Parametric Constraints AutoCAD MCQs

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

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

 

 

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