FAQ’s for AutoCAD or General Drafting Jobs

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AutoCAD FAQ_S

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1. When drawing in 2D, what axis do you NOT work with?

1. X

2. Y

3. Z

4. WCS

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2. The ISOLINES system variable specifies

1. the number of segments in a tabulated model.

2. the number of contour lines that define a solid model.

3. the direction of contour lines in a solid model.

4. the length of the segments in an extrusion

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3. The Spline option of the PEDIT command

1. creates an arc-fit polyline joining each pair of vertices to convert a straight-line polyline into a curve.

2. uses the vertices of the polyline as control points to create a curve approximating a B-spline.

3. generates the linetype in a continuous pattern through the vertices of the polyline.

4. smoothes a polygon mesh surface

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4. A wireframe model is created using

1. 2D objects with the EXTRUDE comman

2. 2D objects such as points, lines, and circles.

3. 3D objects such as spheres and cones.

4. 3D commands such as REVOLVE and TABSURF.

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5. Of the following, the object best suited for a wireframe model is

1. the hull of a speedboat.

2. a refrigerator.

3. a wire shelving unit.

4. a laptop computer.

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6. Wireframe drawings can be used to

1. show and define the sides of an object.

2. present design ideas to potential clients.

3. calculate volume.

4. determine spatial relationships between objects

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7. To view a model from any position in 3D space, use the

1. VIEW comman

2. 3DZOOM comman

3. 3DORBIT comman

4. PAN comman

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8. A wireframe model of a titanium block would most closely resemble a(n)

1. ice cube.

2. empty cardboard box.

3. box-shaped wire basket.

4. book

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9. The World option of the UCS command

1. returns to the world coordinate system.

2. returns to the previous user coordinate system.

3. defines a new world coordinate system.

4. aligns a new coordinate system parallel to the screen. Answer:- A

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10. The UCS command

1. allows you to manipulate the user coordinate system.

2. controls display of the UCS icon.

3. defines the world coordinate system.

4. allows you to draw in the YZ plane

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11. In AutoCAD®, all objects are drawn on the

1. YZ plane.

2. XZ plane.

3. XY plane.

4. ZX plane.

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12. The right-hand rule is used to determine the direction of the

1. positive X axis.

2. negative Y axis.

3. positive Z axis.

4. negative X axis.

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13. The axis used to show depth in AutoCAD® is the

1. W axis.

2. X axis.

3. Y axis.

4. Z axis

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14. You have just created an interesting new round object by using REVSURF to revolve a complex curve around an axis. However you find there are only 6 faces around the perimeter leaving it very rough looking. What variable do you change to correct this?

1. Set SURFTAB2 to 18

2. Set TABSURF1 to 18

3. Set SURFTAB1 to 18

4. Set TABSURF2 to 18

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15. Which of these objects will only draw flat on the current XY working plane and not allow 3D coordinate input (e.g. Z input)? (Check ALL that apply)

1. LINE

2. DONUT

3. CIRCLE

4. PLINE

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16. You apply a property called Thickness to a standard AutoCAD CIRCLE. What type of AutoCAD object do you now have officially?

1. Surface Model (Polygon Mesh)

2. Solid Model (3D Solid)

3. PLINE

4. Cylinder

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17. The primary purpose of the UCS (User Coordinate System) is?

1. Helps a user to calculate the area of an object.

2. To determine angles for isometric projections.

3. Allows a user to select the desired type of drawing units.

4. Allows a user to draw on a specified 2D Plane in 3D space.

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18. Which one of the following AutoCAD objects can NOT have a 3D (Z) thickness property applied to it?

1. TEXT

2. MTEXT

3. LINE

4. CIRCLE

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19. You have just issued the HIDE command on a new 3D House Plan to see how the design looks, but find that all of the interior room labels are showing through your opaque walls, ruining the 3D effect. What can you do with the TEXT objects to fix this?

1. Assign a thickness of 0.001? to all TEXT.

2. Place the TEXT on the Defpoints layer.

3. Place the TEXT on a no plot layer.

4. Assign the Hide property to all TEXT.

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20. Surface models are used mostly in

1. modeling mechanical parts.

2. creating architectural models.

3. modeling complex electrical systems.

4. modeling complex curves in boat hulls and car fenders.

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21. An analytic surface is one that

1. is described by an equation or set of equations.

2. is formed from a set of data points that are used as control points.

3. interpolates the input data, allowing control of individual data points.

4. is created using a minimum of four curves that have adjoining edges.

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22. Compared with surface and solid models, wireframe models take

1. about the same amount of time to create.

2. less time to create.

3. more time to create.

4. about 30 minutes to create.

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23. To avoid surprises when you create a wireframe model, it is a good idea to

1. avoid using object snaps.

2. stay in the default world coordinate system.

3. specify coordinates using the absolute technique.

4. view the model from the top (plan) view while working.

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24. The main difference between creating wireframe models and creating 2D objects is that

1. 2D objects cannot be extrude

2. wireframe objects cannot be edited using 2D editing commands.

3. 2D objects are created on two or more planes.

4. wireframe geometry is created using the X, Y, and Z axes.

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25. One disadvantage of using wireframes as opposed tosurface or solid models is that

1. they take longer to create.

2. they take up more space on the storage medium.

3. they corrupt more easily.

4. they can be difficult to understand because they are “stick figures.”

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26. Which of the following command will allow us to use the Dynamic Input command of this software?

1. F12

2. F10

3. F11

4. F9

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27. By which of the following comand, you can draw a rectangle in AutoCAD?

1. ARC

2. POL

3. REC

4. CO

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28. Which of the following is not the keyboard shortcut of AutoCAD?

1. Alt + B

2. Alt + F4

3. Ctrl + P

4. Ctrl + F4

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29. Which key is used to obtain properties palette in autocad?

1. Ctrl + 1

2. Ctrl + 2

3. Ctrl + 3

4. Ctrl + 4

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30. Which of the following workspaces are available in AutoCAD?

1. 3D basics

2. 3D modelling

3. Drafting and Annotation

4. All of the above

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31. What happens when we use Scaling command for an objects?

1. Smaller

2. Bigger

3. Either smaller or bigger

4. None of the above

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32. A polar array creates new objects in which pattern

1. In a grid pattern

2. In a circular pattern

3. In a straight line

4. All of the above

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33. How many layers a drawing should have?

1. 1

2. 2

3. As many as depending on the complexity

4. None of the above

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34. How would you select set of objects in a drawing?

1. By a crossing window drawn from right to left

2. By a crossing window drawn left to right

3. Shift+ clicking on the objects

4. None of the above

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35. How will you deselect an object while you are selecting set of objects?

1. Ctrl+ click on the object to be removed

2. Shift + Click on the object to be removed

3. Alt + Click on the object to be removed

4. None of the above

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36. How many points do you need to define for the rectangle command?

1. One

2. Two

3. Three

4. Four

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37. Is 330 degrees same as -30 degrees in a drawing?

1. True

2. False

3. Both a & b

4. None of the above

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38. Where should you pay attention when you are working with autocad commands?

1. Drawing area

2. Status bar

3. Tool bars

4. Command window

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39. What does the command Wblock means

1. Warp-speed block

2. Write block

3. Window block

4. Wide-area block

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40. If during the CCW measurement result gives an angle 135 degrees, the same CW angle measured is

1. 225 degrees

2. -135 degrees

3. -225 degrees

4. 135 degrees

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41. What is the difference of two regular 8-gonon, which is one inscribed and another circumscribed circle

1. No difference

2. different opening angles

3. different side length

4. different crowd sides

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42. A surveyor with a headband to measure the dimensions of a site, he make measurements by

1. No one method

2. Related Cartesian coordinates

3. Absolute polar coordinates

4. None of the above

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43. Which of the following file extensions can not be opened in the AutoCAD

1. dwg

2. dxf

3. dot

4. dws

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44. What command allows us to select objects based on some status?

1. Properties

2. Qselect

3. Pselect

4. Attributes

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45. Why do we have 16,7 M colors in RGB

1. Because so one can distinguish man

2. since this is the limit of graphics cards

3. For each color we have 256 shades and colors combination third

4. Because we want compatibility between PC and Macintosh

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46. Which of the following is not a keyboard shortcut of AutoCAD?

1. Ctrl + P

2. Alt + F4

3. Ctrl + F4

4. Alt + B

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47. Which symbol shows the snap point to the closest point

1. with circles and dots in the center

2. With two triangle

3. With three orthogonal

4. With Diamond

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48. If I want to draw a line in the direction 07:30 (local time). At what angle will it be dispalyed

1. -135 degrees

2. 270 degrees

3. -225 degrees

4. None of the above

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49. What is the difference between the Scale command and Zoom command

1. Scale for single object, while the Zoom whole plan

2. No difference

3. H Scale can grow / shrink a shape up 10 times, while the Zoom has no limits

4. H Scale changes the size of objects, while the Zoom changes the visibility of the project

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50. What is the use of viewports

1. Allows us to see the screen or on paper different views of the same project

2. Give us the ability to see projects have become a newer version of AutoCAD from our

3. We can make a change in one part of the plan, without affecting the rest

4. None of the above

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