Block 1 Final
The standard distance between the object and the first dimension line is... a. .125 b. .250 c. .375 d. .750
.375
Which of the following SCALE factors would shrink an object by one half (50% of the original size)? a. 50 b. .5 c. 2 d. 1.2
.5
AutoCAD menu files are stored with what type of file extension? a. .DWG b. .DXF c. .TIF d. none of the above
.DWG
The proper way to enter the measurement 6 feet, 6 inches while using Architectural Units is... a. 6-6 b. 6,6 c. 6',6" d. 6'6"
6'6"
A LINE's "next point:" drawn at @4.25<270 would be the same as ___. a. @4.25<-90 b. @4.25,-90 c. @4.25,-4.25 d. @4.25,4.25
@4.25<-90
Which of the following are used for performing specific inquiries and calculations on drawing entities? a. DIST, AXIS, and FILL b. AREA, LIST, and ARRAY c. AREA, ID, and DIST d. LIST, SOLID, and AREA
AREA, ID, and DIST
Which coordinate system uses the format: X,Y? a. Absolute b. Relative c. Polar d. none of the above
Absolute
In AutoCAD, the default setting direction "straight down" would be measured as ___ degrees. a. 90 b. -90 c. 270 d. B and C
B and C
Which of the following commands is used to erase a small piece (any size) of a Polyline? a. TRIM b. ERASE c. UNDO d. BREAK
BREAK
What linetype is used to represent the visible edges of an object? a. PHANTOM b. DASHED c. CONTINUOUS (or BYLAYER) d. CENTER
CONTINUOUS (or BYLAYER)
The ARRAY command is most similar to which command? a. TRIM b. STRETCH c. COPY d. MIRROR
COPY
A selected object in AutoCAD "highlights" itself by using what type of linetype? a. PHANTOM b. DASHED c. COLORED d. CENTER
DASHED
Which of the following commands should be used to dimension the angle where two lines meet? a. DIMANGULAR b. DIMRADIUS c. DIMDIAMETER d. none of the above
DIMANGULAR
To modify the standard dimension style in AutoCAD, the ___ command is used. a. DIMSCALE b. DIMSTYLE c. TEXT STYLE d. DIMALIGN e. LTSCALE
DIMSTYLE
A line can be segmented into equal parts using the... a. DIVIDE command. b. BREAK command. c. DIST command. d. both A and B.
DIVIDE command.
Which statement is not true about dimensioning on AutoCAD? a. Dimensioning is fully automatic requiring little thought as to the placement of the dimension. b. The numbers can proportionally change while an object is stretched. c. There is a dimensioning toolbar for easy access to commands. d. Arrowhead style and size can be changed.
Dimensioning is fully automatic requiring little thought as to the placement of the dimension.
Properly constructed isometric holes can be created using the... a. ELLIPSE command. b. ISOPLANE command. c. BLOCK and INPUT command. d. none of the above.
ELLIPSE command.
Which function key is used to toggle between the text screen and the graphics screen? a. F1 b. F2 c. F3 d. F8
F2
T or F: A 45 degree line can only be drawn with the Ortho Mode ON.
False
T or F: Circular array patterns such as the snowflake can be made using the ARRAY Circular option.
False
T or F: Drawings created in older versions of AutoCAD cannot be opened up in a newer version of AutoCAD.
False
T or F: If you accidentally draw a group of lines on the wrong layer you can correct your mistake without erasing and re-drawing by using EDIT, TRANSFORM.
False
T or F: If you entered 98%%d while using text the result would be 98 on the drawing.
False
T or F: The AREA command is used to convert the scale of a property to fit a certain size paper.
False
T or F: The SINGLE-LINE Text command has more options and features than the MULTI-LINE Text command.
False
T or F: The command you would like to use to make a 16" long brick into a 12" long brick is the scale command.
False
T or F: The coordinate @2.500,3.500 is a Polar Coordinate.
False
T or F: There is only one way to enter or access each command while using AutoCAD.
False
T or F: To display a new toolbar on the screen, pick the Toolbars icon from the Object Properties toolbar.
False
T or F: To make a .125 diameter, solid filled dot on a drawing, use the DONUT command and make the outside diameter 0.000 and the inside diameter .125
False
T or F: To mirror an object to form a symmetrical shape, use the OFFSET command.
False
T or F: With regard to indicating angles with AutoCAD, a line endpoint specified at 90 degrees would be located horizontally and to the left of the last point.
False
Which is the correct alias for the LINE command? a. C b. L c. E d. PL
L
The command that allows you to scale a line to correspond to your drawing scale (i.e. so the center or hidden line dashes look correct) is called... a. LINETYPE b. SCALE c. LTSCALE d. Drawing Aides
LTSCALE
An example of a Modify command is ___, and an example of a Draw command is ___. a. MOVE, COPY b. LINE, MOVE c. MOVE, LINE d. COPY, MOVE
MOVE, LINE
The ___ command is used to access an existing drawing. a. LIST b. OPEN c. NEW d. WBLOCK
OPEN
Which coordinate system uses the format: @X,Y? a. Absolute b. Relative c. Polar d. none of the above
Relative
To simultaneously change an object's size proportionally on both the X axis and the Y axis, use... a. SCALE b. ROTATE c. TRIM d. EXTEND e. STRETCH
SCALE
Which of the following is NOT a correct status bar definition? a. SNAP: When ON it locks (or snaps) on to a point on the end, mid, center, etc. of a line. b. MODEL: Model space c. LWT: Lineweight d. ORTHO: Keeps lines going straight up and down or left or right
SNAP: When ON it locks (or snaps) on to a point on the end, mid, center, etc. of a line
The ARC option "S,C,E" stands for... a. Start, Center, End. b. Second, Continue, Extents. c. Second, Center, Erase. d. Select, Continue, End.
Start, Center, End
T or F: A mouse is an example of a digitizer.
True
T or F: An Inkjet printer creates the image on the paper by spraying ink on the paper.
True
T or F: AutoCAD can check the spelling of your text like a word processor can.
True
T or F: By default, angles are measured in the counter-clockwise direction.
True
T or F: CAD systems are rapidly replacing manual drafting equipment in the drafting office.
True
T or F: If drawing files are managed correctly, CAD system users should never have to draw the same thing twice.
True
T or F: It is possible to create a filleted rectangle without using the modify command FILLET.
True
T or F: It is recommended that you save your file every 10-15 minutes while using CAD.
True
T or F: Locked layers are visible on screen but they cannot be edited.
True
T or F: ORTHO can be toggled on and off at any time, even while using another command like DRAW or CIRCLE.
True
T or F: One benefit of using LAYER is to control what is plotted on a drawing.
True
T or F: One way to save start-up time on AutoCAD is to start with a template such as "CAD ex template".
True
T or F: PAN is used to move the view of a 2D drawing without changing the magnification.
True
T or F: Pushing the F1 key displays the AutoCAD Help Topics dialogue box.
True
T or F: The BLOCK command is used to make and save a symbol that can only be used in the file currently in use.
True
T or F: The BREAK command differs from the ERASE command because the BREAK command is used to remove parts of a line and the Erase command removes the entire line.
True
T or F: The FILL command is used with DONUT and POLYLINE.
True
T or F: The Polar ARRAY is used to draw the spokes on a wheel.
True
T or F: The ROTATE command lets you rotate numerous lines and shapes in a single operation.
True
T or F: The User Coordinate System icon is used to indicate the drawing's ORIGIN.
True
T or F: The command prompt area displays prompts that help the user complete commands.
True
T or F: The command used to divide an entity into a number of equal parts (i.e. dividing a circle into twelve sections to draw a clock face) is known as DIVIDE.
True
T or F: The exact number of degrees can be typed in while ROTATING an object.
True
T or F: The nonprinting pattern of dots in an AutoCAD drawing that provides a visual reference for the CAD operator is set using the GRID command.
True
T or F: The quickest way to draw the teeth on a gear is to use polar ARRAY.
True
T or F: The settings menu that displays on the screen while using another command is known as a Dialogue Box.
True
T or F: To create a paragraph of text that can be edited as a single entity, use the MULTI-LINE Text command.
True
T or F: To make a Point visible while using DIVIDE, the POINT STYLE setting is changed.
True
T or F: To see information about an icon's function, position the cursor over the icon and wait a few seconds.
True
T or F: Typing UCS then M allows you to move the origin to a new location of the drawing.
True
T or F: When SNAP is turned ON your cursor will lock onto snap points.
True
T or F: When applying dimensions to a drawing, dimension each feature once and only once.
True
You can zoom in on or magnify a specific portion of a drawing by using the ZOOM... a. Window option. b. Center option. c. dynamic option. d. all of the above.
Window option
To use the Center OSNAP option effectively, ___. a. you can PICK near the center of the circle b. a circular snap marker must appear at the Circle's center before you can PICK c. you can PICK anywhere on the Circle object d. none of the above
a circular snap marker must appear at the Circle's center before you PICK
AutoCAD text can be... a. left and right justified. b. centered and aligned between two points. c. created as large or as small as desired. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
AutoCAD's object snap feature allows you to... a. snap to endpoints of lines. b. snap to the midpoints of lines. c. snap to the centers of lines. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
Prior to executing an ERASE, during object selection... a. you can select objects for erasure using the mouse. b. you can remove objects from your selection so that they won't be erased. c. you can use the Windows option more than once. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
The DONUT command... a. lets you specify the inside and outside diameters as well as the center. b. lets you produce multiple donuts without re-entering the DONUT command. c. produces solid-filled donuts. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
The Grid feature... a. gives you a better sense of size and distance. b. displays an alignments of grid dots. c. can be toggled on and off using either CTRL G or he appropriate function key. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
The SAVE command... a. saves your work. b. does not exit you out of the Drawing Editor. c. is a valuable feature for periodically storing information. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
The Snap feature... a. is useful when laying out a drawing. b. when on, snaps the crosshairs along an imaginary grid of dots. c. can be quickly toggled off and on. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
The grips feature... a. provides a quick method of editing entities. b. uses a "click and drag" technique. c. can be used without entering a command. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
The main advantage of symbol libraries is the... a. elimination of drawing repetition. b. speed at which new drawings can be created. c. versatility in their creation and use. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
When a toolbar is docked, ... a. the toolbar name no longer appears on the screen. b. you can reshape the toolbar by dragging one of its edges until it assumes a different shape. c. you can move the toolbar out of the way by picking the bar that contains the toolbar name and dragging. d. all of the above.
all of the above.
The OFFSET command... a. produces a mirror image of all selected objects. b. contains a solid-fill command option. c. allows the creation of a line parallel to another line. d. none of the above.
allows the creation of a line parallel to another line.
The APERTURE command... a. allows you to change the size of the target box on the crosshairs while using OSNAP. b. allows you to remove all Object Snap modes from the drawing. c. changes the color of the crosshairs and snap boxes. d. both A and B.
allows you to change the size of the target box on the crosshairs while using OSNAP.
The POLYGON command... a. is used to create any type of polygon. b. allows you to create regular (equal sides) polygons only. c. allows Octagon and Pentagon options. d. all of the above.
allows you to create regular (equal sides) polygons only.
Object Snap modes are useful because they... a. are easily entered using function keys F2 through F10. b. dimension the drawing as you specify the modes. c. allow you to snap to specific points you otherwise could not quickly or accurately reach. d. none of the above.
allows you to snap to specific points you otherwise could not quickly or accurately reach.
The CHAMFER command... a. allows you to draw concentric circles. b. alters the appearance of corners. c. is used to break portions of circles and arcs. d. both B and C.
alters the appearance of corners.
3 POINT and S,C,E are types of... a. lines b. arcs c. circles d. dimensioning features e. none of the above
arcs
The steps in using the COPY command... a. are identical to the steps in using the CHANGE command. b. are similar to the steps in the MOVE command. c. provide the option of dragging the object. d. both B and C.
are identical to the steps in using the CHANGE command.
Previously defined symbols and details can be scaled and rotated... a. at the time of their insertion. b. after they are inserted with the use of the SPIN command. c. only if they are inserted with the "*" option. d. both A and B.
at the time of their insertion.
Entering the Undo option while drawing line segments... a. deletes all of the line segments. b. exits the LINE command without altering line segments already drawn. c. has no effect on the line segments. d. backs up, or undoes, the last line segment.
backs up, or undoes, the last line segment.
Layers can be used for the following reason(s): a. to organize drawing entities for color and linetype assignments and plotting. b. so layers can be selectively frozen and thawed c. both A and B. d. none of the above.
both A and B.
The MOVE command allows you to... a. move objects to new locations on the screen. b. drag objects dynamically on the screen. c. create mirror images of objects. d. both A and B.
both A and B.
The isometric crosshairs are toggled from one plane to another by... a. pressing CTRL E. b. pressing the F5 key. c. both of the above. d. none of the above.
both of the above.
While a Block is inserted, you cannot control... a. scale. b. color. c. location. d. rotation.
color.
The color of a line can be changed after it has been drawn by using the... a. CHANGE command. b. edit properties pull down toolbars. c. Entity Creation menu d. all of the above.
edit properties pull down toolbars.
AutoCAD help can be obtained by... a. entering HELP. b. pressing the CTRL and ? keys. c. entering HP. d. all of the above.
entering HELP.
The ERASE command... a. erased part of a line. b. clears entire screen using the erase clear option. c. erases selected lines. d. all of the above.
erases selected lines.
Setting the CHAMFER distance to 0 or the FILLET radius to 0 enables you to... a. extend two non-parallel lines to form a perfect corner. b. globally edit all corners in a drawing in a single step. c. chamfer the intersections between arcs and lines d. none of the above.
extend two non-parallel lines to form a perfect corner.
The coordinate display contained on the status bar... a. gives you updated information on the location of your crosshairs. b. can be toggled on and off using F2. c. is located near the pull-down menus. d. both A and B.
gives you updated information on the location of your crosshairs.
The Ortho mode... a. forces all lines to be drawn at angles other than horizontal and vertical. b. is especially useful in drawings containing horizontal and vertical lines. c. both A and B. d. none of the above.
is especially useful in drawings containing horizontal and vertical lines.
The primary function of the alphanumeric keyboard is to... a. digitize points. b. key in text and numbers. c. pick menu items from the pull-down menus. d. none of the above.
key in text and numbers.
DTEXT allows you to... a. duplicate text. b. delete text. c. double-format text. d. none of the above.
none of the above.
In polar point specification, @7.5<180 will... a. specify a point 7.5 units horizontally to the right of the current position. b. specify a point 7.5 units in the downward direction from the current position. c. display an error message. d. none of the above.
none of the above.
Rounded inside and outside corners can be accomplished by using... a. the CHAMFER command. b. the appropriate function key. c. only the ERASE and ARC combination. d. none of the above.
none of the above.
With the STRETCH command, you can... a. lengthen objects horizontally but not vertically. b. lengthen objects vertically but not horizontally. c. stretch a circle to form an egg-shaped object. d. none of the above.
none of the above.
To create a polar array in a counterclockwise direction, what should you enter before the number at the angle to fill prompt? a. CCW b. a plus sign (+) c. a minus sign (-) d. nothing should be typed before the number
nothing should be typed before the number
A Block is... a. a rectangular shaped figure available for insertion into a drawing. b. a single element found in a concrete block foundation of a building drawn with AutoCAD. c. one or more entities stored as a single entity for later retrieval and insertion. d. none of the above.
one or more entities stored as a single entity for later retrieval and insertion.
The Through option of the OFFSET command allows you to create a line... a. perpendicular to the original line through a point you specify. b. from the current endpoint of the line through a point you specify. c. parallel to the original line through a point you specify. d. parallel to the original line through the origin (0,0).
parallel to the original line through a point you specify.
Devices connected to the computer like printers and scanners are called... a. RAM. b. networks. c. peripherals. d. none of these.
peripherals.
Upon execution the ERASE command, the screen cursor becomes a ___. a. star b. crosshair c. radio button of eraser d. pickbox
pickbox
To re-enter the most recently used command, ... a. type the letter R and press RETURN. b. press CTRL R. c. type RE and press RETURN. d. press the space bar.
press the space bar.
The REGEN command is used to... a. connect Polylines that do not intersect. b. recalculate all points in the drawing and refreshes the screen. c. located misspelled words and offer corrections. d. calculates the area of a selected area on the drawing.
recalculate all points in the drawing and refreshes the screen.
ZOOM Previous... a. restored the original view of the drawing. b. restores the previous zoom magnification of the drawing. c. displays the drawing boundaries defined by the LIMITS command. d. both B and C.
restores the previous zoom magnification of the drawing.
The Plot Device tab in the Page Setup or Plot dialogue box is used to ___. a. select the paper size and orientation b. select a configured plotter or printer c. select the plot scale d. select the plot area (Limits, Display, Extents, etc.)
select a configured plotter or printer
If you turn on OSNAP, ___. a. only one OSNAP mode can be running at a time b. selected osnaps are active whenever AutoCAD prompts you to select a point (location) c. the selected modes are active for only one PICK d. press the F2 key and the right mouse button to temporarily disable OSNAP
selected osnaps are active whenever AutoCAD prompts you to select a point (location)
The EXPLODE command ... a. shatters a block into its individual pieces. b. is used in conjunction with polylines only. c. creates two blocks from one. d. both A and C.
shatters a block into its individual pieces.
An advantage of specifying points with a pointing device is... a. speed and ease of use. b. that it is more accurate than point specification with the keyboard. c. both A and B. d. neither A and B.
speed and ease of use.
Objects, shapes and frequently used details are stored in files commonly known as... a. file indexes. b. disk sectors. c. symbol libraries. d. none of the above.
symbol libraries.
The number of views required to represent an object is... a. at least three. b. the minimum required to fully describe the object. c. the maximum required to fully describe the object. d. at least two. e. based on the manufacturing process required.
the minimum required to fully describe the object.
PE allows you to change... a. the width of a Polyline. b. the X and Y scale of a Polyline. c. both A and B. d. none of the above.
the width of a Polyline.
The term pixels refers to ... a. tiny dots on the screen. b. diskette tracks and sectors. c. small fragments that have not been trimmed completely.
tiny dots on the screen.
Drawing a LINE from coordinate 2,3 to 2,6 would create a ___ line of ___ units length. a. horizontal, 3 b. diagonal, 2 c. vertical, 3 d. diagonal, 3
vertical, 3
