Exam 3: Computer-Aided Design and Drafting Cadd

What is product data management (PDM)?

Describe the function of parameter-driven assemblies and include adaptive parts terminology in the description.

Name at least three of the most recognized CADD formats.

Briefly describe direct surface modeling.

2-D is the abbreviation for what? Describe a 2-D view.

Define scale factor.

Briefly describe the purpose of the standard identified in the previous question, and give at least two components.

CADD is the acronym for what?

Name the standard developed by a group of agencies, in- cluding the CADD/GIS Technology Center (CGTC), the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), the United States Coast Guard, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS).

Describe explicit modeling and include the term direct solid modeling in your description.

CAD is the acronym for what?

Define parameters.

Give another name for passive VR and describe its function.

Briefly discuss the rapid prototyping process.

Define software.

Briefly discuss the digital prototyping process.

Describe subtractive rapid prototyping.

What is a haptic interface?

Give another name for computer numerical control (CNC) and briefly describe the CNC process.

Briefly describe the function of a head-mounted display (HMD) in a VR system.