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NOTE:.Q.1 is compulsory, attempt any four questions form the remaining. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 (a) Fill in the blanks with appropriate choice. (10)
1. ________ command can be used to at the command prompt to exit out of AutoCAD.
i. Quit. ii. Exit iii. Both of them.
2. DWG is AutoCADs __________ file extension.
i. Drawing. ii. Template. iii. Both of them.
3. _________ key should be used to turn GRID ON and OFF.
i. F3. ii. F7. iii. F9.
4. In AUTOCAD to cancel and already started command, ________ key should be used.
i. Spacebar. ii. Escape. iii. F10.
5. ____________ is used to draw an object in a position relative to a previously drawn
object.
i. SNAP. ii. GRID. iii. OBJECT SNAP.
6. To decrease the size of an object, the scale factor should be less than __________.
i. One (1) ii. Two (2). iii. None of them.
7. The Drawing Limits command is available in ________ menu of AUTOCAD.
i. Insert. ii. Format. iii. Draw.
8. An AutoCAD drawing contains at least __________ layer(s) by default.
i. One (1). ii. Two (2). iii. None of them.
9. Some commands can be used within another command, these are called _________.
i. Nested commands. ii. Transparent commands. iii. None of them.
10. __________ indicates the actual measurements of the objects that have been drawn in a
drawing.
i. Layers. ii. Dimension. iii. Layouts.

(b) Identify that which of the following statements is TRUE/FALSE. (4)
1. When a object is selected drawn in the drawing area, square appears around the object.
2. Both Ortho and Polar mode can be on at the same time.
3. To repeat the previously used command enter key should be pressed.
4. Move command requires to specify the base point.

Q.2 Differentiate between the followings. (14)
1. Drawing file and Template file.
2. Copy command and Array command.
3. Line command and Spline command.
4. Polygon command and Rectangle command.
5. Bhatch command and Hatch command.

Q.3 (a) Describe the following commands. (10)
1. ARRAY. 2. TRIM.
3. ERASE. 4. SCALE.

Course : Computer Aided Drawing - Auto CAD
Time Allowed: 03 hours
Examination: Final, Spring 2012
Total Marks: 70

Sarhad University, Peshawar
(Distance Education)

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(b) Identify FOUR (not more) objects used in the following drawing. Write their names
only. (4)


Q.4 (a) What is meant by a coordinate, describe the Cartesian and Polar coordinates in detail
with an example each. (10)
(b) Differentiate between LIMITS and UNITS . (4)

Q.5 Answer to the following questions. Write only the precise steps. (14)
1. Describe the procedure (steps) of converting angle measurement from anti-clock wise
to clock wise.
2. Describe the procedure (steps) of creating a circle by using 2P method.
3. Describe the procedure (steps)of creating an ARC by using Start, End and Radius
method.
4. Describe the procedure (steps) of setting the Drawing Limits.
5. Describe the procedure (steps) of Copying and object from one place to another place
in the same drawing.

Q.6 (a) What is meant by block, discuss the procedure of creating and inserting a block into
drawing. (10)
(b) Can an already created block can be redefined. If yes discuss the procedure of
redefining an already created block. (4)

Q.7 (a) What is meant by Dimension in AutoCAD, Describe the elements, properties of a
Dimension in AutoCAD. (8)
(b) Discuss the following types of dimension with relevant procedures (steps) required to
be taken in using these dimensions. (6)
1. Radius dimension.
2. Diameter dimension.

Q.8 Write short notes on any TWO of the followings. ( 7, 7 )
1. Interface of AutoCAD.
2. Layers in AutoCAD.
3. Applications of AutoCAD in the different fields.