What Technology "Builds" Products by Adding Material Layer Upon Layer

question 8

Multiple Choice

What technology "builds" products by adding material layer upon layer?

• A) CAM
• B) STEP
• C) additive manufacturing
• D) replicator
• E) virtual reality

---

Definitions:

Multiplicative Form

A mathematical approach where variables are multiplied to estimate outcomes in models or equations.

Systematic Component

In statistical analysis, the part of variation that can be attributed to identifiable factors, typically following a predictable pattern.

Seasonal Factor

Variations in business or trading activities that occur at the same time every year.

Simple Moving Average

A mathematical calculation that averages a set number of past data points to smooth out short-term fluctuations and identify trends.