3D Printing Quiz

What is the process of creating a three-dimensional object from a digital file called?

• Material extrusion

• Additive manufacturing

• Bridging

• Subtractive manufacturing

Which software is used to visualize, design, and manipulate 3D products?

• Cura

• CAD

• STL

• G-code

What is the purpose of a build plate in 3D printing?

• To cool down the hot end

• To transfer movement

• To dispense build material

• To deposit materials for printing

What is the term for the area within a 3D-printed object that connects top, bottom, and side layers?

• Fill density

• Infill

• Layer height

• Perimeter

What is the purpose of a skirt, brim, or raft in 3D printing?

• To remove unwanted colors

• To check bed leveling accuracy

• To create a rigid structure

• To extrude build material

What is the temperature at which the filament is melted and extruded in 3D printing?

• Cooldown temperature

• Printing temperature 220°

• Preheat temperature

• Soft pull temperature 100°

What is the purpose of support structures in 3D printing?

• To remove nozzle blockage

• To support overhangs

• To create a rigid structure

• To check bed leveling accuracy

Which axis of a 3D printer is usually oriented vertically?

• X-Axis

• Y-Axis

• Z-Axis

• Z-Lift

What is the process that a printer uses to lift the hot end upward prior to retraction and moving?

• Z-Lift

• Cooldown

• Extrude

• Soft removal

What is the purpose of calibration in 3D printing?

• To adjust device or instrument

• To create a rigid structure

• To remove unwanted colors

• To support overhangs