AutoCAD File Management MCQs

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

What is the primary file format used by AutoCAD for saving drawings?
A) .PDF
B) .DWF
C) .DWG
D) .DXF
Correct Answer: C) .DWG

Which command is used to open an existing drawing in AutoCAD?
A) NEW
B) OPEN
C) LOAD
D) ATTACH
Correct Answer: B) OPEN

What does the “SAVEAS” command do in AutoCAD?
A) It saves the current drawing with a new name or format
B) It creates a backup of the drawing
C) It closes the drawing without saving
D) It exports the drawing to a different file type
Correct Answer: A) It saves the current drawing with a new name or format

Which command can be used to create a backup of the current drawing?
A) BACKUP
B) SAVE
C) SAVEAS
D) AUTOBACK
Correct Answer: D) AUTOBACK

What does the “XREF” command refer to in AutoCAD?
A) External reference files linked to the drawing
B) A tool for exporting drawings
C) A command to edit existing drawings
D) A method for creating backups
Correct Answer: A) External reference files linked to the drawing

How can you detach an XREF from your drawing?
A) Using the BIND command
B) Using the DETACH command
C) Using the REMOVE command
D) Using the UNLOAD command
Correct Answer: B) Using the DETACH command

Which of the following file formats can be used for exporting AutoCAD drawings?
A) .DOCX
B) .JPG
C) .DXF
D) .TXT
Correct Answer: C) .DXF

What is the purpose of the “AUDIT” command in AutoCAD?
A) To check for and fix errors in the drawing file
B) To create a backup of the drawing
C) To export the drawing to a different format
D) To open multiple files simultaneously
Correct Answer: A) To check for and fix errors in the drawing file

What does the “RECOVER” command do in AutoCAD?
A) It creates a new drawing
B) It attempts to open and repair a corrupted drawing file
C) It saves the current drawing
D) It closes the application
Correct Answer: B) It attempts to open and repair a corrupted drawing file

Which command is used to attach a file as an external reference?
A) BIND
B) ATTACH
C) INSERT
D) XREF
Correct Answer: B) ATTACH

What is the function of the “PUBLISH” command in AutoCAD?
A) To save the current drawing
B) To create a layout of multiple drawings for output
C) To attach an external reference
D) To export the drawing
Correct Answer: B) To create a layout of multiple drawings for output

Which AutoCAD feature allows you to manage drawing versions?
A) Version Control
B) AutoCAD History
C) Drawing Recovery Manager
D) Audit Log
Correct Answer: C) Drawing Recovery Manager

What does the “EXPORT” command do in AutoCAD?
A) It saves the current drawing
B) It converts and saves the drawing to a different file format
C) It opens a new drawing
D) It attaches an external reference
Correct Answer: B) It converts and saves the drawing to a different file format

Which command can be used to close the current drawing?
A) EXIT
B) CLOSE
C) QUIT
D) END
Correct Answer: B) CLOSE

What happens if you use the “SAVE” command after making changes?
A) The drawing is saved without creating a backup
B) The changes are saved to the current drawing file
C) The drawing is saved as a new file
D) No action is taken
Correct Answer: B) The changes are saved to the current drawing file

How can you view the properties of a drawing file?
A) Using the PROPERTIES command
B) Using the INFO command
C) Using the FILE command
D) Using the FILEPROPERTIES command
Correct Answer: A) Using the PROPERTIES command

Which command allows you to create a new drawing file from a template?
A) NEW
B) TEMPLATE
C) CREATE
D) OPEN
Correct Answer: A) NEW

What does the “BIND” command do in AutoCAD?
A) It creates a new drawing
B) It attaches external references and merges them into the current drawing
C) It exports the drawing to a different format
D) It opens an existing drawing
Correct Answer: B) It attaches external references and merges them into the current drawing

What is the purpose of the “LAYOUT” command?
A) To create new layers
B) To switch between model and paper space
C) To manage external references
D) To save the drawing
Correct Answer: B) To switch between model and paper space

How can you view all attached external references in your drawing?
A) Using the XREF command
B) Using the REFEDIT command
C) Using the INSERT command
D) Using the AUDIT command
Correct Answer: A) Using the XREF command

What is the file extension for AutoCAD template files?
A) .DWT
B) .DWF
C) .DWG
D) .DXF
Correct Answer: A) .DWT

Which command would you use to check the status of a drawing file?
A) STATUS
B) INFO
C) FILEINFO
D) PROPERTIES
Correct Answer: B) INFO

What does the “OPEN” command do in AutoCAD?
A) It creates a new drawing file
B) It allows you to select and open an existing drawing file
C) It closes the current drawing
D) It saves changes to the current drawing
Correct Answer: B) It allows you to select and open an existing drawing file

Which command can help recover lost work after a crash?
A) BACKUP
B) RECOVER
C) AUDIT
D) RESTORE
Correct Answer: B) RECOVER

What is the purpose of the “SAVE” command?
A) To close the current drawing
B) To save changes made to the current drawing
C) To export the drawing to a different file format
D) To open a new drawing
Correct Answer: B) To save changes made to the current drawing

What does the “DRAWORDER” command do?
A) It changes the order of layers in the drawing
B) It manages the sequence of objects in the drawing
C) It adjusts the visibility of external references
D) It saves the current drawing
Correct Answer: B) It manages the sequence of objects in the drawing

Which option is used to create a shortcut to an AutoCAD drawing?
A) COPY
B) SHORTCUT
C) CREATE LINK
D) LINK
Correct Answer: A) COPY

What does the “PAGESETUP” command control in AutoCAD?
A) The appearance of the drawing in model space
B) The settings for printing and plotting the drawing
C) The creation of new layers
D) The management of external references
Correct Answer: B) The settings for printing and plotting the drawing

Which command allows you to export selected objects to a new drawing?
A) EXPORT
B) SAVEAS
C) COPY
D) INSERT
Correct Answer: A) EXPORT

What does the “RECENT” menu in AutoCAD show?
A) The last saved version of the drawing
B) The most recently opened drawing files
C) The most frequently used commands
D) The last backup created
Correct Answer: B) The most recently opened drawing files

How can you protect your drawing files from unauthorized access?
A) By using a password for the drawing file
B) By saving it as a PDF
C) By using the BIND command
D) By closing AutoCAD
Correct Answer: A) By using a password for the drawing file

What happens when you select “Show” in the file dialog?
A) It opens the selected file
B) It previews the selected file
C) It shows the file properties
D) It deletes the selected file
Correct Answer: B) It previews the selected file

Which command is used to delete a layer in AutoCAD?
A) DELETE
B) LAYERDELETE
C) LAYER
D) REMOVELAYER
Correct Answer: C) LAYER

What is the function of the “PLOT” command?
A) To save the drawing as a file
B) To print the current drawing or layout
C) To export the drawing to another format
D) To open a new drawing
Correct Answer: B) To print the current drawing or layout

What is the purpose of the “FIELD” command in AutoCAD?
A) To create a dynamic text field linked to drawing properties
B) To save drawing information
C) To manage external references
D) To modify the drawing properties
Correct Answer: A) To create a dynamic text field linked to drawing properties

How can you import data from an external file into AutoCAD?
A) Using the IMPORT command
B) Using the ATTACH command
C) Using the XREF command
D) Using the LOAD command
Correct Answer: A) Using the IMPORT command

 

 

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