Manmade Boards Quiz

What is a manmade board?

• A metal sheet

• A board made by layering natural wood only

• A board engineered from wood fibres, particles or veneers

• A board made entirely from plastic

Which of the following is a manmade board?

• Beech

• MDF

• Pine

• Cedar

What does MDF stand for?

• Medium Density Fibreboard

• Manmade Durable Fibreboard

• Multiple Density Foamboard

• Modified Dry Form

What is a key advantage of MDF over solid wood?

• It's much stronger than hardwood

• It resists scratches more

• It has a smooth, consistent surface for painting

• It's more water-resistant

Which board is made from layers of veneer glued together?

• Chipboard

• MDF

• Plywood

• Hardboard

What is the main disadvantage of chipboard?

• It's too expensive

• It has poor structural strength and crumbles if not sealed

• It's harder to cut than plywood

• It cannot be painted

What is hardboard made from?

• Thin sheets of hardwood

• Layers of softwood

• Compressed wood fibres

• Recycled plastic

Which manmade board is commonly used for kitchen cabinets and flat-pack furniture?

• MDF

• Softwood

• Plywood

• Hardwood

What is a key property of plywood?

• Warps easily

• Weak grain

• Strong due to cross-grain layers

• Too soft for furniture

Why is MDF often used in model making and interior furniture?

• Expands in moisture

• Is difficult to finish

• Easy to cut, shape and paint

• Has a visible wood grain