Dilation Quiz1

When a dilation has a scale factor greater than one, the dilation is an enlargement.

• True
• False

If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

• an enlargement
• a reduction
• a scale factor
• bigger

A dilation is which of the following: 

• An enlargement
• A reduction
• Either an enlargement or a reduction
• Neither an enlargement or a reduction

The  term "corresponding" means ...

• congruent
• similar
• matching 
• multiply 

The term "congruent" means ...

• matching
• similar
• corresponding
• equal

Does the image show a Dilation?

• Yes
• No

Does the image show a dilation?

• Yes
• No

If the scale factor is less than one, the new figure will be

• an enlargement
• a reduction
• a scale factor
• bigger

Choose the correct scale factor:

• 2.5
• 1.5
• 3.5
• 4

Triangle ABC is dilated using a scale factor of 1/2 with the origin as the center of dilation. What are the new coordinates of point A'?

• (-3, 3)
• (-12, 12)
• (-2, 2)