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Here are 100 multiple-choice questions along with their answers on basic additive
manufacturing processes suitable for an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) level:

1. Which of the following is not a basic additive manufacturing process?

a) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

b) CNC Machining

c) SLA (Stereolithography)

d) SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)

Answer: b) CNC Machining

2. What is the primary raw material used in FDM?

a) Metal powders

b) Liquid resin

c) Thermoplastic filament

d) Ceramic slurry

Answer: c) Thermoplastic filament

3. Which additive manufacturing process uses a vat of liquid photopolymer resin?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

4. In SLS (Selective Laser Sintering), what is used to fuse the powdered material together?

a) Ultraviolet light

b) Laser beam

c) Electron beam
 d) Heat gun

Answer: b) Laser beam

5. Which additive manufacturing process uses an electron beam to melt metal powder?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) EBM (Electron Beam Melting)

d) DLP (Digital Light Processing)

Answer: c) EBM (Electron Beam Melting)

6. What is the layer thickness typically achieved in most FDM printers?

a) 0.1 - 0.2 mm

b) 1 - 2 mm

c) 5 - 10 mm

d) 20 - 30 mm

Answer: a) 0.1 - 0.2 mm

7. Which additive manufacturing process is known for its high accuracy and surface finish?

a) FDM

b) SLS

c) SLA

d) EBM

Answer: c) SLA (Stereolithography)

8. What is the primary advantage of using additive manufacturing over traditional subtractive
methods?

a) Faster production time

 b) Lower material cost

c) Reduced waste

d) Limited design flexibility

Answer: c) Reduced waste

9. Which additive manufacturing process can produce parts with internal cavities and complex
geometries without the need for support structures?

a) SLS

b) FDM

c) EBM

d) SLA

Answer: a) SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)

10. In DLP (Digital Light Processing), what is used to cure the photopolymer resin layer by layer?

a) Laser

b) Ultraviolet light

c) Electron beam

d) Infrared light

Answer: b) Ultraviolet light

11. Which of the following is a common application of additive manufacturing in the aerospace
industry?

a) Jewelry making

b) Automotive parts

c) Engine components

d) Food packaging

Answer: c) Engine components

12. What is the main limitation of FDM compared to other additive manufacturing processes?

a) Limited material choices

b) High cost of equipment

c) Slow printing speed

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Limited material choices

13. Which additive manufacturing process has the highest material wastage?

a) SLS

b) EBM

c) FDM

d) SLA

Answer: c) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

14. Which additive manufacturing process is suitable for producing metal parts with high mechanical
properties?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) EBM

d) DLP

Answer: c) EBM (Electron Beam Melting)

15. What does the acronym 'CAD' stand for in the context of additive manufacturing?

a) Computer-Aided Design

b) Computer-Aided Drafting

c) Computer-Aided Development

d) Computer-Aided Dimensioning
 Answer: a) Computer-Aided Design

16. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for rapid prototyping?

a) SLS

b) SLA

c) EBM

d) DLP

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

17. What is the primary factor affecting the surface finish of a 3D printed part?

a) Printing speed

b) Layer thickness

c) Material viscosity

d) Printer resolution

Answer: b) Layer thickness

18. Which additive manufacturing process is known for its ability to produce flexible and rubber-like
parts?

a) FDM

b) SLS

c) SLA

d) DLP

Answer: a) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

19. Which of the following is not a post-processing technique commonly used in additive
manufacturing?

a) Sanding

b) Machining

c) Polishing
 d) Injection molding

Answer: d) Injection molding

20. Which additive manufacturing process is known for its ability to produce high-resolution parts?

a) FDM

b) SLS

c) SLA

d) EBM

Answer: c) SLA (Stereolithography)

21. Which additive manufacturing process typically requires the use of support structures?

a) FDM

b) SLS

c) SLA

d) EBM

Answer: a) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

22. Which additive manufacturing process offers the fastest production speed?

a) FDM

b) SLS

c) SLA

d) EBM

Answer: d) EBM (Electron Beam Melting)

23. What is the primary advantage of using SLA over FDM for intricate parts?

a) Faster printing speed

b) Lower material cost

 c) Higher accuracy

d) Stronger mechanical properties

Answer: c) Higher accuracy

24. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?

a) SLS

b) SLA

c) FDM

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

25. What is the primary disadvantage of using SLS for small batch production?

a) High material cost

b) Long production time

c) Limited material choices

d) Limited surface finish

Answer: a) High material cost

26. Which additive manufacturing process uses a powder bed as the build platform?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) DLP

Answer: c) SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)

27. What is the primary factor affecting the strength of a 3D printed part?
 a) Printing speed

b) Layer thickness

c) Material composition

d) Printer resolution

Answer: c) Material composition

28. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing large-scale parts?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: a) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

29. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing dental implants?

a) SLS

b) SLA

c) FDM

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

30. What is the primary advantage of using EBM over other metal additive manufacturing processes?

a) Lower cost

b) Faster production speed

c) Better surface finish

d) Higher mechanical properties

 Answer: b) Faster production speed

31. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing architectural models?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: a) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

32. What is the primary limitation of using SLA for large-scale production?

a) High material cost

b) Limited material choices

c) Long production time

d) Limited build volume

Answer: d) Limited build volume

33. Which additive manufacturing process uses a bed of thermoplastic powder as the build material?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) DLP

Answer: c) SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)

34. What is the primary advantage of using DLP over SLA?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Faster printing speed

c) Lower material cost

d) Better surface finish

 Answer: b) Faster printing speed

35. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom orthopedic
implants?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: d) EBM (Electron Beam Melting)

36. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing high-temperature parts?

a) Limited material choices

b) Poor surface finish

c) Slow printing speed

d) High material cost

Answer: a) Limited material choices

37. Which additive manufacturing process uses a continuous filament as the build material?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: a) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

38. What is the primary disadvantage of using SLS for producing parts with fine details?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

 c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

39. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom jewelry?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

40. What is the primary advantage of using FDM over other additive manufacturing processes?

a) Lower cost

b) Higher accuracy

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Faster production speed

41. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing hearing aids?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

42. What is the primary limitation of using EBM for producing parts with intricate details?

a) Long production time

 b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

43. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom smartphone
cases?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: a) FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

44. What is the primary advantage of using SLA for producing parts with fine details?

a) Lower material cost

b) Faster production speed

c) Higher accuracy

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Higher accuracy

45. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

46. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Long production time

47. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom insoles?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

48. What is the primary advantage of using SLS over other additive manufacturing processes?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: d) Better surface finish

49. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom prosthetics?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: c) SLS (Selective Laser Sintering)

50. What is the primary limitation of using EBM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: c) High material cost

51. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom figurines?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

52. What is the primary advantage of using FDM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Faster production speed

53. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom hearing aids?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM
 Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

54. What is the primary limitation of using SLA for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Long production time

55. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom dental implants?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

56. What is the primary advantage of using SLS for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Faster production speed

57. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom jewelry?

a) FDM

b) SLA
 c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

58. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing parts with intricate details?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

59. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom figurines?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

60. What is the primary advantage of using EBM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: b) Lower material cost

61. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom hearing aids?

a) FDM
 b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

62. What is the primary limitation of using SLA for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Long production time

63. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom dental implants?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

64. What is the primary advantage of using SLS for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Faster production speed

65. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom jewelry?
 a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

66. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing parts with intricate details?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

67. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom figurines?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

68. What is the primary advantage of using EBM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: b) Lower material cost

69. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom hearing aids?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

70. What is the primary limitation of using SLA for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Long production time

71. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom dental implants?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

72. What is the primary advantage of using SLS for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Faster production speed

73. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom jewelry?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

74. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing parts with intricate details?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

75. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom figurines?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

76. What is the primary advantage of using EBM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

 Answer: b) Lower material cost

77. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom hearing aids?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

78. What is the primary limitation of using SLA for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Long production time

79. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom dental implants?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

80. What is the primary advantage of using SLS for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

 Answer: c) Faster production speed

81. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom jewelry?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

82. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing parts with intricate details?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

83. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom figurines?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

84. What is the primary advantage of using EBM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

 d) Better surface finish

Answer: b) Lower material cost

85. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom hearing aids?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

86. What is the primary limitation of using SLA for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long

production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Long production time

87. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom dental implants?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

88. What is the primary advantage of using SLS for producing large-scale parts?
 a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Faster production speed

89. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom jewelry?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

90. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing parts with intricate details?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

91. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom figurines?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

92. What is the primary advantage of using EBM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: b) Lower material cost

93. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom hearing aids?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

94. What is the primary limitation of using SLA for producing large-scale parts?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: a) Long production time

95. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom dental implants?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

96. What is the primary advantage of using SLS for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: c) Faster production speed

97. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom jewelry?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM

Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

98. What is the primary limitation of using FDM for producing parts with intricate details?

a) Long production time

b) Limited material choices

c) High material cost

d) Poor surface finish

Answer: d) Poor surface finish

99. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom figurines?

a) FDM

b) SLA

c) SLS

d) EBM
 Answer: b) SLA (Stereolithography)

100. What is the primary advantage of using EBM for producing large-scale parts?

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower material cost

c) Faster production speed

d) Better surface finish

Answer: b) Lower material cost

**Additive Manufacturing MCQs**

1. What is Additive Manufacturing (AM)?

a) Subtracting material from a block

b) Building up material layer by layer

c) Melting material to shape

d) Forging material into shape

- **Answer: b) Building up material layer by layer**

2. Which of the following is not a common additive manufacturing process?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- **Answer: c) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining**

3. In which additive manufacturing process is a laser used to selectively melt metal powder?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)
 d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

- **Answer: d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)**

4. What material is commonly used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)?

a) Metal powder

b) Liquid resin

c) Thermoplastic filament

d) Ceramic powder

- **Answer: c) Thermoplastic filament**

5. Which additive manufacturing process uses a vat of liquid resin cured by a UV laser?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

6. Additive Manufacturing is also known as:

a) 3D Printing

b) 2D Printing

c) Analog Printing

d) None of the above

- **Answer: a) 3D Printing**

7. In Selective Laser Melting (SLM), the material is fused using:

a) Heat from an oven

b) Electron Beam

c) Ultraviolet light

d) Microwave radiation

- **Answer: b) Electron Beam**

8. Which of the following is a post-processing step common in additive manufacturing?

a) CAD modeling

b) Laser cutting

c) Heat treatment

d) Injection molding

- **Answer: c) Heat treatment**

9. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit material in layers?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

10. Which of the following is a limitation of additive manufacturing?

a) Limited material options

b) Limited resolution

c) Limited build volume

d) All of the above

- **Answer: d) All of the above**

11. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing metal parts with complex
geometries?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Inkjet 3D Printing

- **Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

12. Additive Manufacturing processes are primarily driven by:

a) Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

 b) Manual sketches

c) Trial and error

d) None of the above

- **Answer: a) Computer-Aided Design (CAD)**

13. Which of the following is not a benefit of additive manufacturing?

a) Reduced material wastage

b) Rapid prototyping

c) Low initial investment

d) Mass production capability

- **Answer: d) Mass production capability**

14. What is the layer thickness typically achieved in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?

a) 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm

b) 0.5 mm to 1 mm

c) 0.01 mm to 0.05 mm

d) 1 mm to 2 mm

- **Answer: a) 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm**

15. Which additive manufacturing process uses a powder bed as the build platform?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

- **Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

16. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing over traditional subtractive
manufacturing methods?

a) Faster production speed

b) Lower initial investment

c) Greater design flexibility

 d) Higher material strength

- **Answer: c) Greater design flexibility**

17. In which additive manufacturing process is a binder jetted onto a powder bed?

a) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Binder Jetting

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- **Answer: c) Binder Jetting**

18. Additive Manufacturing processes are commonly used in industries such as:

a) Automotive

b) Healthcare

c) Aerospace

d) All of the above

- **Answer: d) All of the above**

19. Which additive manufacturing process is most commonly associated with producing prototypes
and models?

a) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

- **Answer: b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

20. What does the acronym "SLM" stand for in Additive Manufacturing?

a) Selective Laser Melting

b) Single Layer Manufacturing

c) Selective Layer Modeling

d) Subtractive Layer Machining

- **Answer: a) Selective Laser Melting**

21. The primary source of energy used in Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) is:

a) Electron beam

b) UV light

c) Laser

d) Infrared radiation

- **Answer: c) Laser**

22. Which of the following is a common application of Additive Manufacturing in the healthcare
industry?

a) Dental implants

b) Aircraft engine components

c) Smartphone casings

d) Architectural models

- **Answer: a) Dental implants**

23. What is the primary disadvantage of powder-based additive manufacturing processes?

a) High material wastage

b) Limited material options

c) High initial investment

d) Slow production speed

- **Answer:

a) High material wastage**

24. Which of the following materials cannot be used in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?

a) Nylon

b) Metal

c) Ceramic

d) Thermoplastic

- **Answer: b) Metal**
25. Which additive manufacturing process uses a beam of electrons to melt and fuse metallic
powders?

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- **Answer: b) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

26. Additive Manufacturing has the potential to revolutionize which industry?

a) Textile

b) Agriculture

c) Construction

d) Electronics

- **Answer: c) Construction**

27. Which of the following is a common challenge in Additive Manufacturing?

a) Limited design complexity

b) Poor surface finish

c) High material cost

d) Rapid production speed

- **Answer: b) Poor surface finish**

28. Which additive manufacturing process involves solidifying layers of photopolymer resin using a
UV laser?

a) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

- **Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

29. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in prototyping?

 a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Fast production

d) Large build volume

- **Answer: c) Fast production**

30. Which of the following materials is commonly used in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?

a) ABS

b) PLA

c) Nylon

d) Polycarbonate

- **Answer: c) Nylon**

31. Which additive manufacturing process is known for its ability to produce parts with high surface
quality?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

32. Which term refers to the horizontal resolution of an additive manufacturing process?

a) Layer thickness

b) Build volume

c) Surface finish

d) Accuracy

- **Answer: a) Layer thickness**

33. Which additive manufacturing process uses a high-power laser to sinter powdered material?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

 c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

34. Additive Manufacturing enables the production of parts with:

a) Uniform properties

b) Limited complexity

c) Low strength

d) Low precision

- **Answer: a) Uniform properties**

35. Which additive manufacturing process is suitable for producing functional prototypes and end-
use parts?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Binder Jetting

d) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

- **Answer: d) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

36. The main advantage of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) over other metal additive manufacturing
processes is:

a) Faster printing speed

b) Higher accuracy

c) Superior material properties

d) Lower operating cost

- **Answer: c) Superior material properties**

37. What is the typical accuracy achievable in Additive Manufacturing?

a) ± 0.1 mm

b) ± 1 mm

c) ± 0.01 mm

d) ± 0.5 mm
 - **Answer: c) ± 0.01 mm**

38. Which additive manufacturing process involves fusing layers of metal powder using an electron
beam?

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- **Answer: b) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

39. The primary limitation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) compared to other additive
manufacturing processes is:

a) Limited material options

b) High operating cost

c) Slow printing speed

d) Poor surface finish

- **Answer: a) Limited material options**

40. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a UV light to selectively cure layers of liquid
resin?

a) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

41. Which of the following is a common application of Additive Manufacturing in the aerospace
industry?

a) Furniture manufacturing

b) Jewelry making

c) Tool fabrication

d) Aircraft component production

 - **Answer: d) Aircraft component production**

42. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) over other additive
manufacturing processes?

a) High printing speed

b) Low material cost

c) No need for support structures

d) Superior surface finish

- **Answer: c) No need for support structures**

43. Additive Manufacturing processes are often classified based on:

a) Build volume

b) Layer thickness

c) Material deposition method

d) Post-processing techniques

- **Answer: c) Material deposition method**

44. Which additive manufacturing process has the highest material wastage?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Binder Jetting

- **Answer: d) Binder Jetting**

45. Which of the following is a limitation of Selective Laser Melting (SLM)?

a) Limited material compatibility

b) High operating temperature

c) Low printing speed

d) Poor surface finish

- **Answer: a) Limited material compatibility**

46. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in tooling production?

a) Low cost

b) High strength

c) Complex geometries

d) Mass production capability

- **Answer: c) Complex geometries**

47. Which additive manufacturing process involves spraying material onto a build platform?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

c) Binder Jetting

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- **Answer: c) Binder Jetting**

48. Which additive manufacturing process requires the use of

support structures?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

49. The resolution of an additive manufacturing process refers to its:

a) Printing speed

b) Layer thickness

c) Build volume

d) Surface finish

- **Answer: b) Layer thickness**

50. Additive Manufacturing enables the production of parts with:

 a) Uniform properties

b) Limited complexity

c) Low strength

d) Low precision

- **Answer: a) Uniform properties**

51. Which of the following is a common limitation of Additive Manufacturing?

a) Limited design complexity

b) High material cost

c) Slow production speed

d) All of the above

- **Answer: d) All of the above**

52. In which additive manufacturing process are layers of material bonded using a heat source?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

53. Which of the following is a common application of Additive Manufacturing in the automotive
industry?

a) Gear manufacturing

b) PCB fabrication

c) Food packaging

d) Clothing production

- **Answer: a) Gear manufacturing**

54. The accuracy of an additive manufacturing process refers to its ability to:

a) Produce parts with precise dimensions

b) Print at high speed

 c) Handle multiple materials simultaneously

d) Produce parts with smooth surfaces

- **Answer: a) Produce parts with precise dimensions**

55. Which additive manufacturing process uses a nozzle to spray binder onto a powder bed?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Binder Jetting

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: c) Binder Jetting**

56. Additive Manufacturing is commonly used in the production of:

a) Molded plastics

b) Stamped metal parts

c) Prototype models

d) Extruded aluminum profiles

- **Answer: c) Prototype models**

57. In which additive manufacturing process are layers of material fused using heat from an electron
beam?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

58. Additive Manufacturing processes are typically controlled by:

a) Human operators

b) CNC machines

c) Robots

d) Computer software
 - **Answer: d) Computer software**

59. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing large parts with high
strength?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Binder Jetting

- **Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

60. The accuracy of an additive manufacturing process depends on factors such as:

a) Layer thickness and material properties

b) Build volume and printing speed

c) Surface finish and post-processing techniques

d) All of the above

- **Answer: a) Layer thickness and material properties**

61. Which of the following materials is commonly used in Stereolithography (SLA)?

a) ABS

b) PLA

c) Nylon

d) Photopolymer resin

- **Answer: d) Photopolymer resin**

62. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in jewelry production?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Wide material selection

d) Large build volume

- **Answer: c) Wide material selection**

63. Which of the following is not a common post-processing step in additive manufacturing?

a) Heat treatment

b) CNC machining

c) Sanding and polishing

d) Surface coating

- **Answer: b) CNC machining**

64. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom medical
implants?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: b) High accuracy**

65. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

d) Binder Jetting

- **Answer: a) Stereolithography (SLA)**

66. Additive Manufacturing enables the production of parts with:

a) High strength-to-weight ratio

b) Limited surface finish options

c) Large dimensional tolerance

d) Low geometric complexity

- **Answer: a) High strength-to-weight ratio**

67. In which additive manufacturing process are layers of material bonded using a UV light?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)
 b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: a) Stereolithography (SLA)**

68. What is the primary limitation of Additive Manufacturing in large-scale production?

a) High material cost

b) Limited material options

c) Slow production speed

d) Poor surface finish

- **Answer: c) Slow production speed**

69. Which of the following is a common application of Additive Manufacturing in the consumer
goods industry?

a) Furniture production

b) Apparel manufacturing

c) Product packaging

d) Customized product design

- **Answer: d) Customized product design**

70. Additive Manufacturing has the potential to reduce environmental impact through:

a) Material recycling

b) Increased energy consumption

c) Higher material wastage

d) Increased pollution

- **Answer: a) Material recycling**

71. In which additive manufacturing process is a thin layer of powdered material selectively fused
using a laser?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)
 d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

- **Answer: b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

72. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of spare parts?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Fast production

d) Large build volume

- **Answer: c) Fast production**

73. Which of the following is a

limitation of Additive Manufacturing in the production of functional parts?

a) Limited material options

b) High material cost

c) Poor surface finish

d) All of the above

- **Answer: d) All of the above**

74. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in architecture?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Rapid prototyping

d) Large build volume

- **Answer: c) Rapid prototyping**

75. Which additive manufacturing process uses a nozzle to deposit material in layers?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

 - **Answer: b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

76. In which additive manufacturing process is a thin layer of photopolymer resin cured using a UV
light?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

77. What is the primary limitation of Additive Manufacturing in the production of large parts?

a) High material cost

b) Limited build volume

c) Slow production speed

d) Poor surface finish

- **Answer: b) Limited build volume**

78. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing parts with high geometric
complexity?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Binder Jetting

- **Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

79. In which additive manufacturing process is a thin layer of powdered material selectively fused
using a heat source?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

80. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom
orthopedic implants?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: b) High accuracy**

81. Which of the following is a common limitation of Additive Manufacturing in the production of
metal parts?

a) Limited material options

b) Poor surface finish

c) High material cost

d) All of the above

- **Answer: d) All of the above**

82. Additive Manufacturing is commonly used in the production of:

a) Injection molds

b) Die-cast parts

c) Sand castings

d) Extruded profiles

- **Answer: a) Injection molds**

83. In which additive manufacturing process is a nozzle used to deposit material onto a build
platform?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

84. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom hearing
aids?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: d) Short lead time**

85. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a high-power laser to melt and fuse layers
of metal powder?

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- **Answer: a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

86. Additive Manufacturing enables the production of parts with:

a) Limited complexity

b) Uniform properties

c) Low strength

d) Low dimensional accuracy

- **Answer: b) Uniform properties**

87. In which additive manufacturing process are layers of material selectively sintered using a laser?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

88. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom jewelry?

a) Low cost
 b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: b) High accuracy**

89. Which of the following is a common post-processing step in Additive Manufacturing?

a) Layer slicing

b) CNC machining

c) Material extrusion

d) Support removal

- **Answer: d) Support removal**

90. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom eyewear?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: d) Short lead time**

91. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit material onto a build
platform?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

92. In which additive manufacturing process is a thin layer of powdered material selectively fused
using a laser?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

 d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

93. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom footwear?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: d) Short lead time**

94. Additive Manufacturing enables the production of parts with:

a) High strength-to-weight ratio

b) Limited surface finish options

c) Large dimensional tolerance

d) Low geometric complexity

- **Answer: a) High strength-to-weight ratio**

95. In which additive manufacturing process are layers of material bonded using a heat source?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- **Answer: c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

96. What is the

primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom prosthetics?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

 - **Answer: b) High accuracy**

97. Which of the following is a common post-processing step in Additive Manufacturing?

a) Layer slicing

b) CNC machining

c) Material extrusion

d) Support removal

- **Answer: d) Support removal**

98. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom hearing
aids?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: d) Short lead time**

99. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a high-power laser to melt and fuse layers
of metal powder?

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- **Answer: a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

100. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing in the production of custom
orthopedic implants?

a) Low cost

b) High accuracy

c) Large build volume

d) Short lead time

- **Answer: b) High accuracy**

Certainly! Here are 100 multiple-choice questions along with their answers focusing on basic additive
manufacturing processes suitable for an ITI level:

**1. What is Additive Manufacturing?**

a) Manufacturing involving addition of material layer by layer

b) Manufacturing involving subtraction of material layer by layer

c) Manufacturing involving molding processes

d) None of the above

**Answer: a) Manufacturing involving addition of material layer by layer**

**2. Which of the following is NOT a common additive manufacturing process?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

**Answer: b) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining**

**3. Which additive manufacturing process uses a laser to sinter powdered material?**

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**4. Which additive manufacturing process uses a vat of liquid photopolymer resin cured by UV
light?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**5. What is the primary advantage of additive manufacturing over traditional manufacturing
methods?**

a) Lower initial investment

b) Faster production speed

c) Complex geometries without additional tooling

d) Superior material strength

**Answer: c) Complex geometries without additional tooling**

**6. In Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), what material is typically used?**

a) Liquid resin

b) Metal powder

c) Thermoplastic filament

d) Ceramic slurry

**Answer: c) Thermoplastic filament**

**7. Which additive manufacturing process can produce parts with the highest level of detail?**

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**8. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing metal parts with high
accuracy?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**9. What is the primary limitation of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?**

a) Limited material options

 b) Low accuracy

c) High operating costs

d) Requires support structures

**Answer: a) Limited material options**

**10. Which additive manufacturing process can utilize both metal and polymer materials?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

d) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

**Answer: c) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

**11. In Selective Laser Melting (SLM), what form does the material typically start in?**

a) Powder

b) Liquid

c) Filament

d) Solid block

**Answer: a) Powder**

**12. Which additive manufacturing process has the highest material utilization efficiency?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

d) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

**Answer: c) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

**13. Which additive manufacturing process uses a high-power electron beam to melt metal
powder?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)
 d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

**14. What is the primary advantage of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)?**

a) High accuracy

b) Low cost

c) Wide range of material options

d) Fast production speed

**Answer: c) Wide range of material options**

**15. Which additive manufacturing process typically requires the use of support structures?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**16. In which additive manufacturing process is the material heated to a semi-liquid state before
being extruded layer by layer?**

a) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**17. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing prototypes and
concept models?**

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**18. Which of the following is NOT a common application of additive manufacturing?**

a) Aerospace components

b) Dental implants

c) Mass production of consumer electronics

d) Customized medical implants

**Answer: c) Mass production of consumer electronics**

**19. What is the primary advantage of Stereolithography (SLA) over other additive manufacturing
processes?**

a) Lower cost

b) Higher production speed

c) Superior surface finish

d) Ability to use a wide range of materials

**Answer: c) Superior surface finish**

**20. Which additive manufacturing process requires post-processing to remove excess powder from
the finished part?**

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

**Answer: d) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

**21. Which additive manufacturing process is capable of producing parts with the highest
strength?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM

)
 **Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**22. What is the primary limitation of Stereolithography (SLA)?**

a) Limited material options

b) Low accuracy

c) High operating costs

d) Slow production speed

**Answer: a) Limited material options**

**23. In which additive manufacturing process is the material cured using a UV laser?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**24. Which additive manufacturing process has the highest resolution capability?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**25. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing large, complex metal
parts?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

**26. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?**

a) High accuracy

b) Low cost

c) No need for support structures

d) Wide range of material options

**Answer: d) Wide range of material options**

**27. Which additive manufacturing process uses a vat of liquid resin and a digital light projector to
cure each layer?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)**

**28. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM)?**

a) Limited material options

b) Low accuracy

c) High operating costs

d) Slow production speed

**Answer: c) High operating costs**

**29. Which additive manufacturing process is most commonly used for rapid prototyping?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**30. Which additive manufacturing process typically requires the use of a build platform that moves
downward as the part is created?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

 b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**31. What is the primary advantage of Digital Light Processing (DLP) over Stereolithography
(SLA)?**

a) Lower cost

b) Higher production speed

c) Greater accuracy

d) Ability to use a wider range of materials

**Answer: b) Higher production speed**

**32. In Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), what is used to fuse the powdered material together?**

a) UV light

b) Electron beam

c) Laser

d) Heat

**Answer: c) Laser**

**33. What is the primary limitation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)?**

a) Limited material options

b) Low accuracy

c) High operating costs

d) Slow production speed

**Answer: b) Low accuracy**

**34. Which additive manufacturing process is best suited for producing parts with high mechanical
strength?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

 d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**35. Which additive manufacturing process uses a bed of powdered material as the build
platform?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

**36. What is the primary limitation of Digital Light Processing (DLP)?**

a) Limited material options

b) Low accuracy

c) High operating costs

d) Slow production speed

**Answer: a) Limited material options**

**37. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing dental crowns and
bridges?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**38. In Electron Beam Melting (EBM), what source of energy is used to melt the metal powder?**

a) Laser

b) UV light

c) Electron beam

d) Heat

**Answer: c) Electron beam**

**39. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom hearing
aids?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)**

**40. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to other metal AM
processes?**

a) Higher cost

b) Limited accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: c) Limited material compatibility**

**41. Which additive manufacturing process involves the use of a nozzle to deposit material layer by
layer?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**42. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for creating architectural models and
prototypes?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**43. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) over Stereolithography
(SLA)?**

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower cost

c) Greater material flexibility

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Greater material flexibility**

**44. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing jewelry and decorative
items?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**45. In Selective Laser Melting (SLM), what is the primary role of the laser?**

a) Curing the resin

b) Melting the metal powder

c) Fusing the powdered material together

d) Heating the thermoplastic filament

**Answer: b) Melting the metal powder**

**46. Which additive manufacturing process is most commonly used for producing end-use
production parts?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

 **Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**47. What is the primary limitation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) in terms of part size?**

a) Limited build volume

b) Limited material options

c) Low accuracy

d) High operating costs

**Answer: a) Limited build volume**

**48. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom prosthetics?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

**49. In which additive manufacturing process is the material heated just below its melting point to
fuse it together?**

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**50. Which additive manufacturing process typically produces parts with the highest surface finish
quality?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**51. What is the primary advantage of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) over Selective Laser Melting
(SLM)?**

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower operating costs

c) Faster production speed

d) Reduced residual stresses in the part

**Answer: d) Reduced residual stresses in the part**

**52. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing architectural
models?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**53. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**54. Which additive manufacturing process typically requires the use of a powder removal system
after printing?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

**55. In Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), what is used to heat and extrude the material?**

a) UV light

b) Laser

c) Electron beam

d) Nozzle

**Answer: d) Nozzle**

**56. What is the primary limitation of Stereolithography (SLA) compared to Fused Deposition
Modeling (FDM)?**

a) Limited material options

b) Lower accuracy

c) Higher operating costs

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Limited material options**

**57. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom orthopedic
implants?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**58. What is the primary limitation of Digital Light Processing (DLP) compared to Stereolithography
(SLA)?**

a) Lower accuracy

b) Higher cost

c) Slower production speed

d) Limited material options

**Answer: d) Limited material options**

**59. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom insoles and
orthotics?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**60. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) over Selective Laser Melting
(SLM)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: a) Greater material compatibility**

**61. In which additive manufacturing process is the build platform lowered into the liquid resin as
each layer is cured?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**62. What is the primary advantage of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) over Selective Laser Melting
(SLM)?**

a) Higher accuracy

b) Lower operating costs

c) Faster production speed

d) Reduced residual stresses in the part

**Answer: d) Reduced residual stresses in the part**

**63. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**64. What is the primary limitation of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) compared to Electron

Beam Melting (EBM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: c) Limited material compatibility**

**65. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**66. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**67. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**68. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**69. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**70. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**71. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**72. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**73. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**74. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**75. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**76. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**77. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**78. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**79. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**80. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**81. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**82. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy

d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**83. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**84. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**85. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (

FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**86. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy
 d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**87. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**88. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**89. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**90. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy
 d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**91. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**92. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**93. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**94. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy
 d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**95. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**96. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost**

**97. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**98. What is the primary advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over Selective Laser Sintering
(SLS)?**

a) Greater material compatibility

b) Lower cost

c) Higher accuracy
 d) Faster production speed

**Answer: c) Higher accuracy**

**99. In which additive manufacturing process is a powder bed preheated before the laser melts the
material?**

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**100. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM) compared to Selective Laser
Melting (SLM)?**

a) Higher cost

b) Lower accuracy

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Slower production speed

**Answer: a) Higher cost

Certainly! Here are 100 multiple-choice questions along with their answers on basic additive
manufacturing processes for an ITI level:

1. What is Additive Manufacturing (AM)?

A) Manufacturing using traditional subtractive methods

B) Manufacturing using only metal materials

C) Manufacturing by adding material layer by layer

D) None of the above

**Answer: C) Manufacturing by adding material layer by layer**

2. Which of the following is not a basic additive manufacturing process?

 A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

C) Injection Molding

D) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

**Answer: C) Injection Molding**

3. In Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), what material is commonly used?

A) Metal powder

B) Thermoplastic filament

C) Ceramic slurry

D) Carbon fiber sheets

**Answer: B) Thermoplastic filament**

4. Which additive manufacturing process uses a high-powered laser to sinter powdered material?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

C) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: B) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

5. What is the primary application of Binder Jetting?

A) Creating intricate metal parts

B) Producing prototypes with high accuracy

C) Making complex sand molds for casting

D) Building durable plastic prototypes

**Answer: C) Making complex sand molds for casting**

6. Which additive manufacturing process involves curing a liquid resin with an ultraviolet (UV) light?

A) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: C) Stereolithography (SLA)**

7. What is the primary limitation of Stereolithography (SLA)?

A) Limited material choices

B) Slow printing speed

C) High cost of equipment

D) Low surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material choices**

8. Which additive manufacturing process is known for its ability to produce highly detailed and
accurate parts?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: B) Stereolithography (SLA)**

9. What is the key advantage of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) over other AM processes?

A) Ability to print with multiple materials simultaneously

B) High speed of production

C) No need for support structures

D) Capability to print large-scale objects

 **Answer: C) No need for support structures**

10. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for creating customized medical
implants?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

**Answer: D) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

11. What type of energy source is typically used in Direct Energy Deposition (DED) AM process?

A) High-intensity light beam

B) Electron beam

C) Ultrasonic waves

D) Electrical discharge

**Answer: B) Electron beam**

12. In Electron Beam Melting (EBM), what is the purpose of the electron beam?

A) To heat the build material

B) To solidify the build material

C) To provide UV radiation for curing

D) To create support structures

**Answer: A) To heat the build material**

13. Which additive manufacturing process uses a print head to deposit droplets of material onto a
substrate?

A) Material Jetting

B) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

C) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

 D) Vat Photopolymerization

**Answer: A) Material Jetting**

14. Which of the following materials is commonly used in Material Jetting?

A) Thermoplastic polymers

B) Metal powders

C) Ceramic slurries

D) Liquid photopolymers

**Answer: D) Liquid photopolymers**

15. What is the main advantage of Direct Energy Deposition (DED) over other AM processes?

A) High precision and surface finish

B) Ability to print with a wide range of materials

C) Low cost of equipment

D) Fast printing speed

**Answer: B) Ability to print with a wide range of materials**

16. Which additive manufacturing process involves heating metal wire or powder to create layers?

A) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

B) Binder Jetting

C) Material Extrusion

D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

**Answer: A) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)**

17. In which AM process are support structures often necessary?

A) Material Jetting

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

 C) Vat Photopolymerization

D) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

**Answer: B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)**

18. What is the primary limitation of Material Extrusion (ME) technology?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) Slow printing speed

C) Low surface finish quality

D) High equipment cost

**Answer: C) Low surface finish quality**

19. Which AM process typically produces parts with the highest mechanical properties?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Material Jetting

C) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

D) Vat Photopolymerization

**Answer: C) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)**

20. Which additive manufacturing process can utilize both metals and polymers as build materials?

A) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: A) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

21. Which of the following is NOT a limitation of Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) technology?

A) Limited material options

 B) High energy consumption

C) Requirement of support structures

D) Slow production speed

**Answer: C) Requirement of support structures**

22. Which additive manufacturing process is suitable for producing high-temperature-resistant metal
parts?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

C) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

D) Material Jetting

**Answer: C) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

23. What is the main advantage of Binder Jetting over other AM processes?

A) High speed of production

B) Low material waste

C) Ability to print multiple

materials simultaneously

D) Compatibility with a wide range of materials

**Answer: A) High speed of production**

24. Which additive manufacturing process does not require post-processing steps like curing or
baking?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Vat Photopolymerization

D) Material Extrusion
 **Answer: A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

25. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing small, intricate plastic
parts?

A) Binder Jetting

B) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

**Answer: C) Stereolithography (SLA)**

26. What is the main limitation of Vat Photopolymerization?

A) Limited material choices

B) Slow printing speed

C) High cost of equipment

D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material choices**

27. Which of the following materials cannot be used in Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)?

A) PLA (Polylactic Acid)

B) ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

C) Nylon

D) Steel powder

**Answer: D) Steel powder**

28. What is the primary application of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)?

A) Printing high-resolution prototypes

B) Producing complex metal parts

C) Creating flexible elastomers

 D) Manufacturing ceramic components

**Answer: B) Producing complex metal parts**

29. What is the main advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over other metal AM processes?

A) Low equipment cost

B) High production speed

C) Superior part density and mechanical properties

D) Ability to print with multiple materials simultaneously

**Answer: C) Superior part density and mechanical properties**

30. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built upside-down from a vat of liquid resin?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

**Answer: A) Stereolithography (SLA)**

31. Which of the following is NOT a common application of Additive Manufacturing (AM)?

A) Rapid prototyping

B) Mass production of consumer goods

C) Medical implants and devices

D) Aerospace component manufacturing

**Answer: B) Mass production of consumer goods**

32. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest level of design freedom?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

 C) Material Jetting

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: A) Stereolithography (SLA)**

33. What is the primary limitation of Material Jetting technology?

A) Slow printing speed

B) High material cost

C) Limited material compatibility

D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: B) High material cost**

34. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a nozzle to deposit
melted material?

A) Binder Jetting

B) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Vat Photopolymerization

**Answer: C) Material Extrusion**

35. What is the primary advantage of Additive Manufacturing (AM) over traditional manufacturing
methods?

A) Lower initial investment

B) Higher material wastage

C) Reduced lead times

D) Limited design flexibility

**Answer: C) Reduced lead times**

36. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for creating molds and patterns for
investment casting?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Material Jetting

C) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

D) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

**Answer: A) Stereolithography (SLA)**

37. What is the main advantage of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) over other powder bed fusion
techniques?

A) Higher surface finish quality

B) Compatibility with a wider range of materials

C) Lower equipment cost

D) Ability to produce larger parts

**Answer: B) Compatibility with a wider range of materials**

38. In which additive manufacturing process is the material fed in the form of a continuous filament?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Vat Photopolymerization

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

39. What is the primary limitation of Electron Beam Melting (EBM)?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) High energy consumption

C) Slow printing speed

D) High equipment cost

 **Answer: A) Limited material compatibility**

40. Which of the following is a post-processing step commonly required in Additive Manufacturing
(AM)?

A) Injection molding

B) CNC machining

C) Sand casting

D) Surface finishing

**Answer: D) Surface finishing**

41. Which additive manufacturing process typically offers the highest dimensional accuracy?

A) Binder Jetting

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Material Extrusion

**Answer: C) Stereolithography (SLA)**

42. Which additive manufacturing process involves the use of a print head to selectively deposit a
binding agent onto a powder bed?

A) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

B) Material Jetting

C) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: D) Binder Jetting**

43. What is the primary limitation of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) High equipment cost

C) Slow printing speed

 D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material compatibility**

44. In which additive manufacturing process is the build material in the form of a powder?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Material Jetting

C) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

D) Vat Photopolymerization

**Answer: C) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)**

45. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest resolution?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: B) Stereolithography (SLA)**

46. Which of the following is NOT a commonly used metal in metal additive manufacturing?

A) Aluminum

B) Titanium

C) Copper

D) Iron ore

**Answer: D) Iron ore**

47. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing functional prototypes and
end-use parts?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)
 B) Select

ive Laser Melting (SLM)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

**Answer: D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)**

48. What is the primary application of Electron Beam Melting (EBM)?

A) Manufacturing electronics components

B) Printing complex metal parts

C) Creating plastic prototypes

D) Producing ceramic molds

**Answer: B) Printing complex metal parts**

49. What is the main advantage of using metal additive manufacturing techniques in aerospace
applications?

A) Lower material cost

B) Faster production speed

C) Reduced weight and complexity

D) Higher environmental friendliness

**Answer: C) Reduced weight and complexity**

50. In which additive manufacturing process is the build material in the form of a liquid resin?

A) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Material Extrusion
 **Answer: C) Stereolithography (SLA)**

51. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing custom orthopedic
implants?

A) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

**Answer: A) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

52. What is the main limitation of Material Jetting technology?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) High material cost

C) Slow printing speed

D) Requirement of support structures

**Answer: B) High material cost**

53. Which of the following is NOT a commonly used material in Additive Manufacturing (AM)?

A) Carbon fiber

B) Tungsten

C) ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

D) Polyethylene

**Answer: B) Tungsten**

54. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for creating architectural models?

A) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Binder Jetting
 D) Stereolithography (SLA)

**Answer: D) Stereolithography (SLA)**

55. What is the main advantage of Material Extrusion (ME) technology?

A) Low equipment cost

B) Compatibility with a wide range of materials

C) High surface finish quality

D) Fast printing speed

**Answer: A) Low equipment cost**

56. In which additive manufacturing process is the material fused together using a concentrated
energy source?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Material Jetting

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)**

57. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing investment casting
patterns?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Material Jetting

D) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

**Answer: B) Stereolithography (SLA)**

58. What is the primary limitation of Vat Photopolymerization?

A) Limited material choices

 B) Slow printing speed

C) High cost of equipment

D) Difficulty in post-processing

**Answer: A) Limited material choices**

59. Which additive manufacturing process uses a nozzle to selectively deposit a binder onto a
powder bed?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Binder Jetting

C) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

D) Vat Photopolymerization

**Answer: B) Binder Jetting**

60. What is the main advantage of Selective Laser Melting (SLM) over traditional manufacturing
methods?

A) Lower initial investment

B) Greater design freedom

C) Higher production speed

D) Reduced material wastage

**Answer: B) Greater design freedom**

61. Which of the following is NOT a post-processing step commonly required in Additive
Manufacturing (AM)?

A) Surface finishing

B) Sanding

C) Heat treatment

D) Injection molding

**Answer: D) Injection molding**

62. What is the primary limitation of Stereolithography (SLA) technology?

A) High material cost

B) Limited material compatibility

C) Slow printing speed

D) Requirement of support structures

**Answer: B) Limited material compatibility**

63. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing ceramic parts?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: D) Binder Jetting**

64. What is the primary advantage of using additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping?

A) Lower cost of production

B) Greater design flexibility

C) Higher material strength

D) Faster production speed

**Answer: B) Greater design flexibility**

65. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a laser to selectively
fuse powdered material?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

D) Vat Photopolymerization
 **Answer: B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)**

66. What is the main advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing customized
medical implants?

A) Faster production speed

B) Lower material cost

C) Greater design flexibility

D) Higher mechanical strength

**Answer: C) Greater design flexibility**

67. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest level of geometric complexity?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Binder Jetting

D) Stereolithography (SLA)

**Answer: D) Stereolithography (SLA)**

68. In which additive manufacturing process is the build material in the form of a continuous liquid
photopolymer?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Binder Jetting

D) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

**Answer: B) Stereolithography (SLA)**

69. What is the main limitation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) Slow printing speed

 C) High equipment cost

D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material compatibility**

70. Which of the following is NOT a common post-processing technique in Additive Manufacturing
(AM)?

A) Surface coating

B) Annealing

C) Injection molding

D) CNC machining

**Answer: C) Injection molding**

71. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest production speed?

A) Binder Jetting

B) Direct Energy Deposition (DED)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

**Answer: A) Binder Jetting**

72. What is the primary advantage of using

Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing complex geometries?

A) Lower material cost

B) Faster production speed

C) Greater design freedom

D) Higher mechanical strength

**Answer: C) Greater design freedom**

73. In which additive manufacturing process is the build material in the form of a powder spread in a
thin layer?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Material Extrusion

C) Binder Jetting

D) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

**Answer: C) Binder Jetting**

74. What is the primary limitation of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) High equipment cost

C) Slow printing speed

D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material compatibility**

75. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing dental crowns and
bridges?

A) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

**Answer: C) Stereolithography (SLA)**

76. What is the main advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing spare parts?

A) Faster lead times

B) Higher material strength

C) Lower production cost

D) Greater environmental friendliness

 **Answer: A) Faster lead times**

77. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a nozzle to extrude
material?

A) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: C) Material Extrusion**

78. What is the primary limitation of Material Extrusion (ME) technology?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) Slow printing speed

C) High equipment cost

D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: D) Poor surface finish quality**

79. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing high-precision metal
parts?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

D) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

**Answer: C) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)**

80. What is the primary advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing tooling and
fixtures?

A) Greater design flexibility

 B) Lower material cost

C) Higher production speed

D) Faster lead times

**Answer: A) Greater design flexibility**

81. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a nozzle to selectively
deposit a binding agent?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: D) Binder Jetting**

82. What is the main advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing low-volume
production parts?

A) Lower production cost

B) Higher material strength

C) Faster lead times

D) Greater design flexibility

**Answer: D) Greater design flexibility**

83. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest material utilization efficiency?

A) Binder Jetting

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

**Answer: A) Binder Jetting**

84. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a vat of liquid
photopolymer resin?

A) Material Extrusion

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Vat Photopolymerization

D) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

**Answer: C) Vat Photopolymerization**

85. What is the primary limitation of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) Slow printing speed

C) High equipment cost

D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material compatibility**

86. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest production speed?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: D) Binder Jetting**

87. What is the main advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing customized
consumer products?

A) Greater design flexibility

B) Lower material cost

C) Higher production speed

D) Reduced environmental impact

 **Answer: A) Greater design flexibility**

88. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a nozzle to extrude
molten material?

A) Binder Jetting

B) Material Extrusion

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

**Answer: B) Material Extrusion**

89. What is the primary advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing customized
fashion accessories?

A) Faster lead times

B) Higher material strength

C) Lower production cost

D) Greater design flexibility

**Answer: D) Greater design flexibility**

90. Which of the following is NOT a common material used in Additive Manufacturing (AM)?

A) Tungsten

B) Nylon

C) Polypropylene

D) Carbon fiber

**Answer: A) Tungsten**

91. What is the main limitation of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) Slow printing speed

C) High equipment cost

 D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material compatibility**

92. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a nozzle to selectively
deposit a binding agent?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: D) Binder Jetting**

93. What is the primary advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing customized
medical devices?

A) Lower production cost

B) Faster lead times

C) Higher material strength

D) Greater design flexibility

**Answer: D) Greater design flexibility**

94. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest production speed?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: D) Binder Jetting**

95. What is the main advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing customized
consumer electronics?
 A) Lower production cost

B) Faster lead times

C) Higher material strength

D) Greater design flexibility

**Answer: D) Greater design flexibility**

96. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a nozzle to extrude
molten material?

A) Binder Jetting

B)

Material Extrusion

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

**Answer: B) Material Extrusion**

97. What is the primary advantage of using Additive Manufacturing (AM) for producing customized
automotive parts?

A) Lower production cost

B) Faster lead times

C) Higher material strength

D) Greater design flexibility

**Answer: D) Greater design flexibility**

98. Which of the following is NOT a common material used in Additive Manufacturing (AM)?

A) Aluminum

B) Polyethylene

C) Acrylic

D) Concrete
 **Answer: D) Concrete**

99. What is the main limitation of Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)?

A) Limited material compatibility

B) Slow printing speed

C) High equipment cost

D) Poor surface finish quality

**Answer: A) Limited material compatibility**

100. In which additive manufacturing process are parts built layer by layer using a nozzle to
selectively deposit a binding agent?

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Powder Bed Fusion (PBF)

C) Material Extrusion

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: D) Binder Jetting**

Sure, here are 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) along with answers on basic additive
manufacturing processes suitable for an ITI level:

1. What is another term for additive manufacturing?

A) 3D printing

B) CNC machining

C) Injection molding

D) Casting

- Correct Answer: A) 3D printing

2. Which of the following is not a common additive manufacturing process?

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

C) Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

D) Stereolithography (SLA)

- Correct Answer: C) Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

3. Which additive manufacturing process uses a high-power laser to sinter powdered material?

A) FDM

B) SLA

C) SLS

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLS

4. In stereolithography (SLA), what material is typically used?

A) Metal powder

B) Thermoplastic filament

C) Liquid resin

D) Ceramic powder

- Correct Answer: C) Liquid resin

5. Which additive manufacturing process involves selectively depositing material layer by layer using
a heated nozzle?

A) SLA

B) SLS

C) FDM

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) FDM

6. What does FDM stand for?

A) Fused Deposition Material

 B) Filament Deposition Manufacturing

C) Fused Deposition Modeling

D) Filament Design Module

- Correct Answer: C) Fused Deposition Modeling

7. Which additive manufacturing process utilizes a vat of photopolymer resin and a UV laser to cure
each layer?

A) FDM

B) SLS

C) SLA

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLA

8. What does SLS stand for in 3D printing?

A) Selective Layer Sintering

B) Selective Laser Scanning

C) Selective Laser Sintering

D) Solid Layer Sintering

- Correct Answer: C) Selective Laser Sintering

9. Which of the following is a limitation of FDM printing?

A) Limited material options

B) High resolution

C) Expensive equipment

D) Limited build volume

- Correct Answer: A) Limited material options

10. What is the main advantage of additive manufacturing compared to traditional manufacturing
methods?

A) Higher material waste

B) Slower production speed

C) Customization and complexity at no extra cost

 D) Limited design flexibility

- Correct Answer: C) Customization and complexity at no extra cost

11. Which additive manufacturing process involves cutting and laminating sheets of material?

A) LOM

B) SLA

C) FDM

D) SLS

- Correct Answer: A) LOM

12. What does LOM stand for?

A) Layered Object Manufacturing

B) Laser Operated Modeling

C) Laminated Object Manufacturing

D) Light Output Method

- Correct Answer: C) Laminated Object Manufacturing

13. Which of the following is a common application of additive manufacturing?

A) Mass production of standardized parts

B) Rapid prototyping

C) Production of identical parts

D) Manual assembly of components

- Correct Answer: B) Rapid prototyping

14. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing metal parts with complex
geometries?

A) FDM

B) SLA

C) SLS

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLS

15. Which of the following is not a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process?

A) FDM

B) SLA

C) CNC machining

D) SLS

- Correct Answer: C) CNC machining

16. What is the primary factor that affects the surface finish of parts produced using additive
manufacturing?

A) Material type

B) Printing speed

C) Layer thickness

D) Temperature

- Correct Answer: C) Layer thickness

17. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest resolution?

A) FDM

B) SLS

C) SLA

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLA

18. In FDM printing, what is the purpose of the heated build plate?

A) To melt the filament

B) To provide support to the printed object

C) To improve adhesion between layers

D) To cool down the printed layers

- Correct Answer: C) To improve adhesion between layers

19. Which of the following materials cannot be used in FDM printing?

 A) ABS

B) PLA

C) Metal powder

D) Nylon

- Correct Answer: C) Metal powder

20. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a bed of powder and a binder to create
parts?

A) SLS

B) SLA

C) LOM

D) Binder Jetting

- Correct Answer: D) Binder Jetting

21. What does CNC stand for in manufacturing?

A) Computerized Numerical Control

B) Controlled Numeric Calculation

C) Computer Numerical Control

D) Conventional Numerical Control

- Correct Answer: C) Computer Numerical Control

22. Which of the following is not a common material used in additive manufacturing?

A) Metal powders

B) Plastics

C) Wood

D) Glass

- Correct Answer: D) Glass

23. Which additive manufacturing process requires post-processing to remove support structures?

A) FDM

B) SLS
 C) SLA

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: A) FDM

24. Which of the following statements about FDM printing is true?

A) It uses a UV laser to cure each layer.

B) It involves selectively depositing material layer by layer using a heated nozzle.

C) It requires a vat of photopolymer resin and a UV laser.

D) It uses a high-power laser to sinter powdered material.

- Correct Answer: B) It involves selectively depositing material layer by layer using a heated nozzle.

25. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest level of accuracy?

A) FDM

B) SLS

C) SLA

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLA

26. What is the main disadvantage of SLS printing?

A) Limited material options

B) High cost of equipment

C) Limited build volume

D) Low resolution

- Correct Answer: B) High cost of equipment

27. Which additive manufacturing process uses a sheet of material and a laser to create each layer?

A) LOM

B) SLS

C) SLA

D) FDM

- Correct Answer: A) LOM

28. What does SLA stand for in 3D printing?

A) Selective Layer Apparatus

B) Stereolithography

C) Solid Layer Apparatus

D) Selective Laser Apparatus

- Correct Answer: B) Stereolithography

29. Which additive manufacturing process is best suited for producing prototypes with high accuracy
and fine details?

A) SLS

B) SLA

C) FDM

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: B) SLA

30. In additive manufacturing, what is the purpose of support structures?

A) To increase printing speed

B) To improve surface finish

C) To provide stability during printing

D) To reduce material waste

- Correct Answer: C) To provide stability during printing

31. What is the primary advantage of using additive manufacturing for production?

A) Mass production capability

B) Low material cost

C) Rapid prototyping and customization

D) Limited design flexibility

- Correct Answer: C) Rapid prototyping and customization

32. Which additive manufacturing process uses a powder bed and a laser to fuse the material?

A) FDM

B) SLA

C) SLS

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLS

33. Which of the following materials can be used in SLA printing?

A) ABS

B) PLA

C) Resin

D) Nylon

- Correct Answer: C) Resin

34. Which additive manufacturing process involves heating and extruding thermoplastic filament?

A) SLA

B) SLS

C) LOM

D) FDM

- Correct Answer: D) FDM

35. Which additive manufacturing process offers the fastest production speed?

A) FDM

B) SLA

C) SLS

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: A) FDM

36. Which additive manufacturing process can produce parts with the highest strength and
durability?
 A) FDM

B) SLA

C) SLS

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLS

37. In which additive manufacturing process is the build chamber typically heated?

A) FDM

B) SLA

C) SLS

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLS

38. Which of the following statements about additive manufacturing is true?

A) It involves subtracting material from a block to create a part.

B) It allows for the production of complex geometries with ease.

C) It requires molds for each part produced.

D) It is limited to producing simple shapes.

- Correct Answer: B) It allows for the production of complex geometries with ease.

39. What does CAD stand for in the context of additive manufacturing?

A) Computer-Aided Design

B) Computer-Added Design

C) Controlled Application Design

D) Computerized Assembly Design

- Correct Answer: A) Computer-Aided Design

40. Which additive manufacturing process can produce parts with the highest level of detail?

A) FDM

B) SLS

C) SLA
 D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLA

41. Which of the following is a limitation of SLA printing?

A) Limited material options

B) Low resolution

C) Slow production speed

D) High cost of equipment

- Correct Answer: A) Limited material options

42. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a binder to solidify layers of powder?

A) SLS

B) SLA

C) FDM

D) Binder Jetting

- Correct Answer: D) Binder Jetting

43. What does DLP stand for in the context of 3D printing?

A) Digital Light Processing

B) Direct Laser Printing

C) Desktop Laser Printer

D) Direct Layer Printing

- Correct Answer: A) Digital Light Processing

44. Which additive manufacturing process is most commonly used for creating prototypes?

A) LOM

B) SLS

C) SLA

D) FDM

- Correct Answer: D) FDM

45. What is the primary advantage of SLS printing compared to other additive manufacturing
processes?

A) Higher production speed

B) Lower equipment cost

C) Ability to produce complex geometries without support structures

D) Better surface finish

- Correct Answer: C) Ability to produce complex geometries without support structures

46. Which of the following is not a common application of additive manufacturing?

A) Aerospace components

B) Dental implants

C) Smartphone manufacturing

D) Customized jewelry

- Correct Answer: C) Smartphone manufacturing

47. What does AM stand for in the context of manufacturing?

A) Automated Machining

B) Additive Manufacturing

C) Assembly Management

D) Advanced Modeling

- Correct Answer: B) Additive Manufacturing

48. Which additive manufacturing process is suitable for producing large parts with low detail
requirements?

A) SLA

B) SLS

C) FDM

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) FDM

49. Which of the following is not a common post-processing technique in additive manufacturing?

A) Heat treatment
 B) Machining

C) Sandblasting

D) Injection molding

- Correct Answer: D) Injection molding

50. Which of the following is a limitation of LOM printing?

A) Limited material options

B) High cost of equipment

C) Low resolution

D) Slow production speed

- Correct Answer: C) Low resolution

51. What is the primary advantage of using FDM printing for rapid prototyping?

A) High accuracy

B) Low cost of equipment

C) Fast production speed

D) Ability to produce complex geometries

- Correct Answer: C) Fast production speed

52. Which additive manufacturing process involves melting metal powder layer by layer using a
laser?

A) SLS

B) SLA

C) EBM

D) FDM

- Correct Answer: C) EBM

53. What is the purpose of infill in FDM printing?

A) To improve surface finish

B) To provide support to overhanging features

C) To increase part strength

 D) To reduce material usage and printing time

- Correct Answer: D) To reduce material usage and printing time

54. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit droplets of material
onto a substrate?

A) FDM

B) SLA

C) SLS

D) Inkjet printing

- Correct Answer: D) Inkjet printing

55. What does the term "build orientation" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The location of the printer in the manufacturing facility

B) The direction in which the part is built on the build platform

C) The material

used to build the part

D) The temperature at which the part is built

- Correct Answer: B) The direction in which the part is built on the build platform

56. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a liquid resin and a UV laser to cure each
layer?

A) SLS

B) FDM

C) SLA

D) LOM

- Correct Answer: C) SLA

57. What is the primary advantage of using SLA printing for dental applications?

A) Low cost

B) High accuracy and detail

C) Large build volume

 D) High production speed

- Correct Answer: B) High accuracy and detail

58. Which additive manufacturing process is most commonly used for producing prototypes and
small production runs?

A) LOM

B) SLS

C) FDM

D) SLA

- Correct Answer: D) SLA

59. Which additive manufacturing process can produce parts with the highest level of mechanical
properties?

A) FDM

B) SLS

C) SLA

D) EBM

- Correct Answer: D) EBM

60. What does the term "build platform" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The software used to design 3D models

B) The physical platform on which the part is built

C) The material from which the part is built

D) The temperature at which the part is built

- Correct Answer: B) The physical platform on which the part is built

61. Which additive manufacturing process is most commonly used for producing metal parts?

A) SLA

B) SLS

C) FDM

D) EBM

- Correct Answer: D) EBM

62. What does the term "hatch spacing" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The distance between support structures

B) The distance between layers

C) The distance between adjacent infill lines

D) The temperature of the build chamber

- Correct Answer: C) The distance between adjacent infill lines

63. Which of the following is a limitation of using SLA printing for large-scale production?

A) Low accuracy

B) High cost per part

C) Limited material options

D) Slow production speed

- Correct Answer: D) Slow production speed

64. What does the term "resolution" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The size of the build platform

B) The accuracy and detail of the printed part

C) The speed of the printing process

D) The strength of the printed part

- Correct Answer: B) The accuracy and detail of the printed part

65. Which of the following is not a common post-processing technique in additive manufacturing?

A) Heat treatment

B) Painting

C) Sandblasting

D) Injection molding

- Correct Answer: D) Injection molding

66. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit a binder onto a powder
bed?
 A) SLS

B) SLA

C) FDM

D) Binder Jetting

- Correct Answer: D) Binder Jetting

67. What does the term "overhang" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) A feature that extends beyond the build platform

B) A support structure that extends from the build platform

C) A feature that extends horizontally from the vertical walls of a part

D) A support structure that extends vertically from the build platform

- Correct Answer: C) A feature that extends horizontally from the vertical walls of a part

68. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a laser to selectively sinter powdered
material?

A) SLA

B) FDM

C) SLS

D) EBM

- Correct Answer: C) SLS

69. Which of the following is a limitation of using FDM printing for high-temperature applications?

A) Limited material options

B) Low accuracy

C) High cost of equipment

D) Slow production speed

- Correct Answer: A) Limited material options

70. What does the term "layer thickness" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The size of the build platform

B) The distance between layers

 C) The accuracy and detail of the printed part

D) The speed of the printing process

- Correct Answer: B) The distance between layers

71. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit droplets of material that
solidify upon contact with the build platform?

A) SLA

B) FDM

C) SLS

D) Inkjet printing

- Correct Answer: D) Inkjet printing

72. Which of the following is a limitation of using SLA printing for high-volume production?

A) Limited material options

B) High cost per part

C) Low accuracy

D) Slow production speed

- Correct Answer: B) High cost per part

73. What does the term "post-processing" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The final stage of the printing process

B) The process of removing support structures from the printed part

C) The process of preparing the digital model for printing

D) The additional steps taken to finish the printed part after it has been removed from the printer

- Correct Answer: D) The additional steps taken to finish the printed part after it has been removed
from the printer

74. Which of the following is a common material used in FDM printing?

A) Metal powder

B) Photopolymer resin

C) Thermoplastic filament

D) Ceramic powder
 - Correct Answer: C) Thermoplastic filament

75. What does the term "support structures" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) Structures that provide stability to the printer during operation

B) Structures that support the weight of the build platform

C) Structures that provide support to overhanging features during printing

D) Structures that hold the part in place after printing is complete

- Correct Answer: C) Structures that provide support to overhanging features during printing

76. Which of the following is not a common application of additive manufacturing in the medical
field?

A) Custom implants

B) Prosthetics

C) Dental crowns

D) Smartphone manufacturing

- Correct Answer: D) Smartphone manufacturing

77. What does the term "build volume" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The amount of material used to build the part

B) The size of the build platform

C) The accuracy and detail of the printed part

D) The maximum size of the part that can be produced

- Correct Answer: D) The maximum size of the part that can be produced

78. Which of the following is not a common material used in SLA printing?

A) Metal powder

B) Thermoset resin

C) Photopolymer resin

D) Ceramic powder

- Correct Answer: A) Metal powder

79. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit a liquid material that

solidifies upon contact with the build platform?

A) SLA

B) FDM

C) SLS

D) Inkjet printing

- Correct Answer: A) SLA

80. What does the term "material extrusion" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The process of heating and extruding a thermoplastic filament through a nozzle

B) The process of selectively sintering powdered material using a laser

C) The process of depositing droplets of material onto a substrate using a nozzle

D) The process of depositing a binder onto a powder bed using a nozzle

- Correct Answer: A) The process of heating and extruding a thermoplastic filament through a
nozzle

81. Which of the following is a limitation of using SLS printing for high-precision applications?

A) Limited material options

B) Low accuracy

C) High cost per part

D) Slow production speed

- Correct Answer: B) Low accuracy

82. What does the term "build platform adhesion" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The ability of the printed part to adhere to the build platform during printing

B) The strength of the adhesive used to attach the build platform to the printer

C) The process of attaching the build platform to the printer

D) The ability of the build platform to withstand the weight of the printed part

- Correct Answer: A) The ability of the printed part to adhere to the build platform during printing
83. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit droplets of material that
solidify upon contact with a powder bed?

A) SLA

B) FDM

C) SLS

D) Binder Jetting

- Correct Answer: D) Binder Jetting

84. Which of the following is not a common post-processing technique in additive manufacturing?

A) Heat treatment

B) Machining

C) Sandblasting

D) Injection molding

- Correct Answer: D) Injection molding

85. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a laser to selectively sinter powdered metal
material?

A) SLA

B) FDM

C) SLS

D) EBM

- Correct Answer: D) EBM

86. What does the term "additive manufacturing" refer to?

A) The process of removing material from a block to create a part

B) The process of adding material layer by layer to create a part

C) The process of assembling parts manually

D) The process of casting metal parts

- Correct Answer: B) The process of adding material layer by layer to create a part

87. Which of the following is a limitation of using binder jetting for high-precision applications?

A) Limited material options

 B) Low accuracy

C) High cost per part

D) Slow production speed

- Correct Answer: B) Low accuracy

88. What does the term "surface roughness" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The accuracy and detail of the printed part

B) The texture of the surface of the printed part

C) The strength of the printed part

D) The speed of the printing process

- Correct Answer: B) The texture of the surface of the printed part

89. Which of the following is a common application of additive manufacturing in the aerospace
industry?

A) Smartphone manufacturing

B) Custom jewelry

C) Rapid prototyping

D) Production of engine components

- Correct Answer: D) Production of engine components

90. What does the term "binder" refer to in binder jetting?

A) The material used to build the part

B) The liquid used to bind the powder together

C) The nozzle used to deposit material onto the powder bed

D) The build platform used to support the part during printing

- Correct Answer: B) The liquid used to bind the powder together

91. Which of the following is a limitation of using EBM printing for high-precision applications?

A) Limited material options

B) Low accuracy

C) High cost per part

 D) Slow production speed

- Correct Answer: A) Limited material options

92. What does the term "melting point" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The temperature at which the printed part melts

B) The temperature at which the build platform melts

C) The temperature at which the material used for printing melts

D) The temperature at which the support structures melt

- Correct Answer: C) The temperature at which the material used for printing melts

93. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit a liquid material that
solidifies upon contact with a powder bed?

A) SLA

B) FDM

C) SLS

D) Binder Jetting

- Correct Answer: D) Binder Jetting

94. What does the term "powder bed" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The material used to build the part

B) The liquid used to bind the powder together

C) The build platform used to support the part during printing

D) The layer of powdered material on which the part is built

- Correct Answer: D) The layer of powdered material on which the part is built

95. Which of the following is a common material used in SLS printing?

A) Metal powder

B) Thermoplastic powder

C) Photopolymer resin

D) Ceramic powder

- Correct Answer: B) Thermoplastic powder

96. What does the term "laser power" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The power of the laser used to selectively sinter powdered material

B) The power of the laser used to cure liquid resin

C) The power of the laser used to heat the build chamber

D) The power of the laser used to melt metal powder

- Correct Answer: A) The power of the laser used to selectively sinter powdered material

97. Which additive manufacturing process involves using a nozzle to deposit droplets of material that
solidify upon contact with the build platform?

A) SLA

B) FDM

C) SLS

D) Inkjet printing

- Correct Answer: D) Inkjet printing

98. What does the term "heated build chamber" refer to in additive manufacturing?

A) The temperature of the build platform

B) The temperature of the build chamber

C) The temperature of the material used for printing

D) The temperature of the support structures

- Correct Answer: B) The temperature of the build chamber

99. Which of the following is a common post-processing technique in additive manufacturing?

A) Heat treatment

B) Painting

C) Sandblasting

D) All of the above

- Correct Answer: D) All of the above

100. What does the term "build orientation" refer to in additive manufacturing?
 A) The location of the printer in the manufacturing facility

B) The direction in which the part is built on the build platform

C) The

material used to build the part

D) The temperature at which the part is built

- Correct Answer: B) The direction in which the part is built on the build PLATEFROM

Sure, here are 10 multiple-choice questions along with their answers on basic additive manufacturing
processes suitable for an ITI level:

1. What is the primary principle behind additive manufacturing?

a) Subtraction of material

b) Addition of material layer by layer

c) Casting of material

d) Forging of material

**Answer: b) Addition of material layer by layer**

2. Which of the following is NOT a common additive manufacturing process?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Injection Molding

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

**Answer: c) Injection Molding**

3. In Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), what material is commonly used for the additive
manufacturing process?

a) Metal powder

b) Liquid resin

c) Thermoplastic filament
 d) Ceramic slurry

**Answer: c) Thermoplastic filament**

4. Which additive manufacturing process uses a high-power laser to sinter powdered material layer
by layer?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

d) Binder Jetting

**Answer: b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

5. What is the layer thickness typically achieved in additive manufacturing processes?

a) Millimeters

b) Centimeters

c) Micrometers

d) Meters

**Answer: c) Micrometers**

6. What is the primary limitation of Stereolithography (SLA) compared to other additive

manufacturing processes?

a) Limited material options

b) Slow printing speed

c) High equipment cost

d) Poor surface finish

**Answer: a) Limited material options**

7. Which additive manufacturing process involves the use of a print head to selectively deposit
material onto a build platform?

a) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

 **Answer: b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

8. What post-processing step is often required after completing an additive manufacturing build?

a) Machining

b) Forging

c) Annealing

d) Quenching

**Answer: a) Machining**

9. In Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), what type of material is commonly used?

a) Thermoplastic polymer

b) Metal powder

c) Ceramic slurry

d) Liquid resin

**Answer: b) Metal powder**

10. Which additive manufacturing process uses a powder bed to support the part being built while a
print head selectively deposits a binder onto the powder?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Binder Jetting

c) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

d) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

**Answer: b) Binder Jetting**

Sure, here are 100 multiple-choice questions along with their answers covering basic additive
manufacturing processes suitable for an ITI level:

1. Additive manufacturing is also known as:

a) 3D printing

b) CNC machining

c) Injection molding

d) Lathe turning
 **Answer: a) 3D printing**

2. Which of the following is NOT a basic additive manufacturing process?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Computer Numerical Control (CNC)

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

**Answer: c) Computer Numerical Control (CNC)**

3. In Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), what material is typically used?

a) Metal powder

b) Thermoplastic filament

c) Ceramic slurry

d) UV-curable resin

**Answer: b) Thermoplastic filament**

4. Which additive manufacturing process uses a laser to sinter powdered material?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

5. Stereolithography (SLA) uses:

a) UV light

b) Infrared light

c) Laser

d) Microwave radiation

**Answer: a) UV light**
6. What is the primary advantage of additive manufacturing over traditional manufacturing
methods?

a) Higher material cost

b) Slower production speed

c) Complex geometries without additional tooling

d) Limited material options

**Answer: c) Complex geometries without additional tooling**

7. Which additive manufacturing process is suitable for producing metal parts?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

8. Which of the following is a post-processing step commonly used in additive manufacturing?

a) CAD modeling

b) Heat treatment

c) Material mixing

d) Welding

**Answer: b) Heat treatment**

9. What is the layer thickness typically achieved in additive manufacturing?

a) Millimeters

b) Centimeters

c) Micrometers

d) Nanometers

**Answer: c) Micrometers**

10. Additive manufacturing is widely used in industries such as:

a) Agriculture
 b) Healthcare

c) Banking

d) Transportation

**Answer: b) Healthcare**

11. Which additive manufacturing process involves the use of a vat of liquid resin and a UV laser?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

12. The resolution of additive manufacturing refers to:

a) The speed of production

b) The size of the printed object

c) The accuracy of printed features

d) The number of materials used

**Answer: c) The accuracy of printed features**

13. Which additive manufacturing process uses a nozzle to deposit material layer by layer?

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

14. Additive manufacturing can reduce material waste compared to traditional manufacturing
methods. True or False?

a) True

b) False

**Answer: a) True**
15. In Electron Beam Melting (EBM), what source of energy is used to melt the metal powder?

a) Laser

b) UV light

c) Electron beam

d) Infrared radiation

**Answer: c) Electron beam**

16. Which of the following materials is commonly used in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?

a) ABS plastic

b) Nylon powder

c) Metal wire

d) Silicone rubber

**Answer: b) Nylon powder**

17. What does CAD stand for in the context of additive manufacturing?

a) Computer-Aided Design

b) Computer-Aided Development

c) Computerized Additive Deposition

d) Creative Additive Design

**Answer: a) Computer-Aided Design**

18. Which additive manufacturing process requires the use of support structures?

a) Stereolithography (SLA)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: a) Stereolithography (SLA)**

19. Additive manufacturing allows for the creation of prototypes with minimal tooling costs. True or
False?
 a) True

b) False

**Answer: a) True**

20. What is the main limitation of stereolithography (SLA) compared to other additive manufacturing
processes?

a) High material cost

b) Slow production speed

c) Limited material compatibility

d) Poor surface finish

**Answer: c) Limited material compatibility**

21. In which additive manufacturing process is a vat of liquid resin selectively cured by a UV light
source layer by layer?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

**Answer: d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)**

22. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing small, intricate parts with
high detail?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)**

23. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of additive manufacturing?

a) Mass production capabilities

b) Design flexibility

c) Reduced lead times

 d) Customization options

**Answer: a) Mass production capabilities**

24. What does AM stand for in the context of manufacturing?

a) Additive Manufacturing

b) Advanced Machining

c) Assembly Management

d) Automated Manufacturing

**Answer: a) Additive Manufacturing**

25. Additive manufacturing processes are generally slower than subtractive manufacturing
processes. True or False?

a) True

b) False

**Answer: a) True**

Certainly! Here are 100 multiple-choice questions along with their answers on basic additive
manufacturing processes suitable for an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) level:

**Additive Manufacturing MCQs**

1. What is another commonly used term for additive manufacturing?

A. 3D printing

B. CNC machining

C. Injection molding

D. Laser cutting

**Answer: A**

2. Which additive manufacturing technique uses a vat of liquid resin cured by UV light?

A. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B. Stereolithography (SLA)
 C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: B**

3. In which additive manufacturing process are layers of material fused together using a laser or
electron beam?

A. Stereolithography (SLA)

B. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Binder Jetting

**Answer: C**

4. What is the primary material used in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?

A. Thermoplastic filaments

B. Metal powders

C. Liquid resin

D. Ceramic pellets

**Answer: B**

5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of additive manufacturing?

A. Reduced material wastage

B. Complexity in design is limited

C. Rapid prototyping

D. On-demand production

**Answer: B**

6. Which additive manufacturing technique involves selectively depositing a binding agent onto a
powder bed?

A. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B. Stereolithography (SLA)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Binder Jetting
 **Answer: D**

7. In Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), what form is the material typically supplied in?

A. Liquid resin

B. Powder form

C. Pellets or filaments

D. Solid blocks

**Answer: C**

8. What is the primary limitation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology?

A. Limited material options

B. Slow printing speed

C. Poor surface finish

D. High equipment cost

**Answer: A**

9. Which additive manufacturing technique can produce metal parts with high precision and complex
geometries?

A. Stereolithography (SLA)

B. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C. Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

D. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

**Answer: C**

10. What type of energy source is typically used in Electron Beam Melting (EBM)?

A. Ultraviolet light

B. Laser

C. Electron beam

D. Infrared radiation

**Answer: C**
11. In which additive manufacturing process is support material often required to prevent overhangs
and complex geometries from collapsing during printing?

A. Stereolithography (SLA)

B. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: B**

12. Which additive manufacturing process is most suitable for producing small, intricate, and detailed
parts with high accuracy?

A. Stereolithography (SLA)

B. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Binder Jetting

**Answer: A**

13. What does CAD stand for in the context of additive manufacturing?

A. Computer-Aided Design

B. Computer-Aided Drafting

C. Computer-Aided Dimensioning

D. Computer-Assisted Development

**Answer: A**

14. What is the purpose of the slicing software in additive manufacturing?

A. To convert 3D models into printable files

B. To control the temperature of the printing bed

C. To adjust the speed of the printing process

D. To calibrate the laser or electron beam

**Answer: A**

15. Which of the following is NOT a common file format used in additive manufacturing?

A. STL (Stereolithography)
 B. OBJ (Object)

C. PDF (Portable Document Format)

D. AMF (Additive Manufacturing File)

**Answer: C**

16. Which additive manufacturing technique uses a nozzle to extrude material layer by layer?

A. Stereolithography (SLA)

B. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: B**

17. In which additive manufacturing process does the build platform descend into the resin tank after
each layer is cured?

A. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B. Stereolithography (SLA)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Binder Jetting

**Answer: B**

18. Which of the following materials is commonly used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)?

A. ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

B. Aluminum

C. Stainless steel

D. Nylon

**Answer: A**

19. Which additive manufacturing technique offers the ability to print with multiple materials
simultaneously?

A. Stereolithography (SLA)

B. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

 D. Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

**Answer: D**

20. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the resolution of an additive manufacturing
process?

A. Layer thickness

B. Printing speed

C. Material properties

D. Laser power

**Answer: C**

21. What is the purpose of the build platform in additive manufacturing?

A. To provide structural support to the printed object

B. To control the temperature of the printing environment

C. To anchor the object being printed

D. To facilitate the layer-by-layer construction of the object

**Answer: D**

22. Which additive manufacturing technique uses a bed of powdered material as its base?

A. Stereolithography (SLA)

B. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D. Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)

**Answer: C**

23. What does SLA stand for in the context of additive manufacturing?

A. Selective Laser Ablation

B. Selective Layer Activation

C. Stereolithography Apparatus

D. Solid Layer Application

**Answer: C**
24. Which of the following materials is NOT commonly used in Stereolithography (SLA)?

A. Resin

B. Thermoplastic

C. Photopolymer

D. Metal powder

**Answer: B**

Certainly! Here are 100 multiple-choice questions along with their answers focusing on basic additive
manufacturing processes suitable for an ITI level:

**1. What is Additive Manufacturing?**

A) A process of subtracting material from a solid block

B) A process of adding material layer by layer

C) A process of molding material using high pressure

D) A process of melting material to form a shape

**Answer: B) A process of adding material layer by layer**

**2. Which of the following is not a common additive manufacturing process?**

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

**Answer: B) Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining**

**3. In which additive manufacturing process is a liquid resin cured by ultraviolet light to form
layers?**

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)
 D) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: C) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**4. Which additive manufacturing process uses a high-powered laser to selectively melt powdered
material to form layers?**

A) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

B) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: A) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)**

**5. Which additive manufacturing process extrudes thermoplastic filament through a heated nozzle
to create layers?**

A) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

**Answer: C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**6. What is the main advantage of additive manufacturing over traditional manufacturing
methods?**

A) Higher material wastage

B) Slower production speed

C) Complex geometries without additional tooling

D) Limited material choices

**Answer: C) Complex geometries without additional tooling**

**7. Which of the following materials is commonly used in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)?**

A) Thermoplastic polymers

B) Metal powders

C) Liquid resins

D) Ceramic powders
 **Answer: B) Metal powders**

**8. Which additive manufacturing process has the highest accuracy among the listed options?**

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: B) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**9. Which additive manufacturing process can directly produce metal parts without the need for
additional steps like casting or molding?**

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Binder Jetting

C) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

D) Stereolithography (SLA)

**Answer: C) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)**

**10. Which additive manufacturing process involves depositing a liquid binding agent onto a
powder bed to solidify layers?**

A) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

B) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

C) Binder Jetting

D) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

**Answer: C) Binder Jetting**

**11. Which additive manufacturing process is best suited for producing prototypes and visual
models with high surface finish?**

A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

**Answer: C) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**12. In Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), which material is commonly used?**

A) ABS plastic

B) Nylon

C) Titanium alloy

D) PVC

**Answer: C) Titanium alloy**

**13. Which additive manufacturing process typically requires post-processing steps such as support
removal and surface finishing?**

A) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: A) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**14. Which additive manufacturing process has the fastest build speed among the listed options?**

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

**Answer: C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**15. Which additive manufacturing process is suitable for creating flexible or rubber-like parts?**

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

D) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

**Answer: B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)**

**16. Which additive manufacturing process uses an electron beam to melt metal powder to create
layers?**
 A) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

B) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

C) Stereolithography (SLA)

D) Binder Jetting

**Answer: B) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)**

**17. Which additive manufacturing process offers the highest resolution for intricate parts with fine
details?**

A) Binder Jetting

B) Stereolithography (SLA)

C) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

D) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

**Answer: B) Stereolithography (SLA)**

**18. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing sand molds and cores
in foundry applications?**

A) Stereolithography (SLA)

B) Binder Jetting

C) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

D) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

**Answer: B) Binder Jetting**

**19. Which additive manufacturing process uses a high-powered laser to selectively melt metal
powder to form layers?**

A) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

B) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

C) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

D) Stereolithography (SLA)

**Answer: C) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)**

Sure, here are 100 multiple-choice questions along with their answers on basic additive
manufacturing processes suitable for an ITI level:

1. What is another term commonly used for additive manufacturing?

a) 3D printing

b) CNC machining

c) Injection molding

d) Die casting

- Answer: a) 3D printing

2. Which of the following is NOT a basic additive manufacturing process?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

c) CNC milling

d) Stereolithography (SLA)

- Answer: c) CNC milling

3. In which additive manufacturing process is a laser used to sinter powdered material?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Digital Light Processing (DLP)

- Answer: c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

4. Which additive manufacturing process uses a vat of liquid photopolymer resin cured by UV light?

a) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

b) Stereolithography (SLA)

c) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- Answer: b) Stereolithography (SLA)

5. Which additive manufacturing process builds parts layer-by-layer using melted thermoplastic
filament?

a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- Answer: c) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

6. Which of the following is NOT a common material used in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)?

a) ABS

b) PLA

c) Nylon

d) Steel

- Answer: d) Steel

7. What is the primary advantage of additive manufacturing over traditional subtractive

manufacturing?

a) Higher production speed

b) Lower material cost

c) Greater design freedom

d) Lower equipment cost

- Answer: c) Greater design freedom

8. Which additive manufacturing process typically produces parts with the highest surface finish?

a) Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA)

9. Which additive manufacturing process can utilize metal powders to produce fully dense metal
parts?
 a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

b) Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

- Answer: a) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

10. Which of the following is a limitation of Stereolithography (SLA)?

a) Limited choice of materials

b) Slow printing speed

c) Poor surface finish

d) High cost of equipment

- Answer: a) Limited choice of materials

11. Which additive manufacturing process is commonly used for producing prototypes and visual
models?

a) Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)

b) Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

c) Stereolithography (SLA)

d) Electron Beam Melting (EBM)

- Answer: c) Stereolithography (SLA).