AutoCAD Dimensioning and Annotation MCQs

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

1. What is the primary purpose of dimensioning in AutoCAD?
A) To provide accurate measurements and specifications for the drawing
B) To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the drawing
C) To delete unnecessary layers
D) To explode objects
Answer: A

2. Which command is used to create linear dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) DIMLINEAR
B) DIMCIRCLE
C) DIMDIAMETER
D) DIMRADIUS
Answer: A

3. What does the ‘Dimension Style Manager’ allow you to do in AutoCAD?
A) To create and manage different dimension styles
B) To trim objects
C) To explode dimensions
D) To rotate dimensions
Answer: A

4. How can you create an angular dimension in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMANGULAR command
B) By using the DIMLINEAR command
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By using the ROTATE command
Answer: A

5. What is the purpose of the ‘Dimension Override’ feature in AutoCAD?
A) To manually adjust dimension values without changing the geometry
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

6. Which option allows you to control the appearance of dimension text in AutoCAD?
A) Dimension Style Manager
B) Layer Properties Manager
C) Object Properties palette
D) Linetype Manager
Answer: A

7. Can you dimension objects that are not drawn as standard geometric shapes in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, using the appropriate dimensioning tools
B) No, only standard shapes can be dimensioned
C) Only in 3D space
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

8. What is the default dimension text height in AutoCAD?
A) 0.2 units
B) 1.0 units
C) 0.5 units
D) 2.0 units
Answer: A

9. How can you adjust the precision of dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) By changing the dimension style settings
B) By trimming the dimensions
C) By rotating the dimensions
D) By exploding the dimensions
Answer: A

10. What does the term ‘baseline dimensioning’ refer to in AutoCAD?
A) A series of dimensions that originate from a common baseline
B) A method to dimension in 3D space
C) A technique for deleting dimensions
D) A style for decorative annotations
Answer: A

11. Which command is used to create radial dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) DIMRADIUS
B) DIMLINEAR
C) DIMDIAMETER
D) DIMANGULAR
Answer: A

12. What is the purpose of dimensioning arrows in AutoCAD?
A) To indicate the extent of a measurement
B) To lock dimensions
C) To delete dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

13. Can you create associative dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, dimensions can be linked to objects
B) No, all dimensions are static
C) Only for 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

14. How can you display the dimension scale in AutoCAD?
A) By adjusting the dimension style settings
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By rotating the dimensions
D) By exploding the dimensions
Answer: A

15. What does the ‘DIMREASSOCIATE’ command do in AutoCAD?
A) It allows you to re-associate a dimension to its geometry
B) It deletes dimensions
C) It locks dimensions
D) It scales dimensions
Answer: A

16. How can you create a stacked dimension in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMSTACK command
B) By using the DIMLINEAR command
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By using the ROTATE command
Answer: A

17. What is the purpose of dimension text in AutoCAD?
A) To provide clear information about the measurement
B) To decorate the drawing
C) To delete dimensions
D) To lock dimensions
Answer: A

18. Can you add a prefix or suffix to dimension text in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, through the dimension style settings
B) No, it is not allowed
C) Only in 3D space
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

19. How do you control the spacing between dimension lines in AutoCAD?
A) By adjusting the dimension style settings
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By rotating the dimensions
D) By exploding the dimensions
Answer: A

20. What is the function of the ‘DIMSTYLE’ command in AutoCAD?
A) To create and modify dimension styles
B) To delete dimensions
C) To explode objects
D) To rotate dimensions
Answer: A

21. Can you dimension circular objects in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, using radial or diameter dimensions
B) No, only linear dimensions are allowed
C) Only in 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

22. What is the purpose of the ‘DIMTEDIT’ command in AutoCAD?
A) To edit dimension text directly
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

23. How do you create a dimension for a linear distance between two points?
A) By using the DIMLINEAR command
B) By using the DIMDIAMETER command
C) By using the DIMRADIUS command
D) By using the TRIM command
Answer: A

24. What does the ‘DIMSPACE’ command do in AutoCAD?
A) It allows you to set the spacing between dimensions
B) It deletes dimensions
C) It locks dimensions
D) It scales dimensions
Answer: A

25. How can you control the appearance of dimension lines in AutoCAD?
A) By modifying dimension style settings
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

26. What does the ‘DIMORDINATE’ command do in AutoCAD?
A) It creates ordinate dimensions based on a defined origin
B) It deletes dimensions
C) It locks dimensions
D) It scales dimensions
Answer: A

27. Can you dimension to the center of an arc in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, using the DIMRADIUS or DIMDIAMETER command
B) No, it is not possible
C) Only in 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

28. What is the effect of using ‘TEXTALIGN’ in AutoCAD?
A) It allows you to align dimension text with the dimension line
B) It deletes dimensions
C) It locks dimensions
D) It scales dimensions
Answer: A

29. How can you apply a dimension style to existing dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) By selecting the dimensions and changing their style in the Properties palette
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

30. What is the purpose of the ‘DIMPOST’ feature in AutoCAD?
A) To set a character or symbol that appears after the dimension value
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

31. How can you control the visibility of dimension lines in AutoCAD?
A) By modifying dimension style settings
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

32. What does the ‘DIMLINETYPE’ setting control in AutoCAD?
A) The type of line used for dimension lines
B) The color of the dimension
C) The thickness of the dimension
D) The text height of the dimension
Answer: A

33. Can you create aligned dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, using the DIMLINEAR command with aligned option
B) No, only vertical or horizontal dimensions are allowed
C) Only in 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

34. What is the purpose of the ‘DIMBREAK’ command in AutoCAD?
A) To create a gap in dimension lines
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

35. How can you set the default dimension style in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMSTYLE command and selecting the default option
B) By deleting dimensions
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By exploding the dimensions
Answer: A

36. What does the ‘DIMEDIT’ command allow you to do in AutoCAD?
A) To edit the properties of existing dimensions
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

37. How do you create a dimension for a slope in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMSLOPE command
B) By using the DIMLINEAR command
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By using the ROTATE command
Answer: A

38. Can you dimension objects that are not visible in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, by using reference dimensions
B) No, only visible objects can be dimensioned
C) Only in 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

39. What is the primary purpose of text notes in dimensioning?
A) To provide additional information or clarifications
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

40. How can you create a dimension that refers to a specific point in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMPOINT command
B) By using the DIMLINEAR command
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By using the ROTATE command
Answer: A

41. What does the ‘DIMSTYLE’ command allow you to do in AutoCAD?
A) To create, modify, and manage dimension styles
B) To delete dimensions
C) To explode objects
D) To rotate dimensions
Answer: A

42. How can you modify the scale of dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) By adjusting the dimension style settings
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

43. Can you control the position of dimension text relative to the dimension line?
A) Yes, through dimension style settings
B) No, it is fixed
C) Only in 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

44. What is the effect of using ‘DIMREASSOCIATE’ in AutoCAD?
A) It allows you to change the geometry that a dimension references
B) It deletes dimensions
C) It locks dimensions
D) It scales dimensions
Answer: A

45. How can you change the dimension text style in AutoCAD?
A) By modifying the dimension style settings
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

46. What does the ‘DIMRADIUS’ command create in AutoCAD?
A) A dimension that specifies the radius of a circle or arc
B) A linear dimension
C) An angular dimension
D) A diameter dimension
Answer: A

47. Can you create a dimension for a circular object’s diameter in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, using the DIMDIAMETER command
B) No, it is not possible
C) Only in 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

48. What is the significance of using ‘TEXTHEIGHT’ in dimensioning?
A) It determines the height of the dimension text
B) It controls the color of the text
C) It sets the thickness of the dimension lines
D) It adjusts the spacing of dimension lines
Answer: A

49. How do you ensure dimensions remain aligned with their respective geometry when modified?
A) By using associative dimensions
B) By exploding the dimensions
C) By rotating the dimensions
D) By using the TRIM command
Answer: A

50. What does the ‘DIMSCALE’ property control in AutoCAD?
A) The overall scale of all dimensions in a drawing
B) The height of text in dimensions
C) The color of dimension lines
D) The style of dimension arrows
Answer: A