Prototyping and Manufacturing Quiz

What is a prototype?

• A final product ready for sale

• A full-sized first version or working example of a product

• A theoretical concept

• A digital model

Which tool is powered by the human hand?

• Machine tool

• CAM equipment

• Hand tool

• 3D printer

What is the purpose of using a breadboard in prototyping systems?

• To create mechanical parts

• To build circuits quickly and easily

• To design CAD models

• To print 3D objects

What does CAM stand for?

• Computer-Aided Manufacturing

• Computer-Assisted Modelling

• Computerised Assembly Machine

• Computerised Automated Mechanism

What is one advantage of using CAM equipment?

• It is very inexpensive

• It reduces the risk of human error

• It requires no training

• It is powered by hand

What is 3D printing?

• A process that uses a laser cutter to shape plastic

• A process that builds up a product layer by layer using a moving printer head

• A method of hand-filing a piece of metal

• A technique for drawing CAD models

What is the role of a machine tool in making prototypes?

• To power the human hand

• To mechanically or electrically power the tool

• To control machine tools

• To build up layers of material

What is the main purpose of a prototype?

• To be sold as the final product

• To test and improve the design before production

• To create digital models

• To replace the final product

What is the advantage of using CAM equipment?

• It is very inexpensive

• It can make products relatively quickly

• It requires no training

• It is powered by hand

What is the main disadvantage of 3D printing?

• It is very slow

• It is difficult to achieve 3D shapes

• The material used may have different properties from the final product

• It requires a lot of manual labour