Lesson T2.1.2
T2.1.2 Computer-aided manufacture Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 2
20 questions
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Lesson T2.1.2, Computer-aided manufacture: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Design & Technology (National Curriculum), Unit 2: Make, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What does the acronym CAM stand for in modern manufacturing?
- Computer-aided manufacture
- Control automated machinery
- Common assembly method
- Computer-aided mapping
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Which machine is commonly controlled by a computer to cut thin materials?
- A hand-operated bench drill
- A manual tenon saw
- A simple hacksaw blade
- A laser cutter
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What is the main input file used by a CNC machine to guide its cutting?
- Raster image
- Toolpath file
- Text document
- Spreadsheet table
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What is CAD primarily used for in modern design and manufacturing?
- Manual sketching
- Digital modelling
- Quality testing
- Material sorting
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What allows a digital design to be used directly in computer-aided manufacture?
- Manual layout sketching
- Direct machine transfer
- Direct material melting
- Physical template scaling
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Which key benefit does CAM bring when producing many identical parts?
- Faster hand sanding
- Softer final products
- Consistent accuracy
- Cheaper raw materials
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What is the manufacturing process called when a 3-D printer builds an object layer by layer?
- Additive manufacturing
- Plastic extrusion
- Subtractive moulding
- Thermal cutting
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What does subtractive manufacturing involve when shaping a product?
- Adding layers
- Melting plastic
- Removing material
- Joining pieces
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Why might a designer choose a CNC router over a traditional hand saw?
- Speed and precision
- Softer finish
- Zero electricity use
- No file needed
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Which type of software file is essential to prepare a design for a laser cutter?
- Bitmap image
- Audio track
- Vector file
- Spreadsheet
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What is a major limitation of using computer-aided manufacture?
- Limited shape options
- File error replication
- Slow cutting speeds
- High material waste
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Cutting 10 identical squares using a laser cutter demonstrates which CAM feature?
- High consistency
- Random variation
- Manual flexibility
- Material softening
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Which manufacturing process uses computer control to shape material by spinning it?
- Laser cutting
- CNC turning
- 3-D printing
- Vacuum forming
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What does a CNC machine rely on to know the exact path of the tool?
- Colour sensors
- Coordinate points
- Magnetic tape
- Weight limits
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Why check a computer-aided design before sending it to a CAM machine?
- Reduce file size
- Prevent repeating errors
- Improve machine speed
- Increase material cost
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What is a major benefit of using digital templates in CAM?
- Single use printing
- Permanent fixed sizing
- Easy resizing and reuse
- Manual redraw required
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What is a 3D printer commonly used for in product design?
- Making quick prototypes
- Mass production
- Sharpening cutting tools
- Welding heavy steel
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What is the main advantage of a laser cutter for thin plastic?
- Thick curved profiles
- Chemical bonding ability
- Rough textured finish
- Clean precise edges
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Which manufacturing approach is best for tight tolerances like 0.5 mm?
- Computer-controlled machines
- Freehand jigsaw cutting
- Hand carving tools
- Manual metal bending
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What does a G-code file contain for a CNC machine?
- Movement instructions
- Assembly diagrams
- Electric current levels
- Material pricing data
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