Skip to main content

← back to the guide

Materials and Their Properties module quiz: Singapore O-Level Design and Technology (SEAB 7059) quiz

15questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Which of these is a mechanical property of a material?

  2. What does 'hardness' describe?

  3. Which property describes a material's ability to return to its original shape after a deforming force is removed?

  4. Oak and mahogany are examples of which type of wood?

  5. Which is a manufactured board rather than a natural timber?

  6. What distinguishes a ferrous metal from a non-ferrous metal?

  7. Which of these is a non-ferrous metal?

  8. Why are alloys such as steel and brass made?

  9. What is the key behaviour of a thermoplastic when heated?

  10. Which is a thermosetting plastic?

  11. Why are thermoplastics generally easier to recycle than thermosets?

  12. When selecting a material, why must a designer balance several factors rather than rely on one?

  13. A frame must be light and resist corrosion outdoors. Which property pairing matters most?

  14. Which statement about toughness and brittleness is correct?

  15. Why might a designer choose a manufactured board over solid timber for a large flat cabinet side?