chapter 12

Question 1

what are some advantages of using blocks? (select all)

-consistency of standard details and parts
-easier to select and manipulate unified objects
-contains built-in snaps to snap to objects in drawing
-reduced file size

Answer 1

-consistency of standard details and parts
-easier to select and manipulate unified objects
-reduced file size

Question 2

which of the following are tables in the Blocks palette? (select all)

-directories
-libraries
-favorites
-folders

Answer 2

-libraries
-favorites

Question 3

using the Blocks palette, how can you insert multiple blocks in a single step?

-click on the block and hold the CTRL key wile placing
-right click on the block and select MULTIPLE
-use the REPEAT PLACEMENT option
-you cannot insert multiple blocks in a single step

Answer 3

-use the REPEAT PLACEMENT option

Question 4

T/F: you can use the TOOL PALETTES to insert blocks into the drawing by dragging and dropping

Answer 4

true

Question 5

what can you do using DESIGNCENTER

-return a layer to its previous state
-search for and drag and drop a block into your drawing
-create template files
-explode blocks into separate line segments

Answer 5

-search for and drag and drop a block into your drawing

Question 6

some dynamic blocks display the following modification grips:

-the grips are the same in every dynamic block
-explode, move, and align
-explode, list, and scale
-flip, rotate, and list

Answer 6

-flip, rotate, list