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WorksheetsHow Much Do you know About 3D Engineering?
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 47mins
A new product, system, or process that has never existed before is called an ________________.
innovation
invention
process
system
Which engineer may design a GPS for your vehicle?
mechanical engineer
computer engineer
electrical engineer
agricultural engineer
A ______________ ia a group of elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal.
system
process
STEM
technology
_____________ is the study of our natural world.
Math
Science
Engineering
Technology
An ______________ engineer may evaluate the effects of global warming on food production.
chemical
agricultural
mechanical
electrical
_______________ are the improvements to an existing technological product, system, or method.
Systems
Processes
Innovations
Inventions
A ________________ engineer may find a cure for disease.
pharmaceutical
mechanical
agricultural
computer
A ________________ engineer may create a robot to discover water on a planet.
mechanical
electrical
computer
chemical
Engineering at its fundamental level is:
Math
Problem Solving
Science
Art
Process Engineers...
Design the electrical aspects of a product.
Design the mechanical aspects of a product.
Create plastic types for use in a product.
Determine the best way to make a product and to ensure it is built correctly.
What type of engineer is responsible for designing and integrating the sensors and software of a product?
Mechanical Engineer
Plastics Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer
Which of the follow actions would not fit in a successful design team?
Keep an open mind.
Do not become overly attached to a single idea.
Do not get offended if a conflict arises.
Be defensive of ideas.
Quantitative Arguments are _
Ones that can be measured
Ones that cannot measured
Ones that have a variable quantity
Ones that have an unknown quantity
The process of repeating the design process over and over again in known as:
Refining
Repetition
Ideate
Iteration
An Engineering Notebook is:
A loose leaf binder with engineering notes and calculations.
An electric document detailing the design process.
A record of the design process.
A collection of records, loose leaf binders and electronic documents of the design process.
Which of the following responsibilities would typically be assigned to an engineering technologist?
A. Assembly dozens of identical parts for a new engine
B. Create ten identical charging cables by soldering wires to connectors and properly insulating
C. Use their knowledge of heat transfer to design a new cooling system on a spacecraft
D. Write basic code to test a robotic gripper design and collect data
Match the following
Filament
Extruder
Build Plate
Display
What is the main material used in 3D printing?
Metal
Plastic
Wood
What is the process of 3D printing called?
Layering
Stacking
Printing
In the working world, many fields are using 3D printing in some way. Which field is NOT using 3D printing?
medical field
food, baking field
architectural field
education field
all the above use 3D printing
What is the file format we export to print?
doc
jpeg
stl
When objects are 3D printed they are always solid.
True
False
Identify the type of manufacturing done by a 3D printer.
Repetitive
Additive
Discrete
3D printers will print in layers...
from bottom to top
from left to right
right to left
top to bottom
A slender threadlike material that is heated in a 3D printer in order to create an object.
filament
3D print
revolve
extrude
this delivers the filament to the hot-end of the nozzle section
nozzle
extruder
base
principle
a projecting spout from which the filament is discharged onto the print bed
nozzle
filament
base
ceramic
What does PLA stand for?
Polylactic Acid
Potentially Loud Argement
Polyester Liquid Acid
Polylactic Augment
What are the 3 axis in 3D printing?
a, b, c
x, y, z
a, b, z
x, y, a
What is one huge difference between 2D (drawing on paper) and 3D design?
You can't use colors when you 3D design and print.
There are not many differences
2D design can't be done on a computer.
You have to always look at all sides and angles when 3D designing.
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aligned Design
Computer Aided Design
Computer Abled Design
Computer Archived Design
Which of the following is a free app that you can use to create files for 3D printing?
TinkerCad
Solid Works
3Dcad
AutoCad
A first, typical or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied is called a:
Polytype
Prototype
Practice run
Protozip
Researchers are currently researching the possibility of using 3D printers to make which of the following:
Car tires
Trees
Human organs
Human hair
What is it called when you combine 1 or more object together to make them 1 solid shape?
combine
group
mesh together
What do we call the space in our 3D design program where we design our object?
graph
bottom
paper
workplane
What type of laser is typically used in laser engraving machines?
X-ray laser
CO2 laser
Diode laser
Fiber laser
What is the main advantage of using a laser engraver over traditional engraving methods?
It is more expensive
It is slower
It allows for more precise control
It can only engrave on metal
What does the term "slicing" refer to in 3D printing?
Cutting the finished object out of the print bed
Dividing the digital model into layers for printing
Adjusting the size of the 3D model
Applying a texture to the surface of the print
What is the main goal of the Empathize stage in design thinking?
Creating a prototype of the product
Developing a marketing strategy
Understanding the needs, emotions, and motivations of the users or customers.
Conducting market research
Scarlett and Kai are working on a project to design a new mobile app. Why is it important for them to conduct interviews and observations during the Empathize stage?
To gather data for statistical analysis
To understand the needs and experiences of the users
To save time and resources
To follow the standard procedure
What is the purpose of the Define stage in design thinking?
To brainstorm potential solutions
To create a prototype
To define the problem or challenge
To conduct market research
What is the primary focus of the Ideate stage in design thinking?
Finalizing the design solution
Generate creative ideas and potential solutions
Testing the prototype
Conducting market research
What is the significance of creating prototypes in the Prototype stage?
To waste time and resources
To slow down the development process
To visualize and test ideas before investing in full development.
To create unnecessary complications
Why is it important to involve actual users or people of the target audience in the testing phase?
To waste time and resources
To make the end-users feel important
To gather valuable feedback and insights on the usability and functionality of the product.
To delay the product launch
All engineers are scientists, but not all scientists are engineers.
True
False
Which is an example of the type of work that engineers do?
Develop a lighter material for bike frames
Design a roller coaster
Construct a plastic spoon that breaks down in the environment
All of the Above
Designing a new type of clothing to keep you cooler in the summer would be the work of a
engineer
scientist
Doing an experiment to observe a chemical change would be the work of a
engineer
scientist
Making a model of a volcano to understand how they erupt would be the work of a
engineer
scientist
Improving a computer to make it work faster would be the work of a
engineer
scientist
Engineers _________ to improve and make better.
underline
rewrite
redesign
untie
This person spends their day designing and building machines that convert solar energy into electricity to power homes.
Scientist
Engineer
This person studies how certain chemicals interact with the atmosphere to understand how pollution affects the ozone layer.
Scientist
Engineer
This person creates and tests new materials that are stronger and lighter than steel for use in constructing skyscrapers.
Scientist
Engineer
This person researches different types of bacteria to discover how they can be used to produce medicine for humans.
Scientist
Engineer
This person uses mathematics and physics to design faster, more fuel-efficient airplanes.
Scientist
Engineer
This person studies how climate change affects ocean temperatures and marine life over time.
Scientist
Engineer
This person is responsible for designing safer and more efficient highway systems to reduce traffic accidents.
Scientist
Engineer
This person analyzes data from space telescopes to learn more about distant planets and stars.
Scientist
Engineer
