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Computer Aided Design Basics problems


  • 1. A line with a tapering width can be easily created by using the ________ tool.

  • Options
  • A. circle
  • B. eclipse
  • C. line
  • D. polyline
  • Discuss
  • 2. If you use the absolute coordinate system to create a line from a starting point of 0, 0 8 units on the X axis and 5 units on the Y axis you enter ________ for the second point.

  • Options
  • A. 8,5
  • B. 5,8
  • C. 0,8
  • D. 5,0
  • Discuss
  • 3. Understanding the Cartesian coordinate system will help the beginning drafter ________.

  • Options
  • A. control the accuracy of the drawing
  • B. produce a visible grid system
  • C. select a different text style
  • D. choose various line types
  • Discuss
  • 4. In order to set drawing limits for a "C" size architectural drawing the drafter should set the limits to ________.

  • Options
  • A. 0,0 and 2,9
  • B. 0,0 and 17,11
  • C. 0,0 and 18,24
  • D. 0,0 and 34,24
  • Discuss
  • 5. When drawing a line using the relative coordinate system a line is created from ________.

  • Options
  • A. 0,0
  • B. the ending point of the last line
  • C. the beginning point of the last line
  • D. none of the above
  • Discuss
  • 6. When setting up a mechanical drawing in AutoCAD the drafter should set the units to ________.

  • Options
  • A. fractional
  • B. decimal
  • C. architectural
  • D. metric
  • Discuss
  • 7. The UCS icon represents the intersection of the ________.

  • Options
  • A. X axis
  • B. Y axis
  • C. Z axis
  • D. All of the above
  • Discuss
  • 8. Using the Relative Polar Coordinate System to add a 3 inch line that is 45 degrees from the end point of the line created above the drafter would ________.

  • Options
  • A. type @3<45 and enter
  • B. type 3 back slash and enter
  • C. type 3 forward slash and enter
  • D. type 3 and try to use the Dynamic Input readout to find the end point
  • Discuss
  • 9. When using the direct entry method to create a horizontal line exactly three inches long the drafter should ________ first.

  • Options
  • A. pull the line from away from the starting point very carefully
  • B. insure that Ortho is on
  • C. enter 3 for the length of the line
  • D. read the coordinate position on the Dynamic Readout
  • Discuss
  • 10. One quick way to view the entire drawing area is to use the Zoom command by typing ________.

  • Options
  • A. type Z enter A enter
  • B. type Z enter E enter
  • C. type SHOWALL enter
  • D. type ALL enter
  • Discuss

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