Duplicate of GCSE DT AQA Materials and Their Working Properties

Question 1

Which elements make up steel?

Accepted Answer

iron and carbon

Question 2

Which natural fibre would you use to make an evening dress?

Accepted Answer

Silk

Question 3

Name the wood used for high end furniture and joinery.

Accepted Answer

Mahogany

Question 4

Which board would you use for packaging?

Accepted Answer

Corrugated Cardboard

Question 5

Which thermoplastic would you use for plastic carrier bags?

Accepted Answer

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Question 6

Which non-ferrous metal would you make electrical cables out of?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Question 7

What is the difference between a thermoplastic and a thermosetting plastic?

Accepted Answer

Thermoplastics can be melted and moulded many times, Thermosetting polymer chains have a lot of cross links

Question 8

Select all the thermoplastics below.

Accepted Answer

High Impact Polyethylene (HDPE), Low Impact Polyethylene (LDPE)

Question 9

Select all the thermosetting plastics below.

Accepted Answer

Melamine Formaldehyde (MF), Phenol Formaldehyde (PF), Epoxy Resin (ER)

Question 10

Which elements make up brass?

Accepted Answer

copper and zinc

Question 11

Select all the ferrous metals below.

Accepted Answer

High carbon steel, Cast iron, Low carbon steel

Question 12

Which paper would you use for ink drawings?

Accepted Answer

Cartridge Paper

Question 13

Select all the hardwoods below.

Accepted Answer

Balsa, Beech, Oak

Question 14

Select all the hardwoods below.

Accepted Answer

Ash, Mahogany, Beech

Question 15

Select all the natural fibres below.

Accepted Answer

Cotton, Silk

Question 16

Which non-ferrous metal would you make a bike frame out of?

Accepted Answer

Aluminium

Question 17

Select all the thermoplastics below.

Accepted Answer

Acrylic (PMMA), Polypropylene (PP)

Question 18

Which thermoplastic would you use for yoghurt pots?

Accepted Answer

High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)

Question 19

What is the difference between a natural and a synthetic fibre?

Accepted Answer

Natural fibres are made from animal/plant based materials

Question 20

Select all the softwoods below.

Accepted Answer

Larch, Spruce, Pine

Question 21

Which board would you use for printing photographs on?

Accepted Answer

Ink Jet Card

Question 22

Which manufactured board would you use for making the hull of a boat?

Accepted Answer

Plywood

Question 23

Which synthetic fibre would you use to make sportswear?

Accepted Answer

Elastane (lycra)

Question 24

The weft is which part of a woven textile?

Accepted Answer

across thread

Question 25

Which thermosetting plastic would you use for electrical fittings?

Accepted Answer

Urea Formaldehyde (UF)

Question 26

What is the difference between a ferrous and non-ferrous metal?

Accepted Answer

A ferrous metal contains iron, Ferrous metals are magnetic

Question 27

Select all the non-ferrous metals below.

Accepted Answer

Zinc, Aluminium, Copper

Question 28

Which paper would you use for mathematical diagrams?

Accepted Answer

Grid Paper

Question 29

What is needed to felt fibres together?

Accepted Answer

Heat, moisture, pressure and movement only

Question 30

What is the difference between a paper and board?

Accepted Answer

Paper is classified as up to and including 200gsm

Question 31

Which natural fibre would you use to make a jumper?

Accepted Answer

Wool

Question 32

Which thermoplastic would you use for plastic bottles?

Accepted Answer

Polyethylene terephthalate (PETE)

Question 33

Which alloy would you use for musical instruments?

Accepted Answer

Brass

Question 34

Which thermosetting plastic would you use for kitchenware?

Accepted Answer

Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)

Question 35

Which alloy would you use to make cutlery?

Accepted Answer

Stainless Steel

Question 36

Which ferrous metal would you make a construction girder out of?

Accepted Answer

Low carbon steel

Question 37

An alloy combines....

Accepted Answer

one pure metal and another element

Question 38

Select all the synthetic fibres below.

Accepted Answer

Elastane, Polyester

Question 39

What is the difference between a hardwood and a softwood?

Accepted Answer

Hardwood is from a deciduous tress, Softwoods grow faster than hardwoods

Question 40

Select all the alloys below.

Accepted Answer

High Speed Steel, Stainless Steel, Brass

Duplicate of GCSE DT AQA Materials and Their Working Properties

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Duplicate of GCSE DT AQA Materials and Their Working Properties

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