Points Awarded Points Missed Percentage

88.00 12.00 88.0%

1. Protection is generally one of the most important performance factors for industrial packaging. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

2. Packaging can help protect against corrosion by limiting contact with moisture. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

3. A packaged head of lettuce would spoil quickly in a vacuum package because the lettuce needs to breathe. A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

4. Severe shock events often result in immediate failure of the product. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

5. Each gob contains enough glass to make one container. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

6. The color of a bottle of laundry detergent is an example of the communication function of packaging. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

7. Packaging makes up over 50% of U.S. municipal solid waste (MSW) A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

8. Biodegradable packaging materials generally break down quickly in modern landfills. A) True B) False

Feedback: Modern landfills are designed to be fairly dry and are also anaerobic, so even food does not quickly degrade. 0.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

9. The weight of packaging materials is included in the net quantity statement. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

10. SBS is a type of Kraft paper. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

11. Most packaging paper is made from hardwood. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

12. Static compression is most often a concern in warehouses. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

13. Paper made from hardwood is generally stiffer than paper made from softwood. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

14. Retorting is simply another name for the canning process; all retorted foods are packaged in cans. A) True B) False Feedback: Some retorted foods are in other types of packages; retorting refers to the sterilization process. 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

15. High density polyethylene (HDPE) gets its name because it is the most dense of the major packaging plastics. A) True B) False Feedback: HDPE is more dense than LDPE and PP, but less dense than most other packaging plastics. 0.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

16. Plastic and paper-based materials can be recycled indefinitely without affecting their properties. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

17. Glass bottles are usually coated. A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

18. The permanent deformation that occurs when products are dispensed from collapsible tubes can be either an advantage or disadvantage, depending on the products intended use and the perception of the user. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

19. FDA regulation of cosmetics is intended to ensure both safety and efficacy of the products. A) True B) False Feedback: Only safety, not efficacy. 0.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

20. The kraft and sulfate pulping processes both produce chemical pulp, but they differ in the pulping chemicals and conditions used. A) True B) False Feedback: Kraft and sulfate are two names for the same process. 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

21. A fragrance package that is round, violet, and has a cap that shimmers is likely targeted towards males. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

22. Hardwoods generally have longer fibers than softwoods. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

23. Pallets can have either two-way or four-way entry for forklifts. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

24. Irradiation of food is illegal in the United States. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

25. During blow-and-blow molding, compressed air is blown into the parison, which stretches the glass outward toward the walls of the mold cavity and hollows out the inside to form a container.

A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

26. Botulism is of greater concern in packages that have high oxygen content. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

27. The FDA prohibits companies from putting more nutrients (vitamins, for example) into a product than is stated on the label. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

28. Some messages on packages are required by law, while others are marketing tools. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

29. When food products are available in multiple forms, the label must indicate which particular form the package contains. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

30. Use of flammable propellants in aerosol cans is no longer allowed in the U.S. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

31. Flint glass provides protection from ultraviolet light and is commonly used for products such as beer and pharmaceuticals. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

32. Aluminum, steel, and glass can be recycled indefinitely without affecting their properties. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

33. In the U.S., steel cans are recycled at a higher rate than aluminum cans. A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

34. Lighter packages typically experience lower shock from drops.

A) True B) False Feedback: They typically experience higher shocks because they tend to be dropped from greater heights. 0.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

35. Most packaging paper and paperboard is made from mechanical pulp. A) True B) False Feedback: Most is kraft pulp (which is chemical pulp). 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

36. To be allowed to be sold in the U.S., cosmetics must be shown to be both safe and effective. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

37. Most medical device packaging is done on high-speed automated lines, to avoid the possibility of contamination from human workers. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

38. Child resistant closures were developed so that drugs are tracked and traced throughout the entire supply chain as a method to prevent counterfeiting.

A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

39. Desiccants are sometimes used inside packages to absorb moisture in an effort to prevent corrosion. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

40. The term "amplitude" refers to the speed of a vibration. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

41. Prescription drugs can also be referred to as proprietary drugs. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

42. Some types of chipboard can be used to make folding cartons. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

43. When the moisture content of wood increases, the wood expands. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

44. Dynamic compression typically occurs during transit. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

45. A typical can for vegetables is made mostly of tin. A) True B) False Feedback: It is mostly steel, and may have no tin at all. 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

46. Corrugated shippers are not susceptible to humidity, so they perform well in high moisture environments. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

47. A syringe is categorized as a medical device.

A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

48. Protection and appearance are generally about equal in importance for industrial packaging. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

49. Wooden barrels and wirebound boxes are often made of hardwood. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

50. In the U.S., corrugated boxes are recycled at a higher rate than aluminum beverage cans. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

51. Distribution includes the transport of finished products out into the market to wholesalers, retailers, and eventually the consumers homes or point of end use. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

52. Recycled plastic cannot be used in making new plastic bottles. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

53. The term "caliper" of paper refers to its thickness. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

54. All wooden pallets are custom-designed; there are standard styles, but no standard sizes. A) True B) False Feedback: Important standard sizes listed in section 6.2 include the two GMA sizes and the two Europallet sizes. 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

55. Because of its low barrier properties, medical packaging rarely uses paper-based materials. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

56. An aluminum beverage can is a typical example of a draw-and-redraw (D&R) can. A) True B) False Feedback: An aluminum beverage can is a D&I can (draw and iron), not draw and redraw. 0.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): False

57. The recycling process does not affect paper fibers. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

58. Products that are produced, packaged, sold, and consumed entirely within a state can be regulated by that state rather than the FDA. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

59. Nutrition labeling on most food packaging is required by the FDA. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

60.

If an object is undergoing resonance in the back of a truck, the amplitude of its vibration is larger than the vibration amplitude of the truck bed. A) True B) False Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

61. All bio-based plastics are biodegradable and vice versa. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

62. It is optional for food manufacturers to include their address on product labels. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

63. Cullet melts at a higher temperature compared to other glass ingredients. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): False

64. Whether we are talking about cans, corrugated, or plastic film, gauge means thickness. A) True B) False Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): True

65. Generally, in comparing mechanical and chemical pulping, we can say: A) mechanical pulping produces a higher yield of paper (more paper per pound of wood) B) mechanical pulping produces stronger paper (higher tensile strength) C) mechanical pulping produces paper that has improved resistance to aging D) mechanical pulping produces paper that is darker in color (more brown) E) none of the above are true 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

66. Of the choices listed, this type of corrugated has the best cushioning abilities: A) A-flute B) B-flute C) C-flute D) E-flute E) N-flute Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

67. This process forms plastic cups by draping sheets over a mold and applying vacuum or pressure: A) Extrusion B) Film blowing C) Thermoforming D) Injection molding E) Injection blow molding 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): C

68. The feature of the can in the red rectangle is:

A) Beading B) Stippling C) Canners seam D) Necking-in E) Flanging Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

69. Corrugated with one medium and one liner is: A) Unfaced B) Single wall C) Single-faced D) Double wall E) none of the above; it does not exist 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): C

70. This was the original side seaming method but now it is nearly obsolete: A) Soldering B) Welding C) Cementing D) Flanging E) Necking-in 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

71. Sodium leaching from glass containers can be a serious concern for: A) Beverages B) Parenteral drugs C) Food D) Cosmetics E) None; sodium doesnt leach from glass 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): B

72. The bending outward of the top or bottom ends of a can body is called:

A) Flanging B) Necking-in C) Double seaming D) Differential tinning E) Side seaming 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

73. This type of can is:

A) a 3-piece B) a 2-piece C) made with the draw and iron process D) a and c E) b and c Points Earned: 0.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): E

74. Which of these packaging materials is the easiest to print on? A) Paper B) Plastic C) Steel D) Aluminum E) None; all of the above are equally easy to print on. 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

75. Blister packages are most often produced by A) blow molding B) casting C) injection molding D) thermoforming E) none of the above 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): D

76. Which of the following materials is not used to make the body of aerosol containers: A) steel B) aluminum C) glass D) plastic E) none of the above; all are used 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): E

77. This can making process produces cans with thin side walls and a bottom thickness similar to the thickness of the blank.

A) Draw B) Draw and Redraw C) Draw and Iron D) Three-piece manufacturing E) Shallow draw 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): C

78. Packaging that comes into direct contact with the product is generally classified as: A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary D) Hazardous E) Non-recyclable 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

79. This type of packaging wood is made from a series of veneers that are glued together and pressed: A) Plywood B) Particle board C) OSB D) Checks E) Bilged casks 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

80. The part of the pallet that the red arrow is pointing to is:

A) Deck B) Stringer C) Block D) Wing E) Unit Load 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

81.

This type of pallet pattern is:

A) Interlocked B) Column stacked C) Spiraled D) Blocked E) Reversible 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): B

82. Corrugated with two mediums and three liners is: A) Single wall B) Double wall C) Triple wall D) Double faced E) none of the above; it does not exist 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): B

83. This style of corrugated box has inner and outer flaps that are different lengths so that they both meet at the center of the box: A) Center Special Slotted Container B) Regular Slotted Container C) Full Overlap Slotted Container

D) Overlap Slotted Container E) Telescope Box 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

84. This type of pallet pattern is:

A) Interlocked B) Column stacked C) Spiraled D) Blocked E) Reversible 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

85. Choose the best answer. Which of the following categories of materials is not currently used in aerosol propellants in the U.S.? A) hydrocarbons such as propane B) chlorofluorocarbons such as Freon C) compressed gases such as nitrogen D) none; all of the above are used in aerosol propellants E) none of the materials listed above are used in aerosol propellants 1.0/1.0 Points Earned:

Correct Answer(s): B

86. A disadvantage of metal packaging compared to other materials is: A) Low temperature tolerance B) Low physical strength C) Heavy weight D) Poor barrier properties E) Slow production and filling speeds 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): C

87. A tertiary package can be any of the items listed below except: A) a corrugated box B) a wooden pallet C) plastic stretch wrap D) metal or plastic banding E) a glass bottle 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): E

88. This type of corrugated board would be the best choice to print high quality graphics on: A) A-flute B) B-flute C) C-flute D) K-flute E) E-flute Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): E

89. Corrugated board can be used for: A) Tertiary packages B) Primary packages C) Cushions and Dividers D) Point of purchase displays E) all of the above 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): E

90. The part of the barrel that the red arrow is pointing to is the:

A) Stave B) Hoop C) Head D) Cooperage E) Stringer Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

91.

A hermetic seal on a can that is made by compressing a body flange and an end curl that contains a sealing compound is called a: A) Double seam B) Welded seam C) Side seam D) Soldered seam E) Single seam 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

92.

The portion of this can marked by the red rectangle is:

A) Necked-in B) Flanged C) Double seamed D) Single seamed E) the manufacturers end

Points Earned:

1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

93. This side seaming method is the most common for cans: A) Welding B) Cementing C) Adhesion D) Soldering E) Differential tinning 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): A

94. The following is NOT considered a flexible package: A) A bulk bag for grain weighing about 3000 pounds when filled. B) A wrap on a stick of gum C) Stretch wrap on a pallet load of goods D) A paper label on a glass bottle E) None of the above, all the choices listed are considered flexible packages 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): D

95. One-gallon plastic milk bottles are most often made from: A) HDPE B) LDPE C) PET D) PP E) PVC Points Earned: 1.0/1.0

Correct Answer(s): A

96. A transparent blister package for a CD provides the following packaging function(s): A) containment B) protection C) communication D) utility E) all of the above 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): E

97. An advantage of metal packaging compared to other materials is: A) The ability to be colored B) Heat sealability C) The ability to be formed into complex shapes D) Heavy weight E) Excellent barrier properties 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): E

98. The properties of paper are affected by: A) the quality of paper fibers B) mat compression C) fiber orientation D) the use of additives E) all of the above 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): E

99. Which of the following statements regarding corrugated board is not true?

A) A flute is bigger than B flute. B) C flute is bigger than B flute. C) The name for the fluted layer is the medium. D) The E in E flute stands for "elite." E) None of the above. All of the statements above are true. 1.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): E

100. PETE is: A) An alternative to the abbreviation PET. B) The SPI code for the plastic polyethylene terephthalate. C) The proper abbreviation for the plastic polyethylene terephthalate. D) All of the above E) None of the above 0.0/1.0 Points Earned: Correct Answer(s): B