Deck 27: Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

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.

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

____ by definition is anything that can be stored electronically.

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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) PCU
B) UPC
C) ALU
D) CPU

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

A computer ____________________ is where CAD drawings are produced.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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.

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