Autocad Interview Evaluation

8/13/2019 Autocad Interview Evaluation

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1. Do you work vanillia straight up autocad or do you work with LandDesktop/Civil/3D/etc?

2. What was the first version of cad you did production work with?\3. Do you use Layer-manager with express tools or with the layer dialogue box?

What methods do you usually use to get hand drafted sketches plans into

Cad? Answer:

Step 1

Open AutoCAD and start a new blank drawing. Select "New" from the File menu.

Step 2

Scan your image and save the file as a BMP, JPG, PNG or TIF file. Resave your file into one of

these AutoCAD-compatible formats if it is already on your computer.

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Step 3

Import the scanned image into AutoCAD. Type "Imageattach" into the command line or select

"Import" from the File Menu. Locate the scanned file on you computer and select it. Check the

"Specify on Screen" box to adjust image scale and location in the interface. Click on "Ok" and

then move the image around with your mouse until it is located in the center of your screen.

Step 4

Apply a new layer for tracing. Click on the Layers icon in the object properties toolbar or select

Layers from the Home menu. Click on "New" in the window and provide a name for your layer.

Select a color that contrasts with the colors in your scanned drawing, make sure the new layer is

turned on and click on "Ok" to add the layer.

Step 5

Trace over your scanned image. Use AutoCAD drawing elements like the line, arc, continuouscurve or rectangle by clicking on the icons in your drawing menu. Trace over each element in your

scanned drawing with these tools, pressing "Enter" after each line or clicking on the line and

pressing "Delete" to remove errors. Continue until you have gone over every element in the

scanned drawing in your new layer. You can also trim intersecting lines by selecting the trim tool

and clicking on intersections.

Step 6

Establish the scale of your drawing. Select the "Measure" icon from your Tools menu or use the

"Measure" command in the command line. Click on the starting point of a line for which you have

scale information from your scanned drawings and move the measurement tool to the end of the

line. Click on the end point so that the length of the line you just traced appears on the screen.Calculate the scale factor by dividing the actual length of the line by the measurement you just got.

If, for example, you measured the line's length to be two inches and you know the actual object the

line represents is 1,000 inches long, the scale factor is 500 (1,000 divided by two).

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Highlight your AutoCAD drawing with your mouse and select "Scale" from the Modify options

under the Home menu. Type in the scale factor you just calculated and press "Enter" to apply the

scale from your scanned drawing to the traced AutoCAD lines.

Step 8

Select "Save As" from the File menu, type in a name for your drawing and press "Enter" to saveyour AutoCAD digitalization of the scanned file.

4. Can you give me an example of why you would attach an external referenceinstead of overlaying it?

5. Do you have experience with plot styles or with color by layer and CTB files?6. In the past how have you saved your plots/prints and how do you usually

print from cad?


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AUTOCAD QUIZ - LEVEL 1

1. From which direction does AutoCAD start measuring angles?

12 o'clock

3 o'clock

6 o'clock

9 o'clock

2. What does WCS stand for?

Western CAD System

Worldwide Coordinate Sectors

World Coordinate System

Wrong CAD Settings

3. When drawing in 2D, what axis do you NOT work with?

X

Y

Z

WCS

4. 1s 300 degrees the same as -60 degrees in a drawing?

Yes

No

Not always

Never

5. Which one of these will NOT start the Print command?

Typing PLOT

Typing PRINT


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Pressing Control+P

Pressing Alt+P

6. What should you pay attention to when learning AutoCAD?

The Command Line

The Status Bar

The Title Bar

Tool Icons

7. Polar coordinates are used mostly for drawing...?

Circles

Arcs

Vertical lines

Angled lines

8. Which keystrokes will UNDO a command

Control+U

Alt+U

Control+Z

Alt+Z

9. When using the TRIM command, which do you select first?

The cutting edges

The object to be trimmed

Everything

Nothing

10. How many snap points does an object have?

One

Two

Depends upon the object

At least four


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11. How many points do you need to define for the rectangle command?

One

Two

Four

None

12. How many AutoCAD objects are in a rectangle?

None

One

Four

Eight

13. If you draw a line at 270 degrees, it will point:?

Up

Down

Left

Right

14. How long will a line from 1,4 to 4,4 be?

Four units

Eight Units

Can't accurately tell from those coordinates

Three Units

15. How long will line from 1,4 to @4


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16. How many points do you need to draw a line using Absolute Coordinates?

None

One

Two

Four

17. When selecting objects, pressing 'L' will:

Select lines only

Select objects when you move your mouse to the left

Select the last object created

Select the last object you modified

18. Pressing Shift while you are selecting will?

Allow you to draw a window

Automatically delete the object(s)

Remove the next selected object from the set

Highlight the selected objects

19. Pressing 'F' when selecting objects will...

Allow you to draw a fence

Finish the selection set

Limit you to five objects

Allow you to find specific text

20. How you select the last set of object(s) you selected?

Type 'L'

Type 'P'

Type 'H' to highlight them

You can not do this


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21. What is the best way of drawing a rectangle?

Using the Line command

Using the Polyline command

Using the Rectangle command

Using the Multiline command

22. To move something four untis to the right,what would be the 2nd point of displacement?

@4,0

@4


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Origin

26. The fillet command creates:?

Sharp Corners

Round Corners

Round and Sharp Corners

A boneless fish

27. A polar array creates new objects...

In a grid pattern

In a straight line

In a circular pattern

In an northern pattern

28. The distances of a chamfer are:

Always different

Always the same

Sometimes different

Never the same

29. You should use Osnaps when you dimension...

Never

Always

Only on lines

Only on arcs and circles

30. How many layers should a drawing have?

One

Ten

One for each object


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As many as are needed to clearly display the objects

31. When can you change the height of your text?

Only when you start the drawing

Only in a special text dialog box

When you are starting the Text command

You can't, it is pre-set by AutoCAD

32. Scaling objects makes them...

Bigger

Smaller

It only streches them

Both Bigger and Smaller

33. How many view do you need Orthographic Projection?

1

2

3

As many as are needed

34. Does it matter which Hatch pattern you use in Section views?

Yes

No

Only if it is steel

Sometimes


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1. Which one is NOT a vaild type of unit?a. Architecturalb. Decimalc. Opend. Metric

2. What do you NOT need to consider when starting a CAD drawing?a. If you can draw itb. If you have enough paperc. If you have all the measurements needed

d. If AutoCAD is installed on your computer3. Which layer(s) will you most likely need?a. At least one for the objectsb. Textc. Dimensiond. All of the above

4. What can be contained in a template drawing?a. Layersb. Test Stylesc. Dimension Stylesd. All of the above

5. To invoke the Zoom command transparently, type:a. 'Zb. >Zc. :Zd. "Z

6. Which is not a valid Zoom option?a. Zoom Extentsb. Zoom Previousc. Zoom Nextd. Zoom Window

7. Panning allows you to...a. Minimize the drawingb. See all of the drawing at oncec. Close in on a small aread. Move around the drawing at the same scale

8. Why should you use the Zoom tools?a. To be more accurateb. To be fasterc. To make your life easier


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d. All of the above9. What can you type in to see the Text Styles dialog box?

a. Textb. Textstylesc. TS

d. ST10. What can be a problem with using True Type fonts?a. They can slow down the drawingb. Other users may not have the same fontsc. They can be tougher to formatd. All of the above

11. Why should you not use the standard TXT font?a. It's uglyb. It looks unprofessionalc. It can be difficult to readd. All of the above

12. When you are defining a Text Style, should you adjust the height?a. Alwaysb. Neverc. Only if you really know what you're doingd. Sometimes

13. When you are in Paper Space (layout) what do you create to see your model?a. A windowb. A boxc. A rectangled. A viewport

14. What's the easiest way to know if you are in paper space /layout mode?a. Zoom outb. Ask someonec. Look for the triangular icond. Try printing

15. What command do you use to scale a viewport?a. Scaleb. VPscalec. Printd. Zoom

16. Should you modify your model in Paper Space / Layout Mode?a. Neverb. Alwaysc. Yes, because I like to learn bad habitsd. Only when I'm being lazy

17. What is an advantage to using blocks in your drawing?a. It keeps file size downb. They are easier to modifyc. They can contain attributesd. All of the above


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18. When creating a block, what don't you need to do?a. Give it a nameb. Select the objectsc. Add Attributesd. Pick a base point

19. Once you create a block can you change it?a. You can redefine itb. Neverc. Only if you didn't name itd. You can only resize (scale) it

20. What command do you use to write a block to a separate file?a. Blockwriteb. Wblockc. You cannot write a block to a diskd. Writer's Block

21. Which item isn't part of an attribute?

a. Scaleb. Tagc. Valued. Prompt

22. What is a block attribute?a. Plain Textb. A number that identifies each blockc. Non-graphical innformation about the objectd. A random number generated by AutoCAD

23. What can you do with block attributes?a. Display them in the drawingb. Export them to another programc. Use them in custom programs, like for a bill of materialsd. All of the above

24. When are attributes displayed in the drawing?a. Neverb. Alwaysc. They are turned on and off using the Attdisp commandd. They are turned on and off using the Dispatt command

25. Can a polyline be given a variable width?a. Nob. Only in certain drawingsc. Only in AutoCAD 2004d. Yes, whenever you command it

26. Can different polylines be joined together?a. Yesb. Noc. Only if they have arcsd. Not if they have arcs

27. What command allows you to edit a poyline?


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a. PLeditb. Peditc. You cannot edit poylines once they have been drawnd. Editpoly

28. Can a polyline be left open?

a. Neverb. Not if the ends meetc. Alwaysd. Only if it has an arc

29. Once a Hatch is drawn, can you edit it?a. Nob. Only in certain drawingsc. Only in AutoCAD 2004d. Yes, using the Hatchedit command

30. If you hatch an area and cant see it clearly...a. You must start over

b. AutoCAD is locked upc. The scale may be wrongd. You used the wrong colour

31. What command can be used for a solid filled hatch - other than Hatch?a. Fillb. FillHatchc. Solidd. SOlidFill

32. If the hatch didn't work at all...a. You used the wrong colourb. The scale was wrongc. There was an opening in the area you selectedd. Hatches always work fine


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1. How many views can you generate from a 3-D drawing?OneThreeUp to 99As many as you need2. What is one advantage of 2-D over 3-D CAD draftingYou can get more detailedIt is easier to learnYou can print out 2D drawings

2-D is more accurate3. What are the advantages of 3-D over 2-D CAD drafting?You can generate realistic renderingsIt is easier to adjust one model instead of many drawingsYou can create protypes easierAll of the above4. Which axis will you use in 3-D that you didn't use in 2-D?XYZNone of the above5. Is isometric drawing true 3-D drawing?NeverOnly in AutoCAD 2004AlwaysOnly after you press "F4"6. To switch isoplanes, you press:"F3""F4""F5""F6"7. Which command do you use to draw a circle in isometric drafting?The Ellipse commandThe circle commandThe Arc commandNone of the above8. Does the screen grid look the same in isometric mode as is regular drawing mode?YesNoOnly when you press "F5"


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Isometric mode has no grid9. In a new drawing, which direction is the Z axis pointing?UpDownTowards you

Away from you10. How long is a line from '0,0,0' to '4,3,2'?2 units3 units4 unitsOver 5 units11. Do you have to turn on the Z axis?YesNoOnly in old versions of AutoCADOnly if you are drawing a house

12. How can you check if a line is drawn in 3D?You can'tDimension itPress 'F5'Check the line's properties13. Tiled Viewports are used in...?Model spacePaper space (or layouts)In bothIn neither14. How many tiled viewports are in a new drawing?OneTwoThreeFour15. When changing views, should you be concerned about the orientation of theUCS/WCS icon?NeverAlwaysNo, because I don't need to know which way is upNo, it will never change16. When you are using using multiple viewports, you can change to another by...Pressing 'F1'Using the Zoom commandPressing Control+ZPicking inside the viewport17. If you copy an object 2 units up in the Z axis, can you see it from the plan view?Yes, it will look different than the original objectYes, if you zoom in close enoughNo, because it is directly on top of the original object


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Only if it is a circle18. Switching to a SW isometric view will...Hide the bottom objectsAllow you to see most 3-D objectsTurn everything upside down

Disable all drawing commands19. Why should you use multiple layers in 3-D?Because it's more colorfulBecause more layers make the drawing biggerIt's good practiceBecause if I don't, my drawing will soom be a jumbled mess20. Wireframes are the most complex form of 3D drawingYesNoThey can beOnly if you are drawing bridges

21. Is 'line thickness' a true 3-D method of drawing?YesYes, but only in AutoCAD LTYes, but only if you use lots of layersNo, it is only a representation22. Is line thickness the same a polyline width?In most cases, yesYes, but for 3-DNo, they are not relatedOnly on polylines23. How commands are needed for line thickness?235You only change the object's properties24. Wireframes are just like isometric drawingYesNoThey can beOnly when you view them from the SW isometrec view25. What shapes can you create a region from?ArcLineRectangleText26. If a command to create a region fails, what might have been wrong?You selected more than one objectThe object was not closedThere was a gap or space in the shapeYou tried the command on a polyline


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27. The Extrude command creates a...?SolidWireframe modelRegionThick line

28. A 3d Face can be...Based on any shapeBased on any 4-sided shapeBased on rectangles onlyBased on lines only29. Which command will give you a solid object?RevsurfRevolutionRevolverRevolve30. Surftab1 and surftab2 are used in conjunction with which command?

RevsurfRevolutionRevolverRevolve31. You can use the Revolve command on...RectanglesRegionsNeither 1 nor 2Both 1 and 232. To rotate an object in 3-D space, you use the...Rotate command3Drotate commandRotate3D commandRevolve33. Can you see the materials on your objects without rendering the drawing?YesNoOnly in 3-DYes, if you use the Hide command34. Does the Materials Library allow you to add materials to your objects?YesSometimesNo, it only imports them into the drawingOnly on solid objects35. Do you have the option to apply materials to all objects on a particular layer?Only 3-D wallsOnly if the material is woodNeverAlways36. To see rendered materials, you must use which option(s) in the render dialog box


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Photo RealPhoto RaytraceBothNeither37. Which command is not a Boolean Operation?

UnionSubtractJoinIntersect38. After using the Union command, the resulting object will have the properties of...The current layerThe first object selectedThe last object selectedYou will be asked to create a new layer39. When using the Subtract command, which object do you select first?The object to subtract from

The object to subtractYou select everything at onceThe largest one40. If you Intersect 2 objects what will you be left with?NothingThe volume of both objects combinedThe volume where the two objects interfere with each otherNothing41. Does an object created with the Box command have 6 identical sides?AlwaysNeverOnly if you type the command in upper caseOnly if you choose to draw it that way42. How do you define the size of a Sphere?With the RadiusWith the DiameterBy Stretching itYou have the option for either Radius or Diameter43. What shape best describes a Torus?A helixA spiralA donutA black hole44. How many sides does a Wedge have?456Depends on how you draw it45. Which is the default coordinate system when starting a new drawing?UCS


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XYZWCSThere isn't one46. Which is not a valid option for the UCS command?Next

3 PointRandomSave47. Which method of creating a UCS does myCADsite.com recommend?View3 PointOriginWorld48. In older versions of AutoCAD, a broken pencil symbol means...?That you cannot SaveThat you need to print the drawing

That you cannot draw on that planeYour monitor needs adjusting49. What is the main advantage to manually mapping materials?So you can see the North positionYour materials can look more naturalSo that you can change the colour of the materialThere is no advantage50. Which is not a valid option for mapping Projection?CylindricalSphericalResizeSolid51. Can you resize the appearence of the material without adjusting the bitmap size?YesNoOnly on cylindrical objectsOnly on flat objects52. By default, which direction is the material projected?From the backFrom the frontFrom the topFrom the bottom


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1. What is the file extension for an AutoCAD template file?a. DWTb. DWGc. TEMd. DWF

2. Should you create your own template files?

a. No, AutoCAD has them all pre-loadedb. No, I like to make extra work for myselfc. No, I will never use themd. Yes, because I want to be efficient

3. What is the difference between a regular AutoCAD drawing file and a template?a. You can't draw in a template file.b. There are no layers in a template filec. The only major difference is the extensiond. You cannot save dimension styles in a template file

4. Why should drafting companies use templates?a. So that their drawings are more consistantb. To save their drafters timec. To make it easrier for employees to work on other's filesd. All of the above

5. Which object doesn't have an endpoint?a. Circleb. Arcc. Lined. Rectangle

6. How many snap points does a circle have?a. 2b. 3c. 4d. 5

7. Which Osnap is indicated by a diamond?a. Endpointb. Centrec. Quadrantd. Tangent

8. Which key do you press to cycle through the Osnaps in an area?


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a. Controlb. Spacec. Altd. Tab

9. Which linetype has the longest lines and breaks?

a. Hiddenb. Hidden 2c. HIdden X2d. They are all the same

10. Which command allows you to change the Linetype Scale?a. LTb. LTSc. LSd. LTSC

11. How many linetypes are there?a. 64

b. 128c. 256d. You can create your own, so it is unlimited

12. Which linetype is available when you start a new drawing?a. Solidb. Hiddenc. Straightd. Continuous

13. What filetype can be best used with Microsoft Office?DWGDWFDWFWMF14. What do you need to do to a SV$ file to use it woth AutoCAD?Save it to a floppy disk or CDOpen it upRename it with a DWG extensionRename it with a DXF extension15. Which filetype is best used for publishing on the web?DWGDWFDXFWMF16. Which filetype is an AutoCAD backup file?BACBAKDXFBUP17. Which objects don't have grips?Lines


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BlocksXrefsAll objects have grips18. How many grips does a circle have?2

34519. How do you cycle through options when a grip is active?ControlAltSpaceTab20. With default settings, what is the color of a 'hot' grip?RedGreen

BlueYellow21. Which option (of the area command) would be best for checking the area of arectangle?Picking pointsObjectAddSubtract22. Which object can you use the Mass Properties command on?CircleRegion3D FaceCylinder23. How many points can you pick with the Distance command?123424. Which command allows you change the definition of the object?Mass PropertiesDefinePropertiesList25. If an Xref in your drawing gets changed, what should you do?Detach itBind itReload itUnload it26. What is the benefit of using Xrefs?Keeps file sizes down


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Better for multiple designers to work onGives you the latest revisionsAll of the above27. What is the first step in working with Xrefs?Detach

AttachUnloadReload28. Does it matter where you insert an Xref?NoOnly in mechanical filesOnly if I created itYes29. Can you set system variables yourself?NoYes, all of them

Some of themOnly the 'Read Only' ones30. What is one common system variable?LTSCALEFONTSIZECIRCLERADAll of the above31. To see a list of all system variables, you type:SYSVARSETVARSEEVARGETVAR32. When should you set system variables?All the timeNeverWhen you're boredOnly when you REALLY know what you are doing

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