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WorksheetsTinkercad Glossary of 3D Design Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the term 'align' mean in 3D design?
To place or arrange (things) in a straight line.
To color objects with a gradient.
To increase the size of an object.
To rotate objects randomly.
What is another name for a 3D printer’s build plate?
bed
nozzle
filament
extruder
What does CAD stand for in 3D design?
Computer-Aided-Design
Computer-Animated-Display
Centralized-Architecture-Device
Creative-Art-Development
What does it mean to 'duplicate' an object in Tinkercad?
To make an exact copy of.
To delete the object.
To change the color of the object.
To resize the object.
What is 'filament' in the context of 3D printing?
A thin, flexible plastic thread that is spooled and fed into a 3D printer's extruder.
A type of software used to design 3D models.
A metal rod used to support 3D prints.
A liquid resin used in all types of 3D printers.
What does 'file name' refer to in Tinkercad?
The name of your design in the upper left.
The type of 3D printer you are using for your design.
The color scheme applied to your design.
The list of shapes used in your design.
What does it mean to 'flip or mirror' an object in Tinkercad?
To create the mirror image of an object or to flip it along the x, y, or z axis.
To change the color of an object.
To resize an object to make it larger or smaller.
To rotate an object by 90 degrees.
What does the 'group' function do in Tinkercad?
To combine two or more shapes into a single part.
To change the color of a shape.
To export the design as an image.
To add text to a shape.
What are 'handle(s)' in Tinkercad?
The little squares that appear around an object when you select it. They allow you to resize the object.
A type of tool used to draw shapes in Tinkercad.
A shortcut key for duplicating objects in Tinkercad.
A special material used for 3D printing in Tinkercad.
What is a 'hole' in Tinkercad and how is it used?
A shape that is used to subtract material from a solid shape when grouped together.
A tool for coloring objects in Tinkercad.
A feature that increases the size of a shape in Tinkercad.
A type of measurement unit in Tinkercad.
Fill in the blank: A drop down menu listing the features of an object, such as color and measurements, is called the _________
inspector
toolbar
canvas
palette
Fill in the blank: To move the virtual 'camera' up, down, left or right in relation to the part you are viewing, you use the ________ tool.
pan
zoom
rotate
select
Fill in the blank: Another name for a shape used as a starting point or building block for 3D design is called a _________?
primitive
vertex
facet
render
Fill in the blank: To move in a circle around an axis, you ________ an object.
rotate
stretch
compress
freeze
Fill in the blank: A file format commonly used for 3D printing and computer-aided design (CAD) is called _________.
STL
JPEG
MP3
DOCX
Fill in the blank: To edit individual objects that were previously grouped together, you use the ________ function.
ungroup
merge
lock
duplicate
Fill in the blank: The blue grid where you create your designs is called the _________.
workplane
canvas
blueprint
dashboard
Fill in the blank: Lines on the workplane that run horizontally (left to right) are called the _________.
X-axis
Y-axis
Z-axis
Origin
Fill in the blank: Lines on the workplane that run vertically (up and down) are called the _________.
Y-axis
X-axis
Z-axis
Origin
Fill in the blank: The axis that rises perpendicular above or below the workplane, representing height/depth, is called the _________.
Z-axis
X-axis
Y-axis
W-axis
