AutoCAD Arch 100

Match Definition to Terms: Rectangle A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

I

According to the ASME standard, what is the correct lineweight for a visible line?

0.6mm

How would "half scale" be indicated on a technical drawing?

1 = 2; 1 : 2, 1/2, 0.5X or .5X

What AutoCAD command is used to turn an object into a block? A. GROUP B. BLOCK C. Both A and B D. Insert BLOCK

C

What AutoCAD command is used to place a block into a drawing? A. Insert B. Add C. Copy & Paste D. All the above

D

What is a reference dimension?

Definition/Reference of dimensions on engineering drawing

What is meant by the term pitch when used in the context of a roof?

Degree of slope/slant of the roof

Match Definition to Term: 1. Primary Units A. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the size of tick marks (obliques) is defined. B. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the distance dimension lines should be extended beyond tick marks is defined. C. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the format for dimension units is defined. D. The Dimension Style Manager tab where placing text above vertical dimension lines is defined. E. The dimension Style Manager tab where the overall scale of dimension features is defined.

1. C

Name four block libraries that might be used by architectural firms to produce drawing?

1. CAD forum 2. CADblocks.net 3. CADblocks free 4. CAD details

Name three types of architectural drawings that may be drawn as section views

1. Plan 2. Section 3. Elevation

What are the dimensions for an A sized drawing sheet?

11x 8.5 (mechanical) or 12x9 (architectural)

Match Definition to Term: 2. Lines A. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the size of tick marks (obliques) is defined. B. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the distance dimension lines should be extended beyond tick marks is defined. C. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the format for dimension units is defined. D. The Dimension Style Manager tab where placing text above vertical dimension lines is defined. E. The dimension Style Manager tab where the overall scale of dimension features is defined.

2. B

How many views would be necessary to describe the cylinder shown below?

2; Front/Side, Front/top

Match Definition to Term:. 3. Text A. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the size of tick marks (obliques) is defined. B. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the distance dimension lines should be extended beyond tick marks is defined. C. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the format for dimension units is defined. D. The Dimension Style Manager tab where placing text above vertical dimension lines is defined. E. The dimension Style Manager tab where the overall scale of dimension features is defined.

3. D

Match Definition to Term: 4. Fit A. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the size of tick marks (obliques) is defined. B. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the distance dimension lines should be extended beyond tick marks is defined. C. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the format for dimension units is defined. D. The Dimension Style Manager tab where placing text above vertical dimension lines is defined. E. The dimension Style Manager tab where the overall scale of dimension features is defined.

4. E

What is the angle of the Miter Line used in an orthographic projection?

45 deg

Match Definition to Term: 5. Symbols and Arrows A. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the size of tick marks (obliques) is defined. B. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the distance dimension lines should be extended beyond tick marks is defined. C. The Dimension Style Manager tab where the format for dimension units is defined. D. The Dimension Style Manager tab where placing text above vertical dimension lines is defined. E. The dimension Style Manager tab where the overall scale of dimension features is defined.

5. A

Match Definition to Terms: Absolute A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

A

Which set of of views shown below, A or B, employs Third Angle Projection?

A

In the US, what is the name of the organization that publishes a dimensioning standard for engineering drawings?

ASME and ISO (International Organization of Standardization)

What is tolerance?

Acceptable range of variation that allows proper function

Which method of labeling text complies with the ASME standard: Unidirectional or aligned?

Aligned

What does the acronym 'ASME' stand for?

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

According to the US Department of Labor, which field of drafting has the highest median salary: Mechanical, Architectural or Electronics?

Architecture

A label or tag that attaches data to a block is called what? A. Dynamic blocks B. Attributed blocks C. String blocks D. Wooden blocks

B

Match Definition to Terms: Scale A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

B

What command is used to edit a block? A. BLOCKXX B. BEDIT C. BEXPLODE D. BCLOSE

B

What is a Block? A. One set of cube B. Pre-drawn object C. Group of drawing files D. None of the above

B

Which symbol below, A or B, indicates that a drawing was created using First Angle Projection?

B

Match Definition to Terms: Relative A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

C

What does the acronym CAD stand for?

Computer Aided Drafting

What does the term CAM stand for?

Computer Aided Meanufacturing

Match Definition to Terms: Decimal A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

D

The side view of an object shows the object's Height and _____?

Depth

What are construction documents?

Documents that detail the design, location, etc of the building

What does the term 'SI' indicate when noted on a technical drawing?

Drawing unit is Metric not Imperial

Match Definition to Terms: Fillet A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

E

What is the direction ( N/S/E/W) of the default Base Angle setting in AutoCAD?

East

What is meant by nominal size?

Estimated/rounded size

Match Definition to Terms: Polygon A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

F

Is the following statement True or False? Humans have been creating CAD drawings for thousand of years?

False

True or False? It is not important for drafters and designers to understand isometric drawing techniques.

False

True or False? When drawing an isometric ellipse, isoplane must be selected after beginning AutoCAD's Ellipse command.

False

True or False? in an isometric drawing, the lines appear to recede toward a vanishing point.

False

Describe what is meant by a 3/12 notation on a roof plan?

For every 12" the roof slopes up 3"

Name the 6 " regular"views of an object?

Front, Top, Rear, Bottom, Right, Left

Match Definition to Terms: Polar A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

G

Match Definition to Terms: Limits A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

H

The front view of an objects shows the object's Width and ______?

Height

What does ISO stand for?

Isometric

Match Definition to Terms: Chamfer A. A type of coordinate that is relative to 0,0. B. AutoCAD modify command used to change the size of an object. C. A type of coordinate that is relative to the last point defined. D. Units setting commonly used in mechanical drawings. E. AutoCAD modify command used to round the corners of objects. F. AutoCAD draw command used to create a multi-sided object. G. A type of coordinate defined by a length and angle. H. AutoCAD setting that defines the size of the drawing area. I. Command that requires the drafter to define two diagonal points. J. AutoCAD modify command used to bevel the corners of objects.

J

What direction(s) does aligned text face?

Left

How is coordinate 0,0 represented in the graphics window of an AutoCAD drawing?

Lower left corner of graphics window

What is the name of the tool on AutoCAD's Inquiry toolbar that is used to calculate the distance between two points?

Measure

In the US, what is the name of the organization that publishes a drawing standard for architectural drawing?

National Institute of Building Science, Licensed/Has rights to US National CAD standard

what is datum?

Reference plane that checks the exact measurements

What do hidden lines represent on multiview drawings?

Show surfaces not directly visible

Is the diameter of a hole a size, or a location, dimension?

Size

What terminations symbol is often used on architectural dimensions?

Slashes, Dots and Arrows

What do the terms Solidworks and ProE refer to?

Solid modeling software/ CAD programs

Which of the following is not an AutoCAD object snap setting - Node, Tangent, Quadrant, Startpoint?

Startpoint

Who is responsible for determining dimensions on architectural drawing?

The Contractor

Who is responsible for calculating tolerances on an engineering drawing?

The designer

How is the front view of an object chosen?

The most descriptive view of the object is chosen

True or False? Angles of inclined planes can be measured directly in an isometric drawing.

True

True or False? F5 and Ctrl + E are the two ways to change the orientation of the crosshair in an isometric drawing created with AutoCAD.

True

What setting should be defined before the limits of an AutoCAD drawing set?

Units

How many views of an object should a drafter draw?

as many needed to describe the object

What does it signify if an architect has the letters " AIA " following their name on their business card?

passed the licensing exam (American Institute of Architects)