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WorksheetsExploring 3D Printing and Design
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the material called that is melted and used to create objects in most 3D printers?
Sketch, which is a simple drawing of a design
Filament, which is the plastic material used in 3D printing
Export, which is saving a file for another program
Constraint, which is a limit in a design project
Which term describes a simple drawing that shows the basic shape or idea of a design?
Extrude, which means to push material out to form a shape
Thumbnail Sketch, which is a quick drawing of a design idea
Deliverable, which is the final product in a project
Client, which is the person who requests the design from the engineer
What is a multiview drawing?
A drawing that shows only one side of an object
A drawing that shows an object from several different angles
A drawing that uses only colors to show details
A drawing that is made by hand only
What does the word "extrude" mean in 3D printing?
To color an object using different shades
To push material out to form a 3D shape
To erase a part of a digital design
To measure an object with a ruler and include units
Who is the person or group that an engineer is designing a product for?
Deliverable, which is the final result of a project
Client, which is the person or group who requests the design
Filament, which is the material used in 3D printing
Constraint, which is a rule or limit in a project
What is the main purpose of a design brief?
To list the colors to use in a design project
To outline the problem, goals, and requirements for a project
To show how to use a 3D printer for making objects stronger and lighter
To describe the history of engineering inventions
Which of the following is an example of a constraint in a design project?
The product must be blue in color
The product must cost less than $10 to make
The product must be fun to use for kids
The product must be popular with students
What does "export" mean in computer-assisted drawing?
To save a file in a format that can be used by another program or device
To print a drawing on a piece of paper for review by your instructor
To erase a drawing from the computer screen
To color a drawing using digital tools
Which of the following best describes a deliverable in an engineering project?
The person who will use the finished product
The final products or results that must be completed and delivered
The material used in 3D printing for the project's prototype
The drawing of the product from different views
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Build a prototype of the design
Define the problem
Test the solution to see if it works
Export the file to a 3D printer
If you are using computer-assisted drawing software to create a 3D model, which step would you do after making a sketch?
Export the file to a different format for printing
Extrude the sketch to turn it into a 3D object
Print the model using a 3D printer right away
Add filament to the printer before starting
A company wants to design a new water bottle for athletes. Who would be the target consumer?
The engineers who design the bottle for the company
The athletes who will use the new water bottle
The people who manufacture the bottle in the factory
The store owners who sell the bottle to customers
You are given a design brief that says the product must be lightweight and fit in a backpack. What are these requirements called?
Constraints, which are limits or rules for the design
Deliverables, which are the final products to be made
Filaments, which are materials used in 3D printing
Sketches, which are simple drawings of the design
Why is it important to create a multiview drawing before 3D printing a part?
To see the part from different angles and check for mistakes in the design
To make the part colorful and more interesting to look at
To use less filament and save on material costs
To make the printer work faster and finish printing it very quickly
Which step comes after identifying the problem in the engineering design process?
Build a prototype of the possible solution
Generate concepts
Export the file to a 3D printer for testing
Test the solution to see if it works
A client asks you to design a phone holder that can attach to a bicycle. What is most likely the main deliverable for this project?
The sketch of the phone holder showing the design idea
The finished phone holder that attaches to a bicycle
The list of materials needed for the project
The multiview drawing showing different angles
You are designing a toy for children. The design brief says the toy must be safe, fun, and use less than 100 grams of filament. How would you make sure your design meets these criteria and constraints?
By guessing what children like and making changes as you go
By planning your design and checking each requirement as you work
By using the most expensive materials available for the toy
By making the toy as big as possible for more fun because kids love giant toys
A client wants a 3D printed part that is strong but uses as little filament as possible. How would you approach this design challenge?
Make the part solid and heavy to increase strength
Use a honeycomb structure inside the part to save filament and keep it strong
Ignore the client's request and use any design you like
Use the cheapest filament available for the project
You are given a multiview drawing of a part, but the top and side views do not match. What should you do before 3D printing?
Print the part anyway and see what happens
Check and correct the drawing so all views match before printing
Use only the front view and ignore the others
Change the filament color to make it look better
During the engineering design process, you realize your prototype does not meet one of the constraints listed in the design brief. What should you do next?
Ignore the constraint and finish the project anyway
Revise your design to meet the constraint in the design brief
Finish the project without making any changes
Change the design brief to remove the constraint
To keep our 3D printed object strong but light, we use:
infill
extrusion
plate adhesion
supports
