AutoCad Chapter 4 Exam Graded A+
Define the term included angle as it applies to an arc. - ANS-The included angle of an
arc is the angle formed between the center, start point, and endpoint of the arc.
Define the term point of tangency. - ANS-The point of tangency is the point shared by
two tangent objects.
Describe a method for drawing a filled circle. - ANS-Use the DONUT command and
specify a value of 0 for the inside diameter
Describe how to create a polyline parallel to a previously drawn line or polyline. - ANS-
After drawing a line or polyline, access the PLINE command and pick a start point.
Select the Length option and enter the desired length.
The second polyline is created parallel to the previous line or polyline using the
specified length.
Describe the procedure to draw an ellipse using the Axis, End option. - ANS-Specify an
axis endpoint, specify the second endpoint of the same axis, and then specify one
endpoint of the second axis.
Explain how to create a circle with a diameter of 2.5 units. - ANS-Select the Center,
Diameter button from the ribbon, specify a center point, and specify 2.5 for the diameter.
Explain how to draw a hexagon measuring 4′′ (102 mm) across the flats. - ANS-Enter
the POLYGON command, specify 6 sides, pick a point for the center of the polygon,
select the Circumscribed about circle option, and enter 2 for the radius of the circle.
Explain how to draw a rectangle at an angle other than 0° - ANS-Use the Rotation
option of the RECTANGLE command.
Explain how to draw two donuts with an inside diameter of 6.25 and an outside diameter
of
9.50. - ANS-Access the DONUT command, enter 6.25 for the inside diameter, and enter
9.50 for the outside diameter. Then pick two points on the drawing to place the two
donuts. Press [Enter] or [Esc] to end the command.
Explain how to turn off the fill display for polyline objects. - ANS-Uncheck the Apply solid
fill setting in the Display performance area of the Display tab in the Options dialog box.
You can also enter the FILL command and select the OFF option.
Explain the procedure to draw an arc beginning with the center point and having a 60°
included angle. - ANS-Access the Center, Start, Angle option of the ARC command.
Then specify a center point, specify a start point, and enter an angle of 60.
