PKSC 1020 DR. BATT PAST EXAMS
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What are the 4 basic functions of packaging? - ANSWER Contain
Protect
Inform
Utility of Use
The package that comes directly in to contact w/ the product is usually considered to be
which of the following? - ANSWER Primary
One of the major future trends in packaging is to:
use mostly________ to avoid________ - ANSWER plastics
the weight of materials like glass and metal
What component provides the structural component of paper and paperboard? -
ANSWER Cellulose
What are the 3 basic features to corrugated board? - ANSWER 1.)Height of flutes
2.)Distance b/w flutes
3.)Type of liner board
Paper is defined as having a thickness of less than________ inches; - ANSWER .012"
Which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp? -
ANSWER Sulfate(Kraft)
(T/F) Calendering decreases density & smoothness - ANSWER FALSE
***The reason TFS cans have sidewall beading is: - ANSWER To give strength to the
can during retorting
Which is one chemical used to make pulp? - ANSWER Sulfite
What are the basic steps involved in making paper? - ANSWER Screen;Squeeze;Dry
A typical carbonated beverage can is what type of can? - ANSWER 2pc. Can
What is "trade dress"? - ANSWER Combination of a package's shape, color, and
typography
What two machines are used to make paper from pulp? - ANSWER 1.)Fourdrinier
2.)Cylinder
, The mnost commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is? - ANSWER Polyethylene
(PE)
The second most commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is? - ANSWER
Polypropylene (PP)
(T/F) The distributor's name and address is a mandatory component of the information
contained on a package; - ANSWER True
Basis weight is a concept that categorizes paper based on the weight per ream; The
basis weight of paperboard is? - ANSWER lbs/1000 sq.ft.
The first evidence of protective packaging? - ANSWER The use of a corkstopper
Microflute corrugated is used for? - ANSWER small appliances
fast food
bulk packaging for club stores
Thermoset plastics? - ANSWER None of the answers
Raw material of glass - ANSWER sand
What type of can is this?; Soda Can; - ANSWER 2 pc. Can
*What is the top type of seam called - ANSWER Mechanically cinched seam
A disadvantage of using glass in packaging is: - ANSWER energy intensive; heavy;
breakable
What commonly used plastic was developed in 1930? - ANSWER Polyethylene (PE)
This method of sealing the body of a can to the top is used on? - ANSWER Double
Hook Seam
2pc. and 3pc. cans
All petroleum-based plastics are based chemically on what element? - ANSWER
Carbon
Steel cans are coated to? - ANSWER Prevent corrosion of the metal
*What is the function of the side wall beading in 3pc. cans? - ANSWER maintain
package integrity during processing
What type of plastic can be described by minimal branching so the molecules can come
in close contact? - ANSWER High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What are the 4 basic functions of packaging? - ANSWER Contain
Protect
Inform
Utility of Use
The package that comes directly in to contact w/ the product is usually considered to be
which of the following? - ANSWER Primary
One of the major future trends in packaging is to:
use mostly________ to avoid________ - ANSWER plastics
the weight of materials like glass and metal
What component provides the structural component of paper and paperboard? -
ANSWER Cellulose
What are the 3 basic features to corrugated board? - ANSWER 1.)Height of flutes
2.)Distance b/w flutes
3.)Type of liner board
Paper is defined as having a thickness of less than________ inches; - ANSWER .012"
Which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp? -
ANSWER Sulfate(Kraft)
(T/F) Calendering decreases density & smoothness - ANSWER FALSE
***The reason TFS cans have sidewall beading is: - ANSWER To give strength to the
can during retorting
Which is one chemical used to make pulp? - ANSWER Sulfite
What are the basic steps involved in making paper? - ANSWER Screen;Squeeze;Dry
A typical carbonated beverage can is what type of can? - ANSWER 2pc. Can
What is "trade dress"? - ANSWER Combination of a package's shape, color, and
typography
What two machines are used to make paper from pulp? - ANSWER 1.)Fourdrinier
2.)Cylinder
, The mnost commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is? - ANSWER Polyethylene
(PE)
The second most commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is? - ANSWER
Polypropylene (PP)
(T/F) The distributor's name and address is a mandatory component of the information
contained on a package; - ANSWER True
Basis weight is a concept that categorizes paper based on the weight per ream; The
basis weight of paperboard is? - ANSWER lbs/1000 sq.ft.
The first evidence of protective packaging? - ANSWER The use of a corkstopper
Microflute corrugated is used for? - ANSWER small appliances
fast food
bulk packaging for club stores
Thermoset plastics? - ANSWER None of the answers
Raw material of glass - ANSWER sand
What type of can is this?; Soda Can; - ANSWER 2 pc. Can
*What is the top type of seam called - ANSWER Mechanically cinched seam
A disadvantage of using glass in packaging is: - ANSWER energy intensive; heavy;
breakable
What commonly used plastic was developed in 1930? - ANSWER Polyethylene (PE)
This method of sealing the body of a can to the top is used on? - ANSWER Double
Hook Seam
2pc. and 3pc. cans
All petroleum-based plastics are based chemically on what element? - ANSWER
Carbon
Steel cans are coated to? - ANSWER Prevent corrosion of the metal
*What is the function of the side wall beading in 3pc. cans? - ANSWER maintain
package integrity during processing
What type of plastic can be described by minimal branching so the molecules can come
in close contact? - ANSWER High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
