Quiz for Lesson 1 Introduction – 3D Print Learning Platform

What is 3D printing?

Designing a 3D-model with CAD software and making a virtual presentation of it
Making 3D animations of a digital model
Making a digital 3D-model to physical object with additive manufacturing methods

How does 3D printing differ from traditional manufacturing methods?

Traditional manufacturing is usually subtractive manufacturing and 3D printing is additive manufacturing
Traditional manufacturing needs huge machines and 3D printing can be made with smaller machines
With 3D printing there will be always much more waste than with traditional manufacturing

In which of these applications you can use 3D-printing?

Which of these propositions are said to be pros of 3D printing compared to traditional manufacturing methods?

Which of these propositions are said to be cons of 3D printing compared to traditional manufacturing methods?

Which type of 3D printing material produces waste?

What is the g-code?

Select the right propositions:

3D printing is new technology invented in between 2000-2010
First 3D printers were invented in 1980 to 1990
3D printing hasn’t really evolved after it’s invention
There are only few companies making 3D printers
Usage of 3D printing is hugely growing and new inventions for 3D printing is made continuously

What is the difference between Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)?

The first commercialized 3D printer machines were made in?

The history of 3D printing technologies shows that… (select correct propositions)