GCSE Design & Technology Plastics Identification – Test

Which plastic is commonly used to make disposable water bottles?

• PET

• PVC

• ABS

Which plastic is often used for making electrical cable insulation?

• PVC

• HIPS

• Acrylic

Which plastic is used for making car bumpers and Lego bricks?

• ABS

• PET

• LDPE

Which polymer is typically used for kitchen chopping boards?

• PP

• Acrylic

• Nylon

Which plastic is commonly used in lightweight carrier bags?

• LDPE

• PET

• Polystyrene

Match the following plastics to their most common applications:

• Disposable cutlery

• Nylon

• Vacuum formed trays

• HIPS

• Gears

• Polystyrene (PS)

• Signs

• Acrylic

Which plastic is most suitable for making outdoor signage due to its weather resistance?

• Acrylic

• Polyethylene

• Polystyrene

• PVC

Which plastic is often used in vacuum forming for school projects because it is easy to shape and cost-effective?

• HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)

• PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

• Acrylic (PMMA)

• Polycarbonate

Which polymer is used in non-stick frying pan coatings?

• PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)

• PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)

• PET (Polyethylene terephthalate)

• Nylon

Which plastic is used in making clothing fibres such as fleece?

• Polyester (PET)

• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

• Polystyrene (PS)

• Polypropylene (PP)