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AUTOCAD THEORY ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE:……………………………………………………..

1.Give full meaning of AutoCAD.[2]

2.List five advantages and 3disadvantages of using AutoCAD in Automotive Field. [7]
3.Define the following acronyms as they are applied in AutoCAD:
i. WCS [1]
ii. UCS [1]
4.Explain the importance of creating layers in AutoCAD.[3]
5.Differentiate absolute coordinate system from relative coodinate system in generating
drawings. [2]
6.Explain the difference between an object drawn using line command and polyline
command.[2]
7.Explain the steps undertaken using AutoCAD in drawing when using the following
commands:
i. Fillet.[3]
ii. Chamfer [3]
iii. Trim [3]
iv. Copy [3]
v. Changing colour of a drawing. [5]
8. Give 3ways of issuing commands in AutoCAD.[3]
9.Explain the process of creating a new drawing in AutoCAD.[5]
10.Explain the process of saving a drawing in PDF form. [5]
11.Explain the process of drawing a circle using AutoCAD. [5]
12.Give the defference between wireframe and solid diagrams. [2]
13.Fill in the Table below by stating the function of each of the AutoCAD command. [12]
Command Name Function
a. Erase
b. oops
c. move
d. array
e. zoom
f. pan
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14.Describe any three methods of deleting a drawing in AutoCAD. [12]

15.DESCRIBE THE CORRECT STEPS OF DRAWING BELOW DIAGRAM USING AUTOCAD.[20]

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