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The second 10 questions from materials test 2, a test created from a random selection of multiple choice questions taken from all areas of EdExcel past papers for Design Technology subjects..

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Materials Test 2.2

Question 1 of 10

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What is a "Smart" material?

Select one of the following:

  • A material made up of two or more materials that are combined by bonding.

  • A material made up of several layers laminated together.

  • A material that has been developed through the invention of new or improved technologies.

  • A material that can respond to differences in temperature or light and change in some way as a result.

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Hardness is defined as:

Select one of the following:

  • the ability of a material to be deformed by compression without cracking or tearing.

  • the ability of a material to withstand abrasive wear and indentation

  • the ability of a material to withstand sudden shock loading without fracture

  • the ability of a material to return to it's original shape after a deforming force has been removed

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Which one of the following is a composite?

Select one of the following:

  • Zinc

  • Acrylic

  • Carbon Fibre

  • Reactive glass

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which one of the following is a type of renewable energy?

Select one of the following:

  • Solar

  • Oil

  • Gas

  • Coal

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Which one of the following materials is a composite?

Select one of the following:

  • Tin

  • Steel

  • Aluminium

  • Medium density fibreboard (MDF)

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Which one of the following materials will rust if left outside in the rain?

Select one of the following:

  • Steel

  • Aluminium

  • Copper

  • Tin

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Which one of the following is a form of renewable energy?

Select one of the following:

  • Biomass

  • Oil

  • Gas

  • Coal

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

A material which can be drawn into a long thin wire is said to have what property?

Select one of the following:

  • Hardness

  • Elasticity

  • Ductility

  • Toughness

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which one of the following materials needs to have a surface finish applied if it is to be used outside?

Select one of the following:

  • Acrylic

  • Copper

  • Aluminium

  • Oak

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Aluminium is used for drinks cans because:

Select one of the following:

  • it resists corrosion

  • it biodegrades

  • it is a ferrous metal

  • it can be resealed

Explanation

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