AND ANSWERS 2025
What re four basic functions of packaging? - ANSWERcontain, protect, inform, utility of
use
The package that comes directly in contact with the product is usually considered to be
which of the following? - ANSWERprimary
One of the major future trends in packaging is to: - ANSWERuse mostly plastic to avoid
the weight of materials like glass and metal
What component of wood provides the structural component of paper and paperboard?
- ANSWERcellulose
What are the three basic features to corrugated board? - ANSWERdistance between
flutes, height of flutes, type of linerboard
Paper is defined as having a thickness less than ______ inches. - ANSWER0.012
Which paper pulping method is most common and produces the highest quality pulp? -
ANSWERmechanical
Calendering decreases density and smoothness of paper. - ANSWERfalse
it increases density and smoothness
The reason TFS cans have sidewall beading is - ANSWERto give strength to the can
during retorting and cooling
What is one chemical used to make pulp? - ANSWERsulfite
What are the basic steps involved in making paper? - ANSWERscreen, squeeze, dry
A typical carbonated beverage can is what type of can? - ANSWERA two piece can
What is "trade dress"? - ANSWERcombination of a package's color, shape, and
typography
What are two machines used to make paper from pulp? - ANSWERFourdrinier and
Cylinder
The most commonly used packaging polymer or plastic is - ANSWERpolyethylene PE