Introduction to AutoCAD Chapter 1 Review
Briefly describe an advantage of using the ribbon. - ANS-It provides a convenient
location from which to select commands and options that would require extensive
typing, multiple toolbars, or several menus.
Briefly describe the function of dynamic input. - ANS-Area near the crosshairs where
you can type commands and options and view context-oriented information.
Briefly explain the function of the [Esc] key. - ANS-Keyboard key used to cancel a
command or exit a dialog box.
Define or explain the term: Button - ANS-A "hot spot" on the screen that you pick to
access an application, command, or option.
Define or explain the term: Command - ANS-An instruction issued to the computer to
complete a specific task.
Define or explain the term: Default - ANS-A value maintained by the computer until
changed.
Define or explain the term: Function key - ANS-The key labeled [F1] through [F12] along
the top of the keyboard.
Define or explain the term: Hover - ANS-Pause the cursor over an item to display
information or options.
Define or explain the term: Option - ANS-A choice associated with a command, or an
alternative function of a command.
Define or explain the term: Pick (or click) - ANS-Press the left mouse button.
Describe the Application Menu search tool and briefly explain how to use it. - ANS-Used
to locate and access any AutoCAD command in the Customize User Interface. Type a
command name in the Search text box to find the best-matched command.
Describe the function of the application status bar. - ANS-Includes areas that display
and control a variety of drawing aids and commands.
Describe the purpose of the InfoCenter, and explain how to use the InfoCenter text box.
- ANS-Allows you to search for help topics without displaying the 'Autodesk Exchange'
window. Enter a topic in the text box to search for related information and the window
will display the search results.
Briefly describe an advantage of using the ribbon. - ANS-It provides a convenient
location from which to select commands and options that would require extensive
typing, multiple toolbars, or several menus.
Briefly describe the function of dynamic input. - ANS-Area near the crosshairs where
you can type commands and options and view context-oriented information.
Briefly explain the function of the [Esc] key. - ANS-Keyboard key used to cancel a
command or exit a dialog box.
Define or explain the term: Button - ANS-A "hot spot" on the screen that you pick to
access an application, command, or option.
Define or explain the term: Command - ANS-An instruction issued to the computer to
complete a specific task.
Define or explain the term: Default - ANS-A value maintained by the computer until
changed.
Define or explain the term: Function key - ANS-The key labeled [F1] through [F12] along
the top of the keyboard.
Define or explain the term: Hover - ANS-Pause the cursor over an item to display
information or options.
Define or explain the term: Option - ANS-A choice associated with a command, or an
alternative function of a command.
Define or explain the term: Pick (or click) - ANS-Press the left mouse button.
Describe the Application Menu search tool and briefly explain how to use it. - ANS-Used
to locate and access any AutoCAD command in the Customize User Interface. Type a
command name in the Search text box to find the best-matched command.
Describe the function of the application status bar. - ANS-Includes areas that display
and control a variety of drawing aids and commands.
Describe the purpose of the InfoCenter, and explain how to use the InfoCenter text box.
- ANS-Allows you to search for help topics without displaying the 'Autodesk Exchange'
window. Enter a topic in the text box to search for related information and the window
will display the search results.
