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Construction Industry Metals and Steel Recycling Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are ferrous metals primarily composed of?

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminum

c)

Iron

d)

Zinc

2.

What is the first stage in the manufacture of steel?

a)

Convert pig iron into steel

b)

Produce pig iron

c)

Cast molten steel

d)

Form steel into sections or strip

3.

Which of the following is a raw material for the production of pig iron? (multi-choice question)

a)

Coke

b)

Aluminum

c)

Iron ore

d)

Zinc

e)

limestone

4.

Which of the following countries is a large producer of pig iron?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

Mexico

d)

South Africa

5.

What type of steel is primarily produced using the electric arc process?

a)

Carbon steel

b)

Stainless steel

c)

Cast
Iron Steel

d)

Iron Pig

6.

What is a key characteristic of weathering steel?

a)

It is highly resistant to scratches.

b)

It forms a stable rust layer that protects against further corrosion.

c)

It is alloyed with chromium and molybdenum.

d)

It is used to counteract strength loss in large sections.

7.

How does the modulus of elasticity for aluminium compare to that of steel?

a)

One-third

b)

Equal

c)

Twice

d)

Half

8.

What must be done to an aluminium section to achieve the same stiffness as an equivalent steel member?

a)

Enlarge to approximately half the weight of the steel section

b)

Reduce to one-third the weight of the steel section

c)

Enlarge to twice the weight of the steel section

d)

Keep the same size as the steel section

9.

What is the thickness of the natural aluminium oxide film?

a)

0.01 mm

b)

0.01 μm

c)

0.1 μm

d)

1 μm

10.

What type of water can cause corrosion in copper pipework due to high dissolved carbon dioxide levels?

a)

Hard water

b)

Soft water

c)

Distilled water

d)

Saltwater