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WorksheetsQuiz on Manufactured Boards
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are manufactured boards made from?
Only high-grade timbers
Sawmill scraps, recycled wood, low grade timbers, and sawdust
Metal and plastic
Naturally occurring materials
What is a characteristic of manufactured boards?
They are only available in small sizes
They are rigid, stable, and supplied in large sheets
They are always expensive
They are naturally occurring
Which of the following is true about chipboard?
It is more expensive than plywood
It is often covered with a plastic laminate or wood veneer
It is stronger than plywood
It is suitable for outside use
What is a disadvantage of manufactured boards?
They are always more expensive than natural wood
They are susceptible to moisture
They are only available in small sheets
They are not stable
What is MDF composed of?
Metal and plastic
Natural wood planks
Large wood chips and resin
Fine wood fibres and resin
What precaution should be taken when working with MDF?
It should be cut in a well-ventilated area due to dust
It should be soaked in water before use
It should be painted immediately
It should be used only outdoors
What is a characteristic of plywood?
It is weaker than chipboard
It is made from thin layers of wood veneer glued together
It is made from large wood planks
It is only used for temporary structures
What is a unique feature of hardboard?
It is available in various thicknesses
It is smooth on one side and textured on the other
It is the most expensive manufactured board
It is made from large wood chips
What is the thickness of hardboard?
10mm
5mm
3mm
8mm
What is a common use for chipboard?
Boat building
Roofing
Furniture, often covered with laminate or veneer
Outdoor decking
What is a benefit of using manufactured boards over natural timbers?
They are more likely to warp and twist
They are less stable
They are available in larger sheet sizes
They are always cheaper
What is a common application for MDF?
Boat construction
Building and furniture trades
Outdoor fencing
Roofing
What is the main component of chipboard?
Metal shavings
Fine wood fibres
Thin layers of wood veneer
Small chips of wood bonded with resin
What is a common feature of all manufactured boards?
They are all waterproof
They are all more expensive than natural wood
They are all made from metal
They are all available in large sheet sizes
What is a common use for hardboard?
Outdoor furniture
Temporary floor protection in construction
Boat building
Roofing
