3D Printing Basics Quiz

What process does a 3D printer use to create objects?

• Subtractive process

• Additive process

• Multiplicative process

• Divisive process

What does a 3D printer start with when creating an object?

• A block of material

• A digital model

• A finished product

• A mold

How does a 3D printer know where to place each layer?

• It guesses

• It follows a digital model

• It uses a ruler

• It uses a stencil

What is one material that 3D printers can use to print objects?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Paper

• Fabric

What is the role of the extruder in a 3D printer?

• To cool the object

• To squeeze out material layer by layer

• To paint the object

• To cut the object

What is one example of an item that can be printed using a 3D printer?

• A book

• A pizza

• A car

• A pencil

What is the main advantage of using a 3D printer over traditional manufacturing?

• It uses more material

• It wastes less material

• It is slower

• It is more expensive

What does the computer do with the digital model in 3D printing?

• It ignores it

• It slices it into layers

• It prints it directly

• It deletes it

What is the first step in creating an object with a 3D printer?

• Printing the object

• Drawing a blueprint

• Painting the object

• Cutting the material

What is the function of the hot extruder nozzle in a 3D printer?

• To cool the material

• To squeeze out liquid plastic

• To cut the material

• To paint the object