GCSE Edexcel DT: Timber Properties (core) Quiz

What type of trees do hardwoods come from?

• Evergreen trees

• Coniferous trees

• Fruit-bearing trees

• Deciduous trees

Check the Hardwood timbers

• Beech

• Pine

• Balsa

• MDF

• Oak

Check the Softwood timbers

• Cedar

• Pine

• Balsa

• Plywood

• Beech

Check the Manufactured timbers

• Oak

• Cedar

• Plywood

• MDF

• Balsa

Which hardwood is known for being very soft and easy to form?

• Balsa

• Oak

• Beech

• Mahogany

What is a characteristic physical property of Cedar?

• Moderate-brown color with unique grain markings

• Pale colored with aesthetically pleasing grain

• Lightweight, pale color with natural moisture and mildew resistance

• Dark-reddish color, very close grain

Which manufactured board is noted for absorbing moisture and thus not suitable for outdoor use?

• Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)

• Particle board

• High-density fibreboard (HDF)

• Plywood

What is the primary use of plywood?

• Shelving, construction using large sheets

• Outdoor decking and fencing

• Fine, high-quality furniture

• General carpentry work and flat-pack furniture

Which softwood is described as more expensive than pine but not as strong?

• Redwood

• Fir

• Spruce

• Cedar

What are the working properties of Oak?

• Lightweight, easy to form

• Cuts and polishes easily, gives a fine finish

• Very soft and easy to form

• Tough and durable, polishes well