When drawing a line using the relative coordinate system a line is created from ________.

the beginning point of the last line

the ending point of the last line

the beginning point of the last line

Understanding the Cartesian coordinate system will help the beginning drafter ________.

control the accuracy of the drawing

When using the direct entry method to create a horizontal line exactly three inches long the drafter should ________ first.

enter 3 for the length of the line

pull the line from away from the starting point very carefully

enter 3 for the length of the line

read the coordinate position on the Dynamic Readout

Using the Relative Polar Coordinate System to add a 3 inch line that is 45 degrees from the end point of the line created above the drafter would ________.

type 3 and try to use the Dynamic Input readout to find the end point

20 + Mcqs in Computer Aided Design Basics Page 1 McqOptions

1.	You cannot use the Offset Tool to enlarge the size of a circle.
A.	1
B.
Answer» C.

Discussion

2.	AutoCAD is often referred to as the international standard by which all other CAD programs are measured.
A.	1
B.
Answer» B.

Discussion

3.	The two principle components of a CAD system are the computer and the software used to create technical drawings.
A.	1
B.
Answer» B.

Discussion

4.	UCS stands for User Coordinate System.
A.	1
B.
Answer» B.

Discussion

5.	When beginning a new drawing in AutoCAD the default start-up layer will be the Defpoints layer.
A.	1
B.
Answer» C.

Discussion

6.	If you use the absolute coordinate system to create a line from a starting point of 0, 0 8 units on the X axis and 5 units on the Y axis you enter ________ for the second point.
A.	8,5
B.	5,8
C.	0,8
D.	5,0
Answer» B. 5,8

Discussion

7.	One quick way to view the entire drawing area is to use the Zoom command by typing ________.
A.	type Z enter A enter
B.	type Z enter E enter
C.	type SHOWALL enter
D.	type ALL enter
Answer» B. type Z enter E enter

Discussion

8.	It is very important to learn the relationship between line types, colors, and layers.
A.	1
B.
C.	1
D.
Answer» B.

Discussion

9.	One very important tool to learn is the undo tool. It is located on the Standard Tool Bar
A.	1
B.
Answer» B.

Discussion

10.	In order to create a straight line in the AutoCAD graphics window the drafter is expected to pick a starting point and ending point.
A.	1
B.
Answer» B.

Discussion

11.	When setting up a mechanical drawing in AutoCAD the drafter should set the units to ________.
A.	fractional
B.	decimal
C.	architectural
D.	metric
Answer» C. architectural

Discussion

12.	The line tool icon is located on the Modify Tool Bar.
A.	1
B.
Answer» C.

Discussion

13.	When drawing a line using the relative coordinate system a line is created from ________.
A.	0,0
B.	the ending point of the last line
C.	the beginning point of the last line
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. the beginning point of the last line

Discussion

14.	The UCS icon represents the intersection of the ________.
A.	X axis
B.	Y axis
C.	Z axis
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

15.	Understanding the Cartesian coordinate system will help the beginning drafter ________.
A.	control the accuracy of the drawing
B.	produce a visible grid system
C.	select a different text style
D.	choose various line types
Answer» B. produce a visible grid system

Discussion

16.	The version of AutoCAD being used can be checked by reading top blue line or title bar located above the pull down menu bar.
A.	1
B.
C.	1
D.
Answer» B.

Discussion

17.	When using the direct entry method to create a horizontal line exactly three inches long the drafter should ________ first.
A.	pull the line from away from the starting point very carefully
B.	insure that Ortho is on
C.	enter 3 for the length of the line
D.	read the coordinate position on the Dynamic Readout
Answer» C. enter 3 for the length of the line

Discussion

18.	In order to set drawing limits for a "C" size architectural drawing the drafter should set the limits to ________.
A.	0,0 and 2,9
B.	0,0 and 17,11
C.	0,0 and 18,24
D.	0,0 and 34,24
Answer» D. 0,0 and 34,24

Discussion

19.	A line with a tapering width can be easily created by using the ________ tool.
A.	circle
B.	eclipse
C.	line
D.	polyline
Answer» E.

Discussion

20.	Using the Relative Polar Coordinate System to add a 3 inch line that is 45 degrees from the end point of the line created above the drafter would ________.
A.	type @3<45 and enter
B.	type 3 back slash and enter
C.	type 3 forward slash and enter
D.	type 3 and try to use the Dynamic Input readout to find the end point
Answer» B. type 3 back slash and enter

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Technical Drawing.

You cannot use the Offset Tool to enlarge the size of a circle.

AutoCAD is often referred to as the international standard by which all other CAD programs are measured.

The two principle components of a CAD system are the computer and the software used to create technical drawings.

UCS stands for User Coordinate System.

When beginning a new drawing in AutoCAD the default start-up layer will be the Defpoints layer.

If you use the absolute coordinate system to create a line from a starting point of 0, 0 8 units on the X axis and 5 units on the Y axis you enter ________ for the second point.

One quick way to view the entire drawing area is to use the Zoom command by typing ________.

It is very important to learn the relationship between line types, colors, and layers.

One very important tool to learn is the undo tool. It is located on the Standard Tool Bar

In order to create a straight line in the AutoCAD graphics window the drafter is expected to pick a starting point and ending point.

When setting up a mechanical drawing in AutoCAD the drafter should set the units to ________.

The line tool icon is located on the Modify Tool Bar.

When drawing a line using the relative coordinate system a line is created from ________.

The UCS icon represents the intersection of the ________.

Understanding the Cartesian coordinate system will help the beginning drafter ________.

The version of AutoCAD being used can be checked by reading top blue line or title bar located above the pull down menu bar.

When using the direct entry method to create a horizontal line exactly three inches long the drafter should ________ first.

In order to set drawing limits for a "C" size architectural drawing the drafter should set the limits to ________.

A line with a tapering width can be easily created by using the ________ tool.

Using the Relative Polar Coordinate System to add a 3 inch line that is 45 degrees from the end point of the line created above the drafter would ________.