

25.

Which of the following is a mechanical property?

a)

Mass

b)

Toughness

c)

Conductivity

d)

Hardness

26.

What does the density formula calculate for solids, liquids, and gases?

a)

Temperature

b)

Mass per unit volume

c)

Speed

d)

Time

27.

What is the unit of measurement for mass in the density formula?

a)

Litres

b)

Kilograms

c)

Meters

d)

Celsius

28.

which materials are used in high impact applications?

a)

ABS plastic

b)

Ceramics

c)

Glass fibre

d)

PP Polypropylene

29.

Can absobr liquids over long periods of time

a)

viscous materials

b)

ridid materials

c)

absorbent materials

d)

weak materials

30.

Which is the good heat insulator ?

a)
b)
31.

all are electrical insulator, except:

a)

plastic

b)

glass

c)

silver

d)

textiles

32.

all are electrical conductor, except:

a)

silver

b)

ceramics

c)

copper

d)

iron

33.

What does it called when the material has touch or sensory properties of a material, such as texture.

a)

aesthetic

b)

electrical

c)

tactile

d)

thermal

34.

What does thermal means?

a)

how a material responds at different temperatures

b)

material’s conductive properties including insulation and resistance

c)

the visual sensory properties of the surface/form of a material

d)

ow a material reacts to other chemicals

35.
A composite material has enhanced properties through combining at least how many significantly different materials?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
36.

The ability of a material is to resist wear, scratching and indentation is called...

a)

Hardness

b)

Brittle

c)

Chemical Resistant

d)

Corrosion

37.

Durability is when....

a)

a material is capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay

b)

a material is able to be stretched out over a period of time

c)

a material is capable of springing back to its original shape

d)

a material is able to withstand impact

38.

Name that property

a)

Toughness

b)

Hard

c)

Strong

d)

Softness

39.

The ability of material that can be drawn out and stretched without breaking is called...

a)

Ductility

b)

Stretchy

c)

Flexible

d)

Brittle

40.

What does Plasticity mean?

a)

the ability of a material to permanently change in shape

b)

the ability of a material to stay in shape

c)

the ability of a material to move around

d)

the ability of a material to remember its original shape

41.

Name that material property

a)

Elasticity

b)

Stretchability

c)

Flexible

d)

Strong

42.

Name that material property

a)

Malleability

b)

Tough

c)

Strong

d)

Hard

43.

What is the definition of strength?

a)

the ability of a material to withstand force without breaking or bending

b)

the ability of a material to absorb water

c)

the ability of a material to break with the slightest touch

d)

the ability of a material to withstand heat without breaking

44.

The ability to resist being squashed is called...

a)

Toughness

b)

Interfacing

c)

Compressive strength

d)

Embedding

45.

A material that cannot absorb energy and will result into breaking into pieces is called...

a)

Brittle

b)

Stiff

c)

Tough

d)

Durable

46.

Stiffness is when a material can....

a)

Hold its shape without bending

b)

Hold its shape without melting

c)

Hold its shape without erodding

d)

Hold its shape without breaking

47.

What does the term "Aesthetics" mean?

a)

The ability of the material to hold in heat

b)

The breakdown of a material that has a reaction to water

c)

The appearance of a material, including shape, colour and feel

d)

The ability to attract a magnet

48.

Name the property

a)

Oxidation

b)

Weathering

c)

Rust

d)

Annealing

49.

An electrical conductor is...

a)

a material that allows electricity to pass through them easily

b)

a material that doesn't allow electricity to pass through them

50.

What is the name for a material that can easily transfer heat?

a)

A thermal insulator

b)

A thermal conductor

c)

An electrical insulator

d)

An electrical conductor

51.

When a material is unable to bend or be forced out of shape, it is known as...

a)

Rigid

b)

Stiff

c)

Brittle

d)

Strong

52.

The quality of lacking transparency is called...

a)

Opacity

b)

Solid

c)

Translucent

d)

Clear

53.

Name the property...

a)

Conductivity

b)

Absorbency

c)

Strength

d)

Flexibility

54.

What is the ability to withstand forces such as pulling, squashing, and twisting called?

a)

Toughness

b)

Strength

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability

55.

Which property is crucial for materials that are difficult to scratch?

a)

Hardness

b)

Flexibility

c)

Ductility

d)

Toughness

56.

What is a drawback of wood related to its durability?

a)

Non-toxic

b)

Some aren’t durable

c)

Easy to shape and machine

d)

Strong

57.

What is a negative aspect of metals regarding chemical reactions?

a)

They are chemically resistant

b)

They are not chemically resistant

c)

They are always low cost

d)

They are always abundant

58.

The opposite of a conductor...

a)

Transparency

b)

translucence

c)

Insulator

d)

Molten

59.

The opposite of tough;

a)

brittle

b)

weak

c)

soft

d)

flexible

60.

A materials ability to deform and then return it its original shape...

a)

Malleability

b)

Elasticity

c)

Ductility

d)

Fusibility

61.

A materials ability to take in another element such as water, light or heat

a)

Magnetism

b)

Absorbency

c)

Transparency

d)

Durability

62.

A materials ability to attract or repulse another material

a)

Repulsability

b)

Fusibility

c)

Conductivity

d)

Magnetism

63.

A materials ability to change between a liquid and molten state...

a)

Mouldability

b)

Meltability

c)

Fusibility

d)

Moltanility

64.

How compact a material is (mass per unit of volume)..

a)

Weight

b)

Density

c)

Heaviness

d)

Durability

65.

The ability for resist wear, especially from weathering...

a)

durable

b)

conductor

c)

insulator

d)

transparent

e)

translucent

66.

The ability for light to flow through;

a)

durable

b)

conductor

c)

insulator

d)

transparent

e)

translusent

67.

The ability for energy to flow through;

a)

durable

b)

conductor

c)

insulator

d)

transparent

e)

transluscent

68.

The ability to be hammered into shape;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

69.

The ability to resist being scratched or indented;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

70.

The ability to be stretched into a wire;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

71.

The ability to withstand impacts;

a)

tough

b)

malleable

c)

hard

d)

ductile

e)

strong

72.

A materials ability to deform permanently...

a)

Elasticity

b)

Malleability

c)

Plasticity

d)

Ductility

73.

Ability to regain its original shape (eg. rubber)

a)

Tensile Strength

b)

Elasticity

c)

Compressive Strength

d)

Malleability

74.

The ability of the material to conduct an electric current. 

a)

Corrosive Resistance

b)

Ductilility

c)

Conductivity

(electrical)

d)

Elasticity

75.

The ability of a material to without breaking or snapping. Retains strength when stretched.

a)

Conductivity

(|Thermal)

b)

Malleability

c)

Ductilility

d)

Tensile

Strength

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