Macros and Scripts AutoCAD MCQs

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

What is the primary purpose of using macros in AutoCAD?
A) To automate repetitive tasks
B) To create 3D models
C) To increase file size
D) To slow down performance
Correct Answer: A) To automate repetitive tasks

Which command is used to record a new macro in AutoCAD?
A) MACRO
B) RECORD
C) NEWMACRO
D) SCRIPT
Correct Answer: A) MACRO

What file extension is commonly associated with AutoCAD script files?
A) .LSP
B) .SCR
C) .DWT
D) .DXF
Correct Answer: B) .SCR

Which command is used to run a script file in AutoCAD?
A) RUN
B) SCRIPT
C) EXECUTE
D) LOAD
Correct Answer: B) SCRIPT

How can you access the Macro Recorder in AutoCAD?
A) Through the CUI command
B) By typing RECORD in the command line
C) By clicking on the Tools menu
D) By using the SCRIPT command
Correct Answer: B) By typing RECORD in the command line

What does the term “script” refer to in the context of AutoCAD?
A) A programming language
B) A sequence of commands saved in a file
C) A type of drawing
D) A command used to edit blocks
Correct Answer: B) A sequence of commands saved in a file

Which of the following is a valid AutoCAD script command?
A) LINE
B) POLYGON
C) CIRCLE
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
Correct Answer: D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

How can you edit an existing macro in AutoCAD?
A) By using the EDIT command
B) By using the CUI command
C) By right-clicking the macro
D) By using the MODIFY command
Correct Answer: B) By using the CUI command

What is the purpose of the “Playback” feature in AutoCAD?
A) To execute a recorded macro
B) To save drawing files
C) To create new toolbars
D) To edit drawing properties
Correct Answer: A) To execute a recorded macro

Which programming language is commonly used for writing custom AutoLISP macros?
A) JavaScript
B) Python
C) AutoLISP
D) C++
Correct Answer: C) AutoLISP

What is the primary function of the command line in relation to macros?
A) To store drawings
B) To execute commands and macros
C) To edit script files
D) To manage layers
Correct Answer: B) To execute commands and macros

What is a common use for AutoLISP in AutoCAD?
A) To create animations
B) To automate drawing tasks
C) To edit 3D models
D) To manage file properties
Correct Answer: B) To automate drawing tasks

Which command can you use to load an AutoLISP file?
A) LOAD
B) APPLOAD
C) LISP
D) SCRIPT
Correct Answer: B) APPLOAD

What does the “AutoLISP” function (defun) allow users to do?
A) Create a new drawing
B) Define a new function or command
C) Save changes to a drawing
D) Load a script file
Correct Answer: B) Define a new function or command

How do you specify a command within a script file?
A) By using the @ symbol
B) By writing the command name directly
C) By enclosing the command in brackets
D) By using quotation marks
Correct Answer: B) By writing the command name directly

What happens when you execute a script file in AutoCAD?
A) The drawing is saved automatically
B) A sequence of commands is executed as if typed in the command line
C) The AutoCAD interface is reset
D) A new drawing file is created
Correct Answer: B) A sequence of commands is executed as if typed in the command line

What is the difference between a macro and a script in AutoCAD?
A) Macros are recorded actions; scripts are text files of commands
B) There is no difference
C) Scripts can only run in batch mode; macros cannot
D) Macros can only be created in LISP
Correct Answer: A) Macros are recorded actions; scripts are text files of commands

Which of the following would NOT typically be included in an AutoCAD script file?
A) Command sequences
B) Variable definitions
C) Comments
D) Drawing dimensions
Correct Answer: D) Drawing dimensions

How do you comment a line in an AutoCAD script file?
A) By using the # symbol
B) By using the // symbol
C) By starting the line with a semicolon (;)
D) By enclosing the comment in quotes
Correct Answer: C) By starting the line with a semicolon (;)

What command would you use to pause a script execution for a few seconds?
A) WAIT
B) PAUSE
C) SLEEP
D) DELAY
Correct Answer: A) WAIT

Which of the following can be automated using a macro?
A) Inserting blocks
B) Drawing lines
C) Setting layer properties
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above

What is the correct format for saving a macro in AutoCAD?
A) .LSP
B) .MAC
C) .SCR
D) .DWT
Correct Answer: B) .MAC

How can you test a macro after creating it?
A) By using the TEST command
B) By clicking the RUN button in the CUI dialog
C) By typing the macro name in the command line
D) By saving and reopening AutoCAD
Correct Answer: C) By typing the macro name in the command line

Which of the following is a feature of AutoCAD scripts?
A) They can only be executed one at a time
B) They can run in the background without user intervention
C) They require advanced programming knowledge
D) They can only work with 2D drawings
Correct Answer: B) They can run in the background without user intervention

What command is used to create a new script file in AutoCAD?
A) NEW
B) SCRIPT
C) CREATESC
D) There is no direct command for this
Correct Answer: D) There is no direct command for this

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using macros in AutoCAD?
A) Increased productivity
B) Reduced errors in repetitive tasks
C) Higher file sizes
D) Improved efficiency
Correct Answer: C) Higher file sizes

How can you view the commands being recorded in a macro?
A) By opening the macro file in a text editor
B) By using the PLAYBACK command
C) By reviewing the command history
D) By displaying the command line
Correct Answer: A) By opening the macro file in a text editor

What does the “Append” command do in the context of a script file?
A) It adds a new line to the end of a script file
B) It runs the script file immediately
C) It saves the current drawing
D) It deletes the last command in a script file
Correct Answer: A) It adds a new line to the end of a script file

Which command can you use to stop a running script?
A) ABORT
B) EXIT
C) STOP
D) ESC
Correct Answer: D) ESC

What does a script file allow you to automate in AutoCAD?
A) Creating blocks
B) Executing a sequence of commands
C) Modifying file properties
D) Both A and B
Correct Answer: D) Both A and B

What does the “Defun” command do in AutoLISP?
A) Deletes a function
B) Defines a new function
C) Executes a function
D) Lists available functions
Correct Answer: B) Defines a new function

What is a potential downside of using scripts in AutoCAD?
A) They are not customizable
B) They can be difficult to debug if errors occur
C) They cannot be executed multiple times
D) They require complex programming knowledge
Correct Answer: B) They can be difficult to debug if errors occur

Which of the following can be included in an AutoLISP macro?
A) Variables
B) Conditional statements
C) Loops
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above

What does the “Command” function do in AutoLISP?
A) It creates a new drawing
B) It executes AutoCAD commands
C) It saves the current drawing
D) It lists available commands
Correct Answer: B) It executes AutoCAD commands

How do you execute a macro from the command line?
A) By typing the macro name directly
B) By using the EXECUTE command
C) By right-clicking and selecting Run
D) By clicking the Play button
Correct Answer: A) By typing the macro name directly

What is the maximum number of lines a script file can contain?
A) 100
B) 1000
C) No limit
D) 500
Correct Answer: C) No limit

 

 

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