Free Autodesk Certified User: AutoCAD Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Autodesk Certified User: AutoCAD practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1In the default CIRCLE workflow, which two inputs define the circle?

   1. A.A center point and a radiusCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Two endpoints of a diameter
   3. C.Three points on the circumference
   4. D.Two tangent objects and a radius

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "The default option of the CIRCLE command requires you to specify a center point and a radius." Other circle construction options exist, but they are not the default workflow.

   Reference: Geometry — Circles

2. 2Which object snap locates the midpoint of an existing line?

   1. A.Endpoint
   2. B.MidpointCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Nearest
   4. D.Intersection

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "Midpoint: Snaps to the midpoint of a geometric object." Endpoint finds an end; Nearest finds the nearest point; Intersection finds a crossing.

   Reference: Object Snaps — Object Snap Modes / Midpoint

3. 3When several objects are selected, which properties appear in the Properties palette?

   1. A.Only properties common to the selected objectsCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Only properties unique to the first object
   3. C.All properties of every object separately
   4. D.Only properties of the current layer

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "If you select several objects, only their common properties are listed in the Properties palette." The palette presents the shared properties rather than the complete set for each object.

   Reference: Properties — Verify and Change Object Properties

4. 4A long note must be one object and contain formatting applied to individual words. Which workflow meets that need?

   1. A.Create one multiline text object and format selected words in its editorCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Create one single-line text object and treat it as multiple formatted paragraphs
   3. C.Create separate single-line text objects and treat them as one text object
   4. D.Create one multiline text object but change only the paragraph's overall indentation

   Explanation: Autodesk says: "For longer notes and labels with internal formatting, use multiline text." In its editor, selected characters, words or paragraphs can be formatted individually.

   Reference: To Create Text — Create Multiline Text

5. 5How is a drawing sheet with a title block and model views normally arranged for plotting?

   1. A.Place the title block on a paper-space layout and show model views through layout viewportsCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Place the title block in model space and use model-space viewports as paper-space sheets
   3. C.Place the title block on a layout and use viewports to display only paper-space objects
   4. D.Place the title block on the Model tab and treat each model-space viewport as a separate paper sheet

   Explanation: Autodesk says: "In the layout viewports, you scale the model space views relative to paper space." The layout is the paper-space sheet where title blocks and viewports are arranged.

   Reference: About Model Space and Paper Space — About Model Space and Paper Space

6. 6When using RECTANG with its basic two-point method, which points define the rectangle?

   1. A.The midpoints of two adjacent sides
   2. B.Two diagonally opposite cornersCorrect answer: B
   3. C.The center and one side midpoint
   4. D.Two endpoints of the same side

   Explanation: The Geometry guide says: "Simply click two diagonal points for the rectangle as illustrated." These points are opposite corners, rather than adjacent side points or a center.

   Reference: Geometry — Polylines and Rectangles

7. 7Which object snap identifies the center of an existing circle?

   1. A.CenterCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Quadrant
   3. C.Tangent
   4. D.Nearest

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "Center: Snaps to the center of an arc, circle, ellipse, or elliptical arc." Quadrant and Tangent identify points on the curve rather than its center.

   Reference: Object Snaps — Object Snap Modes / Center

8. 8What is the correct selection order in MATCHPROP?

   1. A.Select the source first, then the destination objectsCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Select one destination first, then the source
   3. C.Select two source objects before selecting destinations
   4. D.Select a source after each destination is selected

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "The first object selected is the source object, which means that its properties are copied to all destination objects." Destination objects are selected after the source.

   Reference: Matching Properties — Match Properties

9. 9When creating multiline text, what do the opposite corners of the bounding box define?

   1. A.The width of the multiline text objectCorrect answer: A
   2. B.The fixed height of each character
   3. C.The rotation angle of individual characters
   4. D.The spacing between paragraphs

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "Specify opposite corners of a bounding box to define the width of the multiline text object." The box defines the text boundary, not character height.

   Reference: To Create Text — Create Multiline Text

10. 10What content do layout viewports display on an AutoCAD drawing sheet?

    1. A.Different views of the model, scaled relative to paper spaceCorrect answer: A
    2. B.Only paper-space objects outside the viewport
    3. C.The model after permanently moving its geometry to paper space
    4. D.One fixed model view that every layout must share

    Explanation: Autodesk says: "on each layout, you create layout viewports that display different views of model space. In the layout viewports, you scale the model space views relative to paper space." A viewport displays a model view without moving the geometry.

    Reference: About Model Space and Paper Space — About Model Space and Paper Space