GCSE Product Design: Materials

Question 1

Name two types of paper

Answer 1

Cartridge paper and tracing paper

Question 2

What are the units used for measuring paper and board ?

Answer 2

gsm (grams per square metre

Question 3

When does paper become board?

Answer 3

When it weighs over 200 gsm

Question 4

Name three types of board

Answer 4

Solid white board, corrugated board and Duplex board

Question 5

Describe solid white board and what it is used for

Answer 5

High quality bleached surface which makes it good for printing on

Question 6

Describe corrugated cardboard

Answer 6

A fluted inner core sandwiched between two smooth outer layers

Question 7

Describe duplex board

Answer 7

Board with a different colour and texture on each side

Question 8

Why is aluminium often used on food packaging?

Answer 8

It keeps flavours in and the air out

Question 9

Name two softwoods

Answer 9

Scots pine and parana pine

Question 10

Name two hardwoods

Answer 10

Ash and Mahogany

Question 11

Name a suitable hardwood for toys

Answer 11

Beech

Question 12

Name a suitable hardwood for wood turning

Answer 12

Beech as it is close grained and less likely to split

Question 13

Name a suitable timber for an outdoor bench

Answer 13

Teak

Question 14

What sort of finish will maintain a natural finish on timber?

Answer 14

Oil based finishes

Question 15

Why is wood seasoned after being felled (cut down)?

Answer 15

Makes it stronger and less likely to twist or rot

Question 16

What does the FSC (The Forestry stewardship council) do?

Answer 16

They promote responsible management of the world’s forests

Question 17

Why are finishes applied to wood?

Answer 17

To improve the appearance and protect the material/stop it rotting.