CAD Terminology Quiz

What is an Annotation in CAD terms?

• A tool to measure distances

• A type of 3D model

• An entity such as text or geometry used to add information to a drawing

• A method to create 3D effects

What does an Assembly refer to in CAD?

• A single component modified for better performance

• An object made from components or subassemblies

• A type of software used in CAD

• A command to check the viability of a design

What is the purpose of a Balloon in CAD documentation?

• To indicate the weight of an object

• To represent the object's value in the text or BOM

• To highlight the center of an object

• To create a 3D rendering of a component

What is a Base view in CAD?

• A 3D view rotated to a specific angle

• A top-down view of a model

• A 2D view projected directly from a 3D model

• An exploded view of all components

What is the function of a Bevel in CAD?

• To connect two components at a right angle

• To enhance the texture of a surface

• To create a rounded edge

• To remove a sharp corner to create a 45° sloped edge

What does BIM stand for in the context of digital modeling?

• Building Information Management

• Building Information Modeling

• Business Information Modeling

• Basic Information Modeling

What is the primary purpose of a BOM in project management?

• Bill of Movements

• Bill of Materials

• Basis of Measurements

• Breakdown of Management

Which term is used to describe a collection of objects that are combined into a single object in a drawing?

• Cluster

• Assembly

• Block

• Group

What does CAD stand for?

• Computer-Aided Design

• Computer-Assisted Drafting

• Computer-Aided Development

• Computer-Assisted Design

What is a callout typically used for in documents?

• To highlight a section of text

• To indicate a pause in dialogue

• To provide additional information via a leader line and a balloon

• To call attention to errors