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Tape - That Adhesive Stuff Trivia Quiz

We use it all the time, but do you know which kind of tape is used in each of the following sticky situations?

A multiple-choice quiz by vtechbeaver. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
vtechbeaver

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
165,563

Updated
Jan 28 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
881

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. I am about 2" wide, and come in a clear or a translucent brown color. I am used to keep boxes closed. Hint

Masking Tape

Packaging Tape

Electrical Tape

Gaffers' Tape

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Question 2 of 10

2. I am thought by many to be the ultimate tape. I have hundreds of uses, and books have even been written about all of my obscure uses. I usually have a greyish-silver color, but sometimes I am brightly colored instead.

Answer: (One or Two Words (Type of tape))

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Question 3 of 10

3. I am an often light tan-colored or even blue tape that can be applied around the edges of areas where pigment is being applied. I am usually either 1/2" or 2" wide. Hint

Duct Tape

Gaffers' Tape

Masking Tape

Scotch Tape

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Question 4 of 10

4. I am double-sided extra-strong foam tape that holds things to walls well. Hint

Holding Tape

Gaffers' Tape

Mounting Tape

Carpet Tape

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Question 5 of 10

5. I am used in the theatre and come in many different colors. I am often applied in an "L" shape to the stage floor so that stage crews will know where to place properties and scenery onstage. Hint

Spike Tape

Electrical Tape

Gaffers' Tape

Colored Tape

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Question 6 of 10

6. I am a clear cellophane tape that is created by 3M company. I come in 1/4" or 1/2" widths.

Answer: (One or Two Words (Name of brand-name tape))

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Question 7 of 10

7. I am a type of tape used in the theatre to make the location of items in the dark visible. To "charge" me, you often use a flashlight. Hint

Bright Tape

Dark Tape

Gaffers' Tape

Glow Tape

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Question 8 of 10

8. I am a tape which does not conduct energy, and am often used to cover splices in wires. I'm going by my American name, here. Hint

Hockey Tape

Gaffer's Tape

Electrical Tape

Masking Tape

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Question 9 of 10

9. I am a type of tape that will stick well to human skin, and I am often used to hold gauze over a wound. Hint

Scotch Tape

Splash Tape

Spike Tape

Medical Tape

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Question 10 of 10

10. I am used in the theatre and film industries and do not leave a sticky residue on surfaces that I am stuck to (including electrical cords). Hint

Gaffers' Tape

Duct Tape

Spike Tape

Gappers' Tape

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I am about 2" wide, and come in a clear or a translucent brown color. I am used to keep boxes closed.

Answer: Packaging Tape

While packaging tape can sometimes be torn off boxes easily, it often requires a knife or other sharp object to cut through it so that the contents of the package are accessible.

Answer: Duct Tape

Duct tape can be used for attaching things together, repairing broken items, and making fun shiny metallic wallets.

3. I am an often light tan-colored or even blue tape that can be applied around the edges of areas where pigment is being applied. I am usually either 1/2" or 2" wide.

Answer: Masking Tape

Masking tape is often applied to baseboards, ceilings, and wooden details which the painter is trying to avoid painting.

4. I am double-sided extra-strong foam tape that holds things to walls well.

Answer: Mounting Tape

Mounting tape is the only kind of tape that I can get to hold items to the cement block walls of my dorm room.

5. I am used in the theatre and come in many different colors. I am often applied in an "L" shape to the stage floor so that stage crews will know where to place properties and scenery onstage.

Answer: Spike Tape

The small "L" shaped pieces of tape are called "Spike Marks." Each spike mark corresponds to where the corner or leg of a piece of furniture should be placed.

6. I am a clear cellophane tape that is created by 3M company. I come in 1/4" or 1/2" widths.

Answer: Scotch Tape

Scotch tape has many uses, including often being used in the wrapping of presents at Christmas and other holidays.

7. I am a type of tape used in the theatre to make the location of items in the dark visible. To "charge" me, you often use a flashlight.

Answer: Glow Tape

It takes approximately thirty seconds of charging to render glow tape visible for the first act of a two-hour show. The tape usually needs to be recharged during the intermission.

8. I am a tape which does not conduct energy, and am often used to cover splices in wires. I'm going by my American name, here.

Answer: Electrical Tape

Another use for electrical tape outside of the realm of electricians is in attaching the flags to the poles used by Color Guard Troops.

9. I am a type of tape that will stick well to human skin, and I am often used to hold gauze over a wound.

Answer: Medical Tape

Even though this tape comes easily off human skin, it can still pull off hairs, so be careful.

10. I am used in the theatre and film industries and do not leave a sticky residue on surfaces that I am stuck to (including electrical cords).

Answer: Gaffers' Tape

Gaff Tape - considered the tape of the gods by most theatricians because it has so many uses in all parts of theatre - lighting, sound, scenic construction, costuming, stage management, etc. It is even rumored that in the original Star Wars trilogy that Gaff tape was used on Princess Leia instead of a bra with many of her costumes.

Source: Author vtechbeaver

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