The term HVLP refers to a:

a$.$ plastic type

b$.$ injection machine type

c$.$ plating method

d$.$ painting method

The most common metal used in vacuum metallizing is:

a$.$ aluminum

b$.$ magnesium

c$.$ copper

d$.$ zinc

A specific advantage in pad printing is:

a$.$ high speed application

b$.$ low tooling cost

c$.$ excellent permeability

d$.$ wet$-$on$-$wet color capabilities

Silk screening is a:

a$.$ air curing masking process

b$.$ photosensitive chemical process

c$.$ metal transfer process

d$.$ spray painting process

The primary purpose of the matrix in a composite material is to:

a$.$ act as a binder

b$.$ control the physical shape and dimensions of the part

c$.$ transfer the applied load, or stress, to the reinforcement

d$.$ protect the reinforcement from adverse environmental effects

The most widely used composites are:

a$.$ bismaleimides

b$.$ thermoplastic polymers

c$.$ thermoset polymers

d$.$ phenolics

The mechanical properties of composites are significantly increased with the use of reinforcement material that consists of:

a$.$ finely ground particles

long oriented fibers

c$.$ random chopped fiberglass material

d$.$ graphite flakes

The first material coating typically applied to the mold surface prior to beginning a manual lay$-$up is called the:

a$.$ gel$-$coat

b$.$ reinforcement$-$coat

c$.$ top$-$coat

d$.$ release$-$agent