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Once you have finished and submitted these questions, please go to the Google Classroom and complete the drawing portion of the test.

What is the command line used for in AutoCAD?
To change the size of the cursor
To input orders and options
To alter the meta settings
To change the background color
How long is a line from 1,4 to 4,4?
2 units
you cannot predict this distance outside of a contextual setting
4 units
3 units
What is the line tool used for in AutoCAD?
To create curved lines
To create circles
To create straight lines
To create a queue
All of the above
How does one save a drawing in AutoCAD?
Edit > Save
Click the icon that looks like a file folder
File > Save
Tools > Save
What is the purpose of the Trim and Extend tools in AutoCAD?
To move lines to a different location
To add length and remove unwanted parts of lines
To make lines thicker or thinner
all of the above
How does one add dimensions to a drawing in AutoCAD?
Dimension tool
Measure tool
Scale tool
Move tool
Which of the following is NOT a way to enter coordinates in AutoCAD?
Absolute
Approximate
Relative
What is the purpose of the Fillet and Chamfer tools in AutoCAD?
To remove unwanted parts of objects
To change a strait line into a spline
To move and copy objects
To round and bevel the edges of objects
What is the difference between a rectangular and polar array in AutoCAD?
Rectangular array arranges objects in a grid formation, while polar array arranges objects in a circular pattern
Rectangular array is for strait lines, polar array is for curved lines
Rectangular array is for 2D drawings, while polar array is for 3D drawings
Rectangular array only works with lines, while polar array works with all types of objects
How does one use Object Snaps in AutoCAD?
By holding down a specific key while clicking on an object
By using the Osnap command in the command line
They are always on and can only be turned off in the advanced settings menu
By using the Object Snap menu in the Home tab
What is the purpose of the undo tool in AutoCAD?
To save a copy of the current drawing
To create a branching path or version of a drawing
To nullify the last action performed
To restore your drawing back to your last save point
To redo the last action performed
What is the purpose of the Layer tool in AutoCAD?
To add texture to a drawing
To organize and manage different elements of a drawing
To add color to a drawing
To allow your lines to cross over one another without intersecting
When drawing in 2D, what axis do you NOT work with?
x
z
a 2D drawing uses all 3 axis
y
A radius measures _____
The distance from the center point to the outer edge of a circle
The distance around a circle
The distance between one circle and another
The distance all the way across a circle
AutoCAD starts measuring angles from which direction?
12:00
6:00
9:00
3:00
10:00
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ: The process of creating a print or electronic copy of a drawing.
Plot
Stretch
Fillet
Array
Trim
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β  A command used to remove unwanted or unnecessary parts of lines, arcs, and circles.
Trim
Fillet
Array
Plot
Stretch
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β Allows to resize an object by specifying a base point and a second point, it can be used to resize and reshape an object without changing its proportion.
Array
Stretch
Fillet
Trim
Plot
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β Creates rounded corners between two intersecting lines, arcs, or circles. It can be used to add a radius to the corner of an object.
Plot
Array
Trim
Fillet
Stretch
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β Allows the creation of multiple copies of an object in a rectangular or polar grid formation.
Plot
Fillet
Stretch
Array
Trim
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β Used to lengthen lines, arcs, and other objects to meet other objects or to a specified point, maintaining their original properties.
Offset
Chamfer
Extend
Osnap
Selection Sets
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β Creates a parallel copy of an object at a specified distance, allowing you to create copies of objects or space between them.
Selection Sets
Chamfer
Offset
Extend
Osnap
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β A feature that allows precise placement of cursor at specific points on an object, such as endpoint, midpoint, intersection, etc.
Selection Sets
Offset
Chamfer
Osnap
Extend
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β  Creates a beveled edge between two intersecting lines, arcs or circles, it allows you to create a sloping edge between two lines rather than a sharp corner.
Extend
Offset
Selection Sets
Osnap
Chamfer
𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π•πŽπ‚π€ππ”π‹π€π‘π˜ π“π„π‘πŒ 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 πŒπ€π“π‚π‡π„π’ π“π‡πˆπ’ πƒπ„π…πˆππˆπ“πˆπŽπ:Β  A way to group and select multiple objects at once, simplifying the process of editing or manipulating large numbers of objects.
Chamfer
Selection Sets
Extend
Osnap
Offset