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Materials and Their Properties Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Which of the following statements is true about ferrous metals?

a)

Ferrous metals do not contain iron.

b)

Ferrous metals contain iron.

c)

Ferrous metals are always non-magnetic.

d)

Ferrous metals are only used for jewelry.

2.

What is the main difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers?

a)

Thermoplastics can only be heated and shaped once.

b)

Thermosetting polymers can be heated and shaped repeatedly.

c)

Thermoplastics can be heated and shaped repeatedly, while thermosetting polymers can only be heated and shaped once.

d)

Both can be recycled easily.

3.

Which process involves heating and then slowly cooling metal to remove stress and make it softer?

a)

Tempering

b)

Case hardening

c)

Annealing

d)

Hardening

4.

What is the main source of natural timber?

a)

Factories

b)

Trees

c)

Mines

d)

Oceans

5.

Which of the following is a property of paper?

a)

Made from plastic

b)

Made from wood pulp

c)

Made from metal

d)

Made from glass

6.

Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?

a)

Mild steel

b)

Cast iron

c)

Aluminium

d)

Stainless steel

7.

What is the purpose of seasoning hardwoods and softwoods?

a)

To make them heavier

b)

To prevent shrinkage by removing moisture

c)

To change their color

d)

To make them waterproof

8.

Which manufactured board is made from recycled wood waste and additives?

a)

Oak

b)

MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)

c)

Beech

d)

Scots pine

9.

What is the melting point of brass, a non-ferrous metal?

a)

660°C

b)

900°C

c)

1100°C

d)

1200°C

10.

Which of the following is a common thermosetting polymer?

a)

Polyethylene

b)

Nylon

c)

Melamine

d)

Polystyrene

11.

Why are softwoods generally less expensive than hardwoods?

a)

They are harder to find.

b)

They grow slower.

c)

They are faster-growing and more easily available.

d)

They are always imported.

12.

What is the main benefit of paper being fully recyclable?

a)

It is waterproof.

b)

It reduces the need for wood fibres from trees.

c)

It is stronger than plastic.

d)

It is more colorful.

13.

Which process is used to harden an alloy’s surface by adding carbon, heating, and quenching?

a)

Annealing

b)

Normalising

c)

Case hardening

d)

Tempering

14.

What is the main difference between hardwoods and softwoods?

a)

Hardwoods come from coniferous trees, softwoods from deciduous trees.

b)

Hardwoods come from trees that shed leaves in colder months, softwoods from coniferous trees that are green all year.

c)

Hardwoods are always heavier than softwoods.

d)

Softwoods are more expensive than hardwoods.

15.

Why must paper and card be scored before bending?

a)

To make them waterproof

b)

To prevent cracking or breaking

c)

To make them heavier

d)

To change their color