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CSWA Additive Manufacturing Exam
| Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct |
Latest Update (2025/ 2026)
Sites such as Thingiverse.com or 3dcontentcentral.com are useful for 3D Printing in
what way? - ANS ✓They host free CAD files that can be 3D Printed
The Ultimaker machines featured on the video utilizes a second nozzle that prints
support in PVA. What is the benefit of this procedure? - ANS ✓PVA is a water soluble so
the supports can be easily removed.
True or False. Cura from Ultimaker and Preform from Formlabs can only be used on the
Windows Platform. - ANS ✓False
True or False. When printing from directly inside SOLIDWORKS, you can scale the part
without having to add a feature to the part model. - ANS ✓True
True or False. Cura from Ultimaker allows for the direct import of native SOLIDWORKS
files, removing the need to export a neutral format. - ANS ✓False
True or False. Both the Ultimaker and the Form 2 machines allow you to add materials
mid print if it looks like you will run out. - ANS ✓True
Select the different ways you can send a file to a printer. (Select Multiple) - ANS ✓Over a
wifi network and by using a USB thumb drive
To ensure the proper adhesion of layers in the FDM process, it's best to monitor the
print at what point. - ANS ✓The first 3-5 layers
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True or False. Both the Ultimaker and the Form 2 machines provide the ability to
remotely monitor the machine via a built-in-webcam - ANS ✓True
If you need a part that can be subjected to higher temperatures, what type of FDM
material is recommended - ANS ✓ABS
True or False. The Form 2 machine can print out a flexible material? - ANS ✓True
When Printing ABS, what chemical can be used to smooth the surface? - ANS ✓Acetone
Scaling down a mating part will achieve what? - ANS ✓Make it easier to make that part
to another because of the slightly smaller scale
True or False. Clearance must be molded in at the CAD level in order for parts to fit
together after they are printed. - ANS ✓False
True or False. 3dexpert from SOLIDWORKS and 3dsystems is free for anyone using
SOLIDWORKS - ANS ✓True
True or False. SOLIDWORKS provides the ability to view overhand areas of a part that
might require support structures to be added. - ANS ✓True
Tue or False. Supports for overhang areas must be molded into the CAD model before
sending it to the slicer software. - ANS ✓False
True or False. Raft must be molded in the CAD model before sending the file to the slicer
program. - ANS ✓True
What is the benefit of using NFC Enabled material from Ultimaker? - ANS ✓It allows the
machine to know what material and spool size is loaded in the machine
What is the most common used nozzle size in FDM printing? - ANS ✓.4 mm
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CSWA Additive Manufacturing Exam
| Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct |
Latest Update (2025/ 2026)
Sites such as Thingiverse.com or 3dcontentcentral.com are useful for 3D Printing in
what way? - ANS ✓They host free CAD files that can be 3D Printed
The Ultimaker machines featured on the video utilizes a second nozzle that prints
support in PVA. What is the benefit of this procedure? - ANS ✓PVA is a water soluble so
the supports can be easily removed.
True or False. Cura from Ultimaker and Preform from Formlabs can only be used on the
Windows Platform. - ANS ✓False
True or False. When printing from directly inside SOLIDWORKS, you can scale the part
without having to add a feature to the part model. - ANS ✓True
True or False. Cura from Ultimaker allows for the direct import of native SOLIDWORKS
files, removing the need to export a neutral format. - ANS ✓False
True or False. Both the Ultimaker and the Form 2 machines allow you to add materials
mid print if it looks like you will run out. - ANS ✓True
Select the different ways you can send a file to a printer. (Select Multiple) - ANS ✓Over a
wifi network and by using a USB thumb drive
To ensure the proper adhesion of layers in the FDM process, it's best to monitor the
print at what point. - ANS ✓The first 3-5 layers
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True or False. Both the Ultimaker and the Form 2 machines provide the ability to
remotely monitor the machine via a built-in-webcam - ANS ✓True
If you need a part that can be subjected to higher temperatures, what type of FDM
material is recommended - ANS ✓ABS
True or False. The Form 2 machine can print out a flexible material? - ANS ✓True
When Printing ABS, what chemical can be used to smooth the surface? - ANS ✓Acetone
Scaling down a mating part will achieve what? - ANS ✓Make it easier to make that part
to another because of the slightly smaller scale
True or False. Clearance must be molded in at the CAD level in order for parts to fit
together after they are printed. - ANS ✓False
True or False. 3dexpert from SOLIDWORKS and 3dsystems is free for anyone using
SOLIDWORKS - ANS ✓True
True or False. SOLIDWORKS provides the ability to view overhand areas of a part that
might require support structures to be added. - ANS ✓True
Tue or False. Supports for overhang areas must be molded into the CAD model before
sending it to the slicer software. - ANS ✓False
True or False. Raft must be molded in the CAD model before sending the file to the slicer
program. - ANS ✓True
What is the benefit of using NFC Enabled material from Ultimaker? - ANS ✓It allows the
machine to know what material and spool size is loaded in the machine
What is the most common used nozzle size in FDM printing? - ANS ✓.4 mm
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