Harry E.

Quirol BSECE I-7

Practice and Performance

Fill in the blanks: Review the lessons above and complete the following statements.

1. You can simplify the display when creating geometric objects by pressing _F12_ to turn off
dynamic input.

2. You can type LINE or just L in the Command window, and then press _Enter_ or the Spacebar.

3. You can observe the prompt in the Command window for a point _location_.

4. You can type in the _Cartesian_ coordinates 0,0 to specify the starting point for a line.

5. It's a good idea to locate one corner of your model at 0,0, which is called the _origin_ point.

6. The LINE command automatically repeats itself after you specify the next point and it keeps
prompting for additional points until you Press Enter or the _Spacebar_ to end the sequence.

7. You can snap your cursor to grid increments by pressing _F9_ even with the grid turned off.

8. Lines can serve as reference such as _Property_ line setbacks.

9. Lines can serve as construction geometry such as the mirror line of a _symmetrical_ mechanical part.

10. Lines can serve as reference such as _Clearance_ lines to avoid interferences.

11. Lines can serve as construction geometry such as _Traversal_ path lines.

12. You can click the _drop-down_ menu for additional circle options.

13. You can enter CIRCLE or just C in the _command_ window and click to choose an option.

14. You can use Circles as _reference_ geometry for checking interference of two or more objects.

15. You can create open or closed polylines using the _PLINE_ command.

16. You can make _Geometry_ with fixed-width segments by the PLINE command.

17. You can use the PLINE command to know the total length of _Continuous_ paths.

18. You can produce _Contour_ lines for topographic maps and isobaric data with the PLINE command.

19. You can form _Wiring_ diagrams and traces on printed circuit boards thru the PLINE command.

20. You can use the PLINE command to generate _process_ and piping diagrams.

21. _Polylines_ can have a constant width or they can have different starting and ending widths.
22. You can create landing pads of a printed circuit board with the _DONUT_ command.

23. In some 2D drawings, it can be convenient to click and place the _User Coordinate System (UCS)_ to
change the origin point and the X or Y axis.

24. To restore the user coordinate system to its original location, enter UCS in the Command window
and press _Enter_ to specify the default <World> option.

25. You can choose from more than 70 industry-standard imperial and ISO hatch patterns, along with
many specialized options using the Hatch _Creation_ tab.

Multiple Choice: Review the lessons above (you may also refer to other online and offline
resources to enhance your knowledge and understanding) then answer the questions below by
encircling the letter matching the best (or what you think is the right) answer.

1. You only need to know a few _______ objects in AutoCAD to create most 2D drawings.

a. Geometric b. Hatch c. Linear d. Rectangular

2. The _______ is the most basic and common object in AutoCAD drawings.

a. Circle b. Line c. Polyline d. Rectangle

3. Press F7 in AutoCAD to turn on/off the _______ .

a. Grid Display b. Lattice Display c. Net Display d. Web Display

4. You click the _______ tool in AutoCAD to draw a line.

a. CIRCLE b. LINE c. POLYLINE d. RECTANGLE

5. Lines in AutoCAD can serve as _______ and construction geometry.

a. Location b. Orientation c. Position d. Reference

6. The _______ command in AutoCAD requires you to specify a center point and a radius.

a. CIRCLE b. LINE c. POLYLINE d. RECTANGLE

7. A _______ is a connected sequence of line or arc segments that is created as a single object.

a. Circle b. Line c. Polyline d. Rectangle

8. A fast way to create closed _______ polylines is to use the RECTANG or REC command.

a. Geometric b. Hatch c. Linear d. Rectangular

9. The _______ icon indicates the direction of the positive X and Y axis for any coordinates that you
enter, and it also defines the horizontal and vertical directions in a drawing.

a. Cartesian Coordinate System (CCS) c. User Coordinate System (UCS)

b. Global Coordinate System (GCS) d. World Coordinate System (WCS)

10. A _______ is a single, compound object that covers a specified area with a pattern of lines, dots,
shapes, a solid fill color, or a gradient fill.

a. Geometric b. Hatch c. Linear d. Rectangular