Dimension Styles and Types (Linear, Angular, Radius) AutoCAD MCQs

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

1. What is a dimension style in AutoCAD?
A) A set of parameters that control the appearance of dimensions
B) A method to delete dimensions
C) A tool for creating 3D models
D) A command to explode objects
Answer: A

2. Which command is used to create a new dimension style in AutoCAD?
A) DIMSTYLE
B) DIMCREATE
C) DIMSAVE
D) DIMNEW
Answer: A

3. How can you modify the properties of an existing dimension style?
A) By using the Dimension Style Manager
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

4. What does the term “linear dimension” refer to in AutoCAD?
A) A measurement between two points along a straight line
B) A measurement that refers to angles
C) A dimension indicating the radius of a circle
D) A decorative annotation
Answer: A

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

6. What is the purpose of the ‘DIMTEXTOUT’ option in dimension styles?
A) To control the alignment of dimension text
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

7. Which of the following is a characteristic of angular dimensions?
A) They measure the angle between two lines
B) They measure the distance between two points
C) They specify the radius of arcs
D) They are only for decorative purposes
Answer: A

8. How can you change the default dimension style for new dimensions in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMSTYLE command and selecting the default option
B) By deleting existing styles
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By exploding the dimensions
Answer: A

9. 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

10. Which dimension type would you use to measure the diameter of a circle?
A) DIMDIAMETER
B) DIMRADIUS
C) DIMLINEAR
D) DIMANGULAR
Answer: A

11. Can dimension styles be customized in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, users can modify various properties of dimension styles
B) No, they are fixed once created
C) Only for linear dimensions
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

12. How do you access the Dimension Style Manager in AutoCAD?
A) By typing DIMSTYLE in the command line
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

13. What is the primary 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

14. How can you create a baseline dimension in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMBASELINE command
B) By using the DIMLINEAR command
C) By using the DIMRADIUS command
D) By using the DIMDIAMETER command
Answer: A

15. What happens when you set the dimension text height to zero?
A) The dimension text will not be displayed
B) The dimension will disappear
C) The text will be infinitely large
D) The dimension will be locked
Answer: A

16. Can you have multiple dimension styles in a single drawing?
A) Yes, you can use different styles for various dimensions
B) No, only one style is allowed
C) Only for 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

17. Which command is used to modify existing dimension properties in AutoCAD?
A) DIMEDIT
B) DIMSTYLE
C) DIMCHANGE
D) DIMMODIFY
Answer: A

18. What does the ‘DIMDLE’ setting control in AutoCAD?
A) The length of dimension lines
B) The color of dimension text
C) The thickness of dimension lines
D) The style of arrows
Answer: A

19. What is the default behavior of dimension lines in AutoCAD?
A) They are automatically extended to the dimension text
B) They are locked
C) They cannot be modified
D) They are deleted
Answer: A

20. Which type of dimension is used to indicate the angle between two lines?
A) Angular dimension
B) Linear dimension
C) Radius dimension
D) Diameter dimension
Answer: A

21. What does the ‘DIMUNIT’ setting control in dimension styles?
A) The unit format for dimension values
B) The color of the dimension
C) The thickness of the dimension lines
D) The height of the dimension text
Answer: A

22. How can you create a dimension that references 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

23. What type of dimension is created by the DIMDIAMETER command?
A) A dimension indicating the diameter of a circle
B) A linear dimension
C) An angular dimension
D) A radius dimension
Answer: A

24. How can you create a radial dimension in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMRADIUS command
B) By using the DIMLINEAR command
C) By using the DIMDIAMETER command
D) By using the DIMANGULAR command
Answer: A

25. Which option in dimension styles controls the visibility of dimension lines?
A) DIMLINE
B) DIMTEXT
C) DIMARROW
D) DIMSTYLE
Answer: A

26. Can you have different text styles for different dimension styles in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, each dimension style can have its own text style
B) No, all styles must use the same text style
C) Only for 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

27. How can you set the default arrowhead style for dimensions?
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

28. What is the purpose of the ‘DIMLINE’ property in dimension styles?
A) To control the appearance of dimension lines
B) To control the color of dimension text
C) To control the thickness of dimension lines
D) To control the height of dimension text
Answer: A

29. How can you create a dimension that measures the distance between two parallel lines?
A) By using the DIMLINEAR command with the parallel option
B) By using the DIMANGULAR command
C) By using the DIMRADIUS command
D) By using the DIMDIAMETER command
Answer: A

30. What does the ‘DIMEXE’ setting control in dimension styles?
A) The extension line beyond the dimension line
B) The color of the dimension
C) The thickness of the dimension lines
D) The height of the dimension text
Answer: A

31. How can you add a prefix or suffix to dimension text?
A) By using the 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 ‘DIMTOFL’ option do in dimension styles?
A) It measures from the first extension line to the dimension line
B) It deletes dimensions
C) It locks dimensions
D) It scales dimensions
Answer: A

33. Can you create a dimension that includes both linear and angular measurements?
A) Yes, by using appropriate commands together
B) No, dimensions must be one type
C) Only in 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

34. What is the effect of using the ‘DIMTICKS’ setting in AutoCAD?
A) It controls the placement of tick marks on dimensions
B) It deletes dimensions
C) It locks dimensions
D) It scales dimensions
Answer: A

35. How can you change the color of dimension lines 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

36. What does the ‘DIMDEC’ setting control in dimension styles?
A) The number of decimal places displayed for dimensions
B) The color of the dimension
C) The thickness of the dimension lines
D) The height of the dimension text
Answer: A

37. How can you add a note to a dimension in AutoCAD?
A) By using the DIMNOTE command
B) By using the DIMLINEAR command
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By using the ROTATE command
Answer: A

38. What is the primary use of the ‘DIMCONTINUE’ command?
A) To create a chain of dimensions from a baseline
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

39. How do you create a dimension style that displays fractions?
A) By setting the ‘DIMFRAC’ option in dimension styles
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

40. What happens when you apply a dimension style to existing dimensions?
A) The appearance of the dimensions changes according to the new style
B) The dimensions disappear
C) The dimensions become locked
D) The dimensions cannot be modified
Answer: A

41. How can you ensure that dimensions are automatically updated when geometry changes?
A) By using associative dimensions
B) By exploding the dimensions
C) By rotating the dimensions
D) By using the TRIM command
Answer: A

42. What type of dimension is created using the DIMBASELINE command?
A) A dimension that measures from a baseline
B) A linear dimension
C) An angular dimension
D) A radius dimension
Answer: A

43. How can you control the visibility of extension lines 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

44. Which command allows you to create a dimension that is offset from an existing dimension?
A) DIMOFFSET
B) DIMREASSOCIATE
C) DIMLINEAR
D) DIMBASELINE
Answer: A

45. 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

46. How can you add symbols to dimension text in AutoCAD?
A) By using the text editor in dimension styles
B) By using the TRIM command
C) By exploding the dimensions
D) By rotating the dimensions
Answer: A

47. What is the primary function of dimension leaders in AutoCAD?
A) To connect notes to specific objects
B) To delete dimensions
C) To lock dimensions
D) To explode dimensions
Answer: A

48. Can you create a dimension style that uses different units in AutoCAD?
A) Yes, by adjusting the DIMUNIT settings
B) No, all styles must use the same units
C) Only for 3D models
D) Only during plotting
Answer: A

49. How do you create a dimension style that automatically adjusts to changes in the drawing?
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 ‘DIMLINE’ property determine in AutoCAD?
A) The appearance of dimension lines
B) The color of the dimension text
C) The thickness of the dimension lines
D) The height of the dimension text
Answer: A

 

 

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