AutoCAD 1 : Final (John Boudreau)
A template file has a ____ file extension.
.dwt
PRACTICAL:Draw shapes using the LINE command and a combination of absolute and relative coordinates. 1) First Point 0,0 2) @6,0 3) @6.25<90 4) @-.75,.75 5)@4.5<180 6)@-.75,-.75
0, 6.2500
When you set drawing limits, you should usually place the lower-left corner at ____.
0,0
How many line widths are recommended in ASME Y14.2, Line Conventions and Lettering?
2
PRACTICAL: Draw shapes using the LINE command and a combination of absolute and polar coordinates. 1) First Point 2,6 2) @2.5<0 3) @3<135
2.3789, 8.1213
(graph that shows x,y,z) PRACTICAL: The point shown in the figure is best described by the coordinates ____.
3,2,0
How many different dimensions can be created with the DIMANGULAR command?
4
The most common angle for section lines is ____.
45 degrees
To create an octagon using the POLYGON command, how many sides should you specify?
8
What happens when you hover the cursor over a command in AutoCAD?
A tooltip appears
The general section line symbol is ____
ANSI31
In which point entry system are all coordinates measured from the origin?
Absolute coordinates
Which of the following is a benefit of creating a drawing plan before beginning a drawing?
Achieving an even workload
A dimension in which the numbers line up with the dimension line.
Aligned Dimension
A section used when a feature is not in line with the center plane.
Aligned Section
Angles dimensioned with one dimension and the value of the angle in degrees.
Angular dimensioning
Dynamic Input
Area near the crosshairs where you can type commands and options and view context-oriented information.
A dimension that updates when the dimensioned object is changed.
Associative dimension
AutoCAD term for dimensioning to a common surface, centerline, or center plane.
Baseline dimensioning
A small angled surface used to relieve a sharp corner is known as a ____.
Chamfer
A dimension style override.
Child
Holes are dimensioned in the view in which they appear as ____.
Circles
Which of the following is not a multileader format option? Straight None Spline Circular
Circular
Another term for chain dimensioning is ______________________________ dimensioning.
Continue/Continued
AutoCAD term for placing a line of dimensions from one feature to the next.
Continued dimensioning
Angles dimensioned by locating the corner of the angle.
Coordinate dimensioning
The primary means of pointing to objects or locations in an AutoCAD drawing is the ____.
Crosshairs
Which command allows you to create a dimension line at the same angle as a slanted line?
DIMALIGNED
Which command allows you to create baseline dimensions?
DIMBASELINE
To create a break in a dimension for a long object that has a constant shape, you can use the ______________________________ command.
DIMJOGLINE
A command that allows you to draw a filled circle is ____.
DONUT
A theoretically perfect surface, plane, point, or axis is called a(n) ______________________________.
Datum
The theoretically perfect surface, plane, point, or axis from which all measurements are taken in arrowless dimensioning is called a(n) ____.
Datum
Circles are generally dimensioned by giving the ____.
Diameter
When you draw a circle using the 2-Point option, the two points you select define the circle's ____.
Diameter
A description of the size, shape, or location of features on an object
Dimension
Type of dimensioning applied to control the specific size or location of a feature.
Direct dimensioning
Which of the following commands can be used to close the AutoCAD software?
Exit
A cutting-plane line is a thick, continuous line that shows where a feature has been cut.
False
A negative number can be written in either of the following formats: -2.50 or (2.50).
False
According to the ASME standard, thin features on section views, such as ribs, should have section lines.
False
Dimensional input is available when dynamic input is disabled.
False
Editing is a process used to create new objects in a drawing
False
Hatch patterns are non-associative by default. (Will be on final)
False
If you select an area of the drawing that is completely enclosed, AutoCAD displays the Boundary Definition Error dialog box.
False
Polar tracking can be toggled on and off by picking the Ortho button on the status bar.
False
The American Institute of Architects is responsible for the Y14.5-2009 dimensioning standard used in mechanical drafting
False
A surface, hole, window, or other part of an object.
Feature
Any physical portion of a part or object, such as a window or door, is called a(n) ______________________________.
Feature
A rounded interior corner is known as a ____.
Fillet
A section in which half of the object is removed.
Full Section
Drawing notes that are placed in a corner of the drawing or next to the title block are considered ______________________________ notes.
General Notes/Standard Notes
A section that shows one-quarter of the object removed.
Half-Section
Clicking a hatch pattern opens the ____.
Hatch Editor ribbon tab
A dimension used to show the position of a feature on an object.
Location dimension
A section that has a staggered cutting plane.
Offset Section
Which of the following modes forces all of the lines you draw to be either horizontal or vertical?
Ortho
Which of the following commands is used to create a polyline?
PLINE
The Æ symbol placed in front of a diameter dimension is an example of a ____.
Prefix
Which command can be used to reverse the action of the UNDO and U commands?
REDO
Which of the following commands allows you to mark up a drawing for design changes?
REVCLOUD
A section in which the feature is rotated in place within the object.
Revolved Section
Which command allows you to save a copy of the current drawing using a different file name?
SAVEAS
Which of the following commands cannot be used to create a rectangle? -SPLINE -LINE -POLYLINE -POLYGON
SPLINE (the bubble line)
What type of lines are used to show a surface in a section view where material has been cut away? (will be on Final)
Section Lines
The feature that constrains the crosshairs to move in specific increments is called ____.
Snap
Which of the following options allows you to draw a circle tangent to three existing objects?
Tan, Tan, Tan
All new dimensions are created using the current dimension style.
True
If you use the Pick Points button to select an area to be hatched, AutoCAD defines the boundary around the point automatically.
True
In an architectural drawing, AutoCAD treats all entries as inches unless you include the foot ' mark.
True
In the DIMLINEAR command, both the Text option and the Mtext option create multiline text.
True
Removed sections serve much the same function as revolved sections.
True
Section lines should not cross object lines.
True
Sections are used to clarify hidden features in a component
True
Sections are used to clarify hidden features in a component.
True
The dimension 4X Ø.125 means that the object being dimensioned contains four holes that have a diameter of .125.
True
Trailing zeros in dimensions often control tolerances for manufacturing processes.
True
When polar tracking is on, AutoCAD displays alignment paths at specified polar angle increments
True
When polar tracking is on, AutoCAD displays alignment paths at specified polar angle increments.
True
You can hatch an unenclosed area in AutoCAD only if the gap tolerance is set to a value greater than 0.
True
A dimension in which all numbers are placed horizontally.
Unidirectional dimension
To change the line width of a rectangle during its creation, you can use the ____ option.
WIDTH
Which keyboard key can you use to correct an error if you notice the error before you accept the value?
[Backspace] key
To end a command, you can use any of the following techniques except ____. -pressing the [Enter] key -right-clicking and selecting Enter -pressing the space bar - pressing the [F1] key
[F1] key
What is the Template that is used in AutoCAD I?
acad.dwt
Status Bar
below command line, its the bar that has the ortho button, snap, grid mode on it. On the bottom right hand of screen
UNITS
dialog box that shows limits. Can enter as a command
The two primary types of AutoCAD files are ____.
drawing files and templates
Chain dimensioning provides greater accuracy than baseline dimensioning.
false
In simplified representation, the thread depth is shown using a(n) ____.
hidden line
From the thread note M16X2, you can determine that the thread ____.
is a metric thread
From the thread note 3/4-10UNC-2B, you can determine that the thread ____.
is an internal thread
The DIMARC command is used to dimension the ____ of an arc.
length
The two axes of an ellipse are known as the ____ axes.
major and minor
Command Line
on the lower/ left of the status bar
Quick Access Toolbar
panel next to the big red A (on right hand side of app menu) On the top left screen
The normally accepted size for fraction text on a drawing is ____.
the same size as non-fractional text
In baseline dimensioning, each dimension is independent of the others.
true
You can select a line to dimension without selecting its endpoints by pressing the space bar and then picking the line.
true
All dimensional values are displayed horizontally and read from the bottom of the sheet in ____ dimensioning.
unidirectional
