3D Printing Technology Quiz

What is the process known as when an object is created by adding material layer by layer?

• Subtractive manufacturing

• Additive manufacturing

• Forging

• Molding and sculpting

What software can be used to create designs for 3D printing?

• Blender

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

• Apple

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Where can you find pre-designed 3D models for printing?

• Thingiverse

• eBay

• Amazon

• Shapeways

What happens when the printer receives the data for printing?

• It cools the material

• It removes the material

• It melts the material

• It adds more material

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What is the most common material used in 3D printing?

• Metal

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic

What is an example of a product that can be 3D printed using materials other than plastic?

• Tools

• Toys

• Food

• Clothing

What is one potential application of 3D printing in the medical field?

• Printing cars

• Printing body parts

• Printing airplanes

• Printing houses

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What is an example of a recent achievement in 3D printing?

• Printing a new type of plastic

• Printing a giant sculpture

• Printing ten houses in one day

• Printing a musical instrument

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What is the cost of printing one house using giant 3D printers in China?

• Less than $1,000.00

• Less than $5,000.00

• Less than $10,000.00

• Less than $2,000.00

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Where can you find more information about 3D printing?

• Fashion blogs

• Mashable's latest coverage

• National Geographic magazine

• Science textbooks