Computer-Aided Design (CAD) MCQs January 8, 2026August 23, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary purpose of CAD software? (A) To develop databases for engineering projects (B) To create 3D models and technical drawings (C) To manage project documentation (D) To perform statistical analysis 2. Which CAD software is widely known for its parametric modeling capabilities? (A) AutoCAD (B) CATIA (C) SketchUp (D) SolidWorks 3. What does “parametric design” in CAD allow users to do? (A) Automatically generate 2D plans from 3D models (B) Modify design dimensions and constraints interactively (C) Export models to various file formats (D) Simulate physical properties of materials 4. What is “vector graphics” in the context of CAD? (A) Raster images with fixed resolution (B) Graphics based on mathematical equations to define shapes (C) 3D models created with polygons (D) Bitmap images used for texturing 5. In CAD software, what does “extrusion” refer to? (A) Applying textures to a 3D model (B) Rotating a 3D object along an axis (C) Extending a 2D shape into a 3D object (D) Scaling a 2D drawing 6. What does “assembly” mean in CAD? (A) Creating a detailed 2D drawing of a component (B) Combining multiple parts into a single 3D model (C) Generating a graphical user interface (D) Analyzing the performance of a single part 7. Which CAD feature allows for the creation of complex curves and surfaces? (A) Loft (B) Extrude (C) Revolve (D) Fillet 8. What does “drafting” in CAD typically involve? (A) Creating detailed technical drawings (B) Modeling 3D objects (C) Performing simulations (D) Animating designs 9. In CAD, what is a “dimensioning” tool used for? (A) Extruding shapes into 3D forms (B) Adding measurements and annotations to drawings (C) Defining material properties (D) Generating animations 10. What does “layer management” in CAD involve? (A) Defining the lighting conditions in a scene (B) Applying different textures to a model (C) Organizing different elements of a design into layers for better control (D) Generating reports on project progress 11. What is “boolean operation” in CAD modeling? (A) Performing mathematical calculations on dimensions (B) Combining or subtracting shapes to create complex forms (C) Generating randomized design patterns (D) Converting 2D drawings to 3D models 12. What is a “BOM” in CAD terms? (A) Binary Object Module (B) Boundary Object Model (C) Bill of Materials (D) Base Operation Module 13. Which CAD software is particularly known for architectural design? (A) SolidWorks (B) CATIA (C) Inventor (D) Revit 14. What is “rendering” in the context of CAD? (A) Creating wireframe representations of models (B) Generating photorealistic images of 3D models (C) Exporting designs to various formats (D) Analyzing structural performance 15. What does “constraints” refer to in parametric CAD modeling? (A) Rules that define relationships between different parts of a model (B) Limits on the file size of a design (C) Parameters for exporting models to other software (D) Settings for rendering quality 16. What is the use of “sketching” in CAD software? (A) Generating animated walkthroughs of designs (B) Performing advanced simulations on models (C) Creating basic 2D shapes as the foundation for 3D models (D) Defining the final appearance of a 3D model 17. What does “mesh modeling” involve in CAD? (A) Creating 3D models using a network of polygons (B) Designing 2D floor plans (C) Performing structural analysis (D) Generating simulation results 18. What is “dynamic simulation” in CAD used for? (A) Managing project documentation (B) Creating static images of designs (C) Drawing detailed 2D schematics (D) Testing how a model performs under various conditions 19. What is the purpose of “design validation” in CAD? (A) To ensure that a design meets specified requirements and constraints (B) To create detailed technical drawings (C) To manage the design’s revision history (D) To animate the design for presentation 20. What is “tessellation” in the context of CAD modeling? (A) The method of optimizing a model’s structure for manufacturing (B) The creation of 2D patterns from geometric shapes (C) The process of dividing a 3D model into smaller polygons for rendering (D) The process of scaling a model to different sizes