2D Drawing Techniques: Creation, Editing, and Dimensioning

Question 1

Which of the following tools is primarily used for creating straight lines in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Line

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Ray

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Polyline

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Circle

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the 'Trim' tool in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To shorten an existing line or shape

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To create a new line or shape

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To extend an existing line or shape

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To modify the dimensions of a shape

Question 3

What is a key benefit of using layers in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To organize and separate different elements of a drawing

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To create 3D models

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To add color and texture to a drawing

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To indicate the scale of the drawing

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of using dimensions in a CAD drawing?

Accepted Answer

To provide precise measurements of objects

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To create guidelines for construction

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To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the drawing

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To scale the drawing to a specific size

Question 5

What is the main function of the 'Zoom' command in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To enlarge or reduce the view of the drawing

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To create a new viewport

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To rotate the drawing view

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To measure distances

Question 6

Which of the following is a significant advantage of using CAD for technical drawing?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy and ease of modification

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Reduced material costs

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Enhanced aesthetic appeal

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Ability to create 3D models

Question 7

What is the recommended first step when creating a new CAD drawing?

Accepted Answer

Set up the drawing units and page size

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Select the appropriate drawing template

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Start sketching the drawing without any prior setup

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Add dimensions and annotations as you go along

Question 8

In CAD, which command is specifically used to create a circle?

Accepted Answer

CIRCLE

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ELLIPSE

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ARC

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LINE

Question 9

Which tool in CAD is specifically designed to trim excess portions of lines in a drawing?

Accepted Answer

Trim

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Extend

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Fillet

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Chamfer

Question 10

What is the primary function of the 'Snap' command in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To precisely align objects and ensure accurate positioning.

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To create gridlines that serve as visual guides within the drawing.

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To zoom in on specific areas of the drawing for detailed work.

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To rotate objects freely and dynamically within the drawing space.

Question 11

What is the primary significance of dimensioning in CAD drawings?

Accepted Answer

To provide precise numerical measurements that guide manufacturing processes.

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To enhance the visual appeal and aesthetics of the drawing.

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To create annotations that provide additional information or instructions.

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To automatically generate a Bill of Materials (BOM) for the drawing.

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of using a template in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To establish drawing standards, default settings, and consistent visual styles.

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To import external models or geometry into the current drawing.

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To generate 3D views or models from the 2D drawing.

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To create custom symbols or blocks that can be reused throughout the drawing.

Question 13

Which CAD command is specifically used to create a smooth, rounded transition where two lines or arcs meet?

Accepted Answer

Fillet

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Chamfer

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Trim

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Extend

Question 14

Identify the element in CAD that is NOT a basic line type.

Accepted Answer

Polyline

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Solid

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Dashed

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Dotted

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

To remove a segment of an object

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To bisect an object

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To extend an object

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To join two objects

Question 16

Which dimension type is employed to specify the distance between two points?

Accepted Answer

Linear

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Angular

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Radial

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Diametric

Question 17

What is the primary advantage of utilizing layers in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced organization and clarity

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Faster processing time

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Reduced file size

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Automatic dimensioning

Question 18

Which file format is commonly used for exchanging CAD drawings between different software applications?

Accepted Answer

DXF

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DWG

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PDF

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JPG

Question 19

What is the primary function of the 'Hatch' command in CAD?

Accepted Answer

Adding color or texture to a defined area

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Creating 3D objects

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Dimensioning an object

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Trimming excess lines

Question 20

What is the significance of the 'Origin' in CAD?

Accepted Answer

It establishes the zero point for all coordinates

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It controls the scale of the drawing

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It determines the rotation of the drawing

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It is the center point of the drawing

Question 21

Which CAD command is used to create a closed shape defined by lines or arcs?

Accepted Answer

POLYLINE

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RECTANGLE

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LINE

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CIRCLE

Question 22

What is the primary function of the 'TRIM' command in CAD software?

Accepted Answer

To remove portions of objects that overlap or intersect.

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To extend objects to a specified length.

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To create copies of objects.

Question 23

Which dimensioning style aligns dimension text with the dimension line?

Accepted Answer

Aligned

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Linear

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Radial

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Ordinate

Question 24

What is the main purpose of using layers in CAD drawings?

Accepted Answer

To organize and manage different types of objects separately.

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To add visual effects to drawings.

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To control the printing order of objects.

Question 25

Which file format is specifically designed for storing CAD drawings?

Accepted Answer

DWG

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DOCX

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JPEG

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PDF

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

.dwg

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.svg

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.cad

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.dxf

Question 27

Which CAD command allows you to create a duplicate of an object or group of objects?

Accepted Answer

COPY

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ROTATE

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MOVE

Question 28

What is the difference between a line and a polyline in CAD?

Accepted Answer

A polyline consists of multiple connected line segments, while a line is a single segment.

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A line can have different line weights, while a polyline cannot.

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A polyline can be closed, while a line cannot.

Question 29

What is the purpose of using 'blocks' in CAD?

Accepted Answer

To create reusable groups of objects.

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To convert 2D drawings into 3D models.

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To insert external files into a drawing.

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To store frequently used symbols.