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WorksheetsProcessing Materials Vocabulary Assessment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a primary material?
A material that has been processed into a finished product
A material that comes directly from nature with minimal processing
A material created through chemical synthesis
A material that requires vulcanization
Which of the following is an example of an industrial material?
A raw log from a forest
Clay dug directly from the earth
Steel beams used in construction
Unprocessed cotton
The process of vulcanization is primarily associated with which material?
Ceramics
Rubber
Hardwood
Ferrous metals
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes hardwood from softwood?
Hardwood is always harder than softwood
Hardwood comes from deciduous trees, while softwood comes from coniferous trees
Softwood is more expensive than hardwood
Hardwood cannot be used for construction purposes
Which of the following is a common example of a manufactured board?
Oak planks
Pine boards
Plywood
Mahogany lumber
Ferrous metals contain which element that makes them susceptible to rust?
Aluminum
Copper
Zinc
Iron
Which of the following is an example of a nonferrous metal?
Steel
Cast iron
Aluminum
Wrought iron
Ceramics are typically made from which primary material?
Wood pulp
Clay
Petroleum
Metal ores
What is the purpose of applying a glaze to ceramics?
To make the ceramic stronger
To provide a decorative, waterproof surface
To make the ceramic more flexible
To reduce the weight of the ceramic
Which characteristic distinguishes thermoplastics from thermoset plastics?
Thermoplastics can be repeatedly melted and reformed
Thermoplastics are always more durable
Thermoset plastics are biodegradable
Thermoset plastics are always transparent
An example of a thermoplastic would be:
Epoxy resin
Polyethylene (used in plastic bags)
Melamine (used in kitchenware)
Polyurethane (used in varnishes)
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of softwoods?
They generally grow faster than hardwoods
They typically come from evergreen trees
They are usually more expensive than hardwoods
They are often used in construction framing
What happens to thermoset plastics when they are heated after initial molding?
They melt and can be reshaped
They become more flexible but maintain their shape
They burn or char rather than melt
They become magnetic
MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) is an example of:
A hardwood
A softwood
A manufactured board
A ferrous metal
Which process involves treating rubber with sulfur and heat to improve its properties?
Glazing
Vulcanizing
Tempering
Annealing
