PKSC 1020 DR. BATT PAST EXAMS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
(T/F) Each package produced has a secondary package; - ANSWER-False;
(Deodorant;Fridge)
This test is analogous to someone kicking the sidewall of box; - ANSWER-Mullen Burst
Test (MBT)
Earliest recorded times - ANSWER-Seashells and animal parts used
3000bc - ANSWER-Glass invented by Egyptians
c.1500 - ANSWER-Corkstoppers
1810 - ANSWER-Durand; Tin Cannister
1897 - ANSWER-First major use of paperboard by Uneeda International Biscuit Co.
1930 - ANSWER-PE discovered in England
Today - ANSWER-Industry trend towards global packaging
3 M's of the packaging definition? - ANSWER-Materials; Methods; & Machinery
Some materials are polar and some are nonpolar; Paper looses strength when it is wet
b/c the structural component of paper is________ - ANSWER-Polar
The raw material of Steel is? - ANSWER-Iron
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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
(T/F) Each package produced has a secondary package; - ANSWER-False;
(Deodorant;Fridge)
This test is analogous to someone kicking the sidewall of box; - ANSWER-Mullen Burst
Test (MBT)
Earliest recorded times - ANSWER-Seashells and animal parts used
3000bc - ANSWER-Glass invented by Egyptians
c.1500 - ANSWER-Corkstoppers
1810 - ANSWER-Durand; Tin Cannister
1897 - ANSWER-First major use of paperboard by Uneeda International Biscuit Co.
1930 - ANSWER-PE discovered in England
Today - ANSWER-Industry trend towards global packaging
3 M's of the packaging definition? - ANSWER-Materials; Methods; & Machinery
Some materials are polar and some are nonpolar; Paper looses strength when it is wet
b/c the structural component of paper is________ - ANSWER-Polar
The raw material of Steel is? - ANSWER-Iron
