WorksheetsTechnical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - 3D Printer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a 3D printer?
A device that creates holographic images
A device that creates virtual reality simulations
A device that creates three-dimensional objects
A device that creates two-dimensional objects
How does a 3D printer receive input?
By scanning physical objects
Through voice commands
Through handwritten notes
From a computer as digital data
What process do 3D printers use to form physical objects?
Injection molding
Casting
Additive manufacturing
Subtractive manufacturing
How do 3D printers create models?
By using subtractive manufacturing
By building layer by layer until complete
By reshaping existing molds
By removing material layer by layer
Which process is used for creating a plastic model with a 3D printer?
Stereolithography (SLA)
Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)
Selective laser sintering (SLS)
When was 3D printing first possible?
1970s
2000s
1980s
1990s
What has made 3D printers more available to the consumer market?
Decrease in cost
Increase in price
Increase in size
Decrease in quality
What may 3D printers become a viable means for in the future?
Creating holographic images
Producing virtual reality headsets
Manufacturing large scale industrial products
Creating home products and replacement parts
Which method forms thin layers of metal from metallic powder using a high powered laser?
Stereolithography (SLA)
Selective laser sintering (SLS)
Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)
Fused deposition modeling (FDM)
What is the main advantage of 3D printers over subtractive manufacturing devices?
They are less efficient
They produce more waste
They create models from scratch
They are faster
