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Metalwork Techniques

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Which of the following is a common metalworking technique used to create intricate designs on metal surfaces?

  1. Casting

  2. Forging

  3. Engraving

  4. Soldering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Engraving is a metalworking technique that involves using a sharp tool to create designs or patterns on a metal surface.

What is the process of shaping metal by hammering it into desired shapes called?

  1. Casting

  2. Forging

  3. Soldering

  4. Welding


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Forging is a metalworking technique that involves shaping metal by hammering it into desired shapes.

Which metalworking technique involves melting metal and pouring it into a mold to create a desired shape?

  1. Casting

  2. Forging

  3. Soldering

  4. Welding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Casting is a metalworking technique that involves melting metal and pouring it into a mold to create a desired shape.

What is the process of joining two pieces of metal together using a molten metal filler called?

  1. Casting

  2. Forging

  3. Soldering

  4. Welding


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Soldering is a metalworking technique that involves joining two pieces of metal together using a molten metal filler.

Which metalworking technique involves joining two pieces of metal together by melting the edges and fusing them?

  1. Casting

  2. Forging

  3. Soldering

  4. Welding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Welding is a metalworking technique that involves joining two pieces of metal together by melting the edges and fusing them.

What is the process of applying a thin layer of metal to a surface called?

  1. Plating

  2. Anodizing

  3. Patination

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plating is the process of applying a thin layer of metal to a surface.

Which metalworking technique involves creating a protective layer on the surface of a metal to prevent corrosion?

  1. Plating

  2. Anodizing

  3. Patination

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anodizing is a metalworking technique that involves creating a protective layer on the surface of a metal to prevent corrosion.

What is the process of creating a colored layer on the surface of a metal called?

  1. Plating

  2. Anodizing

  3. Patination

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Patination is the process of creating a colored layer on the surface of a metal.

Which metalworking technique involves smoothing and shining the surface of a metal?

  1. Plating

  2. Anodizing

  3. Patination

  4. Polishing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polishing is a metalworking technique that involves smoothing and shining the surface of a metal.

What is the process of creating a raised design on a metal surface called?

  1. Embossing

  2. Engraving

  3. Chasing

  4. Repoussé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Embossing is the process of creating a raised design on a metal surface.

Which metalworking technique involves creating a sunken design on a metal surface?

  1. Embossing

  2. Engraving

  3. Chasing

  4. Repoussé


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Engraving is a metalworking technique that involves creating a sunken design on a metal surface.

What is the process of creating a design on a metal surface by hammering from the back called?

  1. Embossing

  2. Engraving

  3. Chasing

  4. Repoussé


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chasing is the process of creating a design on a metal surface by hammering from the back.

Which metalworking technique involves creating a design on a metal surface by hammering from the front?

  1. Embossing

  2. Engraving

  3. Chasing

  4. Repoussé


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Repoussé is a metalworking technique that involves creating a design on a metal surface by hammering from the front.

What is the process of creating a design on a metal surface by cutting away material called?

  1. Piercing

  2. Sawing

  3. Filing

  4. Sanding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Piercing is the process of creating a design on a metal surface by cutting away material.

Which metalworking technique involves cutting metal using a saw?

  1. Piercing

  2. Sawing

  3. Filing

  4. Sanding


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sawing is a metalworking technique that involves cutting metal using a saw.

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