Paper Space vs Model Space AutoCAD MCQs

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

1. What is the primary difference between Model Space and Paper Space in AutoCAD?
A) Model Space is used for drafting, while Paper Space is used for layout.
B) Paper Space is used for drafting, while Model Space is used for layout.
C) Model Space is for 2D drawings, while Paper Space is for 3D models.
D) There is no difference; they serve the same purpose.
Answer: A

2. Which space is primarily used to create and modify your design?
A) Paper Space
B) Model Space
C) Layout Space
D) Viewport Space
Answer: B

3. In which space are viewports typically placed?
A) Model Space
B) Paper Space
C) Design Space
D) Grid Space
Answer: B

4. What command is used to switch between Model Space and Paper Space?
A) MSPACE
B) PSPACE
C) SWAP
D) SPACE
Answer: A

5. How can you view a drawing in Paper Space?
A) By zooming into Model Space
B) By creating a viewport in Paper Space
C) By using the LAYOUT command
D) By using the TRIM command
Answer: B

6. What is the purpose of using Paper Space in AutoCAD?
A) To create detailed designs
B) To prepare drawings for printing
C) To modify object properties
D) To manage layers
Answer: B

7. Which of the following is true regarding Model Space?
A) It is used for final layouts.
B) It is a 2D environment.
C) It is where the actual design is created.
D) It is used for annotations only.
Answer: C

8. What is the primary use of viewports in Paper Space?
A) To display 3D models
B) To scale and present views of the design
C) To modify layer properties
D) To create new layers
Answer: B

9. How does scaling work in Paper Space?
A) Objects are scaled automatically.
B) Viewports can be scaled independently.
C) Paper Space does not allow scaling.
D) Scaling affects only Model Space.
Answer: B

10. What type of information is typically included in Paper Space layouts?
A) Raw design data
B) Annotations, titles, and borders
C) Model dimensions only
D) Layer properties
Answer: B

11. Which command allows you to create a new layout in Paper Space?
A) LAYOUT
B) NEWLAYOUT
C) PLOT
D) VIEWPORT
Answer: A

12. In which space can you use the DIM command to add dimensions to your drawings?
A) Paper Space only
B) Model Space only
C) Both Model Space and Paper Space
D) Neither
Answer: B

13. How do you manage multiple viewports in a Paper Space layout?
A) By using the PLOT command
B) By using the MV command to create and arrange them
C) By modifying layer properties
D) By resizing the drawing area
Answer: B

14. What happens when you print from Model Space?
A) The entire drawing is printed without scaling.
B) Only the current viewport is printed.
C) It creates a PDF automatically.
D) Only Paper Space layouts are printed.
Answer: A

15. Which space should be used for detailed technical drawings?
A) Paper Space
B) Model Space
C) Viewport Space
D) Presentation Space
Answer: B

16. When creating a layout in Paper Space, what should you consider?
A) The scale of the drawings
B) The type of plotter
C) The color of the lines
D) The drawing units
Answer: A

17. How can you lock a viewport in Paper Space?
A) By using the LAYER command
B) By selecting the viewport and clicking the Lock option
C) By using the PLOT command
D) By resizing the viewport
Answer: B

18. What is a typical characteristic of objects created in Model Space?
A) They are automatically scaled.
B) They are at actual size.
C) They can only be viewed in Paper Space.
D) They cannot be edited.
Answer: B

19. Which space allows for the inclusion of title blocks and notes?
A) Model Space
B) Paper Space
C) Design Space
D) Object Space
Answer: B

20. What is the function of the MSPACE command?
A) To create a new layout
B) To switch to Model Space
C) To exit Paper Space
D) To modify dimensions
Answer: B

21. How can you return to Model Space after working in Paper Space?
A) By using the LAYOUT command
B) By typing MSPACE in the command line
C) By resizing the viewport
D) By selecting the Model tab
Answer: B

22. Which of the following statements is true about the units used in Model Space?
A) They are always different from Paper Space units.
B) They must be the same as Paper Space units.
C) They can vary depending on the drawing scale.
D) They are not relevant in Model Space.
Answer: C

23. How do you scale a drawing in Paper Space?
A) By changing the viewport scale
B) By modifying the objects in Model Space
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By resizing the layout
Answer: A

24. What is the default paper size used in Paper Space?
A) A4
B) Letter
C) It varies based on the plotter settings
D) There is no default size
Answer: C

25. In which space do you typically find model dimensions?
A) Paper Space
B) Model Space
C) Layout Space
D) Viewport Space
Answer: B

26. Which command is used to switch from Paper Space back to Model Space?
A) PSPACE
B) MSPACE
C) SWAP
D) RETURN
Answer: B

27. What is the purpose of creating viewports in Paper Space?
A) To control layer visibility
B) To display different views or scales of the model
C) To manage dimensions
D) To change the drawing units
Answer: B

28. How can you set the properties of a viewport in Paper Space?
A) By right-clicking on the viewport and selecting Properties
B) By using the MSPACE command
C) By modifying the layer properties
D) By resizing the viewport
Answer: A

29. What does it mean to “freeze” a layer in Model Space?
A) The layer will not be plotted in Paper Space.
B) The layer is locked and cannot be modified.
C) The layer becomes invisible in both spaces.
D) The layer cannot be viewed in Paper Space.
Answer: A

30. Which space would you use to make final adjustments before printing?
A) Model Space
B) Paper Space
C) Both spaces
D) Neither space
Answer: B

31. In Paper Space, how can you adjust the position of a viewport?
A) By using the MOVE command
B) By resizing the viewport
C) By using the TRIM command
D) By modifying the drawing units
Answer: A

32. How does AutoCAD handle annotations in Paper Space?
A) They are only visible in Model Space.
B) They can be placed in either space but should be adjusted for scale in Paper Space.
C) They are not allowed in Paper Space.
D) They automatically adjust based on the viewport.
Answer: B

33. How can you create multiple layouts in Paper Space?
A) By duplicating the existing layout
B) By using the LAYOUT command
C) By resizing the viewport
D) By modifying layer properties
Answer: B

34. What type of views can be displayed in Paper Space viewports?
A) Only 2D views
B) Only 3D views
C) Any view created in Model Space
D) Only model dimensions
Answer: C

35. What is the significance of having a layout tab in Paper Space?
A) It allows you to draft designs.
B) It provides a workspace for arranging viewports and annotations for plotting.
C) It is where you manage layers.
D) It allows you to modify object properties.
Answer: B

36. Which statement is true regarding the visibility of layers in Paper Space?
A) All layers are visible by default.
B) Layers can be frozen or thawed individually in Paper Space.
C) Layers cannot be modified in Paper Space.
D) Layer properties do not apply to Paper Space.
Answer: B

37. How does one create a viewport in Paper Space?
A) By using the MV command
B) By using the VPORTS command
C) By using the PLOT command
D) By resizing the drawing area
Answer: B

38. In which space is the actual drawing scale set?
A) Paper Space
B) Model Space
C) Both spaces
D) Neither space
Answer: B

39. What should be done to ensure a drawing looks correct when printed from Paper Space?
A) All objects should be in Model Space only.
B) Viewports should be scaled correctly and annotations adjusted for clarity.
C) Layers should be turned off.
D) The TRIM command should be used.
Answer: B

40. What is the function of the “Viewports” panel in the layout tab?
A) To create new drawings
B) To manage and arrange existing viewports
C) To modify layer properties
D) To adjust the drawing units
Answer: B

41. How can you add a title block in Paper Space?
A) By drawing it in Model Space
B) By creating a new layer in Paper Space and adding it there
C) By importing it from an external file
D) By using the TRIM command
Answer: B

42. What command do you use to adjust the scale of a viewport?
A) SCALE
B) MV
C) PLOT
D) VSCURRENT
Answer: D

43. How can you ensure that objects in Model Space appear correctly in Paper Space?
A) By modifying the paper size
B) By setting appropriate viewport scales
C) By changing the layer properties
D) By using the TRIM command
Answer: B

44. In which space do you typically place title blocks and notes for printing?
A) Model Space
B) Paper Space
C) Both spaces
D) Neither space
Answer: B

45. What happens to the objects in Model Space when switching to Paper Space?
A) They become invisible.
B) They are unaffected; only the layout changes.
C) They are automatically scaled.
D) They are moved to Paper Space.
Answer: B

46. How can you create a viewport that displays a specific area of your Model Space?
A) By using the RECTANG command
B) By creating a new layout
C) By using the VPORTS command
D) By resizing the viewport
Answer: C

47. Which of the following is a characteristic of Paper Space?
A) It is where detailed designs are created.
B) It allows for multi-sheet layouts.
C) It is limited to 2D drawings only.
D) It does not support annotations.
Answer: B

48. How can you view the entire drawing in Model Space?
A) By using the PLOT command
B) By using the ZOOM command and selecting Extents
C) By switching to Paper Space
D) By resizing the viewport
Answer: B

49. What is the first step to creating a layout in Paper Space?
A) Select the Model Space tab
B) Open the Plot dialog box
C) Click on the Layout tab and create a new layout
D) Draw objects in Model Space
Answer: C

50. In Paper Space, how can you manage the visibility of specific layers?
A) By using the LAYER command
B) By modifying the objects directly in Model Space
C) By printing the layout
D) By resizing the viewport
Answer: A