AUTOCAD NOTES

Question 1

Explode

Answer 1

Breaks a compound object
into its individual components.

Question 2

Chamfer

Answer 2

Connects two lines with an
angled or beveled edge.

Question 3

Soffit

Answer 3

The underside of a beam, roof, overhang, or arch.

Question 4

Xline

Answer 4

Draws an infinite line through two points

Question 5

Move

Answer 5

Repositions an object using a
direction and distance vector.

Question 6

Footing

Answer 6

Part of the foundation that
transfers loads to the soil.

Question 7

Purlins

Answer 7

Support roof sheathing across
rafters or trusses.

Question 8

French Curve

Answer 8

Tool for drawing
smooth, non-circular curves.

Question 9

Triangle

Answer 9

Drafting tool shaped like a
right triangle for accurate lines.

Question 10

Girder

Answer 10

A large horizontal beam
supporting other structural members.

Question 11

Hip Rafter

Answer 11

A diagonal rafter extending
from the ridge to a building corner

Question 12

Floor Joist –

Answer 12

Supports placed on girders
to hold floorboards.

Question 13

Socalo Wall

Answer 13

Wall section between the
ground and window sill.

Question 14

Array

Answer 14

Command used to duplicate
objects in a pattern.

Question 15

Rectangular Array

Answer 15

Arranges object
copies in rows and columns (AutoCAD)

Question 16

Ramp

Answer 16

A sloped surface that rises and
twists, often used in building access.

Question 17

Monitor

Answer 17

A computer hardware component that displays visual output.

Question 18

Offset

Answer 18

Creates concentric circles,
parallel lines, or curves at a fixed
distance

Question 19

Block

Answer 19

A group of entities grouped into
a single compound object.

Question 20

Layer

Answer 20

Manages color, line type, and
visibility of objects in AutoCAD.

Question 21

Mline

Answer 21

Draws multiple parallel lines at
once.

Question 22

Basement

Answer 22

A floor level that is partly
below and partly above ground.

Question 23

Balustrade

Answer 23

A railing system along
stairs or balconies.

Question 24

Scale

Answer 24

Used to draw and read drawings
at different proportional sizes.

Question 25

Compass

Answer 25

Tool for drawing arcs and perfect circles.

Question 26

Baluster

Answer 26

Small post that supports a stair handrail.

Question 27

Concrete

Answer 27

Mixture of cement, water, sand, and aggregates.

Question 28

Lintel

Answer 28

Horizontal beam above windows or door openings.

Question 29

Building

Answer 29

A structure made to shelter, support, or enclose space.

Question 30

Bearing Wall

Answer 30

A wall that supports weight from above.

Question 31

Fillet

Answer 31

Connects two objects with a smooth arc

Question 32

Spiral Stair

Answer 32

– A winding staircase circling around a central point.

Question 33

Foundation

Answer 33

All structural parts of a building below the footing.

Question 34

Drawing Board

Answer 34

A flat surface used for manual drafting work.

Question 35

T-Square

Answer 35

A T-shaped tool used for drawing horizontal lines and checking angles.