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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following Plastics are thermoset plastics? (Select 2)
Epoxy Resin
ABS (Acryonitrile, butadiene, styrene)
Polypropylene
melamine formaldehyde
Nylon
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which category of plastics can be recycled?
Thermoset plastics
Thermoplastics
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why might additives be mixed with a plastic base material? (Choose 3)
To make it last longer
To reduce the amount of plastic needed
To lower the cost
To make it easier to process
To make it cleaner & safer
- 4. Multiple Choice
Explain the term density in relation to plastics.
The degree to which a material reduces in size, after forming.
The capacity for reducing friction
The relationship between the weight and volume/size of the material
A materials ability to transmit light
The ability to be easily shaped or moulded
- 5. Multiple Choice
Explain the term Shrinkage in relation to plastics.
The degree to which a material reduces in size, after forming.
The capacity for reducing friction
The relationship between the weight and volume/size of the material
A materials ability to transmit light
The ability to be easily shaped or moulded
- 6. Multiple Choice
Explain the term Transparency in relation to plastics.
The degree to which a material reduces in size, after forming.
The capacity for reducing friction
The relationship between the weight and volume/size of the material
A materials ability to transmit light
The ability to be easily shaped or moulded
- 7. Multiple Choice
Explain the term Plasticity in relation to plastics.
The degree to which a material reduces in size, after forming.
The capacity for reducing friction
The relationship between the weight and volume/size of the material
A materials ability to transmit light
The ability to be easily shaped or moulded
- 8. Multiple Choice
Explain the term Lubricity in relation to plastics.
The degree to which a material reduces in size, after forming.
The capacity for reducing friction
The relationship between the weight and volume/size of the material
A materials ability to transmit light
The ability to be easily shaped or moulded
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following Plastics are thermoplastics? (Select 3)
Epoxy Resin
ABS (Acryonitrile, butadiene, styrene)
Polypropylene
melamine formaldehyde
Nylon
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for surface coatings, encapsulation, lamination, and bonding applications?
Epoxy Resin
Melamine formaldehyde
Polyester Resin
Urea Formaldehyde
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for car body parts, hulls for boats?
Epoxy Resin
Melamine formaldehyde
Polyester Resin
Urea Formaldehyde
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for Worktops, electrical insulation, buttons on clothing, tableware?
Epoxy Resin
Melamine formaldehyde
Polyester Resin
Urea Formaldehyde
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoset plastics is suitable for Electrical fittings, paper and textile coatings, wood adhesive?
Epoxy Resin
Melamine formaldehyde
Polyester Resin
Urea Formaldehyde
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for cases for products, helmets, kitchenware, telephones?
ABS
Polypropylene
Nylon
polystyrene
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Containers, packaging, photographic film?
Polyethylene HDPE
Cellulose Acetate
Nylon
polystyrene
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Bearings, bristles, clothing & upholstery (textiles), gears?
Polyethylene HDPE
Cellulose Acetate
Nylon
Polypropylene
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Rigid : buckets, bowl, containers?
Polyethylene HDPE
Polyethylene LDPE
Nylon
Polypropylene
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Flexible: bags, bottles, sheathing for electrical cables, toys?
Polyethylene HDPE
Polyethylene LDPE
Nylon
Polypropylene
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Cases, jewellery, reflectors and lenses for lights, signs?
Polyethylene HDPE
Polyethylene LDPE
Acrylic
ABS
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Crates, seats, medical equipment, kitchen chopping boars, hinges?
polystyrene
polypropylene
Acrylic
ABS
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Containers, insulation, packaging toys?
polystyrene
polypropylene
PVC (Plasticised)
PVC (uPVC)
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for hosepipes, wire insulation?
polystyrene
polypropylene
PVC (Plasticised)
PVC (uPVC)
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following thermoplastics is suitable for Bottles, guttering, pipes, window frames?
polystyrene
polypropylene
PVC (Plasticised)
PVC (uPVC)
- 24. Multiple Choice
Describe a thermoplastic.
Can be recycled and can be heated, reshaped and cooled repeatedly without compromising the properties of the material.
Cannot be recycled, after hardening it can not be reheated and reshaped as this will only result in burning and charring.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Describe a thermoset plastic.
Can be recycled and can be heated, reshaped and cooled repeatedly without compromising the properties of the material.
Cannot be recycled, after hardening it can not be reheated and reshaped as this will only result in burning and charring.
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