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Materials and Processes Quiz

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which additive helps polymers last longer?

a)

UV stabilisers

b)

Plasticisers

c)

Flame retardants

d)

Bio-batch materials

2.

Why are bio-batch materials put into plastics?

a)

To give them a better colour

b)

To help them break down naturally

c)

To make them lighter

d)

To make them stronger

3.

Which process makes timber stronger and more stable?

a)

Lamination

b)

Extrusion

c)

Vacuum forming

d)

Injection moulding

4.

Why is case hardening used?

a)

Finishing paper

b)

Enhancing polymers

c)

Strengthening metals

d)

Improving wood durability

5.

Which of these is NOT a method used to make paper and board?

a)

Die cutting

b)

Laser cutting

c)

Injection moulding

d)

Creasing

6.

Which process shapes a hot plastic sheet over a mould?

a)

Rotational moulding

b)

Blow moulding

c)

Vacuum forming

d)

Compression moulding

7.

Which metal process shapes metal by hitting or pressing it?

a)

Laminating

b)

Casting

c)

Extrusion

d)

Forging

8.

Which of these is a way to join metals that can be undone later?

a)

MIG welding

b)

Riveting

c)

Brazing

d)

Self-tapping screws

9.

Which type of wood joint has fingers that fit together?

a)

Comb joint

b)

Half-lap joint

c)

Dovetail joint

d)

Mortise and tenon

10.

Which glue dries quickly and forms a strong bond?

a)

Epoxy resin

b)

Contact adhesive

c)

Solvent cement

d)

PVA

11.

Why are jigs and fixtures used in manufacturing?

a)

To lower material costs

b)

To make products look better

c)

To make parts accurately and the same every time

d)

To make materials stronger

12.

Which coating is used to stop metals from rusting?

a)

Anodising

b)

Embossing

c)

Varnishing

d)

Laminating

13.

Which process is used to add color to polymers while molding them?

a)

Gel coating

b)

Electro-plating

c)

Powder coating

d)

Dip coating

14.

Which wood finish gives the best water protection and lasts the longest?

a)

Danish oil

b)

Wax finishes

c)

Acrylic varnish

d)

Stains

15.

Which printing method is best for making a large number of copies?

a)

Flexographic printing

b)

Digital printing

c)

Screen printing

d)

Offset lithographic printing

16.

Which process shapes metal by pouring it as a liquid into a mould?

a)

Spinning

b)

Casting

c)

Forging

d)

Rolling

17.

Which polymer process pushes material through a die to make long shapes?

a)

Thermoforming

b)

Blow moulding

c)

Extrusion

d)

Calendering

18.

Which wood process uses steam to bend wood?

a)

Laminating

b)

Milling

c)

Steam bending

d)

Turning

19.

Which process coats metal with zinc to protect it?

a)

Powder coating

b)

Anodising

c)

Galvanising

d)

Electro-plating

20.

Which glue gets hard when you shine UV light on it?

a)

PVA

b)

Contact adhesive

c)

UV hardening adhesive

d)

Epoxy resin

21.

Which method joins two metal pieces using a filler metal that melts at a lower temperature?

a)

Threading

b)

Riveting

c)

Spot welding

d)

Brazing

22.

Which wood process cuts away material to make a decorative edge or groove?

a)

Steam bending

b)

Routing

c)

Planing

d)

Turning

23.

Which finishing process is often used to make paper and board smooth and shiny?

a)

Varnishing

b)

Embossing

c)

Laminating

d)

Creasing

24.

What is the process called when making threads on metal rods or bolts?

a)

Threading

b)

Brazing

c)

Forging

d)

Riveting

25.

Which type of wood joint is commonly used to join the corners of picture frames?

a)

Butt joint

b)

Mitre joint

c)

Finger joint

d)

Dovetail joint

26.

What is the process called for making threads inside a metal hole?

a)

Tapping

b)

Riveting

c)

Spot welding

d)

Forging

27.

Which glue is best for sticking wood pieces together when making furniture?

a)

Contact adhesive

b)

Solvent cement

c)

PVA

d)

Epoxy resin

28.

What is a common way to join two metal pieces at a right angle?

a)

Butt welding

b)

Lamination

c)

Finger joint

d)

Mortise and tenon

29.

Why do we use primer on metal before painting?

a)

To add colour

b)

To help the paint stick and prevent rust

c)

To make it shinier

d)

To make it lighter

30.

Which method is used to make hollow plastic items like bottles?

a)

Extrusion

b)

Compression moulding

c)

Blow moulding

d)

Injection moulding

31.

What is it called when you join two pieces of wood together with glue and pressure?

a)

Brazing

b)

Riveting

c)

Laminating

d)

Welding

32.

Which finishing process is often used to protect metal and improve its appearance?

a)

Creasing

b)

Polishing

c)

Threading

d)

Staining

33.

Which method uses a powerful stream of water to cut shapes in sheet materials?

a)

Water jet cutting

b)

Laser cutting

c)

Die cutting

d)

Plasma cutting

34.

What is a common way to join plastics?

a)

Threading

b)

Welding

c)

Brazing

d)

Riveting

35.

Why do we heat and slowly cool metals?

a)

To improve electrical conductivity

b)

To relieve internal stresses

c)

To increase hardness

d)

To add colour