Question 1
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Tick the word that DOESN'T describe the properties of a material.
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Strength
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Hardness
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Plasticity
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Brittleness
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Durability
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Anthropometric
Question 2
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What is meant by "brittle"?
Question 3
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What is meant by "malleable"?
Question 4
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What is meant by "ductile"?
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the material can be drawn into wires
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the material makes a noise when you hit it
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the material is naturally shiny
Question 5
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Which of the following products would NEED to be hard?
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A file
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A lunchbox
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A children's toy
Question 6
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Which of the following products would NEED to be durable?
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Cutlery
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A bon bon sweet
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Paper
Question 7
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Why does the size of a product affect the material you make it from? SELECT TWO
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Because many materials are made in standard sizes
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It could be too expensive for the consumer to buy if made from a certain material
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Because some companies get measurements wrong
Question 8
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Select the correct description for Cartridge paper
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high quality textured surface, which makes it good for sketching, ink and watercolours
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translucent and is used to copy images
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has an ergonomic shape
Question 9
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Select the correct description for Layout paper
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strong, thin and translucent and is used for general design work
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high quality textured surface which makes it good for sketching, inks and watercolours
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the thickest paper you can buy
Question 10
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Select the correct description for Grid paper
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has a square or isometric pattern printed onto it. Good for presentation drawings and orthographic (3D) drawings
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translucent. good for initial sketches
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high quality textured surface, great for sketching, inks and watercolours
Question 11
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What is primary packaging?
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the packaging directly around the product
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the packaging that is assembled first
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the most durable part of the product
Question 12
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What is secondary packaging?
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packaging that protects the product in transit
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the second version of the packaging
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the thinnest layer of packaging
Question 13
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Select the correct description of Solid White Board
Question 14
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Select the correct description of Corrugated Board
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has a fluted inner core sandwiched between two outer layers
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a high quality bleached surface, ideal for printing
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the only board that never contains recycled materials
Question 15
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Select the correct description of Duplex Board
Question 16
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Describe lamination
Question 17
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What material may be laminated onto another for food cartons?
Question 18
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Why might an orange juice carton be made from paper and laminated with aluminium foil? SELECT TWO
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To keep flavours in and air out
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So you can print graphics onto the paper
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Because aluminium foil is reflective and malleable
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Because aluminium foil tastes better than paper
Question 19
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What is a composite?
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A composite is made up of two or more materials
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A composite is another word for an alloy
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A composite is something that is biodegradable
Question 20
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Why might the inside of a paper cup be laminated with polythene?
Question 21
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Why are softwoods cheaper than hardwoods?
Question 22
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Hardwoods are denser and harder than softwoods
Question 23
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Which of the following is NOT a hardwood?
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Beech
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Mahogany
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Scots pine
Question 24
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Which of the following is NOT a softwood? SELECT TWO
Question 25
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What happens after a tree is cut down in a sustainably managed forest?
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Other trees will be planted to replace it
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All parts of the tree will be recycled
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A wildlife reserve will be set up there
Question 26
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After the bark is removed, the tree is sawn (cut) up. Suggest how the way it is sawn affects the wood planks. SELECT TWO
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It affects the appearance (the grain)
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How much they're likely to bend or warp
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How much they'll cost on the open market
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Whether they'll be a hardwood or not
Question 27
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Wood is seasoned by drying it. This makes the wood stronger. Why might a plantation owner want the wood to be strong?
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So that it is less likely to rot, bend or snap
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To give it the appearance of a more expensive wood
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To make it easier to stack for transit
Question 28
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Rough Sawn Wood isn't smoothed after it's cut. What affect does this have?
Question 29
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Why might Rough Sawn Wood be used in construction work where it is not visible?
Question 30
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Select all of the things wood can be finished with to protect it
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Woodstain
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Oil
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Paint
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Polyurethane varnish
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Ethanol
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Rubber
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A metal casing
Question 31
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Emulsion paints are cheap, but they are water based. Why is this a disadvantage?
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They don't protect wood from water
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They don't look as nice as oil based paints
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It damages the environment
Question 32
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Woodstains don't offer much protection. What could be applied over the top of the stain to protect the wood?
Question 33
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Why might a large, hardwood dining table be finished with a clear varnish rather than paint?
Question 34
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What is a veneer?
Question 35
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Why might plywood be finished with a veneer? Select the WRONG answers
Question 36
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Plywood is a cheap alternative to Hardboard
Question 37
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Plywood is very strong for its weight compared to wood
Question 38
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Which of the following is the strongest?
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Plywood
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Blockboard
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Chipboard
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MDF
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Hardboard
Question 39
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Why might you seal a board first before painting it?
Question 40
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You can't finish a board with a hardwood veneer the same as timber
Question 41
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Why is plywood good for curved furniture?
Question 42
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Plywood is used for...
Question 43
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Hardboard is used for...
Question 44
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MDF Board is used for...
Question 45
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Chipboard is used for...
Question 46
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What does it mean if a metal is ferrous?
Question 47
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Copper is harder than brass as it is more pure
Question 48
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What is an alloy?
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A mixture of two or more elements - one of which is a metal
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Another word for a veneer
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A metal that is a good conductor of electricity
Question 49
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When a metal is extracted from the earth, it is not pure. What is it?
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A metal ore
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An alloy
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A veneer
Question 50
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Why are metals refined?
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To get rid of impurities
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To make them more ductile
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To make them conduct electricity better
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To make them more aesthetically pleasing
Question 51
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Select all of the non-ferrous metals
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Cast iron
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Stainless steel
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Silver
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Brass
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Pewter
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Aluminium
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Mild steel
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Iron
Question 52
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Describe the process of casting a metal
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Pouring the metal into a mould and waiting for it to cool
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Hitting it repeatedly at high temperatures
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Pulling the metal into wires
Question 53
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Heat treatments soften or toughen metals
Question 54
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What are the effects of annealing a metal?
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It is left to cool slowly. This makes it softer, more ductile and less brittle
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It is rapidly cooled. This makes it softer, less ductile and less brittle
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It is combined with at least two other metals, changing its properties
Question 55
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How is a metal hardened?
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Heating and rapidly cooling a metal makes it harder
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Slowly heating a metal and letting it bubble makes it harder
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Cutting a metal into thin shavings and compressing them makes it harder
Question 56
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Select all of the ways a metal can be coated for protection
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Painting
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Plastic Coating
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Plating
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Lacquering
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Splicing
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Annealing
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Tempering
Question 57
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Describe the effects of tempering a metal
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Makes it tougher and less likely to break
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Gives it elastic properties
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Gives it a higher melting point
Question 58
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I want to make a metal harder, stronger more durable. Select two processes that could achieve this.
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Annealing
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Tempering
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Hardening
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Painting
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Ferrousation
Question 59
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Tarnishing and oxidising give a metal a shiny, lustrous finish
Question 60
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Name the process used to plate metals
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Electrolysis
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Annealing
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Tempering
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Lamination
Question 61
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Select the following properties that make a metal appropriate for outdoor use.
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Durable
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Hard
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Won't rust
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Corrosion resistant
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Malleable
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Ductile
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Veneer
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Ferrous
Question 62
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Thermoplastics cannot be recycled
Question 63
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Select three examples of Thermoplastics
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Acrylic
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Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
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Acetate
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Mahogany
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Urea Formaldehyde
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Glass Reinforced Plastic
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Ferrous
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Aluminium
Question 64
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Why is acrylic good for making signs?
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It's water resistant
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It comes in a variety of colours
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It can't be melted or bent
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it is cheap
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It's made of several different carbon chains
Question 65
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I want to make a vinyl record. Suggest a plastic I could use.
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PVC
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Styrofoam
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Epoxy resin
Question 66
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Barbie wants their dolls to be vacuum formed in the packaging. Suggest a plastic they could use
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High impact polystyrene
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Styrofoam
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PVC
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Acrylic
Question 67
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I want a see through, flexible material for some packaging. Which plastic would you suggest I use?
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Acetate
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Acrylic
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Styrofoam
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PVC
Question 68
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Why is Urea Formaldehyde used for plug sockets?
Question 69
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Melamine Formaldehyde is strong and scratch-proof. Tick the appropriate things that it could be used for
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To laminate chipboard
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For plates and bowls
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For vacuum forming
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To insulate packaging
Question 70
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Polyesters (such as PET) are used for seethrough chilled drinks bottles. Which of the following properties make it good for this?
Question 71
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Plastics are made from Crude Oil. Crude Oil is a renewable natural resource which is why plastics are so cheap
Question 72
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Give examples of standard forms of plastics
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Films and rolls
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Foam
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Sheets
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Rods
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Tubes
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Granules
Question 73
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Why can't you recycle Urea Formaldehyde, a thermosetting plastic?
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Because it isn't cost effective
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Once you've moulded them, they can't be melted or reshaped again
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It is not weather resistant
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It is a good electrical insulator
Question 74
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What is used to make ceramic products?
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Clay
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Crude Oil
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Veneer
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Wood chips
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High impact polystyrene
Question 75
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How could you make a ceramic water-tight?
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Glazing
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Annealing
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Tempering
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Hardening
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Electroplating
Question 76
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How do you harden clay?
Question 77
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What is the name of this symbol?
Question 78
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What does this symbol mean?
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It has been independently tested and conforms to the British Standards and is therefore safe and reliable
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The product is an electrical insulator and so will not electrocute the user
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The product can be recycled
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The product is vegan and did not harm any animals in the manufacturing process
Question 79
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What is the meaning of this symbol?
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The product has been independently tested by the BSI and is in accordance with the British Standards, meaning it is safe and reliable
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The product meets all of the requirements of European Legislation
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The product is patented, but only in Europe
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The product does not have exposed electrical elements
Question 80
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What is the name of this symbol?
Question 81
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What is the difference between this symbol and ™?
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™ can be used by anyone, whereas ® can only be used if the product, symbol or name has been registered with a national trademark office
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® can be used by anyone, whereas ™ can only be used if the product, symbol or name has been registered with a national trademark office
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There is no difference
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® can only be used for physical objects, not names or symbols
Question 82
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All fixings are permanent
Question 83
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I want to stick things together quickly. Which fixing should I use?
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Double sided sticky pads
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Snap rivets
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Ratchet rivets
Question 84
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I want to use a fixing to fasten a coat. Select the 2 fixings that would be appropriate for this use
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Press stud fastenings
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Magnets
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Velcro pads
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Prong paper fasteners
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Treasury tags
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Staples
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Drawing pins
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Hooks
Question 85
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What is the advantage of saddle stitching a book over spiral or comb binding a book?
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You can open the book flat
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It uses metal instead of plastic
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Most books are made from saddlestitching
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It's harder to tear the book apart
Question 86
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What is the DISadvantage of saddle stitching a book over spiral or comb binding a book?
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Saddle stitched books can't hold many pages
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Saddle stitching uses metal rather than plastic
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Iron is ferrous
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You can't lie the book flat
Question 87
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Select the advantages of using perfect binding over thread-sewing (for a book)
Question 88
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Select the DISadvantages of using perfect binding over thread-sewing (for a book)
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The pages are more likely to come loose
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You can't lie the book flat
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Perfect binding requires qualified experts whereas thread-sewing doesn't
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Perfect binding is less recyclable than thread-sewing
Question 89
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Select three types of permanent fixing
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Double sided sticky pads
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Ratchet rivets
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Snap rivets
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Velcro
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Press stud fastenings
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Prong paper fasteners
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Treasury tags
Question 90
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Standard components are pre-manufactured parts
Question 91
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Why are standard components mass produced?
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So they are available at a low cost to manufacturers
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To increase manufacture time
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To make sure the components can be widely recycled
Question 92
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Select the ways that standard components make manufacturing less expensive
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Saves time - makes it more efficient
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Specialist machinery isn't needed
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CAD/CAM machines do not recognise standard components
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Standard components do not rust
Question 93
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Give three standard components used in the textile industry
Question 94
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Knock down fittings are wood or card fittings that enable furniture to be assembled and taken apart again easily
Question 95
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Knock down fittings are convenient because...(SELECT THREE)
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They are very fast to use
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They can be assembled using screwdrivers and/or allen keys
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You don't need to have much expertise to use them
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They're made of metal
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They can't be used for fabrics
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They don't stain
Question 96
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Smart materials react to their environment
Question 97
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Why might a supermarket use cornstarch polymers for their shopping bags instead of polyethylene?
Question 98
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What do thermochromic materials do?
Question 99
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Give one use of thermochromic materials
Question 100
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What do quantum tunnelling composites do?
Question 101
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Give examples of integrated electronics
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MP3 player built into a jacket
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sensors on clothes that monitor heart rate
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Using a nylon and cotton weave in a jacket
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Perfect binding
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Veneer
Question 102
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I want to make a jacket with a built-in MP3 player. Suggest a material I could use for the switch
Question 103
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What would be the advantage of using [the material you selected in Q102] for a jacket?
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Machine washable so can be permanently attached to the product
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Efficient
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It's a polymer so won't rust
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Veneer-proof
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Composites are stronger than alloys