AutoCAD Quality Control & Assurance 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which AutoCAD system variable, when set to a non-zero value, saves an automatic recovery file at a specified interval?
- ISAVEPERCENT
- SAVETIME (Correct answer)
- AUTOSAVE
- BAKSAVES
Correct answer: SAVETIME
SAVETIME sets the interval in minutes between automatic saves of the drawing recovery file (.sv$ or .ac$).
Question 2: A QA standard requires that all model space geometry be drawn at 1:1 scale. Which check verifies this is followed?
- Confirm INSUNITS matches the project unit system and check that objects span real-world dimensions (Correct answer)
- Verify the LTSCALE is set to 1
- Confirm the viewport scale is set to 1:1
- Check that DIMSCALE equals 1
Correct answer: Confirm INSUNITS matches the project unit system and check that objects span real-world dimensions
INSUNITS defines the drawing units; verifying real-world object dimensions against specifications confirms 1:1 model space accuracy.
Question 3: What is the role of a .dws file in AutoCAD's CAD standards workflow?
- It is a compressed drawing sheet set file
- It stores company CAD standards (layers, styles, linetypes) for use with CHECKSTANDARDS (Correct answer)
- It contains digital signature data for drawing authentication
- It is a drawing web service configuration file
Correct answer: It stores company CAD standards (layers, styles, linetypes) for use with CHECKSTANDARDS
A .dws (Drawing Standards) file is a saved drawing whose named objects define the benchmark for CHECKSTANDARDS to compare against.
Question 4: In a QA process, what does 'annotation scaling' compliance mean?
- All annotative objects display at correct plotted size in all viewports regardless of viewport scale (Correct answer)
- All text is set to a fixed height of 0.125 inches in paper space
- Dimension arrows are scaled to match the viewport zoom level
- Leader lines are drawn at the same length in all layouts
Correct answer: All annotative objects display at correct plotted size in all viewports regardless of viewport scale
Annotative objects automatically adjust their display size so they plot at the specified height regardless of the viewport's scale factor.
Question 5: Which best practice prevents accidental editing of reference geometry during QA review?
- Set the reference layer color to gray
- Lock the layers containing reference geometry (Correct answer)
- Move reference geometry to a frozen layer
- Use QSELECT to filter reference objects
Correct answer: Lock the layers containing reference geometry
Locking a layer prevents objects on it from being selected or modified while keeping them visible for reference.
Question 6: A drawing file has grown unexpectedly large after many edit sessions. After running PURGE, the next recommended QA step is to:
- Run WBLOCK to export all objects to a new file
- Use SAVEAS to save a new copy, then run AUDIT on it
- -PURGE ALL to remove nested unused items (Correct answer)
- Close and reopen the file to clear undo history
Correct answer: -PURGE ALL to remove nested unused items
-PURGE ALL with the nested option removes unused named objects recursively, catching items that a single PURGE pass misses.
Question 7: Which approach ensures that plotted drawings always use the correct lineweight and color mapping regardless of who prints them?
- Attach a named plot style table (.stb or .ctb) to each layout and distribute it with the drawing package (Correct answer)
- Set true lineweights on all objects before sharing the file
- Print to PDF first, then distribute the PDF
- Use PLOT command defaults and rely on printer drivers
Correct answer: Attach a named plot style table (.stb or .ctb) to each layout and distribute it with the drawing package
Attaching and distributing a plot style table with the drawing guarantees consistent output across different printers and users.
AutoCAD Quality Control & Assurance 5
Which AutoCAD system variable, when set to a non-zero value, saves an automatic recovery file at a specified interval?