AutoCAD CH 1-11

Absolute coordinate

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In paper space, the typical plot scale is: a. Scaled to paper size b. Scaled to fit c. 1:1 d. Plot dependent

1:1

You are rotating an object from 45° degrees to 30° degrees, you have entered the reference option. The reference angle will be a. 30 b. 45 c. 15 d. 75

45°

The minimum number of points required to define an elliptical arc:

5

Relative coordinate

@

Which of these is not an acceptable scale to use on a drawing for this course? ARCH. ENGI. ATOMIC

ATOMIC

ASME stands for

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

How many layers can you create in AutoCAD: a. 255 b. As many as you like c. 256 d. It depends on your computer

As many as you like

Polar Tracking can be set to track a. At any angle b. At 30 degrees c. At orthogonal angles only d. At 90 degrees

At any angle

Layer 0 CANNOT...

BE DELETED

A set of objects defined as a single entity and saved so that it can be scaled and inserted repeatedly and potentially passed on to other drawings.

BLOCK

LOCKED LAYER...

CANNOT BE EDITED

The numbers on the coordinate display show positions in a a. Matrix coordinate system b. Quadratic coordinate system c. Graphic coordinate system d. Cartesian coordinate system

Cartesian coordinate system

Which linetype is loaded by default: a. Solid b. Center c. Continuous d. Diagonal

Continuous

In the MOVE command, after defining a selection set a. Pick a move location b. Pick an endpoint c. Define a displacement vector d. Define a vector location

Define a displacement vector

A thin, dark, solid line terminated by arrowheads, indicating the direction and extent of a (something)

Dimension line

What shortcut "keyboard" command is used for ERASE? 1.E 2.F8 3.DEL 4.ER

E

The command used to draw circles in isometric views is:

ELLIPSE

To initiate a single point object snap: a. Enter an object snap mode at the Select objects: prompt b. Pick the Object Snap button from the status bar c. Right-click the Object Snap button and select Single Point d. Enter an object snap mode when AutoCAD prompts for point selection

Enter an object snap mode when AutoCAD prompts for point selection

SNAP

Extrapolates a precise geometric point from an approximate screen cursor location.

Orthographic Projections and Multiview projections are examples of Perspective projection T/F

FALSE

The Action Recorder duplicates the function of the ARRAY command R/F

FALSE

The Symbol represented by %%d within the Text editor is the Delta symbol. T/F

FALSE (its degree)

A block table has attribute fields that can be updated. T/F

False

C is an alias for COPY. T/F

False

Drawing isocircles is the same as drawing ellipses in orthographic views. T/F

False

External references are updated automatically when the referenced drawing changes. T/F

False

Front is a name of one of the three isoplane selections in AutoCAD. T/F

False

In order to define an arc, you must first specify a start point. T/F

False

In order to switch isoplanes you must open the drafting settings dialog box. T/F

False

In the Stretch grip edit mode and the STRETCH command it is necessary to select objects with a crossing window. T/F

False

Isometric drawings show no true distances. T/F

False

It is necessary to match layers and color numbersT/F

False

It is not possible to plot a landscape oriented plot on a printer. T/F

False

It is usually unnecessary to perform a full plot preview. T/F

False

Like incremental snap, object snap will not interfere with ordinary point selection. T/F

False

MULTILINE text is drawn within a rectangular box defined by the user. T/F

False

Polar arrays can defined around circles or arcs. T/F

False

Section view lining in AutoCAD is completed by the FILL command. T/F

False

Spline curves touch each point you pick. T/F

False

Start point, width, and rotation angle values must be specified before entering text?T/F

False

The # sign indicates that you are going to enter polar coordinates.T/F

False

The Action Recorder duplicates the function of the ARRAY command. T/F

False

The Ribbon gives quick access to all AutoCAD commands.T/F

False

The command line is the best place to enter AutoCAD commands.T/F

False

The continuous linetype is always available once added to the drawing.T/F

False

To define a polar array, AutoCAD needs an angle to fill, a number of items, and angle between the items. T/F

False

To re-define a block as separate entities you must return to the block definition. T/F

False

When drawing a polyline using the close option will have the same effect as using an endpoint object snap to snap back to the first point. T/F

False

Which of these does not name as isoplane in AutoCAD: FRONT OR BACK?

Front

This tool does not appear on the Quick Access Toolbar a. Help b. Redo c. New d. Save as...

Help

AutoCAD's default color system is: AutoCAD's default color system is: a. Pantone b. Index c. RGB d. True Color

Index

An acquired point will be: a. Saved in your drawing b. An object snap point c. Marked with a small green cross d. Specified by pressing the pick button

Marked with a small GREEN cross

FROZEN LAYERS ARE....

Not visible, not regenerated

F8 Key

ORTHAGONAL

What helpful functionalities are available when the user HOLDS THE SHIFT KEY + RIGHT MOUSE CLICK? 1. Object snaps are available 2. Constraints are available 3. Nothing 4. Limits are available

Object snaps are available

To open a crossing window: a. Pick points left to right b. Pick points that cross the objects you wish to select c. Pick points to create a window around objects you wish to select d. Pick points right to left

Pick points right to left

Which of these will not open the drafting settings dialog box: a. Type dsettings <Enter> b. Type ds <Enter> c. Pick the Drafting Settings tool from the ribbon d. Right-click the Snap Mode button and select Snap Settings

Pick the drafting settings tool from the ribbon

What is the name of the setting that creates a Green Dashed line and allows you to set angular locks when activation?

Polar Tracking

To remove grips a. Press CANCEL b. Pick any point not on an object c. Double-click in the drawing area d. Press <Esc>

Press <Esc>

To access the grip edit short cut menu a. Right-click after selecting objects b. Pick the Grip Edit tool c. Right-click the Grip Edit button d. Right-click on an object you want to edit

Right click after selecting objects

To access the object snap short cut menu: a. Right-click when AutoCAD prompts for point selection b. Right-click after entering a draw command c. Pick the Object Snap button d. Pick the Object Snap Tracking button

Right-click when AutoCAD prompts for point selection

LIMITS

SPECIFIES THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DRAWING AREA

To facilitate creating new drawings from a previous drawing a. Save it in the Template folder b. Save it in the Save Drawing As folder c. Save it as a prototype drawing d. Save it with all the settings you want, but no objects drawn

Save it in the Template folder

To switch from decimal to architectural units: a. Select architectural in the Drawing Units dialog box b. Type architectural <Enter> c. Type drawing units <Enter> d. Pick architectural on the status bar

Select architectural in the Drawing Units dialog box.

The default dimension style is called: a. Annotative b. Linear c. Standard d. Dimstyle

Standard

Which of the following is always specified in defining an arc? a. Arc length b. Length of chord c. Center Point d. Start point

Start point

Which of these is not required to define a polar array? a. Number of items b. Start point c. Angle between items d. Angle to fill

Start point

Two modes of the coordinate display: a. Gray, invisible b. Static, dynamic, polar c. Polar, relative d. Accessible, hidden

Static, dynamic, polar

An extension line is used to indicate the termination of a dimension T/F

TRUE

Five settings that would typically be included in a template drawing are Grid, Snap, Layers, Limits, Units T/F

TRUE

Metric drawings found in the U.S. are normally marked "METRIC" T/F

TRUE

The primary unit of measurement for engineering drawings and design in the mechanical industries is the millimeter (mm) T/F

TRUE

Which is not entered when you create single-line text: a. Text height b. Rotation angle c. Text location d. Text color

Text color

Any drawing may be saved as a template drawing. T/F

True

AutoCAD layouts are always created in paper space. T/F

True

AutoCAD will not send a plot to a printer or plotter if the drawing limits exceed the sheet size. T/F

True

Base points are included in block definitions, insertion points in block references. T/F

True

By default the COPY command creates multiple copies of selected objects T/F

True

C is an alias for CIRCLE.T/F

True

Drawing blocks using Layer 0 is a good idea because the block takes on the Current Layer properties when inserted later. T/F

True

Fields can be updated each time a file is opened. T/F

True

Five settings that would typically be included in a template drawing are Grid, Snap, Layers, Limits, Units. T/F

True

Geometric and dimensional constraints are maintained when an object is edited. T/F

True

In AutoCAD plot settings are affected by your choice of a plotter.T/F

True

In using the TRIM command trimmed objects may also serve as cutting edges. T/F

True

Isometric drawings are two dimensional. T/F

True

Linetypes need to be loaded, but colors do not. T/F

True

Objects can be scaled from different base points with different results. T/F

True

Parameter, actions, constraints, and block tables are added to dynamic blocks in the block editor contextual tab. T/F

True

Polylines, donuts, splines, and polygons can all be edited with PEDIT. T/F

True

Revision clouds can be drawn free-hand or created from previously drawn objects. T/F

True

Rows are horizontal, columns are vertical. T/F

True

Snap makes some points impossible to select with the screen cursor.T/F

True

The direction of 3 o'clock = 0°.T/F

True

The right mouse button calls up shortcut menus according to context.T/F

True

To access other linetypes you must load them from the ACAD linetype file, or another file containing linetype definitions.T/F

True

To draw an isometric circle it is necessary to specify a center point. T/F

True

To coordinate layout scales with viewport scales use: a. Viewport scale b. Zoom XP c. Zoom Scale d. Zoom Viewport

Zoom XP

Which of the following cannot be hatched using the HATCH command? a. A 355 degree arc b. A rectangle c. A circle d. An irregular quadrilateral

a. A 355 degree arc

The tool that does not appear on the quick access toolbar is:

a. Help

To enter single line text you must first enter all of these except : a. Alignment b. Rotation angle c. Start point d. Text height

alignment

Which of these cannot be found in the AutoCAD DesignCenter:

block tables

To move the origin point of a drawing use the: a. MOVE command b. ORIGIN command c. UCS command d. UCSICON command

c. UCS command

A thin, dark line alternating long and short dashes commonly used in locating holes

centerline

Which of these cannot be given width using PEDIT:

circle

Which of these cannot be accomplished using the layer drop-down list: a. Create new layers b. Set current layer c. Turn layers on and off d. Freeze and thaw

create new layers

Which of the following does not adjust when an object with associative dimensions is moved? a. Start point of a leader b. Text of a radius dimension c. Text of a linear dimension d. Multileader text

d. Multileader text

The set of visual aids and command options that move with the crosshairs is called a. Dynamic input display b. Coordinate display c. Cursor d. Shortcut menu

dynamic input display

To enter multiline text, pick the multiline text tool and then: a. Open the Multiline Text Editor b. Enter two points c. Pick a start point d. Pick a justification style

enter two points

special texts which update itself automatically when its linked object or property changes

fields

Fills an enclosed area or selected objects with a hatch pattern, solid fill, or gradient fill.

hatch command

AutoCAD borders and title blocks can be found : a. Border folder b. Layout tab c. Acad.dwt template d. Template folder

in the template folder

a thin solid line directing attention to a note or dimension and starting with an arrowhead or dot

leader

To align text with isometric planes, make changes to:

rotation and oblique angle

TEXTEDIT can be used to change: a. Text height b. Text location c. Text content d. Text style

text content

MATCHPROP cannot be used to match: a. Text style b. Text height c. Layer d. Transparency

text height

Dimension units are set in: a. Units dialog box b. Dimension Style dialog box c. Dimension Units dialog box d. Annotation dialog box

the Dimension Style dialog box

If a base point is not defined in an inserted drawing, the base will be:

the origin point

In model space objects are drawn: a. scale b. fit c. Real-world measurements d. CAD standards

to real world measurements(Full Scale)

allows you to attach external references to your drawing

xrefs

By default, dimension style units are the same as drawing units T/F

· False

Center-justified text and middle-justified text are two names for the same thing. T/F

· False

The default dimension style is Annotative. T/F

· False