Computer Design for Year 5 Primary School Students: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these is a disadvantage of using CAD software?

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Increased difficulty in making changes

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Improved accuracy and precision

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Reduced time and cost

Question 2

CAD software is great for designing products, but it can sometimes have limitations. How can we overcome these limitations to create the best possible designs?

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We can overcome CAD software limitations by using other design tools, such as hand sketching and 3D printing.

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We can only use CAD software to design simple products.

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We can't use CAD software to design products that are made from different materials.

Question 3

In the computer-aided design (CAD) process, which step creates a three-dimensional model of the product?

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3D modeling

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Sketching

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Rendering

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Printing

Question 4

How can CAD software help designers evaluate and enhance a product's performance before it's made?

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Running simulations and modeling to test different design ideas

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Automating the creation of product instructions

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Creating realistic product images for marketing

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Analyzing costs and choosing materials

Question 5

When using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), it's important to use it responsibly. What's one thing to keep in mind?

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Always follow the instructions provided by the CAD software manufacturer.

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Only use CAD to make money.

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It's okay to use CAD to create things that could be dangerous.

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Never share your CAD designs with others.

Question 6

Why is it crucial to have a clear understanding of the user interface and navigation in CAD software?

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It simplifies software usage, saving time for designing.

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It only impacts the software's appearance, not its functionality.

Question 7

How can designers use CAD software to promote sustainability and responsible design practices?

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CAD software helps reduce material waste by allowing designers to test designs virtually, reducing the need for physical prototyping.

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CAD software can only be used to design environmentally friendly products.

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CAD software has no social implications.

Question 8

How does CAD software help designers think creatively and develop their ideas?

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CAD software lets designers see their ideas in 3D, explore different views, and make changes easily.

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CAD software automates the design process, reducing the need for manual sketching and prototyping.

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CAD software creates random design ideas for designers to choose from, saving time and effort.

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CAD software is only good for making technical drawings and doesn't help with creative design exploration.

Question 9

What was the main contribution of Ivan Sutherland's CAD software, Sketchpad, created in 1963?

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Digitizing drawings, replacing manual drafting

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Introducing layers in CAD drawings

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Creating 3D models

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Introducing parametric modeling techniques

Question 10

How can AI and ML enhance CAD software and improve the design process?

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AI and ML free up designers' time for creative thinking by automating repetitive tasks.

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AI and ML make CAD software easier for beginners to use.

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AI and ML have little impact on CAD software's capabilities.

Question 11

Which of these tools cannot be used with CAD software?

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Word processors

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Rendering engines

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CNC machines

Question 12

How can CAD software help us create products that are better for the environment?

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CAD software can help us use less materials by testing designs digitally, instead of making real models.

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CAD software can only be used to design products made from recycled materials.

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CAD software has no effect on how eco-friendly products are.

Question 13

How does CAD software improve the efficiency of product development?

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It allows designers to create virtual prototypes, reducing the need for physical models.

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It requires complex software and training, slowing down the design process.

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It increases the cost of product development due to expensive software and training.

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It has had little impact on the efficiency of product development.

Question 14

When working with large CAD models, which strategy is most effective in managing file size while preserving data integrity?

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Simplify the model by removing unnecessary details and reducing polygons.

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Increase the resolution of the geometry for greater detail.

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Use a high-fidelity mesh to represent complex surfaces.

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Export the model to a lower-quality format, such as STL.

Question 15

Simulation tools are sometimes used in CAD software. How do these tools help designers improve their designs?

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Simulation tools show how a product will behave in the real world, like how strong it is or how much heat it can handle.

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Simulation tools test how a product will be made in a factory.

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Simulation tools give designers ideas for new products.

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Simulation tools make it easier to draw designs on the computer.

Question 16

In addition to product design, in which other fields can CAD be applied?

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Designing and creating custom medical devices

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Creating virtual building models for architectural planning

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Developing assembly instructions for machines

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Drawing realistic portraits of people

Question 17

How could CAD software be used in new and exciting areas of technology, like virtual reality or 3D printing?

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CAD can be used to create virtual worlds and experiences.

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CAD can be used to design objects for 3D printing.

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CAD can't be used in new areas of technology.

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CAD is not useful in the real world.

Question 18

How does computer design software help make things?

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It makes designs that machines can use to build the product.

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It checks if the finished product is good.

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It's only used at the beginning when designing the product.

Question 19

When using CAD software, it's important to think about more than just the technical side of design. What ethical considerations should you keep in mind?

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Protecting original designs from being used without permission.

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Making sure designs are accessible to people with disabilities.

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Making sure the software is up-to-date to avoid security risks.

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Using CAD software only for personal projects.

Question 20

What do the letters CAD stand for?

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Computer Aided Design

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Computer Animated Design

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Computer Assisted Drafting

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Creative Animation Design

Question 21

Which of the following is the first step in the CAD design process?

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Sketching the initial idea

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Creating a 3D model

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Setting up the material properties

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Exporting the design for production

Question 22

What is the difference between 'extrusion' and 'revolve' in CAD?

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Extrusion creates 3D shapes by extending a profile along a path, while revolve creates 3D shapes by rotating a profile around an axis.

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Revolve creates 3D shapes by extending a profile along a path, while extrusion creates 3D shapes by rotating a profile around an axis.

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Extrusion and revolve are both used to create 3D shapes, but they do not have any fundamental differences.

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Extrusion creates 2D shapes, while revolve creates 3D shapes.

Question 23

Which file format is widely used to store CAD designs?

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DWG

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PNG

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SVG

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PDF

Question 24

What is the role of 'constraints' in CAD?

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To control the movement or dimensions of design elements

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To add visual effects to the design

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To create animations

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To export the design for manufacturing

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when designing a product using CAD?

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The designer's personal preferences

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Materials used in the product

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Manufacturing methods

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The user's needs

Question 26

What is the main reason for making a prototype when designing with CAD?

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To test how well the product works and looks before making it for real

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To make the final version of the product

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To make many different versions of the product

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To send the design to a factory to be made

Question 27

In CAD, what is the technical term for a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional object?

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Drawing

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Model

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Part

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Assembly

Question 28

Which CAD tool lets you create a cylindrical shape?

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Extrude

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Line

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Circle

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Fillet

Question 29

In CAD, what function allows you to combine multiple parts into a single design?

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Assemble

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Group

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Merge

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Join

Question 30

Which file format is commonly used for storing CAD models?

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.stl

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.txt

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.doc

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.mp4

Question 31

Which type of CAD software is designed specifically for architectural designs?

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Architectural CAD

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Mechanical CAD

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Electrical CAD

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Product Design CAD

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a common element of CAD software?

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Animation tools

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Drawing tools

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Measurement tools

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Text editing tools

Question 33

Which file format is most commonly used for saving CAD drawings?

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.dwg

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.docx

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.pdf

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.xls

Question 34

What is the term used to describe the measurements and size of an object in CAD?

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Dimension

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Location

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Angle

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Shape

Question 35

Which type of printer is best suited for printing high-quality CAD drawings?

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Plotter

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Inkjet printer

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Laser printer

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3D printer

Question 36

What does the 'zoom' function in CAD do?

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Makes the drawing bigger or smaller

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Moves the drawing around the screen

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Starts a new drawing

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Prints the drawing

Question 37

What does the 'extrude' tool do in CAD software?

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Makes a 3D object from a 2D shape

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Spins an object around

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Changes the size of an object

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Copies an object to a different place

Question 38

Which file type is often used to save CAD designs?

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.STL

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.JPEG

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.DOC

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.PDF

Question 39

Which tool in CAD software is used to draw straight and precise lines?

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Line tool

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Pen tool

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Rectangle tool

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Circle tool

Question 40

What is the main purpose of using layers in CAD?

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To organize different parts of a design

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To add color and texture to a design

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To create multiple versions of a design

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To export a design in different formats

Question 41

Which file format is most commonly used for saving CAD models?

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.dwg

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.xlsx

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.jpeg

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.mp4

Question 42

What is the process called when you create a 3D model from a 2D drawing in CAD?

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Extrusion

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Rotation

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Filleting

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Chamfering

Question 43

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

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To organize different parts of a design

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To add color and texture to a design

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To create animations

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To export the design to other formats

Question 44

Which file format is commonly used to save CAD models?

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.dwg

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.jpg

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.pdf

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.mp4

Question 45

What is the function of the 'extrude' tool in CAD software?

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To create 3D objects from 2D shapes

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To add color to objects

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To rotate objects

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To scale objects

Question 46

What is the name of the software used in Computer-Aided Design (CAD)?

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Autodesk AutoCAD

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Adobe Photoshop

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Microsoft Office Suite

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Google Earth

Question 47

In CAD, what tool draws straight lines?

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Line tool

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Circle tool

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Rectangle tool

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Polygon tool

Question 48

When using CAD, what file type will your designs be saved as?

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DXF

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JPEG

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PDF

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DOCX

Question 49

Why do we use 'layers' in CAD software?

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To keep different parts of a design separate and tidy.

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To change between different versions of a design.

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To colour and texture your design.

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To export your design to different file types.

Question 50

What's a tricky thing about using advanced CAD software for building designs?

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It can be hard to learn at first.

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It makes designs super precise.

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It helps everyone on a project work together.

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It helps save money on building costs.

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a basic shape in CAD software?

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Star

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Line

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Rectangle

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Triangle

Question 52

Why do we use layers in CAD?

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To keep different parts of our design organized.

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To change the colors of objects.

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To create 3D models.

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To add images to our drawings.

Question 53

Which CAD tool can you use to create a mirror image of an object?

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Mirror tool

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Flip tool

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Rotate tool

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Scale tool

Question 54

What is the file format for a CAD drawing?

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.dwg

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.doc

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.docx

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.pdf

Question 55

What do the letters 'CAD' stand for?

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Computer-Aided Design

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Computer-Assisted Design

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Centralized Architectural Drawing

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Creative Artistic Design

Question 56

Which tool in CAD is used to draw curved lines?

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Arc tool

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Line tool

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Rectangle tool

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Circle tool

Question 57

Which of the following is not a type of CAD software?

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Microsoft Excel

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AutoCAD

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SolidWorks

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Creo

Question 58

What do the letters CAD stand for?

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Computer-Aided Design

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Computer-Assisted Draughting

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Computer-Aided Drawing

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Computer-Assisted Digital

Question 59

What is the first step in designing a product using CAD software?

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Creating a sketch

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Extruding the sketch

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Adding materials

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Setting up the CAD environment

Question 60

Which tool is used to draw straight lines in CAD software?

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Line tool

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Rectangle tool

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Circle tool

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Polygon tool

Question 61

What does the 'extrude' command do in CAD software?

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Creates a 3D shape from a 2D sketch

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Adds colour to the design

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Rotates the object

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Scales the object

Question 62

What should be included in a computer-aided design (CAD) training module for architects?

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All of the above and more, tailored to the specific needs of architects

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2D and 3D modeling techniques

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Architectural design principles and building codes

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Collaboration and communication tools for architects

Question 63

How does using CAD software help designers improve their designs?

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CAD software allows designers to make quick changes and improvements to their designs.

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CAD software creates perfect designs without any need for human input.

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CAD software can only be used for creating 3D models.

Question 64

Which of these is a main advantage of using CAD software?

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It allows for easy changes and updates to designs.

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It requires less artistic skill than traditional design methods.

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It is only suitable for complex designs.