Ceramics MCQs

1. : What is the primary raw material used in ceramic production?
(A) Sand
(B) Clay
(C) Limestone
(D) Cement

2. : The process of heating clay to a high temperature to harden it is called:
(A) Molding
(B) Casting
(C) Firing
(D) Glazing

3. : Which of the following is NOT a type of ceramic ware?
(A) Earthenware
(B) Stoneware
(C) Porcelain
(D) Glassware

4. : Glazing in ceramics serves what purpose?
(A) Decoration only
(B) Waterproofing and decoration
(C) Coloring only
(D) Shaping the object

5. : What is the term for a ceramic object made by hand shaping without a potter’s wheel?
(A) Wheel-thrown
(B) Slip-cast
(C) Hand-built
(D) Kiln-dried

6. : The kiln is used in ceramics to:
(A) Mix clay
(B) Cool objects
(C) Fire ceramics
(D) Paint objects

7. : Which ancient civilization is famous for blue and white porcelain?
(A) Greek
(B) Chinese
(C) Egyptian
(D) Roman

8. : What is “bisque” in ceramics?
(A) A type of clay
(B) Glazed pottery
(C) Pottery that has been fired once but not glazed
(D) A paint used in pottery

9. : What is the method of joining two pieces of clay called?
(A) Pinching
(B) Coiling
(C) Slipping and scoring
(D) Glazing

10. : What is “raku” in ceramic art?
(A) A type of kiln
(B) A Japanese low-fire glazing technique
(C) A molding method
(D) A tool for trimming

11. : Which of the following is a characteristic of porcelain?
(A) Opaque and coarse
(B) Soft and fragile
(C) Translucent and strong
(D) Made without firing

12. : A potter’s wheel is mainly used for:
(A) Mixing clay
(B) Hand-building
(C) Shaping symmetrical vessels
(D) Glazing ceramics

13. : Which of these is a decorative technique in ceramics?
(A) Oxidation
(B) Incising
(C) Kneading
(D) Centering

14. : What is slip in ceramics?
(A) Wet glaze
(B) A clay and water mixture
(C) A type of firing
(D) A carving tool

15. : Which defect in ceramic occurs due to rapid cooling?
(A) Warping
(B) Cracking
(C) Crazing
(D) Shrinking

16. : Which of the following tools is used to smooth and shape clay on the potter’s wheel?
(A) Rib
(B) Loop tool
(C) Needle tool
(D) Sponge

17. : The ancient Greeks used ceramics mainly for:
(A) Religious ceremonies
(B) Cooking only
(C) Storytelling through painted pottery
(D) Construction

18. : Which is NOT a method of ceramic hand-building?
(A) Pinching
(B) Coiling
(C) Throwing
(D) Slabbing

19. : What is the ideal moisture level of clay for sculpting detail?
(A) Bone dry
(B) Leather-hard
(C) Wet
(D) Fired

20. : Terracotta literally means:
(A) Baked clay
(B) Red earth
(C) Soft ceramic
(D) Fired glass