Section A: CAD Software (AutoCAD, Auto Civil, 3ds Max etc.
1. Which CAD software is commonly used for architectural 2D drafting?
o a) Photoshop
o b) AutoCAD
o c) CorelDRAW
o d) MS Paint
2. What is the primary function of AutoCAD Civil 3D?
o a) Mechanical design
o b) Video editing
o c) Civil engineering design and documentation
o d) Electrical layout
3. 3ds Max is primarily used for:
o a) Word processing
o b) 3D modeling and animation
o c) Spreadsheets
o d) Email
4. Which company develops AutoCAD and 3ds Max?
o a) Adobe
o b) Microsoft
o c) Autodesk
o d) Corel
5. AutoCAD files are typically saved with which extension?
o a) .dwg
o b) .doc
o c) .jpg
o d) .pdf
6. In Civil 3D, a surface model can represent:
o a) Only 2D linework
o b) A terrain model
o c) Electrical circuit
o d) HVAC layout
7. Which software is best for high-end architectural rendering?
o a) AutoCAD LT
o b) MS Excel
o c) 3ds Max
o d) AutoCAD Map 3D
8. Which AutoCAD version supports 3D modeling features?
o a) AutoCAD LT
o b) AutoCAD full version
o c) Notepad
o d) Paint
9. AutoCAD is mainly used by:
o a) Doctors
o b) Engineers and architects
o c) Chefs
o d) Actors
10. A major advantage of CAD software over manual drafting is:
o a) Higher electricity consumption
o b) Less accuracy
o c) Faster and more accurate designs
o d) It uses paper
Section B: CAD Commands
11. What command is used to draw a circle in AutoCAD?
o a) RECT
o b) ARC
o c) CIRCLE
o d) SQUARE
12. Which command is used to repeat the last command?
o a) ESC
o b) SPACEBAR or ENTER
o c) CTRL+Z
o d) SHIFT+F3
13. The command used to make copies of objects is:
o a) COPY
o b) MIRROR
o c) SCALE
o d) ERASE
14. What does the TRIM command do?
o a) Enlarges objects
o b) Trims portions of objects
o c) Rotates objects
o d) Saves the file
15. The OFFSET command is used to:
o a) Move the object
o b) Draw parallel lines at a specified distance
o c) Delete objects
o d) Add color
16. To change the size of an object proportionally, use:
o a) MOVE
o b) SCALE
o c) ROTATE
o d) MIRROR
17. What command draws a polygon in AutoCAD?
o a) POLYLINE
o b) POLYGON
o c) RECTANGLE
o d) CIRCLE
18. What does the LAYISO command do?
o a) Creates a new layout
o b) Isolates a layer
o c) Deletes all layers
o d) Duplicates layers
19. Which command is used to combine objects into a single polyline?
o a) JOIN
o b) BLOCK
o c) UNION
o d) MERGE
20. The command to create a 3D solid box is:
o a) BOX
o b) LINE
o c) EXTRUDE
o d) REGION
Section C: Generation of Plan, Elevation, Section
21. A plan view represents a:
o a) Side view
o b) Front view
o c) Top view
o d) 3D view
22. Elevation in architectural drawings shows:
o a) Overhead utilities
o b) The view from the top
o c) A vertical view from one side
o d) Foundation layout
23. Sectional drawings are used to show:
o a) Electrical layouts
o b) Surface details
o c) Interior details by cutting through the structure
o d) Exterior textures only
24. What is typically omitted in a section view?
o a) Furniture
o b) Hidden lines
o c) Roof
o d) Foundation
25. A plan typically includes:
o a) Tree species
o b) Front elevation
o c) Floor layout
o d) Roof pitch
26. Section views are taken by:
o a) Slicing the model vertically or horizontally
o b) Zooming in
o c) Using 3D view
o d) Adding furniture
27. Elevations help visualize:
o a) The floor tiles only
o b) How the building will look from outside
o c) Underground layout
o d) The site boundary
28. Which is not a standard architectural view?
o a) Plan
o b) Elevation
o c) Section
o d) Timeline
29. The term "cutting plane" refers to:
o a) A tool for scaling objects
o b) A symbol showing where the section is taken
o c) A door design
o d) None of the above
30. In which drawing would you typically see window sill levels?
o a) Plan
o b) Elevation
o c) Section
o d) Site Plan
Section D: Site Plan, Area Statement, 3D View
31. A site plan typically includes:
o a) Wall thickness
o b) Floor finishes
o c) Building placement and surrounding features
o d) Furniture layout
32. What is usually shown in a site plan?
o a) Foundation details
o b) Interior paint
o c) Roads, trees, and pathways
o d) Electrical switches
33. Area statement gives:
o a) Electrical connections
o b) Volume of soil
o c) Detailed area calculations for built-up and carpet areas
o d) Landscape photos
34. What does FSI stand for in building regulations?
o a) Floor Space Index
o b) Final Site Information
o c) Full Structure Information
o d) Fixed Site Inspection
35. A 3D view in CAD helps in:
o a) Showing sectional details
o b) Measuring length
o c) Visualizing the building in three dimensions
o d) Area calculation
36. Perspective view in 3D shows:
o a) Only elevation
o b) Flat drawing
o c) Realistic depth and proportion
o d) Textures only
37. What is a rendered view in 3ds Max?
o a) A line sketch
o b) A shaded, realistic image with materials and lighting
o c) A data table
o d) A text description
38. To calculate the area in AutoCAD, you use:
o a) MEASURE
o b) LENGTH
o c) AREA
o d) SCALE
39. What command is used for viewing models from different angles?
o a) PAN
o b) ORBIT
o c) OFFSET
o d) EXTEND
40. In a site plan, the north direction is shown for:
o a) Aesthetic purpose
o b) Structural safety
o c) Orientation and solar planning
o d) Flooring design
Bonus: Mixed Concepts
41. The UCS in AutoCAD stands for:
o a) Uniform Command System
o b) User Coordinate System
o c) Universal CAD Setup
o d) Utility Control Software
42. Hatch command is used for:
o a) Drawing circles
o b) Text entry
o c) Filling closed areas with patterns
o d) Zooming in
43. The command to create a 3D wall from a 2D line is:
o a) THICKEN
o b) LINE
o c) ROTATE
o d) MIRROR
44. Which layer should furniture be drawn on in a CAD file?
o a) Walls
o b) Electrical
o c) Furniture
o d) Foundation
45. The command to create a mirror image of an object is:
o a) COPY
o b) MIRROR
o c) ROTATE
o d) ERASE
46. The command used to convert 2D to 3D in AutoCAD is:
o a) JOIN
o b) REGION
o c) EXTRUDE
o d) OFFSET
47. The default unit in a new AutoCAD drawing is:
o a) Meter
o b) Inch
o c) Unitless (until set)
o d) Centimeter
48. What command would you use to annotate a dimension?
o a) TEXT
o b) DIMENSION
o c) SCALE
o d) RECTANGLE
49. Layers in AutoCAD are used to:
o a) Print faster
o b) Manage objects by category
o c) Add color only
o d) Save backup copies
50. Which AutoCAD view allows you to visualize the model in perspective?
o a) Top
o b) Elevation
o c) Isometric
o d) Plan
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Answer Key
Q# Answer Q# Answer Q# Answer Q# Answer Q# Answer
1 b 11 c 21 c 31 c 41 b
2 c 12 b 22 c 32 c 42 c
3 b 13 a 23 c 33 c 43 a
4 c 14 b 24 b 34 a 44 c
5 a 15 b 25 c 35 c 45 b
6 b 16 b 26 a 36 c 46 c
7 c 17 b 27 b 37 b 47 c
8 b 18 b 28 d 38 c 48 b
9 b 19 a 29 b 39 b 49 b
10 c 20 a 30 c 40 c 50 c
