QUIZ 2 - AutoCAD Prelim Answers
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1.0
Q: What is the meaning of CAD
A: Computer-Aided Design
Q: What do you call uniform pattern of dots or lines on the CAD interface
A: Grid
Q: What does UCS means in AUTOCAD?
A: User Coordinate System
Q: This command is often used to check the distance of a point to point drawing
A: DIST or MEASUREGEOM
Q: What is the default file type when saving an AutoCad drawing?
A: .dwg
Q: A command that enables you to put texture in a 2D drawing
A: HATCH
Q: It moves the view planar to the screen
A: PAN
Q: A command that allows you to edit dimensions according to your scale or style
A: DIMSTYLE or DDEDIM
Q: Indicates the current viewing direction, dragging or clicking the tool rotates the scene
A: ViewCube
Q: Shortcut key in the keyboard for ortho On and Off
A: F8
Q: A command that restricts the cursor to specified angles
A: SNAPANG or POLAR
Q: Applies the properties of a selected object to other objects
A: MATCHPROP
Q: Displays the current, past and command you want to use
A: Command Line or History
Q: Creates a blank drawing file
A: NEW
Q: Distribute object copies into any combination of rows, columns and levels
A: ARRAY
Q: Provides access to standard and custom views, and 3D projections
A: VIEW Manager or ViewCube
Q: Breaks a compound object into its component objects
A: EXPLODE
Q: Displays distances and angles near the cursor and accepts input as you use Tab
between the fields
A: DYNAMIC INPUT (F12)
Q: Perform editing operations such as erase, move, and trim on the objects in a drawing
A: Modify Commands (ERASE, MOVE, TRIM, etc.)
Q: Shortcut key for SAVE
A: CTRL + S
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE 1.2
Write the step by step process in saving an AutoCAD drawing
1. Click the 'Application Menu' (the red A icon in the top-left corner).
2. Choose 'Save' or 'Save As'.
3. In the dialog box, choose the folder where you want to save your file.
4. Enter a filename.
5. Click 'Save'.
Write the 2 different ways in creating a square (step by step process)
Method 1: Using LINE command
1. Type LINE and press Enter.
2. Specify the first point.
3. Use relative coordinates or Ortho mode to draw four sides of equal length.
4. Type C (Close) to finish.
Method 2: Using RECTANGLE command
1. Type RECTANGLE and press Enter.
2. Specify the first corner point.
3. Type @length,length (e.g., @10,10) and press Enter.
Using the mouse, what is the difference between right to left motion showing green
selection and the left to right motion showing blue selection
Right to Left (Green Selection): Selects all objects that the selection window touches.
Left to Right (Blue Selection): Selects only objects that are completely inside the selection
window.
