PKSC 1020: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
What era was best known for improvements in barrier plastics and microwave
packaging? - ANSWER 1980's
One of the major future trends in packaging is to: - ANSWER use mostly plastic to avoid
the weight of materials like glass and metal
What are the four basic functions of packaging? - ANSWER contain, protect, inform,
utility of use
The package that comes directly in contact with the product is usually considered to be
which of the following? - ANSWER primary
Which component of wood provides the structural component of paper and paperboard?
- ANSWER cellulose
Paper is defined as having a thickness less than __________ inches. - ANSWER 0.012
What "plastic" comes from wood? - ANSWER cellophane
Which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp? -
ANSWER sulfate (kraft)
What are two machines used to make paper from pulp? - ANSWER fourdrinier and
cylinder
Calendering decreases density and smoothness of paper. - ANSWER false
Two advantages of paper and paperboard are: - ANSWER recyclable and renewable
What is one chemical used to make pulp? - ANSWER sulfite
What are the basic steps involved in making paper? - ANSWER screen, squeeze, dry
What are the three basic features of corrugated board? - ANSWER distance between
flutes, height of flutes, type of liner-board
The flutes of a corrugated container should be oriented in which direction for best
stacking strength? - ANSWER parallel to the depth dimension
What is "trade dress"? - ANSWER combination of a package's color, shape, and
typography
, The most commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is: - ANSWER polyethylene PE
The second most commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is: - ANSWER
polypropylene PP
The distributor's name and address is a mandatory component of the information
contained on a package. - ANSWER true
First major use of graphics to sell a product: - ANSWER late 1800's - early 1900's
Polyethylene in England: - ANSWER 1930
Polypropylene used for packaging (PP) - ANSWER 1954
Laws clarified and improved - ANSWER 1960-1970
New Jersey enacts first statewide law for recycling plastic containers: - ANSWER 1987
Nutritional Labeling and Education Act - ANSWER 1990
Industry trend towards more global packaging: - ANSWER today
Convenience and Brand Expansion (TV dinners) - ANSWER 1950's to 60's
Improvements in Distribution and Material Handling (hazardous material; EPA) -
ANSWER 1970's
Improvements in Barrier films and Microwave Packaging - ANSWER 1980's
Environmental Awareness and Market Globalization - ANSWER 1990's
The raw material of aluminum is: - ANSWER bauxite
The raw material for steel is: - ANSWER iron
What is the official name of glass that does not have pigment added to it? - ANSWER
flint
The raw material for glass is: - ANSWER sand
A disadvantage of using glass in packaging is: - ANSWER it's breakable, it's heavy, it
uses a very energy intensive manufacturing process
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
What era was best known for improvements in barrier plastics and microwave
packaging? - ANSWER 1980's
One of the major future trends in packaging is to: - ANSWER use mostly plastic to avoid
the weight of materials like glass and metal
What are the four basic functions of packaging? - ANSWER contain, protect, inform,
utility of use
The package that comes directly in contact with the product is usually considered to be
which of the following? - ANSWER primary
Which component of wood provides the structural component of paper and paperboard?
- ANSWER cellulose
Paper is defined as having a thickness less than __________ inches. - ANSWER 0.012
What "plastic" comes from wood? - ANSWER cellophane
Which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp? -
ANSWER sulfate (kraft)
What are two machines used to make paper from pulp? - ANSWER fourdrinier and
cylinder
Calendering decreases density and smoothness of paper. - ANSWER false
Two advantages of paper and paperboard are: - ANSWER recyclable and renewable
What is one chemical used to make pulp? - ANSWER sulfite
What are the basic steps involved in making paper? - ANSWER screen, squeeze, dry
What are the three basic features of corrugated board? - ANSWER distance between
flutes, height of flutes, type of liner-board
The flutes of a corrugated container should be oriented in which direction for best
stacking strength? - ANSWER parallel to the depth dimension
What is "trade dress"? - ANSWER combination of a package's color, shape, and
typography
, The most commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is: - ANSWER polyethylene PE
The second most commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is: - ANSWER
polypropylene PP
The distributor's name and address is a mandatory component of the information
contained on a package. - ANSWER true
First major use of graphics to sell a product: - ANSWER late 1800's - early 1900's
Polyethylene in England: - ANSWER 1930
Polypropylene used for packaging (PP) - ANSWER 1954
Laws clarified and improved - ANSWER 1960-1970
New Jersey enacts first statewide law for recycling plastic containers: - ANSWER 1987
Nutritional Labeling and Education Act - ANSWER 1990
Industry trend towards more global packaging: - ANSWER today
Convenience and Brand Expansion (TV dinners) - ANSWER 1950's to 60's
Improvements in Distribution and Material Handling (hazardous material; EPA) -
ANSWER 1970's
Improvements in Barrier films and Microwave Packaging - ANSWER 1980's
Environmental Awareness and Market Globalization - ANSWER 1990's
The raw material of aluminum is: - ANSWER bauxite
The raw material for steel is: - ANSWER iron
What is the official name of glass that does not have pigment added to it? - ANSWER
flint
The raw material for glass is: - ANSWER sand
A disadvantage of using glass in packaging is: - ANSWER it's breakable, it's heavy, it
uses a very energy intensive manufacturing process
