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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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Last updated: December 4, 2025
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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
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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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