FAQ’s for AutoCAD or General Drafting Jobs

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AutoCAD FAQ_S

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1. 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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2. To store and display modeling information, AutoCAD® uses

1. cell decomposition.

2. boundary representations and sweeping.

3. constructive solid geometry.

4. pure primitive instancing.

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3. Spatial occupancy enumeration is rarely used in CAD applications because it

1. requires a large amount of memory.

2. is not sufficiently accurate for CAD work.

3. requires an obscure operating system.

4. does not allow 3D solids to be edite

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4. Solid models are used more frequently than surface models or wireframes because they

1. result in smaller files.

2. are more accurate.

3. can be viewed from any point in 3D space.

4. allow you to calculate mass properties.

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5. The disadvantage of solids created using pure primitive instancing is that

1. they are less accurate than solids created using cell decomposition.

2. they must be converted to another type of solid before they can be edite

3. they are created using the B-rep format.

4. some of the parameters of the solids are not specifie

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6. 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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7. To create an approximation of a Coons patch in AutoCAD®, use the

1. 3DMESH comman

2. REVSURF comman

3. TABSURF comman

4. EDGESURF comman

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8. All of the following are surface primitives except the

1. box.

2. cone.

3. spiral.

4. dish.

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9. A surface primitive is a(n)

1. basic 3D object that can be used to create more advanced models.

2. wireframe model from which surface models can be create

3. 2D object that can be extruded to form a surface model.

4. analytic surface from which nonanalytic surfaces can be create

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10. A fillet surface is used to

1. reshape a bicubic Coons patch with smooth curves.

2. round the edges of a planar surface.

3. blend two surfaces together.

4. convert facets into smooth curves.

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11. To edit a wireframe model, use

1. grips.

2. the WIREDIT comman

3. the SPLINEDIT comman

4. the WEDIT comman

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12. 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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13. To allow you to view 3D models from different points of view, AutoCAD® provides

1. three predefined 3D views.

2. six predefined 3D views.

3. ten predefined 3D views.

4. twelve predefined 3D views

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14. 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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15. 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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16. The VIEW command does all of the following except

1. provide access to AutoCAD®’s predefined views.

2. provide access to custom views.

3. create a new custom view.

4. display the View toolbar

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17. Which AutoCAD command will determine precisely the volume of a complex (or simple) 3D Solid part?

1. AREA

2. MASSPROP

3. VOLUME

4. E. CALCULATE

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18. You want to draw an octagon shape window on a vertical wall face in your 3D House Plan. Which UCS command option is best suited to place your User Coordinate System on this front wall face to ensure the window is placed flat on this wall?

1. Origin

2. ZAxis

3. 3point

4. View

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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. To control the type of surface created using the Smooth surface option of the PEDIT command, use the

1. SURFTAB1 system variable.

2. SURFTAB2 system variable.

3. SURFTYPE system variable.

4. EDGESURF comman

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21. 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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22. 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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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. Computer-aided design software is used by ……………..

1. Architects

2. Engineers

3. Drafters & artists

4. All of the above

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25. 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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26. 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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27. The objects should be selected by ………… for stretching any object in AutoCAD?

1. Select all method

2. Picking Method

3. Cross window selection method

4. None of the above

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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 of the following is the extension for autocad drawing file?

1. DWG

2. ACTD

3. ACD

4. None of the above

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30. 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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31. 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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32. If you want to rotate an Objects, it is rotated around?

1. Bottom of the object

2. Base point

3. Center of the object

4. Origin

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33. Polar coordinates are used mostly for drawing which of the ollowing

1. Arc

2. Ellipse

3. Angular lines

4. None of the above

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34. How many SNAP points does an object have?

1. 1

2. 4

3. 5

4. Depend on object

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35. 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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36. 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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37. What is the difference between command Plot and Print

1. plot command prints only big plans

2. The plot command for CNC (CAM)

3. No difference

4. print command can print up to A3 size paper

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38. What does associative hatch means

1. Monitors the changes in shape that fills

2. Relates to the other hatch plan

3. Both of the above

4. None of the above

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39. Print scale 1:50 means that

1. The draft is 50 times less expensive than the original

2. A 3 cm corresponds to half a meter

3. A measure corresponds to 50 cm

4. None of the above

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40. What is the use the Block Editor

1. To write text block

2. To fix outer block

3. To fix dynamic block

4. To store it in another version of AutoCAD

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41. 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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42. How to make a random line with an angle of 40 degrees to the x axis

1. will write 0 <40

2. will write 2 <40

3. will write 3<40

4. will write 4 <40

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

1. Properties

2. Qselect

3. Pselect

4. Attributes

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44. What are the various options from left to right and the opposite direction?

1. Choose a different category of objects

2. select objects according to their color

3. Select objects according to their position

4. No difference

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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 state grid is use to design perspective

1. Parametric

2. Isometric

3. Pro-optic

4. Rectangular

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48. What can we not create from the offset command

1. Vertical straight

2. Concentric circles

3. Three parallel lines

4. Parallel arcs

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49. 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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50. What is the minimum allowable number of layers in a drawing

1. 5

2. 1

3. 2

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