MCQs on History of Autocad 

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 24, 2024

1. What year was AutoCAD first released?
A) 1980
B) 1982
C) 1984
D) 1986
Answer: B) 1982

2. Who is the creator of AutoCAD?
A) Bill Gates
B) John Walker
C) Steve Jobs
D) Linus Torvalds
Answer: B) John Walker

3. AutoCAD was developed by which company?
A) Autodesk
B) Microsoft
C) Adobe
D) Siemens
Answer: A) Autodesk

4. What type of software is AutoCAD primarily considered?
A) Word Processing
B) Spreadsheet
C) Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
D) Database Management
Answer: C) Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

5. Which version of AutoCAD introduced the 3D capabilities?
A) AutoCAD 2000
B) AutoCAD 2004
C) AutoCAD 2010
D) AutoCAD R14
Answer: D) AutoCAD R14

6. In what decade did AutoCAD first become widely used in the architectural community?
A) 1960s
B) 1970s
C) 1980s
D) 1990s
Answer: C) 1980s

7. What was the original platform for AutoCAD when it was first released?
A) Windows
B) DOS
C) MacOS
D) Linux
Answer: B) DOS

8. Which command is used to draw a line in AutoCAD?
A) LINE
B) DRAW
C) L
D) CREATE
Answer: A) LINE

9. What is the primary file extension for AutoCAD drawings?
A) .DWG
B) .DXF
C) .CAD
D) .DGN
Answer: A) .DWG

10. Which AutoCAD feature allows users to work on multiple drawings simultaneously?
A) Layouts
B) Model Space
C) Paper Space
D) External References
Answer: D) External References

11. What is the purpose of the AutoCAD command “OFFSET”?
A) To create a copy of an object
B) To create parallel lines or curves
C) To resize an object
D) To trim objects
Answer: B) To create parallel lines or curves

12. Which version of AutoCAD introduced dynamic blocks?
A) AutoCAD 2007
B) AutoCAD 2010
C) AutoCAD 2013
D) AutoCAD 2016
Answer: B) AutoCAD 2010

13. What does the “HATCH” command do in AutoCAD?
A) Creates solid shapes
B) Fills an area with a pattern
C) Draws lines
D) Modifies objects
Answer: B) Fills an area with a pattern

14. Which of the following is a primary competitor of AutoCAD?
A) Microsoft Word
B) Revit
C) Excel
D) PowerPoint
Answer: B) Revit

15. What is the name of the scripting language used in AutoCAD for automation?
A) Python
B) LISP
C) JavaScript
D) Ruby
Answer: B) LISP

16. What year did Autodesk go public?
A) 1984
B) 1988
C) 1990
D) 1994
Answer: B) 1988

17. Which of the following features was introduced in AutoCAD 2004?
A) Dynamic Input
B) Tool Palettes
C) Parametric Constraints
D) 3D Modeling
Answer: B) Tool Palettes

18. What does the AutoCAD command “TRIM” do?
A) Cuts an object to a specified length
B) Removes parts of objects that extend beyond the boundaries of other objects
C) Shortens the object
D) Creates a copy of the object
Answer: B) Removes parts of objects that extend beyond the boundaries of other objects

19. In which year was AutoCAD Mobile App launched?
A) 2010
B) 2012
C) 2014
D) 2016
Answer: B) 2012

20. What feature of AutoCAD allows users to manage layers?
A) Layer Properties Manager
B) Layer Manager
C) Layer Control
D) Layer Palette
Answer: A) Layer Properties Manager

21. Which command is used to measure distances in AutoCAD?
A) DIST
B) MEASURE
C) LENGTH
D) DIM
Answer: A) DIST

22. What type of drawing can be created in AutoCAD?
A) 2D drawings only
B) 3D models only
C) Both 2D and 3D drawings
D) Only isometric drawings
Answer: C) Both 2D and 3D drawings

23. What is the purpose of the “VIEW” command in AutoCAD?
A) To edit drawings
B) To change the visual perspective of a drawing
C) To save a drawing
D) To plot a drawing
Answer: B) To change the visual perspective of a drawing

24. Which AutoCAD feature allows for the manipulation of 3D objects?
A) 3D Object Editing
B) 3D Navigation
C) 3D Modeling
D) 3D Visualization
Answer: C) 3D Modeling

25. What is the purpose of the “SCALE” command?
A) To rotate objects
B) To resize objects
C) To copy objects
D) To mirror objects
Answer: B) To resize objects

26. What version of AutoCAD was the first to support the .DWG file format?
A) AutoCAD R12
B) AutoCAD R14
C) AutoCAD 2000
D) AutoCAD 2004
Answer: A) AutoCAD R12

27. Which AutoCAD feature allows users to create complex shapes easily?
A) Solid Modeling
B) Dynamic Blocks
C) Polyline
D) Hatch Patterns
Answer: A) Solid Modeling

28. What is the significance of the “PLOT” command in AutoCAD?
A) To create a backup of the drawing
B) To prepare a drawing for printing
C) To export the drawing to a different format
D) To share the drawing with others
Answer: B) To prepare a drawing for printing

29. Which of the following commands is used to create circles in AutoCAD?
A) CIRCLE
B) C
C) DRAW CIRCLE
D) D
Answer: A) CIRCLE

30. What does the “COPY” command do in AutoCAD?
A) Duplicates an object
B) Moves an object
C) Rotates an object
D) Resizes an object
Answer: A) Duplicates an object

31. Which command is used to create an arc in AutoCAD?
A) ARC
B) A
C) DRAW ARC
D) DARC
Answer: A) ARC

32. What is the “DIM” command used for in AutoCAD?
A) To create dimensions
B) To measure distances
C) To create annotations
D) To scale objects
Answer: A) To create dimensions

33. Which AutoCAD feature allows users to control the visibility of objects?
A) Layer Management
B) Object Properties
C) Viewports
D) Filters
Answer: A) Layer Management

34. What does the “ROTATE” command do in AutoCAD?
A) Changes the position of an object
B) Alters the angle of an object
C) Resizes an object
D) Flips an object
Answer: B) Alters the angle of an object

35. What is the primary purpose of using blocks in AutoCAD?
A) To create complex designs
B) To reduce file size
C) To simplify drawing tasks
D) To enhance graphics
Answer: C) To simplify drawing tasks

36. In AutoCAD, what does the term “snap” refer to?
A) A drawing technique
B) A method of aligning objects
C) A way to copy objects
D) A tool for creating layers
Answer: B) A method of aligning objects

37. Which of the following is a feature of AutoCAD 2013?
A) 3D Printing Support
B) Cloud Storage Integration
C) Enhanced User Interface
D) Object Tracking
Answer: B) Cloud Storage Integration

38. What is the primary function of the AutoCAD command “POLYLINE”?
A) To create closed shapes
B) To create a series of connected line segments
C) To create circles
D) To create arcs
Answer: B) To create a series of connected line segments

39. Which AutoCAD feature allows for real-time collaboration?
A) AutoCAD Web App
B) AutoCAD Mobile
C) AutoCAD 360
D) AutoCAD Live
Answer: C) AutoCAD 360

40. What is the purpose of the “ARRAY” command in AutoCAD?
A) To duplicate objects in a pattern
B) To group objects
C) To measure distances
D) To create complex shapes
Answer: A) To duplicate objects in a pattern

41. Which AutoCAD command is used to create a rectangle?
A) RECTANGLE
B) R
C) DRAW RECTANGLE
D) DRECT
Answer: A) RECTANGLE

42. What does the command “FILLET” do in AutoCAD?
A) Joins two lines with a curve
B) Trims objects
C) Creates a polygon
D) Modifies dimensions
Answer: A) Joins two lines with a curve

43. What feature introduced in AutoCAD 2016 allows users to create a more efficient workflow?
A) User Interface Customization
B) Autodesk Rendering
C) 3D Modeling Enhancements
D) Graphics Performance Improvements
Answer: B) Autodesk Rendering

44. Which command is used to insert images into an AutoCAD drawing?
A) INSERTIMAGE
B) IMAGEATTACH
C) IMPORTIMAGE
D) IMAGEINSERT
Answer: B) IMAGEATTACH

45. What is the purpose of the “MATCHPROP” command in AutoCAD?
A) To match the properties of objects
B) To create matching layers
C) To duplicate objects
D) To merge shapes
Answer: A) To match the properties of objects

46. Which version of AutoCAD introduced the Ribbon interface?
A) AutoCAD 2008
B) AutoCAD 2010
C) AutoCAD 2013
D) AutoCAD 2016
Answer: B) AutoCAD 2010

47. What feature allows users to see changes made in a drawing in real time?
A) Live Update
B) Real-Time Collaboration
C) Dynamic Input
D) Instant Preview
Answer: B) Real-Time Collaboration

48. What does the term “viewport” refer to in AutoCAD?
A) A section of the drawing space
B) A way to view drawings in different scales
C) A feature to display multiple drawings
D) A tool for printing drawings
Answer: B) A way to view drawings in different scales

49. Which AutoCAD command is used to create a 3D surface from 2D shapes?
A) SURF
B) 3DSURFACE
C) SURFACE
D) 3DSURF
Answer: C) SURFACE

50. What is the primary advantage of using AutoCAD in design and architecture?
A) Speed of execution
B) Precision and accuracy
C) User-friendly interface
D) Cost-effectiveness
Answer: B) Precision and accuracy

 

 

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