Autocad Test 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRRECT Answers
Why should you save your work every 10 to 15 minutes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Drawings may be lost due to a software error, hardware malfunction, power failure, or
your own mistakes. Saving your work frequently helps reduce the amount of work lost when
such an
event occurs.
What is the quickest method for starting AutoCAD? - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the
quickest methods to start AutoCAD is to double-click on the
AutoCAD 2012 icon on the Windows desktop.
Name one method of exiting AutoCAD. - CORRECT ANSWER - Any one) You can exit
AutoCAD by picking the AutoCAD window Close button, doubleclicking
the Application Menu button, selecting the Exit AutoCAD button on the Application Menu, or
typing EXIT or QUIT and pressing the [Enter] key.
What is the name for an interface that includes on-screen features? - CORRECT
ANSWER - graphical user interface
. Default - CORRECT ANSWER - A value maintained by the computer until you change
it.
Pick or click - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the left mouse button to select an item on the
screen.
Hover - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the mouse to move the cursor over an item, hold the
cursor at the location to display
additional information or options.
, Button - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the toolbar, ribbon, or mouse buttons
Function key - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the keys labeled [F1]-[F12] along the top
of the keyboard.
Option - CORRECT ANSWER - An aspect of a command that can be selected
Command - CORRECT ANSWER - An instruction issued to the computer to complete a
specific drawing task
What is a workspace? - CORRECT ANSWER - A workspace is a preset work
environment that displays an interface specific to your drawing
requirements and use of AutoCAD. For example, if you only create 2D drawings, you can
establish a workspace
that only displays 2D drawing commands.
How do you change from one workspace to another? - CORRECT ANSWER - To change
workspaces, pick the Workspace flyout on the Quick Access toolbar or the
Workspace Switching button on the status bar and select a workspace from the menu.
How do you access a shortcut menu? - CORRECT ANSWER - Shortcut menus are
displayed at the crosshairs or cursor location when you right-click.
What is the meaning of the ... (ellipsis) in a menu option or button? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Selecting a menu option or button displaying an ellipsis (...) activates a dialog
box.
Briefly explain the function of the [Esc] key. - CORRECT ANSWER - Press the escape
key [Esc] on the keyboard to cancel a command or dialog box. Some
Questions and CORRRECT Answers
Why should you save your work every 10 to 15 minutes? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Drawings may be lost due to a software error, hardware malfunction, power failure, or
your own mistakes. Saving your work frequently helps reduce the amount of work lost when
such an
event occurs.
What is the quickest method for starting AutoCAD? - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the
quickest methods to start AutoCAD is to double-click on the
AutoCAD 2012 icon on the Windows desktop.
Name one method of exiting AutoCAD. - CORRECT ANSWER - Any one) You can exit
AutoCAD by picking the AutoCAD window Close button, doubleclicking
the Application Menu button, selecting the Exit AutoCAD button on the Application Menu, or
typing EXIT or QUIT and pressing the [Enter] key.
What is the name for an interface that includes on-screen features? - CORRECT
ANSWER - graphical user interface
. Default - CORRECT ANSWER - A value maintained by the computer until you change
it.
Pick or click - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the left mouse button to select an item on the
screen.
Hover - CORRECT ANSWER - Use the mouse to move the cursor over an item, hold the
cursor at the location to display
additional information or options.
, Button - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the toolbar, ribbon, or mouse buttons
Function key - CORRECT ANSWER - One of the keys labeled [F1]-[F12] along the top
of the keyboard.
Option - CORRECT ANSWER - An aspect of a command that can be selected
Command - CORRECT ANSWER - An instruction issued to the computer to complete a
specific drawing task
What is a workspace? - CORRECT ANSWER - A workspace is a preset work
environment that displays an interface specific to your drawing
requirements and use of AutoCAD. For example, if you only create 2D drawings, you can
establish a workspace
that only displays 2D drawing commands.
How do you change from one workspace to another? - CORRECT ANSWER - To change
workspaces, pick the Workspace flyout on the Quick Access toolbar or the
Workspace Switching button on the status bar and select a workspace from the menu.
How do you access a shortcut menu? - CORRECT ANSWER - Shortcut menus are
displayed at the crosshairs or cursor location when you right-click.
What is the meaning of the ... (ellipsis) in a menu option or button? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Selecting a menu option or button displaying an ellipsis (...) activates a dialog
box.
Briefly explain the function of the [Esc] key. - CORRECT ANSWER - Press the escape
key [Esc] on the keyboard to cancel a command or dialog box. Some
