Architectural Drafting Using AutoCAD 2010
Chapter 2 Test Questions
The AutoCAD Environment
Chapter 2 Test Questions
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1. What is the quickest method for starting AutoCAD?
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2. Name one method of exiting AutoCAD.
3. What is the name for the interface that includes on-screen features?
4. Define or explain the following terms:
A. Default
B. Pick
C. Hover
D. Button
E. Function key
F. Option
G. Tool
5. What is a workspace?
6. How do you change from one workspace to another?
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7. What is the difference between a docked interface item and a floating
interface item?
8. What is a flyout?
9. How do you access a shortcut menu?
10. What does it mean when a shortcut menu is described as contextsensitive?
11. Explain the basic function of the Application Menu.
12. Describe the Application Menu search tool and briefly explain how
to use it.
13. What is another name for a palette?
14. What is the function of tabs in the ribbon?
15. Briefly describe an advantage of using the ribbon.
16. Describe the function of the application status bar.
17. What is the meaning of the … (ellipsis) in a menu option or button?
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18. What are three primary methods for accessing AutoCAD tools? List
interface items associated with each.
19. Briefly describe the function of dynamic input.
20. How do you hide the command line?
21. Briefly explain the function of the [Esc] key.
22. How do you access previously used tools when dynamic input is on?
23. Name the function keys that execute the following tasks. (Refer to the
Shortcut Keys document on the student Web site at
www.g-wlearning.com/CAD.)
A. Snap mode (toggle)
B. Grid mode (toggle)
C. Ortho mode (toggle)
24. Identify the quickest way to access the AutoCAD Help window.
25. Describe the purpose of the book icons in the Contents tab of the
AutoCAD Help window.
26. What is context-oriented help, and how is it accessed?
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