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3D Printing Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process of creating a three-dimensional object by systematically layering material on top of itself?

a)

Subtractive Manufacturing

b)

3D Printing

c)

CNC Machining

d)

Laser Cutting

2.

Which high-end industrial printer is meant for printing metals and much stronger long-use parts?

a)

FDM

b)

SLA

c)

SLS

d)

CNC

3.

What is the 3D printing technology that uses a laser to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic?

a)

FDM

b)

SLA

c)

SLS

d)

CNC

4.

What software is used to create precision drawings or technical illustrations of 3D models?

a)

STL

b)

CAD

c)

G-code

d)

CNC

5.

What is the file format native to the stereolithography CAD software used for 3D printing?

a)

STL

b)

G-code

c)

CAD

d)

XYZ

6.

What is the process of converting a 3D model into layers and generating the instructions for the 3D Printer?

a)

Slicing

b)

Extruding

c)

Calibrating

d)

Retraction

7.

What is the material used by FDM 3D printers, typically made of plastic, that is melted and extruded to form the object?

a)

Resin

b)

Filament

c)

Metal

d)

Wood

8.

What is the process of creating a three-dimensional object by adding material layer by layer?

a)

Subtractive Manufacturing

b)

Additive Manufacturing

c)

CNC Machining

d)

Laser Cutting

9.

What is a digital representation of an object created using design software?

a)

3D Model

b)

STL File

c)

G-code

d)

CAD

10.

What is the part of the 3D printer that melts and deposits the filament to build the object?

a)

Nozzle

b)

Extruder

c)

Bed

d)

Belt

11.

What are techniques to ensure that the first layer of the print sticks to the build plate?

a)

Calibration

b)

Bed Adhesion

c)

Retraction

d)

Slicing

12.

What are temporary structures printed to support overhanging parts of a 3D model during printing?

a)

Infill

b)

Support Structures

c)

Raft

d)

Brim

13.

What is the internal structure of a 3D printed object, which can vary in density?

a)

Infill

b)

Support Structures

c)

Raft

d)

Brim

14.

What is the level of detail in a print, measured in microns; higher resolution means finer details?

a)

Tolerances

b)

Resolution

c)

Calibration

d)

Print Speed

15.

What are allowable variations in dimensions that ensure parts fit together properly?

a)

Tolerances

b)

Resolution

c)

Calibration

d)

Print Speed

16.

What is the process of adjusting the printer settings for optimal print quality and accuracy?

a)

Calibration

b)

Slicing

c)

Retraction

d)

Bed Adhesion

17.

What is the rate at which the printer is capable of moving while extruding plastic?

a)

Print Speed

b)

Resolution

c)

Calibration

d)

Tolerances

18.

What is a part of the print that extends beyond the layer below, potentially requiring support?

a)

Overhang

b)

Infill

c)

Raft

d)

Brim

19.

What is a base layer printed under a model to improve adhesion and stability?

a)

Raft

b)

Brim

c)

Infill

d)

Support Structures

20.

What is a popular, biodegradable filament made from renewable resources, ideal for beginners?

a)

PLA

b)

ABS

c)

Resin

d)

Metal

21.

What is a strong plastic filament used for durable and functional parts?

a)

PLA

b)

ABS

c)

Resin

d)

Metal

22.

What is a liquid material used in SLA (Stereolithography) printing that hardens when exposed to UV light?

a)

Resin

b)

Filament

c)

Metal

d)

Wood

23.

What are the steps taken after printing to finish the object, such as sanding, painting, or curing?

a)

Post-Processing

b)

Calibration

c)

Slicing

d)

Retraction

24.

What is a 3D printing process that uses a continuous filament of thermoplastic material?

a)

FDM

b)

SLA

c)

SLS

d)

CNC

25.

What is the surface on which the 3D printed object is built?

a)

Build Plate

b)

Nozzle

c)

Extruder

d)

Belt

26.

What is the language used to instruct 3D printers on how to move and extrude material?

a)

G-code

b)

STL

c)

CAD

d)

XYZ

27.

What is the thickness of each individual layer of material in a 3D printed object?

a)

Layer Height

b)

Resolution

c)

Infill

d)

Brim

28.

What is a single layer of material printed around the base of the object to improve adhesion?

a)

Brim

b)

Raft

c)

Infill

d)

Support Structures

29.

What is a type of plastic material that becomes pliable or moldable above a specific temperature and solidifies upon cooling?

a)

Thermoplastic

b)

Resin

c)

Metal

d)

Wood

30.

What are the 3-dimensional coordinates used to define the position of the print head in 3D space?

a)

XYZ Coordinates

b)

G-code

c)

STL

d)

CAD

31.

What is a Computer Numerical Control machine that uses subtractive manufacturing to create 3D objects?

a)

CNC

b)

FDM

c)

SLA

d)

SLS

32.

What are manufacturing techniques that remove material to create an object, such as CNC routing and laser cutting?

a)

Subtractive Manufacturing

b)

Additive Manufacturing

c)

3D Printing

d)

Slicing

33.

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

a)

Z-Lift

b)

Calibration

c)

Slicing

d)

Bed Adhesion

34.

What is the backwards movement of an extruder motor to reduce the amount of material stringing or oozing?

a)

Retraction

b)

Calibration

c)

Slicing

d)

Bed Adhesion

35.

What is a toothed gear belt that is used to transfer movement in a 3D printer?

a)

Belt

b)

Nozzle

c)

Extruder

d)

Build Plate

36.

What indicates where the “home” or “zero” position is on each print axis?

a)

Endstop

b)

G-code

c)

STL

d)

XYZ

37.

What is the clarity of printed documents or images, achieved using high-quality equipment and maintenance based on resolution, color accuracy, and contrast?

a)

Print Quality

b)

Resolution

c)

Calibration

d)

Print Speed

38.

What is the part of the extruder where the filament is melted and deposited?

a)

Nozzle

b)

Belt

c)

Build Plate

d)

Endstop

39.

What is the process of creating a three-dimensional object by systematically layering material on top of itself?

a)

3D Printing

b)

Subtractive Manufacturing

c)

CNC Machining

d)

Laser Cutting

40.

What is the process of converting a 3D model into layers and generating the instructions for the 3D Printer?

a)

Slicing

b)

Extruding

c)

Calibrating

d)

Retraction

41.

What is the internal structure of a 3D printed object, which can vary in density?

a)

Infill

b)

Support Structures

c)

Raft

d)

Brim

42.

What is the level of detail that a 3D printer can achieve, often measured in microns?

a)

Resolution

b)

Tolerances

c)

Calibration

d)

Print Speed

43.

What is the process of adjusting the printer settings for optimal print quality and accuracy?

a)

Calibration

b)

Slicing

c)

Retraction

d)

Bed Adhesion