AUTOCAD TEST 1 2025 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Why should you save your work every 10 to 15 minutes? - ....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? - ....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. - ....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? -
....ANSWER ...-graphical user interface
. Default - ....ANSWER ...-A value maintained by the computer until you change it.
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, Pick or click - ....ANSWER ...-Use the left mouse button to select an item on the
screen.
Hover - ....ANSWER ...-Use the mouse to move the cursor over an item, hold the
cursor at the location to display
additional information or options.
Button - ....ANSWER ...-One of the toolbar, ribbon, or mouse buttons
Function key - ....ANSWER ...-One of the keys labeled [F1]-[F12] along the top of
the keyboard.
Option - ....ANSWER ...-An aspect of a command that can be selected
Command - ....ANSWER ...-An instruction issued to the computer to complete a
specific drawing task
What is a workspace? - ....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? - ....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? - ....ANSWER ...-Shortcut menus are
displayed at the crosshairs or cursor location when you right-click.
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AND ANSWERS
Why should you save your work every 10 to 15 minutes? - ....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? - ....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. - ....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? -
....ANSWER ...-graphical user interface
. Default - ....ANSWER ...-A value maintained by the computer until you change it.
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, Pick or click - ....ANSWER ...-Use the left mouse button to select an item on the
screen.
Hover - ....ANSWER ...-Use the mouse to move the cursor over an item, hold the
cursor at the location to display
additional information or options.
Button - ....ANSWER ...-One of the toolbar, ribbon, or mouse buttons
Function key - ....ANSWER ...-One of the keys labeled [F1]-[F12] along the top of
the keyboard.
Option - ....ANSWER ...-An aspect of a command that can be selected
Command - ....ANSWER ...-An instruction issued to the computer to complete a
specific drawing task
What is a workspace? - ....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? - ....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? - ....ANSWER ...-Shortcut menus are
displayed at the crosshairs or cursor location when you right-click.
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