Mirror, Scale, and Stretch AutoCAD MCQs

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

What is the primary function of the MIRROR command in AutoCAD?
A) To create a copy of an object
B) To create a symmetrical image of an object across a defined axis
C) To resize an object
D) To change the color of an object
Answer: B

How do you initiate the MIRROR command?
A) Type “MIRROR” in the command line
B) Right-click and select MIRROR
C) Select the object and press the Enter key
D) All of the above
Answer: D

What happens if you do not specify a second point when using the MIRROR command?
A) The command will not work
B) It defaults to the origin
C) It mirrors without creating a copy
D) It cancels the command
Answer: C

Which option allows you to create a scaled version of an object?
A) ROTATE
B) SCALE
C) MIRROR
D) OFFSET
Answer: B

How is the SCALE command executed in AutoCAD?
A) By selecting the object and entering a scale factor
B) By dragging the object
C) By typing “SCALE” in the command line
D) Both A and C
Answer: D

What happens to the original object when using the MIRROR command?
A) It is deleted
B) It remains unchanged
C) It is moved to a new location
D) It is scaled
Answer: B

How can you use the SCALE command to increase the size of an object?
A) By entering a scale factor greater than 1
B) By dragging the corners of the object
C) By rotating the object
D) By using the MOVE command first
Answer: A

What does the STRETCH command do in AutoCAD?
A) It resizes an object while maintaining proportions
B) It modifies the shape of an object by stretching it
C) It mirrors an object
D) It rotates an object
Answer: B

Which command would you use to mirror an object and create a copy?
A) MOVE
B) MIRROR
C) SCALE
D) COPY
Answer: B

How do you specify the mirror line in the MIRROR command?
A) By selecting two points that define the line
B) By entering coordinates
C) By drawing a new line
D) By using the OFFSET command
Answer: A

What is the result of using a scale factor of 1 in the SCALE command?
A) The object is deleted
B) The object remains the same size
C) The object is mirrored
D) The object is stretched
Answer: B

How do you initiate the STRETCH command?
A) Type “STRETCH” in the command line
B) Select the object and press the Enter key
C) Use a crossing window to select points
D) Both B and C
Answer: D

Which of the following commands can create a scaled copy of an object?
A) STRETCH
B) SCALE
C) MIRROR
D) OFFSET
Answer: B

What does the command STRETCH require to work properly?
A) A base point
B) A selection window
C) A defined angle
D) A specified scale factor
Answer: B

What occurs when you mirror an object in AutoCAD?
A) The object is rotated
B) The object is flipped across the specified axis
C) The object is deleted
D) The object is resized
Answer: B

Which option allows you to maintain the original object while using the MIRROR command?
A) Selecting the “Erase source objects” option
B) Not selecting any options
C) Holding the Ctrl key
D) All of the above
Answer: B

What happens to the coordinates of an object after using the SCALE command with a scale factor less than 1?
A) The coordinates become negative
B) The object decreases in size
C) The object disappears
D) The coordinates remain unchanged
Answer: B

How do you cancel the STRETCH command during operation?
A) Press the Esc key
B) Type “CANCEL”
C) Right-click and select Cancel
D) Both A and C
Answer: D

Which command is useful for creating symmetrical designs?
A) SCALE
B) MIRROR
C) STRETCH
D) OFFSET
Answer: B

What is the effect of using a scale factor of 2 in the SCALE command?
A) The object doubles in size
B) The object is mirrored
C) The object remains unchanged
D) The object disappears
Answer: A

How do you specify a point to stretch an object?
A) By selecting the object first
B) By dragging the mouse
C) By using a selection window
D) By entering coordinates
Answer: A

What does the MIRROR command prompt after you define the mirror line?
A) Whether to delete the original objects
B) The new size of the object
C) A confirmation message
D) The scale factor
Answer: A

What is a common mistake when using the STRETCH command?
A) Forgetting to use a crossing window
B) Using a scale factor
C) Not specifying a base point
D) Both A and C
Answer: D

How can you create a mirrored copy of multiple objects?
A) Use the MOVE command
B) Select all objects before using the MIRROR command
C) Only mirror one object at a time
D) Use the COPY command
Answer: B

How does the SCALE command affect the dimensions of an object?
A) It changes the original dimensions
B) It only affects the visual representation
C) It does not affect the dimensions
D) It locks the dimensions
Answer: A

Which command can be used to stretch an object while maintaining certain points fixed?
A) MOVE
B) STRETCH
C) MIRROR
D) SCALE
Answer: B

What happens when you apply the MIRROR command without selecting an object?
A) The command completes without any action
B) The command fails
C) The object is created automatically
D) It mirrors a default object
Answer: B

What must you do to stretch only part of an object?
A) Use the STRETCH command with a crossing window
B) Use the MOVE command
C) Use the MIRROR command
D) Select the object and scale it
Answer: A

What is the function of the base point in the SCALE command?
A) It determines the center of rotation
B) It is the reference point for resizing
C) It locks the object’s position
D) It defines the mirror line
Answer: B

What occurs if the scale factor is set to 0 in the SCALE command?
A) The object disappears
B) The object is mirrored
C) The object remains unchanged
D) The object is duplicated
Answer: A

What is the first step when using the MIRROR command?
A) Selecting the object
B) Defining the mirror line
C) Specifying the scale factor
D) Pressing the Enter key
Answer: A

How can you create a mirrored image of a 3D object?
A) Use the 2D MIRROR command
B) Use the 3D MIRROR command
C) Scale the object
D) Use the STRETCH command
Answer: B

What command would you use to create a rectangular pattern of objects?
A) MIRROR
B) SCALE
C) ARRAY
D) STRETCH
Answer: C

What should you consider when stretching an object that has fixed points?
A) The distance of the stretch
B) The scale factor
C) The direction of the stretch
D) All of the above
Answer: D

Which command allows you to flip an object without altering its size?
A) SCALE
B) MOVE
C) MIRROR
D) OFFSET
Answer: C

What do you need to do before using the STRETCH command on an object?
A) Select the entire object
B) Create a reference line
C) Define a selection window
D) Enter a scale factor
Answer: C

Which option is not an effect of using the MIRROR command?
A) Flipping the object
B) Changing the color
C) Creating a copy
D) Reflecting across an axis
Answer: B

What happens if you select the “Erase source objects” option in the MIRROR command?
A) The original object is retained
B) The original object is deleted
C) A new object is created
D) The command fails
Answer: B

How do you scale an object uniformly?
A) Use the SCALE command with the same scale factor for all dimensions
B) Use the STRETCH command
C) Use the MIRROR command
D) Use the MOVE command
Answer: A

 

 

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