MCQs on Basic Drawing and Editing Tools | AutoCAD

AutoCAD is an essential tool for engineers, architects, and designers, widely used for creating precise 2D and 3D drawings. This section covers basic drawing commands like Line, Circle, and Rectangle, editing tools such as Trim, Offset, and Fillet, and techniques like Object Snapping and Tracking. Test your knowledge with these comprehensive multiple-choice questions.

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Line, Circle, Rectangle, and Polygon Commands

1. Which command in AutoCAD is used to create a straight line between two points?
   a) CIRCLE
   b) LINE
   c) ARC
   d) POLYGON
2. The CIRCLE command requires which of the following as input?
   a) Center and radius
   b) Two endpoints
   c) Length and width
   d) Angle and distance
3. What is the purpose of the RECTANGLE command in AutoCAD?
   a) To draw a series of connected arcs
   b) To create a closed four-sided shape with 90-degree corners
   c) To make complex polygons
   d) To draw ellipses
4. The POLYGON command is used to:
   a) Create an arc
   b) Draw a shape with a specified number of sides
   c) Generate a rectangle automatically
   d) Extend a line
5. Which option in the CIRCLE command allows you to specify a circle by its diameter?
   a) Radius
   b) 2P
   c) Diameter
   d) Center

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Trim, Extend, Offset, and Fillet

6. The TRIM command is used to:
   a) Shorten objects to meet the edges of other objects
   b) Extend lines beyond their current length
   c) Offset objects at a specific distance
   d) Combine objects
7. What is the function of the EXTEND command in AutoCAD?
   a) To create arcs between lines
   b) To stretch lines to meet other boundaries
   c) To move objects in the drawing
   d) To copy an object multiple times
8. The OFFSET command creates:
   a) A copy of the selected object at a specified distance
   b) A mirrored version of the object
   c) An extended boundary
   d) A trimmed edge
9. In AutoCAD, the FILLET command is used to:
   a) Join two lines with a rounded corner
   b) Extend a line to meet another object
   c) Copy objects in a circular pattern
   d) Create sharp corners
10. What happens when you use the TRIM command without selecting a cutting edge?
    a) It won’t work
    b) The command trims all possible edges in the drawing
    c) It automatically extends objects
    d) It enters into error mode

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Copy, Move, Rotate, and Mirror

11. Which command is used to duplicate an object in AutoCAD?
    a) MOVE
    b) COPY
    c) TRIM
    d) ROTATE
12. The MOVE command helps in:
    a) Deleting objects
    b) Shifting objects from one location to another
    c) Rotating objects about a point
    d) Changing the size of objects
13. How does the ROTATE command work in AutoCAD?
    a) It duplicates the object at a different angle
    b) It changes the orientation of an object around a base point
    c) It mirrors the object
    d) It aligns the object along a new axis
14. Which command creates a symmetrical copy of an object across a specified axis?
    a) MIRROR
    b) COPY
    c) OFFSET
    d) ROTATE
15. In the MIRROR command, selecting “Erase source objects” as Yes will:
    a) Keep the original object and its copy
    b) Remove the original object after mirroring
    c) Duplicate the object at a different position
    d) Change the size of the object

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Object Snapping and Tracking

16. Object Snap (OSNAP) in AutoCAD is used for:
    a) Adjusting object sizes
    b) Precise alignment and drawing with existing points
    c) Changing drawing scales
    d) Rendering 3D models
17. The Snap to Endpoint option helps in:
    a) Aligning objects along a grid
    b) Selecting the endpoints of lines or arcs
    c) Creating new objects automatically
    d) Editing the midpoint of a line
18. What is the purpose of Midpoint Snap?
    a) Select the start of a line
    b) Snap to the center of a line or arc
    c) Align the object to the grid
    d) Trim objects to a specific boundary
19. Object Tracking in AutoCAD enables:
    a) The selection of objects without clicking
    b) Dynamic alignment based on snap points
    c) Automatic offset of objects
    d) Automated drawing completion
20. Which of the following can be used with Object Snap Tracking?
    a) Grid Snap
    b) Dynamic Input
    c) OSNAP points
    d) Layers

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Advanced Combination Scenarios

21. To combine OFFSET and TRIM efficiently, you should:
    a) Use layers for organizing
    b) Trim after offsetting the objects
    c) Apply Fillet to all lines
    d) Enable Midpoint Snap
22. How can you use COPY and ROTATE together?
    a) Copy an object, then rotate the copy to a new position
    b) Rotate first, then copy the rotated object
    c) Combine them into a single command
    d) Offset the copied object
23. Which command is most useful for creating symmetrical patterns?
    a) ROTATE
    b) MIRROR
    c) FILLET
    d) OFFSET
24. Object Snap Tracking works best when:
    a) Snap points are enabled
    b) Dynamic UCS is turned off
    c) Objects are grouped
    d) Snap to grid is disabled
25. Combining EXTEND and TRIM is useful when:
    a) Adjusting object length to align with boundaries
    b) Duplicating objects
    c) Rotating objects at angles
    d) Aligning object layers

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Miscellaneous

26. What key toggles Object Snap in AutoCAD?
    a) F1
    b) F3
    c) F5
    d) F7
27. Which setting ensures precision in tracking and snapping?
    a) Polar Tracking
    b) Layer Properties
    c) UCS Manager
    d) Command History
28. What command provides the best result for rounded corners?
    a) FILLET
    b) CHAMFER
    c) TRIM
    d) OFFSET
29. To prevent accidental object selection during editing, you can:
    a) Use Object Lock
    b) Disable OSNAP
    c) Activate Polar Tracking
    d) Adjust the grid spacing
30. What is the default shortcut for the COPY command?
    a) C
    b) CO
    c) CP
    d) CM

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Answer Key

Qno	Answer
1	b) LINE
2	a) Center and radius
3	b) To create a closed four-sided shape with 90-degree corners
4	b) Draw a shape with a specified number of sides
5	c) Diameter
6	a) Shorten objects to meet the edges of other objects
7	b) To stretch lines to meet other boundaries
8	a) A copy of the selected object at a specified distance
9	a) Join two lines with a rounded corner
10	b) The command trims all possible edges in the drawing
11	b) COPY
12	b) Shifting objects from one location to another
13	b) It changes the orientation of an object around a base point
14	a) MIRROR
15	b) Remove the original object after mirroring
16	b) Precise alignment and drawing with existing points
17	b) Selecting the endpoints of lines or arcs
18	b) Snap to the center of a line or arc
19	b) Dynamic alignment based on snap points
20	c) OSNAP points
21	b) Trim after offsetting the objects
22	a) Copy an object, then rotate the copy to a new position
23	b) MIRROR
24	a) Snap points are enabled
25	a) Adjusting object length to align with boundaries

the answers for the last five questions:

Qno	Answer
26	b) F3
27	a) Polar Tracking
28	a) FILLET
29	a) Use Object Lock
30	b) CO