How to use a 3D printer
  • 1. What file format is most commonly used for 3D printing models?
A) DOCX
B) STL
C) PDF
D) JPEG
  • 2. What does FDM stand for in 3D printing?
A) Fast Direct Manufacturing
B) Fused Digital Manufacturing
C) Fused Deposition Modeling
D) Filament Driven Mechanism
  • 3. What is the purpose of 'slicing' a 3D model?
A) To convert the model into instructions for the printer
B) To add color to the model
C) To combine multiple models into one
D) To smooth the surface of the model
  • 4. What is the typical material used in FDM printing?
A) Liquid
B) Resin
C) Powder
D) Filament
  • 5. What is 'bed adhesion' referring to?
A) How quickly the filament melts
B) How strong the finished print is
C) How well the first layer sticks to the print bed
D) How accurately the printer moves
  • 6. What is 'raft' in 3D printing?
A) A type of support structure
B) A way to cool the print faster
C) A method for printing multiple objects at once
D) A base layer printed to improve bed adhesion
  • 7. What is 'infill' in 3D printing?
A) The printing speed
B) The material used for support structures
C) The outer shell of the print
D) The internal structure of the print
  • 8. What is the main advantage of using a heated bed?
A) Makes the print stronger
B) Speeds up the printing process
C) Prevents warping of the print
D) Reduces the amount of filament used
  • 9. What does 'layer height' refer to?
A) The thickness of each layer of the print
B) The distance between the nozzle and the print bed
C) The width of the printed lines
D) The total height of the print
  • 10. What is the purpose of support structures?
A) To reduce the amount of filament used
B) To cool the print faster
C) To support overhanging parts of the model
D) To add texture to the model
  • 11. What does 'retraction' do in 3D printing?
A) Changes the printing speed
B) Extrudes more filament
C) Adjusts the bed temperature
D) Pulls the filament back to prevent stringing
  • 12. Which of these materials is biodegradable?
A) ABS
B) PLA
C) Nylon
D) PETG
  • 13. What is 'stringing' in 3D printing?
A) A crack in the print
B) An over-extrusion of material
C) Thin strands of filament between printed parts
D) A layer shift
  • 14. What is a common cause of 'warping' in 3D prints?
A) Printing too slowly
B) Too much infill
C) Using the wrong type of filament
D) Poor bed adhesion and temperature differences
  • 15. Which 3D printing technology uses a laser to cure resin?
A) FDM
B) SLS
C) DLP
D) SLA
  • 16. What does 'brim' do in 3D printing?
A) Creates support structures
B) Adds internal supports to the print
C) Adds a single-layer outline around the base of the print
D) Smooths the surface of the print
  • 17. What is the purpose of a nozzle?
A) To cool the print
B) To hold the filament spool
C) To heat the print bed
D) To extrude molten filament
  • 18. What is the purpose of the X, Y, and Z axes in a 3D printer?
A) To define the printing area and movement of the nozzle
B) To regulate the speed of the filament extrusion
C) To adjust the layer height
D) To control the temperature of the print bed
  • 19. What software is typically used to control a 3D printer?
A) Slicing software (e.g., Cura, PrusaSlicer)
B) Word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word)
C) Image editing software (e.g., Photoshop)
D) CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD)
  • 20. What is the purpose of calibrating a 3D printer?
A) To increase the printing speed
B) To ensure accurate and consistent printing results
C) To change the color of the printed object
D) To reduce the amount of filament used
  • 21. What is the role of G-code in 3D printing?
A) It is a type of filament used in 3D printing.
B) It is a programming language that tells the printer how to move and operate.
C) It is a type of adhesive used to improve bed adhesion.
D) It is a software used for designing 3D models.
  • 22. What is the main disadvantage of ABS filament compared to PLA?
A) ABS is more brittle than PLA.
B) ABS requires a heated bed and releases fumes.
C) ABS is more expensive than PLA.
D) ABS is more difficult to paint.
  • 23. What does 'bed leveling' achieve?
A) Ensuring the nozzle is the correct distance from the entire bed surface.
B) Heating the bed to the correct temperature.
C) Adjusting the printing speed.
D) Calibrating the extruder motor.
  • 24. What is a common cause of 'elephant's foot' in 3D printing?
A) The nozzle is too hot.
B) The infill density is too high.
C) The cooling fan is not working.
D) The first layer is too squished.
  • 25. Which of these is a post-processing technique for 3D prints?
A) Sanding
B) Extruding
C) Homing
D) Slicing
  • 26. What is the purpose of PID tuning?
A) To improve bed adhesion.
B) To stabilize the temperature of the nozzle and bed.
C) To reduce the amount of filament used.
D) To increase the printing speed.
  • 27. What type of 3D printing is SLS?
A) Selective Light Solidification
B) StereoLithography Apparatus
C) Selective Laser Sintering
D) Solid Laser Structuring
  • 28. What can cause gaps between layers?
A) Under-extrusion
B) Overheating
C) Over-extrusion
D) Warping
  • 29. What is the main advantage of using dual extrusion?
A) Higher print resolution
B) Faster printing speeds
C) Printing with multiple colors or materials
D) Easier bed adhesion
  • 30. What is direct drive extruder?
A) The extruder uses a laser to melt the filament
B) The extruder uses compressed air to push the filament
C) The extruder motor is connected to the hot end using a Bowden tube
D) The extruder motor is mounted directly above the hot end
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