PKSC 1020 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
what are the four basic functions of packaging - ANSWER contain, protect, inform, utility
of use
what are the three basic features to corrugated board - ANSWER distance between
flutes, height of flutes, type of liner board
paper is defined as having a thickness less than ______ inches - ANSWER 0.012
which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp -
ANSWER sulfate (kraft)
calendering decreases density and smoothness of paper - ANSWER false
the reason TFS cans have sidewall beading is - ANSWER to give strength to the can
during retorting and cooling
what is one chemical used to make pulp - ANSWER Sulfite
what are the three basic steps involved in making paper - ANSWER screen, squeeze,
dry
what is "trade dress" - ANSWER combination of a packages color, shape, and
typography
what are two machines used to make paper from pulp - ANSWER fourdrinier and
cylinder
the distributors name and address is a mandatory component of the information
contained on a package - ANSWER true
basis weight is a concept that categorized paper based on the weight per team. the
basis weight of paper is - ANSWER lbs/3000ft
microflute corrugated is used for - ANSWER all of the answers, except none
this test is analogous to someone kicking or punching the sidewall of a box. In reality, it
is useful for when products shift suddenly inside their packaging - ANSWER mullen
burst test
earliest recorded time - ANSWER sea shells or animal parts used to contain and carry
food
, 3000 B.C. - ANSWER glass invented by the Egyptians
circa 1500 - ANSWER Cork stoppers first used for wine bottles
1810 - ANSWER peter Durand develops the "tin cannister"
1897 - ANSWER uneeda biscuit package marketed by national biscuit company
1930 - ANSWER polyethylene was discovered in England
1987 - ANSWER new jersey enacts first statewide law for recycling plastic containers
Today - ANSWER industry trend toward more global packaging
what are the 3 M's of the packaging definition - ANSWER materials, methods,
machinery
the first step in all plastic processing involves - ANSWER extruder
the purpose of laminating packages is to - ANSWER combine the best properties of two
or more materials at the lowest cost
the purpose of annealing is to - ANSWER improve strength and reduce internal stress
what plastic is used for red meat to allow it to turn bright red in color - ANSWER PVC
what plastic is called the "living hinge" - ANSWER PP
The difference between a plastic sheet and film is - ANSWER the thickness
what is the material that is easiest to print on - ANSWER paper
if you look at the bottom of a plastic package that has a handle and there is a line of
pressed plastic across the bottom, you know the package was formed by - ANSWER
extrusion blow molding
basis weight for paper and basebox for metals are units that indicate the amount of
coatings and plating weights, the units for each one respectively are
a. lbs/1000ft^2 and 31,360 in^2
b. lbs/3000ft^2 and 31,360 in^2
c. 300 gauge and 3 mils
d. 2700-3000F - ANSWER lbs/3000ft^2 and 31,360 in^2
the raw material for paper is - ANSWER cellulose
ANSWERS
what are the four basic functions of packaging - ANSWER contain, protect, inform, utility
of use
what are the three basic features to corrugated board - ANSWER distance between
flutes, height of flutes, type of liner board
paper is defined as having a thickness less than ______ inches - ANSWER 0.012
which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp -
ANSWER sulfate (kraft)
calendering decreases density and smoothness of paper - ANSWER false
the reason TFS cans have sidewall beading is - ANSWER to give strength to the can
during retorting and cooling
what is one chemical used to make pulp - ANSWER Sulfite
what are the three basic steps involved in making paper - ANSWER screen, squeeze,
dry
what is "trade dress" - ANSWER combination of a packages color, shape, and
typography
what are two machines used to make paper from pulp - ANSWER fourdrinier and
cylinder
the distributors name and address is a mandatory component of the information
contained on a package - ANSWER true
basis weight is a concept that categorized paper based on the weight per team. the
basis weight of paper is - ANSWER lbs/3000ft
microflute corrugated is used for - ANSWER all of the answers, except none
this test is analogous to someone kicking or punching the sidewall of a box. In reality, it
is useful for when products shift suddenly inside their packaging - ANSWER mullen
burst test
earliest recorded time - ANSWER sea shells or animal parts used to contain and carry
food
, 3000 B.C. - ANSWER glass invented by the Egyptians
circa 1500 - ANSWER Cork stoppers first used for wine bottles
1810 - ANSWER peter Durand develops the "tin cannister"
1897 - ANSWER uneeda biscuit package marketed by national biscuit company
1930 - ANSWER polyethylene was discovered in England
1987 - ANSWER new jersey enacts first statewide law for recycling plastic containers
Today - ANSWER industry trend toward more global packaging
what are the 3 M's of the packaging definition - ANSWER materials, methods,
machinery
the first step in all plastic processing involves - ANSWER extruder
the purpose of laminating packages is to - ANSWER combine the best properties of two
or more materials at the lowest cost
the purpose of annealing is to - ANSWER improve strength and reduce internal stress
what plastic is used for red meat to allow it to turn bright red in color - ANSWER PVC
what plastic is called the "living hinge" - ANSWER PP
The difference between a plastic sheet and film is - ANSWER the thickness
what is the material that is easiest to print on - ANSWER paper
if you look at the bottom of a plastic package that has a handle and there is a line of
pressed plastic across the bottom, you know the package was formed by - ANSWER
extrusion blow molding
basis weight for paper and basebox for metals are units that indicate the amount of
coatings and plating weights, the units for each one respectively are
a. lbs/1000ft^2 and 31,360 in^2
b. lbs/3000ft^2 and 31,360 in^2
c. 300 gauge and 3 mils
d. 2700-3000F - ANSWER lbs/3000ft^2 and 31,360 in^2
the raw material for paper is - ANSWER cellulose
