AutoCAD Quality Control & Assurance 5

Question 1

Which AutoCAD system variable, when set to a non-zero value, saves an automatic recovery file at a specified interval?

Accepted Answer

SAVETIME

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Confirm INSUNITS matches the project unit system and check that objects span real-world dimensions

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

It stores company CAD standards (layers, styles, linetypes) for use with CHECKSTANDARDS

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

All annotative objects display at correct plotted size in all viewports regardless of viewport scale

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Lock the layers containing reference geometry

Answer

Locking a layer prevents objects on it from being selected or modified while keeping them visible for reference.

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