Arch52a - Scale, Scale Factor

14 Questions | By Fponcejr | Last updated: Jan 17, 2013 | Total Attempts: 52

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Understanding Scale Factor, Model Space and Paper Space relationship, and commands/shortcuts

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1.

What is model space most used for?
- A.
  
  Drawing vector lines
- B.
  
  Plotting
2.

What is Paper Space specifically used for?
- A.
  
  Drawing vector lines
- B.
  
  Plotting
3.

What is the shortcut for SCALE command?
- A.
  
  SC
- B.
  
  S
4.

What is SCALE FACTOR used for?
- A.
  
  It is used to scale a drawing in Model Space using a scale of choice. i.e. 1/4"=1'-0"
- B.
  
  It is used while in Paper Space to magnify a drawing through a model view window(MVIEW)
5.

What are the most commonly used drawing sheet sizes?
- A.
  
  11"x14", 11"x17", 24"x36", 30"x44"
- B.
  
  8-1/2"x11", 11"x17", 22"x34", 30"x42"
- C.
  
  8-1/2"x11",11"x17",30"x44", 24"x36"
- D.
  
  30"x42"(ARCH E), 24"x36"(ARCH D), 18"x24"(ARCH C),11"x17"(ARCH B)
- E.
  
  B and C
6.

What is the magic number used with SCALE FACTOR?
- A.
  
  12
- B.
  
  1
7.

In Model Space, SCALE FACTOR is a larger number.( i.e. 24, 48, or 96)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

In Paper Space, SCALE FACTOR is a fractional number followed by the letters xp. (i.e. 1/48xp, 1/24xp)
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

What is the SCALE FACTOR for 1/4"=1'-0" in Model Space?
- A.
  
  1/48xp
- B.
  
  48
10.

What is the SCALE FACTOR for 1/8"=1'-0" in Model Space?
- A.
  
  96xp
- B.
  
  96
11.

What is the command MV used for?
- A.
  
  It is used to to create a model view window in Model Space.
- B.
  
  It is used to to create a model view window in Paper Space.
12.

Can you create a Model View window(MV) in Model Space?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
13.

Which of the following set of Scale Factors is used in the command:Z-C-(pick center point)(type scale factor)-P (to pan image)
- A.
  
  1,2,4,8,12,16,24,48,96,192,384
- B.
  
  1xp,1/2xp,1/4xp,1/8xp,1/12xp,1/16xp,1/24xp,1/48xp,1/96xp,1/192xp
14.

Name all the architectural scales used in architectural drawings. The first is 12"=1'-0". Name the rest.

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