Geometric Constructions Quiz

When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and a compass, the compass should be used to:

• Draw an arc above point A
• Measure the length of segment AB
• Draw an arc between point A and point B
• Measure half the length of line segment AB

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

When bisecting an angle, the straightedge should be used to:

• Mark the point M
• Measure the angle AOB
• Copy the angle with an arc
• Connect point M and vertex O

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

Which diagram shows a correct mathematical construction using only a compass and a straightedge to bisect an angle?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

What geometric construction is shown in the diagram below?

• an angle bisector
• a line parallel to a given line
• an angle congruent to a given angle
• a perpendicular bisector of a segment

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

Based on the construction, which statement must be true?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

What does the word BISECT mean?

• To cut something into more than five pieces.
• It is a plane with two sets of wings.
• A shape that has three sides. 
• To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Eric was attempting to construct a perpendicular bisector to the segment AB with a compass and straight edge. Which of the below statements explains what Eric may have done wrong?

• Eric should have started by putting the compass needle point at the midpoint of the segment AB.

• On the second step, Eric should have placed the compass needle point where the first arc intersected the segment AB.

• Erick just needed to open the compass more to create arcs that have a radius of more than half the length of the segment AB.

• Erick didn’t do anything wrong he just needs to connect the opposite endpoints of each arc to finish the construction.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and a compass, the compass should be used to:

• Draw an arc above point A
• Measure the length of segment AB
• Draw an arc between point A and point B
• Measure half the length of line segment AB

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CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

The given diagram is what kind of construction?

• Perpendicular bisector

• Congruent angles

• Angle bisector

• Congruent line segments

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

This construction forms a __________.

• Perpendicular Bisector
• Perpendicular Line
• A lowercase "t" flipped to the side
• Line Segment

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

CCSS.HSG.CO.D.12

CCSS.HSG.GPE.B.5