AutoCAD Technology & Digital Applications 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which AutoCAD feature allows you to attach an external DWG file as a reference that updates automatically when the source file changes?
- INSERT
- XREF (Correct answer)
- BLOCK
- WBLOCK
Correct answer: XREF
XREF (External Reference) attaches external DWG files that reflect changes made to the source file automatically.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the ETRANSMIT command in AutoCAD?
- Export to PDF
- Package drawing files with dependencies for sharing (Correct answer)
- Transmit data to a plotter
- Convert DWG to DXF
Correct answer: Package drawing files with dependencies for sharing
ETRANSMIT bundles a drawing with all its dependent files (XREFs, fonts, plot styles) into a transmittal package.
Question 3: In AutoCAD, what does the RECOVER command do?
- Restores deleted layers
- Repairs a damaged or corrupted drawing file (Correct answer)
- Recovers deleted objects
- Reverts to last save
Correct answer: Repairs a damaged or corrupted drawing file
RECOVER attempts to open and repair a corrupted DWG file that cannot be opened normally.
Question 4: Which file format is the native interchange format for sharing AutoCAD drawings with non-Autodesk applications?
- DWT
- DXF (Correct answer)
- DWS
- DXB
Correct answer: DXF
DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is the open standard format designed for interoperability with other CAD applications.
Question 5: What AutoCAD technology enables real-time collaboration where multiple users can simultaneously edit the same drawing?
- Sheet Set Manager
- AutoCAD Web App sharing
- AutoCAD Live Share via Autodesk Docs (Correct answer)
- Vault collaboration
Correct answer: AutoCAD Live Share via Autodesk Docs
AutoCAD's collaboration feature via Autodesk Docs allows multiple users to edit the same cloud-hosted drawing simultaneously.
Question 6: Which AutoCAD command is used to convert a PDF underlay into editable AutoCAD geometry?
- PDFIMPORT (Correct answer)
- PDFCONVERT
- IMPORTPDF
- PDFATTACH
Correct answer: PDFIMPORT
PDFIMPORT converts PDF geometry and text into native AutoCAD objects that can be edited.
Question 7: What is the function of the AUDIT command in AutoCAD?
- Checks drawing compliance with standards
- Examines and fixes errors in the current drawing database (Correct answer)
- Audits layer usage
- Generates a drawing report
Correct answer: Examines and fixes errors in the current drawing database
AUDIT examines the drawing database for integrity errors and optionally fixes them to prevent corruption.
AutoCAD Technology & Digital Applications 2
Which AutoCAD feature allows you to attach an external DWG file as a reference that updates automatically when the source file changes?