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Materials and Manufacturing Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of trees do softwoods come from?

a)

Coniferous trees

b)

Fruit trees

c)

Deciduous trees

d)

Tropical trees

2.

Which of the following is a property of hardwoods?

a)

They are the cheapest type of wood.

b)

They are made from recycled materials.

c)

They are generally soft and easy to cut.

d)

They are strong and tough.

3.

What is a characteristic of thermoplastics?

a)

They are made from metal.

b)

They are always transparent.

c)

They can only be heated and shaped once.

d)

They can be heated and shaped multiple times.

4.

Which metal is known for not rusting?

a)

Iron

b)

Steel

c)

Aluminium

d)

Copper

5.

What is a common use for acrylic?

a)

Car lights

b)

Garden furniture

c)

Electrical wires

d)

Bike frames

6.

What is a property of non-ferrous metals?

a)

They are always heavy.

b)

They do not rust.

c)

They are magnetic.

d)

They contain iron.

7.

Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic?

a)

Nylon

b)

Rigid polystyrene

c)

Polyester resin

d)

Acrylic

8.

What is a common use for plywood?

a)

Saucepan handles

b)

Electrical components

c)

Shelving

d)

Car engines

9.

What is a characteristic of manufactured boards?

a)

They are always waterproof.

b)

They are made using a number of different techniques.

c)

They are the most expensive type of wood.

d)

They are made from solid wood.

10.

Which of the following is a property of mild steel?

a)

It is always shiny.

b)

It rusts if not protected.

c)

It is lightweight and strong.

d)

It is a good electrical conductor.

11.

What is a common use for copper?

a)

Car lights

b)

Plumbing parts

c)

Bike frames

d)

Garden furniture

12.

What is a property of thermosetting plastics?

a)

They can be reshaped when heated.

b)

They can only be formed once.

c)

They are always flexible.

d)

They are made from metal.

13.

Which of the following is a use for beech wood?

a)

Decking

b)

Handles on tools

c)

Electrical wires

d)

Car engines

14.

What is a characteristic of ferrous metals?

a)

They do not contain iron.

b)

They are not magnetic.

c)

They easily rust.

d)

They are always lightweight.

15.

What is a common use for stainless steel?

a)

Car engines

b)

Electrical wires

c)

Garden furniture

d)

Kitchenware