Engineering Materials Quiz

Which of the following factors is NOT a consideration when selecting engineering materials?

• Available forms of supply

• Cost

• Material properties

• Product design

What is the primary classification of materials that are made from a combination of two or more materials with different properties?

• Metallic

• Non-metallic

• Composites

• Thermoplastics

When selecting a material for a specific application, it is important to consider:

• Only the cost of the material

• The manufacturing process required

• The material's properties and how they will perform in the intended environment

• The appearance of the final product

Which of the following materials is a type of alloy?

• Pure copper

• Stainless steel

• Glass fiber

• Perspex

What is the term for materials that are formed by heating and shaping a metal into a desired shape?

• Castings

• Wrought

• Forgings

• Extrusions

Which of the following materials is commonly used for electrical insulation?

• Aluminum

• PVC

• Cast iron

• Copper

When selecting a material for a high-strength application, which of the following properties would be most important?

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Tensile strength

• Corrosion resistance

What is the primary difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics?

• Thermoplastics can be reheated and reshaped, while thermosetting plastics cannot.

• Thermosetting plastics are stronger than thermoplastics.

• Thermoplastics are more flexible than thermosetting plastics.

• Thermosetting plastics are more expensive than thermoplastics.

Which of the following materials is commonly used for structural applications in buildings?

• Rubber

• Glass

• Wood

• Perspex

What is the term for a material that is made by combining a metal with another material, such as carbon or another metal?

• Alloy

• Composite

• Ceramic

• Thermoplastic