Point, Ellipse, and Polygon AutoCAD MCQs

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

1. What is the purpose of the POINT command in AutoCAD?
To create single point objects in a drawing.
Answer: True

2. Which command is used to draw an ellipse in AutoCAD?
ELLIPSE
Answer: ELLIPSE

3. What are the two main methods for creating an ellipse in AutoCAD?
Axis endpoints and center with a distance.
Answer: Axis endpoints and center with a distance.

4. How do you specify the center of an ellipse when using the ELLIPSE command?
By clicking the desired center point in the drawing area.
Answer: By clicking the desired center point in the drawing area.

5. What is the default method for drawing a polygon in AutoCAD?
By specifying the center point and number of sides.
Answer: By specifying the center point and number of sides.

6. Which command allows you to create a regular polygon in AutoCAD?
POLYGON
Answer: POLYGON

7. When creating an ellipse, what do the major and minor axes represent?
The longest and shortest diameters of the ellipse.
Answer: The longest and shortest diameters of the ellipse.

8. What is the difference between a point object and a drawing entity in AutoCAD?
A point object does not have a length, width, or area.
Answer: A point object does not have a length, width, or area.

9. Which option allows you to create a polygon with a specified edge length?
Edge method in the POLYGON command.
Answer: Edge method in the POLYGON command.

10. What happens if you specify a radius while creating a polygon?
The polygon will be inscribed within a circle of that radius.
Answer: The polygon will be inscribed within a circle of that radius.

11. How can you create an ellipse that is aligned with a specific angle?
By specifying the rotation angle when creating the ellipse.
Answer: By specifying the rotation angle when creating the ellipse.

12. How do you define the number of vertices when drawing a polygon?
By entering the number of sides in the POLYGON command.
Answer: By entering the number of sides in the POLYGON command.

13. Can you edit point objects after creating them in AutoCAD?
No, point objects cannot be modified once created.
Answer: No, point objects cannot be modified once created.

14. Which command can be used to create multiple points in a specified area?
POINT with the multiple option.
Answer: POINT with the multiple option.

15. What is the shortcut for the ELLIPSE command?
EL
Answer: EL

16. In AutoCAD, how is the appearance of a point object represented?
As a small dot in the drawing area.
Answer: As a small dot in the drawing area.

17. What does the “Inscribed” option do in the POLYGON command?
Creates a polygon inside a specified circle.
Answer: Creates a polygon inside a specified circle.

18. What is the function of the “Major Axis” in an ellipse?
It defines the longest diameter of the ellipse.
Answer: It defines the longest diameter of the ellipse.

19. Can you convert a polygon into a polyline in AutoCAD?
Yes, by using the PEDIT command.
Answer: Yes, by using the PEDIT command.

20. What are the coordinates of a point object in AutoCAD?
X, Y, and Z coordinates in 3D space.
Answer: X, Y, and Z coordinates in 3D space.

21. How can you create an ellipse using its center and radii?
By using the “Center, Radius” option in the ELLIPSE command.
Answer: By using the “Center, Radius” option in the ELLIPSE command.

22. Which command allows for dynamic input of coordinates while drawing?
DYNMODE
Answer: DYNMODE

23. How is an ellipse defined geometrically?
As the set of all points where the sum of the distances to two foci is constant.
Answer: As the set of all points where the sum of the distances to two foci is constant.

24. What command can be used to measure the distance between two point objects?
DIST
Answer: DIST

25. Which option allows you to draw a polygon by specifying its center?
Center option in the POLYGON command.
Answer: Center option in the POLYGON command.

26. What does the “Rotation” option in the ELLIPSE command accomplish?
It rotates the ellipse around its center.
Answer: It rotates the ellipse around its center.

27. What command is used to create a filled polygon in AutoCAD?
HATCH after creating the polygon.
Answer: HATCH after creating the polygon.

28. How do you create a point at a specific coordinate?
By using the POINT command and entering the coordinates.
Answer: By using the POINT command and entering the coordinates.

29. What happens when you select the “Polygonal” option in the ELLIPSE command?
It allows drawing an ellipse with a specified number of sides.
Answer: It allows drawing an ellipse with a specified number of sides.

30. What can you use to create a polygon that is not regular?
By manually placing vertices with the PLINE command.
Answer: By manually placing vertices with the PLINE command.

31. Can you modify the properties of an ellipse after creation?
Yes, through the Properties palette.
Answer: Yes, through the Properties palette.

32. How do you draw a polygon with specific angles?
By using the “Angle” option in the POLYGON command.
Answer: By using the “Angle” option in the POLYGON command.

33. How can you create a multi-vertex point object?
By using the POINT command in combination with a script.
Answer: By using the POINT command in combination with a script.

34. What is a practical application of point objects in AutoCAD?
Marking specific locations or references on a drawing.
Answer: Marking specific locations or references on a drawing.

35. Which command allows you to create a series of connected points?
PLINE
Answer: PLINE

36. What happens if you create an ellipse with a major axis of zero?
It will not be visible, as it has no dimensions.
Answer: It will not be visible, as it has no dimensions.

37. Can you create an ellipse that is not symmetrical?
No, ellipses are always symmetrical about both axes.
Answer: No, ellipses are always symmetrical about both axes.

38. How can you specify the number of sides for a polygon interactively?
By entering a numeric value when prompted.
Answer: By entering a numeric value when prompted.

39. What does the POLYGON command require as input?
The center point and the number of sides.
Answer: The center point and the number of sides.

40. What command can you use to create a circular point object?
POINT with a specified radius.
Answer: POINT with a specified radius.

41. Which method can you use to define the angle of an ellipse?
By specifying the rotation angle in the ELLIPSE command.
Answer: By specifying the rotation angle in the ELLIPSE command.

42. What is the default number of sides for a polygon when using the POLYGON command?
3
Answer: 3

43. How can you create an ellipse that closely resembles a circle?
By making the lengths of the major and minor axes equal.
Answer: By making the lengths of the major and minor axes equal.

44. Can you create a polygon by specifying the length of its sides?
Yes, by using the Edge option in the POLYGON command.
Answer: Yes, by using the Edge option in the POLYGON command.

45. How do you specify a polygon to be drawn at an angle?
By entering the desired angle when prompted in the POLYGON command.
Answer: By entering the desired angle when prompted in the POLYGON command.

46. What is the significance of a point object in CAD drawings?
It serves as a reference or marker in the drawing.
Answer: It serves as a reference or marker in the drawing.

47. Can you create a point with specific color properties?
Yes, by adjusting its properties in the Properties palette.
Answer: Yes, by adjusting its properties in the Properties palette.

48. What can you use to display points on a grid in AutoCAD?
Grid display settings in the drafting environment.
Answer: Grid display settings in the drafting environment.

49. How can you create multiple ellipses quickly?
By using the ARRAY command after creating one.
Answer: By using the ARRAY command after creating one.

50. Can you snap to a point object while drawing?
Yes, point objects can be used as snap points.
Answer: Yes, point objects can be used as snap points.

 

 

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