Drawing Tools and Commands: Master CAD Fundamentals

Question 1

Which of these is not a drawing tool in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Undo

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Line Segment

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Circle

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Trim

Question 2

Which parameter is NOT used with the CIRCLE command in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Number of sides

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Center point

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Radius

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Diameter

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a valid use of the FILLET command in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Adding height or thickness to an object

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Rounding sharp corners

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Creating circular arcs

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Smoothing transitions between edges

Question 4

Which method produces the most precise symmetrical hexagon in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Draw a circle, trim it at six equidistant points, and fillet the corners.

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Draw two parallel lines, trim them to form the base, and draw perpendicular lines.

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Draw a rectangle, trim its corners at 120-degree angles, and rotate the shape by 60 degrees.

Question 5

What command is used to create a closed circular shape?

Accepted Answer

CIRCLE

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ELLIPSE

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DONUT

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ARC

Question 6

Which trim operation removes the portion of an object that overlaps another object?

Accepted Answer

Intersect Trim

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Extend Trim

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Project Trim

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Align Trim

Question 7

What is the purpose of using layers in a CAD drawing?

Accepted Answer

To group related objects for easier management and editing

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To create different views or perspectives of the drawing

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To define default settings for new drawings

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To add text and annotations to the drawing

Question 8

What is a dimension style?

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A set of formatting options for dimensions

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A template for creating new dimensions

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A tool for creating 3D annotations

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A command for measuring distances

Question 9

Which CAD command allows you to create a straight line connecting two specified points?

Accepted Answer

LINE

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POINT

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RECTANGLE

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CIRCLE

Question 10

What is the purpose of the 'Trim' command in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To shorten a line segment

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To extend a line segment

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To create a new line segment

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To create a circle

Question 11

What does the 'Fillet' command do in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Creates a rounded corner between two lines

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Creates a chamfer between two lines

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Creates a new line segment perpendicular to an existing line

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Creates a circle tangent to two lines

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of constraint that can be applied to a CAD drawing?

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Circular

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Horizontal

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Parallel

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Vertical

Question 13

Which command is used to mirror an object about a specified axis in CAD?

Accepted Answer

MIRROR

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COPY

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PASTE

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ROTATE

Question 14

What is the extension of a CAD file created in AutoCAD?

Accepted Answer

.dwg

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.dxf

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.cad

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.skp

Question 15

What is a parametric constraint in CAD?

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A constraint that defines the relationship between geometric entities

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A constraint that fixes the dimensions of an object

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A constraint that prevents an object from being moved or edited

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A constraint that automatically updates the drawing when changes are made

Question 16

Which command is used to create a straight line segment between two specified points?

Accepted Answer

Line

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Extend

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Offset

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Trim

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of the 'Trim' command?

Accepted Answer

To remove a portion of a line or curve between two points

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To cut an object into two separate parts

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To extend a line or curve to a specified distance

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To create a circle tangent to two lines

Question 18

Which option enables you to specify the center point of a circle precisely?

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Center, Point

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Center, Tangent

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Diameter, Two Points

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Radius, Point

Question 19

What is the main purpose of the 'Fillet' command?

Accepted Answer

To smooth sharp corners between two lines or curves

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To create a chamfer between two lines or curves

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To extend a line or curve beyond its original length

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To trim a line or curve to a specific intersection point

Question 20

Which tool is used to control the visibility and editability of different objects in a CAD drawing?

Accepted Answer

Layer Manager

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Object Properties

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Command Line

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Viewport Configuration

Question 21

Which command is used to create a regular polygon with a specified number of sides?

Accepted Answer

Polygon

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Rectangle

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Ellipse

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Spline

Question 22

What is the key difference between a 'Block' and an 'Insert' in CAD?

Accepted Answer

A block is a reusable collection of objects, while an insert is a single instance of that block.

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An insert is a reusable collection of objects, while a block is a single instance of that insert.

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Blocks and inserts are essentially the same thing.

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Blocks are used for 2D drawings, while inserts are used for 3D models.

Question 23

What is the standard file extension for a CAD drawing created in AutoCAD?

Accepted Answer

.dwg

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.dxf

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.cad

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.skp

Question 24

In CAD, which of these factors can make it difficult to achieve precision and accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Lack of training and understanding of CAD commands

Accepted Answer

Improper calibration of drawing tools

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Unstable internet connection

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Insufficient software capabilities

Question 25

Which line command in CAD software creates a straight line?

Accepted Answer

LINE

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OFFSET

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CIRCLE

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TRIM

Question 26

What is the purpose of the 'offset' command in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To create parallel lines a set distance from an existing line

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To fillet corners

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To trim lines

Question 27

Which command removes a specified portion of a line or curve?

Accepted Answer

TRIM

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BREAK

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EXTEND

Question 28

What is the primary use of the 'fillet' command?

Accepted Answer

To create a smooth curve between two lines or edges

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To chamfer edges

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To extend lines

Question 29

Which CAD command is used to create a circle?

Accepted Answer

CIRCLE

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ARC

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POLYGON

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ELLIPSE

Question 30

Differentiate between the 'copy' and 'move' commands in CAD.

Accepted Answer

Copy creates a duplicate, while move changes the position of the original object

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Copy is used for text, while move is used for geometry

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Copy creates a linked object, while move creates an independent object

Question 31

Which command groups multiple objects?

Accepted Answer

GROUP

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MOVE

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SELECT

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COPY

Question 32

What is the benefit of using layers in CAD?

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To organize and manage drawing elements in logical groups

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To add color to drawings

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To create 3D objects

Question 33

Which file format is a common choice for CAD drawings?

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DWG

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PDF

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JPEG

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PNG

Question 34

What is the fundamental difference between 2D and 3D CAD drawings?

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2D drawings represent objects in two dimensions (length and width), while 3D drawings represent objects in three dimensions (length, width, and height)

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2D drawings are used for design, while 3D drawings are used for manufacturing

Question 35

When drawing a circle in CAD, which command allows you to specify both the center point and the radius explicitly?

Accepted Answer

Circle, Center, Radius

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Circle, Tangent

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Circle, 2 Points

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Circle, 3 Points

Question 36

Which command is used to remove a portion of a line or curve by cutting it at specified points?

Accepted Answer

Trim

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Fillet

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Extend

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Chamfer

Question 37

What command creates a smooth, rounded transition between two lines or curves?

Accepted Answer

Fillet

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Bevel

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Chamfer

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Round

Question 38

Which command is used to create a mirror image of a selected object?

Accepted Answer

Mirror

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Duplicate

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Reflect

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Copy

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of using layers in CAD software?

Accepted Answer

To organize and control the visibility and properties of different elements in a drawing

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To add color and texture to a drawing

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To create 3D models

Question 40

Which CAD tool enables you to create straight lines by specifying two points?

Accepted Answer

Line

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Fillet

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Trim

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Circle

Question 41

Which command allows you to shorten or cut an existing line?

Accepted Answer

Trim

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Extend

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Fillet

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Offset

Question 42

What is the primary function of the 'Fillet' command?

Accepted Answer

To round the corners of two intersecting lines

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To extend a line

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To trim an existing line

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To create a polygon

Question 43

Which tool allows you to draw precise circles with a specified radius?

Accepted Answer

Circle

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Arc

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Ellipse

Question 44

What is the key difference between the 'Line' and 'Polyline' tools?

Accepted Answer

Polyline allows for multiple line segments to be connected, while Line creates a single line segment.

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Polyline allows for curved lines, while Line creates straight lines.

Question 45

Which command is used to mirror an object across a specified axis?

Accepted Answer

Mirror

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Scale

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Copy

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Rotate

Question 46

What is the purpose of the 'Offset' command?

Accepted Answer

To create a parallel line or curve at a specified distance from an existing entity.

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To trim an existing line

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To extend an existing line

Question 47

Which tool is used to create a rectangular or square shape with specified dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Rectangle

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Ellipse

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Circle

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Polygon

Question 48

What is the function of the 'Hatch' command?

Accepted Answer

To fill an enclosed area with a pattern or color

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To insert an image

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To add text to a drawing

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To create a gradient

Question 49

Which command allows you to group multiple objects together?

Accepted Answer

Group

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Rotate

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Mirror

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Copy