Output Shop (Ops) Certification Test

1. You can put money on your Flex Account through (select all that apply):

The wall-mounted black box on the 6th floor of Avery Hall

The register at the Output Shop

The Dean's Office

The correct answer is the wall-mounted black box on the 6th floor of Avery Hall. This means that one of the ways to put money on your Flex Account is by using the wall-mounted black box on the 6th floor of Avery Hall.

Explanation

The correct answer is the wall-mounted black box on the 6th floor of Avery Hall. This means that one of the ways to put money on your Flex Account is by using the wall-mounted black box on the 6th floor of Avery Hall.

2. All plots must be paid for before they can be taken from the shop, no exceptions. What methods of payment are acceptable for plots. (select all that apply):

Cash only

Credit cards (No American Express)

Wire transfer

Flex account/Student ID

Flex account/Student ID is an acceptable method of payment for plots.

Explanation

Flex account/Student ID is an acceptable method of payment for plots.

3. When submitting a print job to the Output Shop (OPS) you must include:

Your last name

Your studio critic

Your UNI

Your phone number

When submitting a print job to the Output Shop (OPS), it is necessary to include your UNI. This is because the UNI serves as a unique identifier for each individual within a university or educational institution. Including your UNI ensures that the OPS can accurately track and process your print job, avoiding any confusion or mix-up with other users. Additionally, the UNI allows the OPS to easily contact you if there are any issues or questions regarding your print job.

Explanation

When submitting a print job to the Output Shop (OPS), it is necessary to include your UNI. This is because the UNI serves as a unique identifier for each individual within a university or educational institution. Including your UNI ensures that the OPS can accurately track and process your print job, avoiding any confusion or mix-up with other users. Additionally, the UNI allows the OPS to easily contact you if there are any issues or questions regarding your print job.

4. A lot of work goes into maintaining communication about the status of student submissions, what is the correct method of checking the status of your submission:

Asking an Output Shop employee

Checking the online status sheet

Checking your Columbia e-mail

Asking your studio critic

The correct method of checking the status of your submission is by checking the online status sheet. This is the most efficient and reliable way to stay updated on the progress and status of your submission. It allows for easy access and eliminates the need to rely on other individuals or methods for information.

Explanation

The correct method of checking the status of your submission is by checking the online status sheet. This is the most efficient and reliable way to stay updated on the progress and status of your submission. It allows for easy access and eliminates the need to rely on other individuals or methods for information.

5. The Output Shop is a not-for-profit entity of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, offering services at rates that are well below commercial prices. What services does the Output Shop offer? (select all that apply)

CNC Routing

Plotting (Large Format Printing)

3D Printing

Scanning

Laser Cutting

The Output Shop, a not-for-profit entity of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, offers Plotting (Large Format Printing) and Scanning services. These services are provided at rates that are well below commercial prices.

Explanation

The Output Shop, a not-for-profit entity of the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, offers Plotting (Large Format Printing) and Scanning services. These services are provided at rates that are well below commercial prices.

Submit

6. When plotting, students should select the plotter that corresponds to their desired paper type. The types of paper available at the Output Shop include (select all that apply):

Light Weight Bond

Heavy Weight Bond

Mylar Matte Film

Satin Gloss Photo Paper

Clear Acetate

The correct answer is Light Weight Bond, Heavy Weight Bond, Mylar Matte Film, and Satin Gloss Photo Paper. These are the types of paper available at the Output Shop. Students should select the plotter that corresponds to their desired paper type in order to achieve the desired results for their plotting needs.

Explanation

The correct answer is Light Weight Bond, Heavy Weight Bond, Mylar Matte Film, and Satin Gloss Photo Paper. These are the types of paper available at the Output Shop. Students should select the plotter that corresponds to their desired paper type in order to achieve the desired results for their plotting needs.

Submit

7. Most of the 3d printers in the Output Shop use FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) which prints plastic. The two alternating types of plastic are ABS and PLA, why do these machines print two different types of plastic (select all that apply):

ABS costs more than PLA, but has a lower melting temperature

ABS plastic is the final model material, and PLA is the soluble support on which it prints

ABS is more fragile than PLA and care must be taken when working with it

ABS and PLA cost the same amount, $5 per cubic inch

The reason why these machines print two different types of plastic is because ABS plastic is used as the final model material, while PLA is used as the soluble support on which it prints. This means that ABS is the main material that forms the actual object, while PLA is a temporary support material that can be dissolved or removed after the printing process is complete.

Explanation

The reason why these machines print two different types of plastic is because ABS plastic is used as the final model material, while PLA is used as the soluble support on which it prints. This means that ABS is the main material that forms the actual object, while PLA is a temporary support material that can be dissolved or removed after the printing process is complete.