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WorksheetsMaterials and Processes Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which additive helps polymers last longer?
UV stabilisers
Plasticisers
Flame retardants
Bio-batch materials
Why are bio-batch materials put into plastics?
To give them a better colour
To help them break down naturally
To make them lighter
To make them stronger
Which process makes timber stronger and more stable?
Lamination
Extrusion
Vacuum forming
Injection moulding
Why is case hardening used?
Finishing paper
Enhancing polymers
Strengthening metals
Improving wood durability
Which of these is NOT a method used to make paper and board?
Die cutting
Laser cutting
Injection moulding
Creasing
Which process shapes a hot plastic sheet over a mould?
Rotational moulding
Blow moulding
Vacuum forming
Compression moulding
Which metal process shapes metal by hitting or pressing it?
Laminating
Casting
Extrusion
Forging
Which of these is a way to join metals that can be undone later?
MIG welding
Riveting
Brazing
Self-tapping screws
Which type of wood joint has fingers that fit together?
Comb joint
Half-lap joint
Dovetail joint
Mortise and tenon
Which glue dries quickly and forms a strong bond?
Epoxy resin
Contact adhesive
Solvent cement
PVA
Why are jigs and fixtures used in manufacturing?
To lower material costs
To make products look better
To make parts accurately and the same every time
To make materials stronger
Which coating is used to stop metals from rusting?
Anodising
Embossing
Varnishing
Laminating
Which process is used to add color to polymers while molding them?
Gel coating
Electro-plating
Powder coating
Dip coating
Which wood finish gives the best water protection and lasts the longest?
Danish oil
Wax finishes
Acrylic varnish
Stains
Which printing method is best for making a large number of copies?
Flexographic printing
Digital printing
Screen printing
Offset lithographic printing
Which process shapes metal by pouring it as a liquid into a mould?
Spinning
Casting
Forging
Rolling
Which polymer process pushes material through a die to make long shapes?
Thermoforming
Blow moulding
Extrusion
Calendering
Which wood process uses steam to bend wood?
Laminating
Milling
Steam bending
Turning
Which process coats metal with zinc to protect it?
Powder coating
Anodising
Galvanising
Electro-plating
Which glue gets hard when you shine UV light on it?
PVA
Contact adhesive
UV hardening adhesive
Epoxy resin
Which method joins two metal pieces using a filler metal that melts at a lower temperature?
Threading
Riveting
Spot welding
Brazing
Which wood process cuts away material to make a decorative edge or groove?
Steam bending
Routing
Planing
Turning
Which finishing process is often used to make paper and board smooth and shiny?
Varnishing
Embossing
Laminating
Creasing
What is the process called when making threads on metal rods or bolts?
Threading
Brazing
Forging
Riveting
Which type of wood joint is commonly used to join the corners of picture frames?
Butt joint
Mitre joint
Finger joint
Dovetail joint
What is the process called for making threads inside a metal hole?
Tapping
Riveting
Spot welding
Forging
Which glue is best for sticking wood pieces together when making furniture?
Contact adhesive
Solvent cement
PVA
Epoxy resin
What is a common way to join two metal pieces at a right angle?
Butt welding
Lamination
Finger joint
Mortise and tenon
Why do we use primer on metal before painting?
To add colour
To help the paint stick and prevent rust
To make it shinier
To make it lighter
Which method is used to make hollow plastic items like bottles?
Extrusion
Compression moulding
Blow moulding
Injection moulding
What is it called when you join two pieces of wood together with glue and pressure?
Brazing
Riveting
Laminating
Welding
Which finishing process is often used to protect metal and improve its appearance?
Creasing
Polishing
Threading
Staining
Which method uses a powerful stream of water to cut shapes in sheet materials?
Water jet cutting
Laser cutting
Die cutting
Plasma cutting
What is a common way to join plastics?
Threading
Welding
Brazing
Riveting
Why do we heat and slowly cool metals?
To improve electrical conductivity
To relieve internal stresses
To increase hardness
To add colour
