AutoCAD Workspaces and Layouts MCQ

1. What is the primary purpose of the Model Space in AutoCAD? A) To create 2D layouts B) To draw and edit objects in real-world dimensions C) To manage layers D) To print drawings Answer: B) To draw and edit objects in real-world dimensions 2. Which area in AutoCAD is used for creating layouts for printing? A) Model Space B) Paper Space C) Command Line D) Tool Palette Answer: B) Paper Space 3. What does “Paper Space” allow users to do in AutoCAD? A) Create 3D models B) Manage drawing settings C) Arrange multiple views for plotting D) Edit object properties Answer: C) Arrange multiple views for plotting 4. Which command can be used to switch between Model Space and Paper Space? A) MSPACE B) PS C) PAPER D) LAYOUT Answer: A) MSPACE 5. In AutoCAD, what does a layout contain? A) Only 3D models B) Views of the model space, title blocks, and annotations C) Only 2D drawings D) Layer properties Answer: B) Views of the model space, title blocks, and annotations 6. How can you create a new layout in AutoCAD? A) By right-clicking in the layout tab area B) By typing NEWLAYOUT in the Command Line C) By using the Layer Properties Manager D) By modifying an existing layout Answer: A) By right-clicking in the layout tab area 7. What is the purpose of the “Viewports” in Paper Space? A) To zoom in and out of drawings B) To create a layout for printing C) To display different views of the Model Space D) To manage layers Answer: C) To display different views of the Model Space 8. How do you adjust the size of a viewport in AutoCAD? A) By using the Zoom command B) By dragging the edges of the viewport C) By editing the properties of the viewport D) By creating a new layout Answer: B) By dragging the edges of the viewport 9. Which of the following statements is true about Model Space? A) It is used for plotting and printing. B) It is limited to 2D drawings only. C) It is the main area for drafting and design. D) It cannot contain layers. Answer: C) It is the main area for drafting and design. 10. What is a “Title Block” in a layout? A) A 3D model component B) An area for detailing the drawing information C) A tool for managing layers D) A command for saving drawings Answer: B) An area for detailing the drawing information 11. Which command allows you to modify the properties of a layout? A) LAYOUT B) DVIEW C) PROPERTIES D) MV Answer: C) PROPERTIES 12. What happens when you create a new viewport in AutoCAD? A) A new Model Space is created. B) It displays a different view of the existing Model Space. C) It automatically saves the drawing. D) It deletes existing viewports. Answer: B) It displays a different view of the existing Model Space. 13. How can you rename a layout in AutoCAD? A) By right-clicking the layout tab and selecting Rename B) By using the LAYOUT command C) By typing RENAME in the Command Line D) You cannot rename layouts Answer: A) By right-clicking the layout tab and selecting Rename 14. Which option allows you to create a template layout for future use? A) Export Layout B) Save Layout As Template C) Create New Layout D) Copy Layout Answer: B) Save Layout As Template 15. What is the purpose of the “Layout Tab” in AutoCAD? A) To create 3D models B) To switch between different layouts for printing C) To enter commands D) To modify layers Answer: B) To switch between different layouts for printing 16. How can you delete a layout in AutoCAD? A) By right-clicking the layout tab and selecting Delete B) By using the LAYOUT command C) By typing DELETE in the Command Line D) By saving the drawing Answer: A) By right-clicking the layout tab and selecting Delete 17. In AutoCAD, what does the “Page Setup Manager” control? A) The drawing dimensions B) The printing settings and layout C) The color of layers D) The properties of objects Answer: B) The printing settings and layout 18. What is the function of the “Viewport Scale” in AutoCAD? A) To adjust the size of the drawing area B) To control how the drawing appears in a viewport C) To zoom in on the Model Space D) To create new layers Answer: B) To control how the drawing appears in a viewport 19. Which view is typically not included in a layout? A) Plan view B) Elevation view C) Section view D) Hidden view Answer: D) Hidden view 20. How do you lock a viewport to prevent changes to its scale? A) By selecting the viewport and clicking Lock B) By entering LOCKVIEWPORT in the Command Line C) By right-clicking and selecting Lock Viewport D) By modifying the layer properties Answer: A) By selecting the viewport and clicking Lock 21. What does the “Layout View” allow you to do? A) Create new 3D models B) Arrange drawings for plotting C) Modify object properties D) Set layer visibility Answer: B) Arrange drawings for plotting 22. How can you add annotations to a layout? A) By using the text command in Model Space B) By switching to Paper Space and using text tools C) By modifying the properties of objects D) You cannot add annotations to layouts Answer: B) By switching to Paper Space and using text tools 23. What does the term “Scale Factor” refer to in a layout? A) The size of the drawing area B) The ratio of drawing units to paper units C) The size of the viewport D) The overall dimensions of the drawing Answer: B) The ratio of drawing units to paper units 24. Which command allows you to create a new view in a viewport? A) VIEW B) NEWVIEW C) DVIEW D) MV Answer: C) DVIEW 25. What does the “Export Layout” option do? A) Saves the layout as a new drawing file B) Prints the layout C) Deletes the layout D) Creates a backup of the layout Answer: A) Saves the layout as a new drawing file 26. How can you hide a viewport in Paper Space? A) By using the HIDE command B) By changing its layer to “0” C) By selecting the viewport and pressing Delete D) By right-clicking and selecting Hide Answer: D) By right-clicking and selecting Hide 27. What is the function of the “Freeze” option in layer properties for layouts? A) To remove the layer permanently B) To prevent a layer from being displayed C) To hide objects temporarily D) To lock the layer Answer: B) To prevent a layer from being displayed 28. Which command is used to set the plot area in a layout? A) PLOT B) PAGESETUP C) LAYOUT D) PRINT Answer: B) PAGESETUP 29. In AutoCAD, what does “Viewport Layer” control? A) The properties of viewports in Paper Space B) The visibility of layers in Model Space C) The background color of the drawing D) The dimensions of objects Answer: A) The properties of viewports in Paper Space 30. How can you create multiple viewports in a single layout? A) By using the viewport tool in Paper Space B) By copying an existing viewport C) By using the MV command D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 31. What does the “Lock” feature do in a viewport? A) Prevents resizing or moving the viewport B) Saves the viewport as a new layout C) Locks the drawing from editing D) Hides the viewport Answer: A) Prevents resizing or moving the viewport 32. How can you display the Model Space in a viewport? A) By creating a new layout B) By selecting the viewport and choosing Display Model Space C) By using the zoom command D) By entering the command DVIEW Answer: B) By selecting the viewport and choosing Display Model Space 33. Which option allows you to create a custom layout? A) New Layout from Template B) Create New Layout C) Copy Layout D) Save as Custom Layout Answer: B) Create New Layout 34. What is the purpose of the “Page Setup” in AutoCAD? A) To modify layer settings B) To adjust printing preferences C) To create 3D models D) To save the drawing Answer: B) To adjust printing preferences 35. In AutoCAD, how can you view the properties of a viewport? A) By right-clicking the viewport and selecting Properties B) By using the PROPERTIES command C) By double-clicking the viewport D) Both A and B Answer: D) Both A and B 36. What does the “Layout” tab in AutoCAD contain? A) Drawing commands only B) Views, title blocks, and annotations for printing C) Only 3D models D) Layer properties Answer: B) Views, title blocks, and annotations for printing 37. How can you switch between layouts in AutoCAD? A) By using the LAYOUT command B) By clicking on the layout tabs at the bottom C) By entering the command SWITCHLAYOUT D) By right-clicking in Model Space Answer: B) By clicking on the layout tabs at the bottom 38. Which option can be used to manage multiple layouts in AutoCAD? A) Layer Properties Manager B) View Manager C) Layout Manager D) Design Center Answer: C) Layout Manager 39. What is the primary function of the “Viewport” in Paper Space? A) To edit dimensions B) To display the Model Space view C) To change layer properties D) To create 3D models Answer: B) To display the Model Space view 40. Which command is used to scale a viewport? A) MV B) SCA C) SCALE D) VSC Answer: C) SCALE 41. In AutoCAD, how do you save changes made to a layout? A) By using the SAVE command B) Changes are saved automatically C) By exporting the layout D) By creating a new layout Answer: A) By using the SAVE command 42. What feature allows you to show or hide grid lines in Paper Space? A) Grid Settings B) Viewport Properties C) Display Grid D) View Settings Answer: A) Grid Settings 43. How can you switch to the isometric drawing mode in a layout? A) By using the ISODRAFT command B) By changing the viewport properties C) By selecting the isometric grid D) You cannot switch modes in a layout Answer: A) By using the ISODRAFT command 44. What is a “Plot Style Table” used for in AutoCAD? A) To manage drawing units B) To control how objects are printed C) To adjust layer settings D) To create annotations Answer: B) To control how objects are printed 45. How can you adjust the view angle of a viewport? A) By using the ROTATE command B) By modifying the viewport properties C) By right-clicking the viewport D) You cannot adjust the view angle of a viewport Answer: B) By modifying the viewport properties 46. What does the “Layout View” feature allow users to do? A) Edit object properties B) Create layouts for multiple views C) Manage layers D) Create 3D models Answer: B) Create layouts for multiple views 47. How do you add a border to a layout in AutoCAD? A) By using the LINE command B) By creating a rectangle and assigning it to a layer C) By modifying the viewport properties D) You cannot add borders to layouts Answer: B) By creating a rectangle and assigning it to a layer 48. Which tab in AutoCAD contains options for managing layouts? A) Home Tab B) View Tab C) Output Tab D) Manage Tab Answer: C) Output Tab 49. How can you remove a viewport from a layout? A) By selecting it and pressing Delete B) By using the REMOVE command C) By changing its layer to “0” D) By right-clicking and selecting Remove Answer: A) By selecting it and pressing Delete 50. What does the “Layouts” option in the AutoCAD Application Menu provide? A) A list of all available layouts B) Access to modify layer properties C) Options for creating 3D models D) Command history Answer: A) A list of all available layouts

AutoCAD Workspaces and Layouts MCQ
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 24, 2024

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