WorksheetsGCSE Design & Technology (AQA 8552) — Papers and Boards Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is paper primarily made from?
Oil-based polymers
Wood pulp
Metal fibres
Synthetic resin
Which process is used to turn wood into paper?
Injection moulding
Pulping
Lamination
Extrusion
What does GSM describe?
Thickness of paper
Strength of paper
Weight per square metre
Cost of paper
Which paper has a smooth surface and is commonly used for printing?
Tracing paper
Cartridge paper
Gloss paper
Tissue paper
What is cardboard best described as?
A polymer sheet
Thick, stiff paper-based material
A type of hardwood
A laminated plastic
Which board is made from layers of paper bonded together?
MDF
Plywood
Corrugated board
Foam board
What is the main advantage of corrugated cardboard?
Waterproof
Decorative
Lightweight but strong
Heat resistant
Which board is often used for modelling and prototyping?
Hardboard
Foam board
Chipboard
OSB
What material is used in the core of foam board?
Expanded polystyrene
MDF fibres
Solid cardboard
Acrylic
Which property describes how well paper can be folded without cracking?
Hardness
Flexibility
Density
Toughness
What is lamination?
Joining with screws
Adding colour to paper
Bonding layers together
Recycling paper
Which product is most likely made from paperboard?
Electrical plug
Food packaging box
Car bumper
Window frame
Why is paper considered a sustainable material?
It is waterproof
It is biodegradable and recyclable
It is very strong
It is heat resistant
What does bleaching do in paper production?
Strengthens fibres
Removes colour from pulp
Makes paper waterproof
Reduces thickness
Which tool is safest for cutting thin card in school workshops?
Tenon saw
Coping saw
Craft knife and ruler
Chisel
What joining method is most suitable for paper and card models?
Welding
Screws
Adhesives
Rivets
What is paperboard mainly used for?
Structural beams
Decorative finishes
Packaging and displays
Outdoor furniture
Which factor most affects the strength of cardboard?
Colour
Shape of corrugation
Surface texture
Cost
Why might a designer choose paper for a prototype?
It is expensive
Easy to recycle and modify
It is waterproof
It is very heavy
Which environmental issue is linked to paper production?
Acid rain
Deforestation
Ozone depletion
E-waste production
