Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

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What does CAD stand for?

  1. Computer-Aided Design

  2. Computer-Aided Drawing

  3. Computer-Assisted Design

  4. Computer-Assisted Drawing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design.

Which of the following is NOT a type of CAD software?

  1. SolidWorks

  2. AutoCAD

  3. SketchUp

  4. Microsoft Word


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microsoft Word is a word processing software, not a CAD software.

What is the most common file format used for CAD drawings?

  1. .dwg

  2. .dxf

  3. .stl

  4. .pdf


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

.dwg is the most common file format used for CAD drawings.

Which of the following is NOT a type of CAD modeling?

  1. Solid modeling

  2. Surface modeling

  3. Wireframe modeling

  4. Raster modeling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raster modeling is not a type of CAD modeling.

What is the process of creating a 3D model from a 2D drawing called?

  1. Extrusion

  2. Revolve

  3. Loft

  4. Sweep


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Extrusion is the process of creating a 3D model from a 2D drawing.

Which of the following is NOT a type of CAD analysis?

  1. Finite element analysis

  2. Computational fluid dynamics

  3. Ray tracing

  4. Monte Carlo simulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ray tracing is not a type of CAD analysis.

What is the process of converting a 3D model into a 2D drawing called?

  1. Projection

  2. Sectioning

  3. Detailing

  4. Dimensioning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Projection is the process of converting a 3D model into a 2D drawing.

Which of the following is NOT a type of CAD output?

  1. Plotter

  2. Printer

  3. CNC machine

  4. 3D printer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

3D printer is not a type of CAD output.

What is the process of creating a physical model from a CAD model called?

  1. Rapid prototyping

  2. Stereolithography

  3. Selective laser sintering

  4. Fused deposition modeling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rapid prototyping is the process of creating a physical model from a CAD model.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using CAD?

  1. Improved accuracy

  2. Increased productivity

  3. Reduced costs

  4. Increased complexity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased complexity is not a benefit of using CAD.

What is the name of the software used to create and edit CAD drawings?

  1. CAD software

  2. Drawing software

  3. Modeling software

  4. Design software


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CAD software is used to create and edit CAD drawings.

What is the name of the file format used to store CAD drawings?

  1. .dwg

  2. .dxf

  3. .stl

  4. .pdf


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

.dwg is the most common file format used to store CAD drawings.

What is the name of the process of converting a 3D model into a 2D drawing?

  1. Projection

  2. Sectioning

  3. Detailing

  4. Dimensioning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Projection is the process of converting a 3D model into a 2D drawing.

What is the name of the process of creating a physical model from a CAD model?

  1. Rapid prototyping

  2. Stereolithography

  3. Selective laser sintering

  4. Fused deposition modeling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rapid prototyping is the process of creating a physical model from a CAD model.

What is the name of the software used to analyze CAD models?

  1. CAD analysis software

  2. FEA software

  3. CFD software

  4. CAE software


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CAE software is used to analyze CAD models.

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