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Introduction to 3D Printing

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the 3 axis in 3D printing?

a)

a, b, c

b)

a, b, x

c)

x, y, z

d)

x, y, a

2.

True or False - When objects are 3D printed they are always solid.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What does 3D mean?

a)

3 Dimensions

b)

Computer graphics

c)

Sculptures

d)

3 Faces

4.

What is one huge difference between 2D (drawing on paper) and 3D design?

a)

You can't use colours when you 3D design and print.

b)

You have to always look at all sides and angles when 3D designing.

c)

There are not many differences

d)

2D design can't be done on a computer.

5.

What is a prototype?

a)

A model of a product

b)

The idea for a product

c)

The final design of a product

d)

The sketch of a product

6.

What is CAD?

a)

Some sort of design to help with 3D model

b)

Computer Aided Design

c)

Creation analysis and design

d)

Cats and Dogs

7.

Can food be 3D Printed?

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Subtractive manufacturing... (Choose 2 answers.)

a)

involves the adding of material to make a final product.

b)

involves the removal of material to make a final product.

c)

is exemplified by the work of a sculptor.

d)

is exemplified by the work of a bricklayer.

9.

Additive manufacturing... (Choose 2 answers.)

a)

involves the adding of material to make a final product.

b)

involves the removal of material to make a final product.

c)

is exemplified by the work of a sculptor.

d)

is exemplified by the work of a bricklayer.

10.

An example of an Additive manufacturing machine is a...

a)

CNC router.

b)

CNC cutter.

c)

3D printer.

d)

CNC 3D printer.

11.

What is the file format we export to print?

a)

doc

b)

pdf

c)

jpeg

d)

stl

12.

3D design and printing is quick and fun!

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The action or process of making a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many thin layers of a material in succession.

a)

3D print

b)

Laser Engraver

c)

2 Dimensional

d)

Prototype

14.

3D printing is a subtractive manufacturing technique.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

One of the main advantages of additive manufacturing is

that objects can be made easily.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

3D printers build an object layer-by-layer from the bottom to the top

a)

True

b)

False

17.

What is a 3D printer?

a)

A printer that produces 2 dimensional copies on paper

b)

A printer that produces objects 3 dimensionally

c)

A big device that makes cool objects

d)

A printer that requires your to wear glasses in order to see objects 3 dimensionally

18.

3D printing is a form of...

a)

Rapid Prototyping

b)

Break-Dancing

c)

Off-Road Cycling

d)

Reading a Book

19.

What is 3D printing?

a)

the process of creating 3-dimensional movies using a camera

b)

the process of making a 3-dimensional objects using a digital file.

c)

the process of making 3-dimensional glasses using a 3D printer.

d)

none of the above.

20.

What does CAD software allow one to do?

a)

allows one to make 2-dimensional objects in a 3D world.

b)

allow one to successfully make 3D movies

c)

allow one to make 3D objects

d)

none of the above

21.

What is an STL file?

a)

The file format of images that photoshop understand.

b)

Stop Time Leverage

c)

St. Louis

d)

The file format that the CAD program and the printer both understand is a 3D object

22.

True or False?


Objects can be of almost any shape or geometry, and are

produced from a 3D model or other electronic data source.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

What are the three steps in the creation of a 3D printed object?

a)

Modeling, Design, Creation

b)

Printing, Finishing, Subtractive

c)

Modeling, Printing, Finishing

d)

Addition, Subtractive, Summary

e)

none of the above.

24.
Before programming the printer you must have your idea clearly laid out in the program.
a)
True
b)
False
25.

In the processes the 3D printing model is _________________.

a)

Digitally sliced

b)

Manually Sliced

c)

Automatically sliced

d)

Cut by a cutter

26.

One of the 3D printer advantage

a)

Costly

b)

Needs many people

c)

Reduces time

d)

Increases time

27.

The 3D printing is used to make models in

a)

Transportation

b)

Food industry

c)

Fashion

d)

Architecture

28.

Who invented the first form of 3D printing known as stereolithography?

a)

Richard Arkwright

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Charles Hull

d)

Steve Jobs

29.

When in the medical field is 3D printing most used?

a)

Orthopedic Surgery

b)

Pediatric Surgery

c)

Plastic Surgery

d)

Neurosurgery

30.

True or False:

A 3D printer is a very accurate way to get a prosthetic to fit

a)

True

b)

False

31.

What is a tool that 3D printing produced to help during the Coronavirus pandemic?

a)

Adjustable face masks

b)

Hand sanitizer

c)

Tissues

d)

Cough drops

32.

What is the most popular use of 3D printing according to research?

a)

Production

b)

Proof of concept purposes

c)

Prototyping

d)

Personal enjoyment

33.

The traditional way of creating a 3D structure is by removing material from an existing block. This is known as _____________________ manufacturing.

a)

Additive

b)

Subtractive

c)

Divisional

d)

Multiplical

34.

3D printers build an object layer-by-layer from the bottom to the top

a)

True

b)

False

35.

integrating 3D printing technology in education will help you to be?

a)

Creative

b)

Problem Solver

c)

Critical Thinker

d)

Innovative

36.

Image says that 3D printing can be use in what subject?

a)

English

b)

Math

c)

Science

d)

Music and Arts

37.

The image emphasize that 3D tech can be used in what subject?

a)

English

b)

Math

c)

Science

d)

Music and Arts

38.

What is one huge difference between 2D (drawing on paper) and 3D design?

a)

You can't use colors when you 3D design and print.

b)

There are not many differences.

c)

2D design can't be done on a computer.

d)

You have to always look at all sides and angles when 3D designing.

39.

A 3D Printer can move in how many axes?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

40.

Slicing software

a)

Cuts your model into separate pieces

b)

Creates a 3D Model from a drawing

c)

Converts a 3D model into code for the 3D Printer

d)

Prepares the filament for 3D Printing