Parametric Constraints AutoCAD MCQs

What is the primary purpose of parametric constraints in AutoCAD? A) To create 3D models B) To automate rendering processes C) To control the geometry and relationships of objects D) To increase file size Correct Answer: C) To control the geometry and relationships of objects Which type of constraint maintains the distance between two points? A) Geometric Constraint B) Dimensional Constraint C) Parametric Constraint D) Visual Constraint Correct Answer: B) Dimensional Constraint What are geometric constraints used for in AutoCAD? A) To specify measurements B) To define the shape and orientation of objects C) To manage layers D) To edit text Correct Answer: B) To define the shape and orientation of objects Which command is used to apply a dimensional constraint to an object? A) DCON B) DIMCONSTRAINT C) CONSTRAINT D) DCONSTRAINT Correct Answer: B) DIMCONSTRAINT What does the term “parametric drawing” refer to in AutoCAD? A) Drawing based on freehand sketches B) Drawing that utilizes constraints and parameters to control geometry C) Drawing without any constraints D) Drawing with fixed dimensions only Correct Answer: B) Drawing that utilizes constraints and parameters to control geometry Which command allows you to remove all constraints from selected objects? A) REMOVE B) CONSTRAINTS C) DELCONSTRAINT D) RECONSTRAINT Correct Answer: A) REMOVE What does a “fixed” geometric constraint do? A) Resizes objects B) Locks an object’s position C) Changes the color of an object D) Deletes an object Correct Answer: B) Locks an object’s position Which geometric constraint ensures two lines remain parallel? A) Coincident B) Perpendicular C) Parallel D) Horizontal Correct Answer: C) Parallel What is the effect of applying a “vertical” geometric constraint? A) It makes an object horizontal B) It locks an object to a vertical orientation C) It scales an object D) It changes the color of an object Correct Answer: B) It locks an object to a vertical orientation Which type of constraint allows for the definition of an object’s size? A) Geometric Constraint B) Dimensional Constraint C) Visual Constraint D) Lock Constraint Correct Answer: B) Dimensional Constraint What does the “Stretch” command do in conjunction with parametric constraints? A) It adds new constraints B) It resizes objects while maintaining their constraints C) It deletes constraints D) It changes the layer of an object Correct Answer: B) It resizes objects while maintaining their constraints Which of the following commands can be used to manage constraints in AutoCAD? A) DCONSTRAINT B) CONSTRAINTMANAGER C) DIMCONSTRAINT D) REFCHECK Correct Answer: B) CONSTRAINTMANAGER How do you visually identify constraints in a drawing? A) Constraints appear in a different color B) Constraints are hidden by default C) Constraints are shown with small icons near the objects D) Constraints do not have visual indicators Correct Answer: C) Constraints are shown with small icons near the objects Which command is used to apply a geometric constraint to two lines to ensure they are perpendicular? A) PERPENDICULAR B) DIMCONSTRAINT C) CONSTRAINT D) PERP Correct Answer: A) PERPENDICULAR What happens when you apply a “horizontal” geometric constraint to a line? A) It locks the line to a horizontal orientation B) It makes the line vertical C) It resizes the line D) It deletes the line Correct Answer: A) It locks the line to a horizontal orientation Which of the following parameters can be defined using dimensional constraints? A) Length B) Angle C) Radius D) All of the above Correct Answer: D) All of the above What is the primary benefit of using parametric constraints in AutoCAD? A) They allow for more complex 3D modeling B) They enhance the speed of rendering C) They provide flexibility and control over design modifications D) They reduce file sizes Correct Answer: C) They provide flexibility and control over design modifications Which option allows you to create a constrained sketch in AutoCAD? A) Use the DYNAMIC command B) Activate the PARAMETRIC tab C) Use the 3D command D) Activate the DIMENSION tab Correct Answer: B) Activate the PARAMETRIC tab What does the “Equal” geometric constraint do? A) It makes two objects the same color B) It ensures two lines are the same length C) It equalizes the angles between objects D) It locks an object’s position Correct Answer: B) It ensures two lines are the same length How can you quickly delete a constraint from an object? A) By using the DELETE key B) By selecting the constraint icon and pressing DELETE C) By using the REMOVE command D) By right-clicking and selecting Delete Correct Answer: B) By selecting the constraint icon and pressing DELETE What is the function of the “Convert to Constraints” command? A) To turn all geometric constraints into dimensional constraints B) To create constraints from existing geometry C) To remove all constraints from an object D) To export constraints to another drawing Correct Answer: B) To create constraints from existing geometry Which command would you use to add a “dimension” constraint? A) DIMCONSTRAINT B) ADDDIM C) DIM D) DIMENSION Correct Answer: A) DIMCONSTRAINT What is the result of applying a “Coincident” constraint between a point and a line? A) The point is moved to a fixed location B) The point is restricted to the line C) The line is deleted D) The point changes color Correct Answer: B) The point is restricted to the line Which of the following types of constraints can be applied to circles? A) Horizontal and Vertical B) Tangent C) Equal D) Both B and C Correct Answer: D) Both B and C What happens when you delete a constraint applied to an object? A) The object is deleted B) The object loses its geometric relationship with other objects C) The object is resized D) The object becomes invisible Correct Answer: B) The object loses its geometric relationship with other objects How can you identify which constraints are applied to an object? A) By hovering over the object B) By checking the properties palette C) By using the CONSTRAINT command D) By selecting the object and viewing the constraint icons Correct Answer: D) By selecting the object and viewing the constraint icons Which type of constraint is most useful for ensuring alignment between two objects? A) Coincident B) Aligned C) Horizontal D) Vertical Correct Answer: B) Aligned What command would you use to change an existing constraint’s properties? A) PROPERTIES B) DIMSTYLE C) CONSTRAINTMANAGER D) EDITCONSTRAINT Correct Answer: C) CONSTRAINTMANAGER What does a “Tangent” constraint do in AutoCAD? A) It locks the position of an object B) It ensures a line touches a circle or arc at one point C) It scales an object D) It changes the color of an object Correct Answer: B) It ensures a line touches a circle or arc at one point Which command is used to toggle constraints on and off in AutoCAD? A) TOGGLECONSTRAINT B) CONSTRAINTS C) SHOWCONSTRAINTS D) CONSTRAINTMANAGER Correct Answer: B) CONSTRAINTS How can you restrict an object’s movement in a specific direction? A) By applying geometric constraints B) By changing the layer properties C) By using the MODIFY command D) By editing the object’s properties Correct Answer: A) By applying geometric constraints Which of the following is NOT a type of geometric constraint? A) Perpendicular B) Horizontal C) Concentric D) Numeric Correct Answer: D) Numeric What does the “Overconstrained” warning indicate in AutoCAD? A) There are too few constraints applied B) There are conflicting constraints applied to the geometry C) The object is moving freely D) The drawing file is too large Correct Answer: B) There are conflicting constraints applied to the geometry Which command allows you to edit the properties of a constraint after it has been applied? A) DIMEDIT B) CONSTRAINTPROPERTIES C) PROPERTIES D) MODIFY Correct Answer: C) PROPERTIES What is the primary purpose of a “Fixed” constraint? A) To allow for movement B) To lock an object in place C) To change object colors D) To delete an object Correct Answer: B) To lock an object in place Which of the following is an advantage of using parametric constraints? A) They allow for faster rendering B) They improve drawing accuracy and ease of modifications C) They reduce the complexity of 3D modeling D) They eliminate the need for layers Correct Answer: B) They improve drawing accuracy and ease of modifications What is a common challenge when using parametric constraints? A) They are too easy to use B) They can lead to overconstrained geometry C) They make drawing slower D) They cannot be used with 3D objects Correct Answer: B) They can lead to overconstrained geometry How can you unlock an object that has been fixed with a constraint? A) By selecting the object and applying a new constraint B) By using the REMOVE command C) By selecting the constraint icon and deleting it D) By saving the drawing Correct Answer: C) By selecting the constraint icon and deleting it

Parametric Constraints AutoCAD MCQs
By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 24, 2024

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