Question 1

A(n) ____ is an indicator found on the screen that may be in the form of a small triangle, arrow, or some other similar configuration.

Accepted Answer

A)  pointer 
B)  arrow 
C)  I-beam 
D)  cursor D

Question 2

Typically, ____ is considered to be a program that controls and tells the computer to perform a specific function or set of functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  software 
B)  hardware 
C)  system tool 
D)  object code A

Question 3

Typically, a CAD program will allow the user to enter information into the system either by selecting menu items or by typing ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  executions 
B)  grouping paths 
C)  commands 
D)  execution paths C

Question 4

The selection of software items shown on the monitor screen is accomplished by using the cursor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____________________ output increases production, standardizes drawings, and generates data and a variety of drawings that may be electronically transferred to other computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ output increases production, standardizes drawings, and...

Question 6

CAD has improved drawings standards and quality by allowing the user to build ____ of commonly used symbols and parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  folders 
B)  collections 
C)  libraries 
D)  groupings

Question 7

The output by a printer is a working or design drawing printed on paper, which is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  soft copy 
B)  hard copy 
C)  hard drawing 
D)  print copy

Question 8

Items that may be selected by a cursor in CAD include lines, shapes, dimensions, and notes, as well as welding symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ____________________ is made up of an assortment of electronic devices interconnected by electric cables.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is made up of an...

Question 10

The purpose of a(n) ____________________ is to act as a pointer for selecting items on the screen for processing to the CPU.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of a(n) ____________________ is to...

Question 11

Three-dimensional drawings produced by CAD are often referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  plans 
B)  models 
C)  ideals 
D)  symbols

Question 12

Personal computers are extremely expensive and therefore are not effective and efficient solutions for smaller companies and organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ____ controls the operation of the computer by performing arithmetic and logical operations and decodes and executes instructions provided by either the operator or a program.

Accepted Answer

A)  PCU 
B)  UPC 
C)  ALU 
D)  CPU

Question 14

A ____ is a device that reads text and/or illustrations that were printed on paper and translates it into a form that the computer can understand.

Accepted Answer

A)  reader 
B)  scanner 
C)  plotter 
D)  digitizer

Question 15

Most CAD drawings are created at a scale of 1:1 (full) and printed at the final desired scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The cursor is moved by the operator by moving the mouse on the pad to select appropriate items for input to the monitor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____ by definition is anything that can be stored electronically.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hardware 
B)  Storage 
C)  Software 
D)  Objects

Question 18

The ____ computer has become the primary workhorse of the CAD community because of its size, cost of operation and maintenance, and speed.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal 
B)  mainframe 
C)  supermini 
D)  data station

Question 19

A computer ____________________ is where CAD drawings are produced.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer ____________________ is where CAD drawings...

Question 20

CAD menus are organized into ____________________ such as geometric creations and editing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of CAD menus are organized into ____________________ such...

Exam 27: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

A(n) ____ is an indicator found on the screen that may be in the form of a small triangle, arrow, or some other similar configuration.

Typically, ____ is considered to be a program that controls and tells the computer to perform a specific function or set of functions.

Typically, a CAD program will allow the user to enter information into the system either by selecting menu items or by typing ____.

The selection of software items shown on the monitor screen is accomplished by using the cursor.

____________________ output increases production, standardizes drawings, and generates data and a variety of drawings that may be electronically transferred to other computers.

CAD has improved drawings standards and quality by allowing the user to build ____ of commonly used symbols and parts.

The output by a printer is a working or design drawing printed on paper, which is referred to as ____.

Items that may be selected by a cursor in CAD include lines, shapes, dimensions, and notes, as well as welding symbols.

The ____________________ is made up of an assortment of electronic devices interconnected by electric cables.

The purpose of a(n) ____________________ is to act as a pointer for selecting items on the screen for processing to the CPU.

Three-dimensional drawings produced by CAD are often referred to as ____.

Personal computers are extremely expensive and therefore are not effective and efficient solutions for smaller companies and organizations.

The ____ controls the operation of the computer by performing arithmetic and logical operations and decodes and executes instructions provided by either the operator or a program.

A ____ is a device that reads text and/or illustrations that were printed on paper and translates it into a form that the computer can understand.

Most CAD drawings are created at a scale of 1:1 (full) and printed at the final desired scale.

The cursor is moved by the operator by moving the mouse on the pad to select appropriate items for input to the monitor.

____ by definition is anything that can be stored electronically.

The ____ computer has become the primary workhorse of the CAD community because of its size, cost of operation and maintenance, and speed.

A computer ____________________ is where CAD drawings are produced.

CAD menus are organized into ____________________ such as geometric creations and editing.