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How Much Do you know About 3D Engineering?

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A new product, system, or process that has never existed before is called an ________________.

a)

innovation

b)

invention

c)

process

d)

system

2.

Which engineer may design a GPS for your vehicle?

a)

mechanical engineer

b)

computer engineer

c)

electrical engineer

d)

agricultural engineer

3.

A ______________ ia a group of elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish a goal.

a)

system

b)

process

c)

STEM

d)

technology

4.

_____________ is the study of our natural world.

a)

Math

b)

Science

c)

Engineering

d)

Technology

5.

An ______________ engineer may evaluate the effects of global warming on food production.

a)

chemical

b)

agricultural

c)

mechanical

d)

electrical

6.

_______________ are the improvements to an existing technological product, system, or method.

a)

Systems

b)

Processes

c)

Innovations

d)

Inventions

7.

A ________________ engineer may find a cure for disease.

a)

pharmaceutical

b)

mechanical

c)

agricultural

d)

computer

8.

A ________________ engineer may create a robot to discover water on a planet.

a)

mechanical

b)

electrical

c)

computer

d)

chemical

9.

Engineering at its fundamental level is:

a)

Math

b)

Problem Solving

c)

Science

d)

Art

10.

Process Engineers...

a)

Design the electrical aspects of a product.

b)

Design the mechanical aspects of a product.

c)

Create plastic types for use in a product.

d)

Determine the best way to make a product and to ensure it is built correctly.

11.

What type of engineer is responsible for designing and integrating the sensors and software of a product?

a)

Mechanical Engineer

b)

Plastics Engineer

c)

Electrical Engineer

d)

Aeronautical Engineer

12.

Which of the follow actions would not fit in a successful design team?

a)

Keep an open mind.

b)

Do not become overly attached to a single idea.

c)

Do not get offended if a conflict arises.

d)

Be defensive of ideas.

13.

Quantitative Arguments are _

a)

Ones that can be measured

b)

Ones that cannot measured

c)

Ones that have a variable quantity

d)

Ones that have an unknown quantity

14.

The process of repeating the design process over and over again in known as:

a)

Refining

b)

Repetition

c)

Ideate

d)

Iteration

15.

An Engineering Notebook is:

a)

A loose leaf binder with engineering notes and calculations.

b)

An electric document detailing the design process.

c)

A record of the design process.

d)

A collection of records, loose leaf binders and electronic documents of the design process.

16.

Which of the following responsibilities would typically be assigned to an engineering technologist?

a)

A. Assembly dozens of identical parts for a new engine

b)

B. Create ten identical charging cables by soldering wires to connectors and properly insulating

c)

C. Use their knowledge of heat transfer to design a new cooling system on a spacecraft

d)

D. Write basic code to test a robotic gripper design and collect data

17.

Match the following

a)

1.

Filament

b)

2.

Extruder

c)

3.

Build Plate

d)

4.

Display

18.

What is the main material used in 3D printing?

a)

Metal

b)

Plastic

c)

Wood

19.

What is the process of 3D printing called?

a)

Layering

b)

Stacking

c)

Printing

20.

In the working world, many fields are using 3D printing in some way. Which field is NOT using 3D printing?

a)

medical field

b)

food, baking field

c)

architectural field

d)

education field

e)

all the above use 3D printing

21.

What is the file format we export to print?

a)

doc

b)

pdf

c)

jpeg

d)

stl

22.

When objects are 3D printed they are always solid.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Identify the type of manufacturing done by a 3D printer.

a)

Repetitive

b)

Additive

c)

Discrete

24.

3D printers will print in layers...

a)

from bottom to top

b)

from left to right

c)

right to left

d)

top to bottom

25.

A slender threadlike material that is heated in a 3D printer in order to create an object.

a)

filament

b)

3D print

c)

revolve

d)

extrude

26.

this delivers the filament to the hot-end of the nozzle section

a)

nozzle

b)

extruder

c)

base

d)

principle

27.

a projecting spout from which the filament is discharged onto the print bed

a)

nozzle

b)

filament

c)

base

d)

ceramic

28.

What does PLA stand for?

a)

Polylactic Acid

b)

Potentially Loud Argement

c)

Polyester Liquid Acid

d)

Polylactic Augment

29.

What are the 3 axis in 3D printing?

a)

a, b, c

b)

x, y, z

c)

a, b, z

d)

x, y, a

30.

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.

31.

What does CAD stand for?

a)

Computer Aligned Design

b)

Computer Aided Design

c)

Computer Abled Design

d)

Computer Archived Design

32.

Which of the following is a free app that you can use to create files for 3D printing?

a)

TinkerCad

b)

Solid Works

c)

3Dcad

d)

AutoCad

33.

A first, typical or preliminary model of something from which other forms are developed or copied is called a:

a)

Polytype

b)

Prototype

c)

Practice run

d)

Protozip

34.

Researchers are currently researching the possibility of using 3D printers to make which of the following:

a)

Car tires

b)

Trees

c)

Human organs

d)

Human hair

35.

What is it called when you combine 1 or more object together to make them 1 solid shape?

a)

combine

b)

group

c)

mesh together

36.

What do we call the space in our 3D design program where we design our object?

a)

graph

b)

bottom

c)

paper

d)

workplane

37.

What type of laser is typically used in laser engraving machines?

a)

X-ray laser

b)

CO2 laser

c)

Diode laser

d)

Fiber laser

38.

What is the main advantage of using a laser engraver over traditional engraving methods?

a)

It is more expensive

b)

It is slower

c)

It allows for more precise control

d)

It can only engrave on metal

39.

What does the term "slicing" refer to in 3D printing?

a)

Cutting the finished object out of the print bed

b)

Dividing the digital model into layers for printing

c)

Adjusting the size of the 3D model

d)

Applying a texture to the surface of the print

40.

What is the main goal of the Empathize stage in design thinking?

a)

Creating a prototype of the product

b)

Developing a marketing strategy

c)

Understanding the needs, emotions, and motivations of the users or customers.

d)

Conducting market research

41.

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?

a)

To gather data for statistical analysis

b)

To understand the needs and experiences of the users

c)

To save time and resources

d)

To follow the standard procedure

42.

What is the purpose of the Define stage in design thinking?

a)

To brainstorm potential solutions

b)

To create a prototype

c)

To define the problem or challenge

d)

To conduct market research

43.

What is the primary focus of the Ideate stage in design thinking?

a)

Finalizing the design solution

b)

Generate creative ideas and potential solutions

c)

Testing the prototype

d)

Conducting market research

44.

What is the significance of creating prototypes in the Prototype stage?

a)

To waste time and resources

b)

To slow down the development process

c)

To visualize and test ideas before investing in full development.

d)

To create unnecessary complications

45.

Why is it important to involve actual users or people of the target audience in the testing phase?

a)

To waste time and resources

b)

To make the end-users feel important

c)

To gather valuable feedback and insights on the usability and functionality of the product.

d)

To delay the product launch

46.

All engineers are scientists, but not all scientists are engineers.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Which is an example of the type of work that engineers do?

a)

Develop a lighter material for bike frames

b)

Design a roller coaster

c)

Construct a plastic spoon that breaks down in the environment

d)

All of the Above

48.

Designing a new type of clothing to keep you cooler in the summer would be the work of a

a)

engineer

b)

scientist

49.

Doing an experiment to observe a chemical change would be the work of a

a)

engineer

b)

scientist

50.

Making a model of a volcano to understand how they erupt would be the work of a

a)

engineer

b)

scientist

51.

Improving a computer to make it work faster would be the work of a

a)

engineer

b)

scientist

52.

Engineers _________ to improve and make better.

a)

underline

b)

rewrite

c)

redesign

d)

untie

53.

This person spends their day designing and building machines that convert solar energy into electricity to power homes.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

54.

This person studies how certain chemicals interact with the atmosphere to understand how pollution affects the ozone layer.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

55.

This person creates and tests new materials that are stronger and lighter than steel for use in constructing skyscrapers.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

56.

This person researches different types of bacteria to discover how they can be used to produce medicine for humans.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

57.

This person uses mathematics and physics to design faster, more fuel-efficient airplanes.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

58.

This person studies how climate change affects ocean temperatures and marine life over time.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

59.

This person is responsible for designing safer and more efficient highway systems to reduce traffic accidents.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer

60.

This person analyzes data from space telescopes to learn more about distant planets and stars.

a)

Scientist

b)

Engineer