Year 8 Kettle CAD Design Quiz

What is the main difference between Freeform and Extrudes in CAD design?

• Freeform lets you shape objects freely, while Extrudes add material in a straight line.

• Freeform is used for 2D designs, while Extrudes are for 3D designs.

• Freeform automatically creates shapes, while Extrudes require a sketch.

Which of these is a good way to start a design in CAD?

• Start with a 3D model from a previous project

• Draw a sketch first

• Use an image as a reference

• Both b and c

What do Work Planes do in CAD design?

• They help you create a 2D surface for drawing shapes.

• They control the lighting in your design.

• They allow you to work on a specific part of the model.

• They adjust the grid settings.

What does the Circular Pattern tool do?

• Duplicates shapes in a circle around a centre point.

• Changes a 2D shape into a 3D object.

• Adds repeating shapes in a straight line.

• Automatically adjusts the size of circles in your design.

What type of image works best as a reference when starting a CAD design?

• High-quality images with clear outlines.

• Any image, no matter the quality.

• Only black and white images.

• Text-based images.

What should you include in annotations on CAD designs?

• Colours and textures of the design.

• Measurements, materials, and any important notes.

• The name of the designer.

• The software version used.

How do Fillets and Chamfers change the way a design looks?

• They round or bevel edges to make them smoother.

• They add texture to the design.

• They change the colour of the design.

• They make the design bigger.

Which tools help you edit sketches and Extrudes in CAD?

What is the Sweep tool used for in CAD?

• To create a 3D object by following a path.

• To add material in a straight line.

• To create a circular pattern.

• To rotate a design.

What tools can you use to change a Freeform shape in CAD?

• Scale, Move, Pull, Push.

• Fillet, Chamfer, Offset.

• Loft, Sweep, Revolve.

• Rotate, Stretch, Mirror.