PREPARING DRAWING USING CAD

Question 1

is all the physical equipment that makes up the computer
system

Answer 1

Hardware

Question 2

is the set of programs and other related applications associated with a computer system

Answer 2

Software

Question 3

The main part of a microcomputer, is sometimes called the chassis.
It includes the following parts: motherboard, microprocessor, memory chips, buses,
ports, expansion slots and cards.

Answer 3

System Unit

Question 4

is the brain of the
computer where most of the “computing” takes place.
It is also known as processor. It performs all instructions
and calculations that are needed to manage the flow
of information.

Answer 4

The Central Processor Unit (CPU)

Question 5

is the principal device for communicating with your computer. All
keyboards have letter keys, punctuation keys, and a space bar which is similar to
the keys on a typewriter.

Answer 5

Keyboard

Question 6

accept a command or
action

Answer 6

Enter Key

Question 7

it has a screen that displays information, such as the instruction you
send to your computer and the information and results your computer sends back
after interpreting your instruction

Answer 7

Monitor

Question 8

It is an output device that used to print
information processed by your computer. Printers
and plotters varies in speed and output capabilities.

Answer 8

Printer

Question 9

an output device able to produce better quality drawings as compared to
printer, however the speed of plotter is generally slower than printer.

Answer 9

Plotter

Question 10

provides various levels of interaction (called
interface) between the computer and the user, as well
as between the computer and the application
software. Examples are windows 7, windows 8,
windows 10 ,linux , mac etc.

Answer 10

Operating System Software-

Question 11

also called programs, has a specific use or task to
perform such as AutoCAD for Architectural drawings and
layouts, Lotus 1-2-3 for business and marketing, Adobe
Photoshop for image processing, and so on.

Answer 11

Application Software-

Question 12

is a client-software that lets users read or scan documents on the

World Wide Web.

Answer 12

Menu Browser

Question 13

is located along the top of the application window (above or
below the ribbon) and provides direct access to common or
defined set of commands like New, Open, Save, and Plot.

Answer 13

Quick Access Toolbar

Question 14

• The name of the current file you are working on.

Answer 14

Filename

Question 15

– is the horizontal strip across the top of an application’s window. Each word
on the strip has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features
and actions that are available for the application in use.

Answer 15

Menu Bar

Question 15

– is the horizontal strip across the top of an application’s window. Each word
on the strip has a context sensitive drop-down menu containing features
and actions that are available for the application in use.

Answer 15

Menu Bar

Question 16

is a tool that allows you to search for a particular data or document in a

help file or to web.

Answer 16

Search Box

Question 17

provide a single, compact placement for operations/tools that are
relevant to the current workspace. By default (in its original setting), it contains the Standard, Layers, Properties and Styles toolbars.

Answer 17

Toolbars/Ribbon

Question 18

quickly search for a variety of information
sources, access product updates and announcements, and save topics in the Info
Center.

Answer 18

Tray Settings/Info Bar

Question 19

is where you enter the commands from the keyboard and where
the prompts are displayed. It has a text area where all the previous commands are
displayed.

Answer 19

Command Line Bar

Question 20

Draw commands can be used to create new objects such as lines and
circles. Most AutoCAD drawings are composed purely and simply from these basic
components.

Answer 20

Draw Toolbar

Question 21

is used to modify the basic drawing objects in some way to suit the
image you need. AutoCAD provides a whole range of modify tools such as Move, Copy,
Rotate and Mirror

Answer 21

Modify Toolbar

Question 22

– is the place where your drawings are displayed and modified.

Answer 22

Working/Drawing Area

Question 23

is a type of cursor consisting of two lines that intersect and are used to
locate points and selects objects in your drawing.

Answer 23

Crosshairs

Question 24

displays the coordinate location of your crosshairs and the current settings of grid, snap, and other drawing aids.

Answer 24

Status Bar