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WorksheetsAutoCAD Vocabulary Part 1
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Automated Drawing
Computer Assisted Development
Which software is used to create blueprints or technical drawings?
Adobe Illustrator
Autodesk Inventor
Microsoft Paint
CorelDRAW
What is the purpose of a chamfer in design?
To add material to a part
To cut off the edges of a part at any angle
To create a rounded corner
To measure the distance from the center of a circle
What is a fillet in technical drawing?
A straight line connecting two points
An arc connecting endpoints of two intersecting lines or objects
A tool for measuring angles
A type of file extension
What is the function of an extrude operation?
To create a 2D sketch
To add material to a part drawing and make it 3D
To remove material from a part
To measure the radius of a circle
What is the purpose of an IAM file in Autodesk Inventor?
To draw and edit individual parts
To assemble multiple parts together
To create a presentation drawing
To store design constraints
What do specifications refer to in design?
The process of creating a 3D model
The characteristics and capabilities of an item
The limitations imposed by external factors
The file format used for saving designs
What is the primary purpose of extension lines in drafting?
To extend the view for dimensioning
To create a border around the drawing
To highlight important features
To add color to the drawing
What is required to become a drafting technician?
A four-year degree in engineering
An associate degree in drafting technology and one year of experience
A high school diploma
A certificate in graphic design
What is the main purpose of rough sketches?
To create detailed and refined drawings
To express thoughts quickly
To add color to the design
To finalize the design
What distinguishes presentation sketches from other types of sketches?
They are drawn with jagged lines
They are greatly refined
They are temporary and discarded quickly
They are used only for engineering purposes
What is the educational requirement for an engineer mentioned in the document?
An associate degree in drafting technology
A four-year degree in an engineering specialty
A high school diploma
A certificate in computer-aided design
What is the purpose of technical drawings?
To create artistic representations
To describe the exact size and shape of an object or product
To write technical reports
To design software interfaces
What is drafting often referred to as?
A hobby
A universal language of industry
A type of painting
A form of sculpture
What is the function of a prototype?
To serve as a final product
To allow engineers to test and analyze before full production
To replace technical drawings
To be used as a decorative piece
What is the most common spacing (height) for lettering?
1/2" or 3/4"
1/4" or 1/8"
1" or 2"
3/8" or 5/8"
What is the purpose of working drawings?
To create abstract art
To prepare a complete drawing so the object can be built without additional information
To draft a business plan
To design a website layout
What is a hexagon?
A four-sided figure
A six-sided figure
A five-sided figure
A seven-sided figure
What is the diameter of a circle?
Distance from the center to a point on the circle
Distance across a circle through its center
Half the distance across the circle
The circumference of the circle
What is the radius of a circle?
Distance across a circle through its center
Distance from center of a circle to a point on the circle
The circumference of the circle
Twice the diameter
What is a right angle?
Angle with the measure equal to 45 degrees
Angle with the measure equal to 90 degrees
Angle with the measure equal to 180 degrees
Angle with the measure equal to 60 degrees
What is an acute angle?
Angle between 90-180 degrees
Angle between 0-90 degrees
Angle greater than 90 degrees
Angle equal to 90 degrees
What is an obtuse angle?
Angle between 0-90 degrees
Angle equal to 90 degrees
Angle greater than 90 degrees
Angle equal to 180 degrees
What is an equilateral triangle?
A triangle with all equal sides
A triangle with two equal sides
A triangle with no equal sides
A triangle with one right angle
What are supplementary angles?
Angles equal to 90
Angles equal to 180
Angles equal to 360
Angles equal to 45
What is an isosceles triangle?
A triangle with all equal sides
A triangle with two equal sides
A triangle with no equal sides
A triangle with one right angle
What is orthographic projection?
A method of drawing 3D objects in perspective
A method of representing the exact form of an object in two or more views on planes
A method of sketching objects freehand
A method of creating 3D models on a computer
What are dimension lines?
Lines that indicate the center of a circle
Lines that have an arrowhead at each end indicating the extent of the dimension
Lines that are used to create a grid
Lines that are used to draw angles
What are extension lines?
Lines that extend from the object toward the dimension
Lines that indicate the center of a circle
Lines that are used to create a grid
Lines that are used to draw angles
What is the smallest dimension placement?
1/2" from object
1/4" from object
1/8" from object
1" from object
What is the correct size of an arrowhead?
1/4 x 1/4
1/8 x 1/4
1/2 x 1/2
1/8 x 1/8
What is the angle between the axes in isometric pictorial degrees?
90 degrees
120 degrees
60 degrees
180 degrees
How many vanishing points are used in a two-point perspective drawing?
1
2
3
4
What is a vanishing point in perspective drawing?
A point where lines converge on the horizon
A point where lines diverge
A point where lines are parallel
A point where lines intersect at 90 degrees
