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ES037A-K1 Prelim Exam

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Thermoplastic materials are those materials which

a)

are formed into shape under heat and pressure and results in a permanently hard product.

b)

are used as a friction lining for clutches and brakes.

c)

are flexible and can withstand considerable wear under suitable conditions.

d)

do not become hard with the application of heat and pressure and no chemical change occurs.

2.

The hardness is the property of a material due to which it

a)

can be drawn into wires.

b)

breaks with little permanent distortion.

c)

can be rolled or hammered into thin sheets.

d)

can cut another metal.

3.

What are considered as the "building blocks" for engineering materials?

a)

Compounds

b)

Matters

c)

Elements

d)

Atoms

4.

What types of materials behave like iron when placed in a magnetic field?

a)

Crystals

b)

Ferromagnetic materials

c)

Amorphous materials

d)

Metalloids

5.

Polymer comes from Greek words "poly" which means "many" and "meros" which means

a)

strength.

b)

material,

c)

part.

d)

plastic.

6.

What is a combination of two or more materials that has properties that the components materials do not have by themselves?

a)

Compound

b)

Mixture

c)

Composite

d)

Matrix

7.

What physical property of a material that refers to the rate of heat flow per unit time in a homogenous material under steady-state conditions per unit are, per unit temperature gradient in a direction perpendicular to area?

a)

Thermal expansion

b)

Heat distortion temperature

c)

Hot water absorption

d)

Thermal conductivity

8.

It refers to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of any amount of a substance by 1 degree.

a)

Latent heat

b)

Heat capacity

c)

Heat of fusion

d)

Heat of fission

9.

Which material combination demonstrates a strength-to-weight ratio suitable for helicopter X-wing structures while maintaining fatigue resistance?

a)

Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer

b)

Nickel-based superalloys

c)

Tungsten carbide-cobalt (WC-Co)

d)

SiO2-Na2O-CaO glass

10.

Which functional classification of materials would include shape-memory alloys responding to temperature changes in actuator systems?

a)

Structural materials

b)

Smart materials

c)

Energy technology materials

d)

Photonic materials

11.

A material's environmental stress corrosion resistance is most critical for:

a)

Window glass in arctic conditions

b)

CPU heat sink assemblies

c)

Photovoltaic cell encapsulation

d)

Deep-sea oil pipeline joints

12.

The three-dimensional network formation in thermosets directly causes:

a)

Enhanced recyclability through remelting

b)

Improved optical clarity in window applications

c)

Increased dielectric constant for microelectronics

d)

Irreversible shape fixation post-curing

13.

The Venturestar X-33's cryogenic fuel tank design prioritizes materials with exceptional:

a)

Thermoelectric figure of merit

b)

UV radiation shielding capacity

c)

Specific stiffness at -253°C

d)

Superconducting transition temperature

14.

In the functional classification framework, piezoelectric actuators belong to:

a)

Smart materials

b)

Structural materials

c)

Energy technology materials

d)

Photonic materials

15.

What is the complete name of your instructor?

a)

Engr. Hans Christian Fuentes

b)

Engr. Hanz Christian Fuentes

c)

Engr. Hens Christian Fuentes

d)

Engr. Henz Christian Fuentes

16.

1. During World War II, a class of welded merchant ships failed primarily because:

a)

The tensile strength of the steel was too low

b)

The fracture toughness of the steel and welds was insufficient

c)

The modulus of the steel was inadequate

d)

The fatigue strength of the steel was below requirements

17.

The early Comet aircraft disasters were traced to:

a)

Excessive creep deformation in turbine blades

b)

Poor fracture toughness of aluminum alloys

c)

Fatigue strength being lower than required due to window frame design

d)

Oxidation of the fuselage under high-altitude conditions

18.

3. Which property explains the excessive “give” in poorly designed plastic appliances?

a)

Low fracture toughness

b)

Low modulus

c)

Low yield strength

d)

Low hardness

19.

Ceramics are distinguished from glasses in that:

a)

Ceramics are crystalline and nonmetals, while glasses are amorphous

b)

Ceramics are amorphous and glasses crystalline

c)

Both are crystalline but differ in density

d)

Ceramics are metallic, while glasses are nonmetallic

20.

Which material would be unsuitable for a screwdriver shaft despite having high modulus, strength, and hardness?

a)

Titanium alloy

b)

Glass

c)

Steel

d)

Carbon fiber composite