Materials Science and Engineering Quiz

Test your knowledge of materials science with these 13 questions covering semiconductors, metals, ceramics, polymers, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a common semiconductor material?

Copper
Silver
Silicon
Aluminum
1 answered
#2

What is the process of converting a metal into its oxide?

Oxidation
Reduction
Decomposition
Sublimation
1 answered
#3

What is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust?

Aluminum
Iron
Copper
Gold
1 answered
#4

What is the main ingredient in concrete?

Cement
Sand
Water
Gravel
1 answered
#5

What is the primary component of bronze?

Copper
Iron
Aluminum
Lead
1 answered
#6

What is the name of the process of converting a solid directly into a gas?

Sublimation
Evaporation
Condensation
Vaporization
1 answered
#7

Which of the following is a primary constituent of stainless steel?

Nickel
Aluminum
Iron
Copper
1 answered
#8

What is the process of adding carbon to iron to make steel called?

Annealing
Quenching
Alloying
Carburizing
1 answered
#9

What is the term for the ability of a material to deform under stress and then return to its original shape when the stress is removed?

Plasticity
Elasticity
Ductility
Brittleness
1 answered
#10

Which of the following is a property of ceramics?

High electrical conductivity
Low melting point
Brittle fracture behavior
Ductility
1 answered
#11

What is the process of coating a metal surface with a thin layer of another metal called?

Galvanization
Electroplating
Anodizing
Tempering
1 answered
#12

Which of the following is a type of composite material?

Steel
Wood
Aluminum
Fiberglass
1 answered
#13

Which of the following materials exhibits shape memory effect?

Aluminum
Copper
Nickel-Titanium alloy
Zinc
1 answered

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