3D Printing General Knowledge Quiz

Test your knowledge of 3D printing basics, terms, materials, and hardware. Type the correct term or phrase that matches each description.

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Hint	Answer
The most common desktop 3D printing technology	FDM
The type of printer that cures liquid resin with UV	SLA
The software used to convert models into G-code	Slicer
The file type most 3D models are saved as	STL
The process of layering melted plastic to form an object	Extrusion
The component that feeds filament to the hotend	Extruder
The part that melts and deposits the filament	Hotend
The first printed layer that helps with adhesion	Brim
The removable structure that supports overhangs	Supports
The temperature-resistant material used for durability	ABS
The flexible filament used for soft prints	TPU
The common beginner-friendly filament	PLA
The internal structure that affects strength and weight	Infill
The number of solid outer layers printed	Shells
The adjustment that raises or lowers the nozzle relative to the bed	Z Offset
The heated surface that helps prints stick	Bed
The setting that controls how solid the print is	Infill Density
PThe print defect where the bottom edges bulge outward	Elephant Foot
A horizontal unsupported span	Bridge

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