InterviewSolution
This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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To obtain parallel lines, concentric circles and parallel curves; _________ is used.(a) Array(b) Fillet(c) Copy(d) OffsetThis question was posed to me in examination.This is a very interesting question from AutoCAD in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (d) Offset |
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Arch-gravity dams are thinner dams and save resources.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked in semester exam.My query is from Dams in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct ANSWER is (a) True |
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Micro-irrigation is also called:(a) Nano-irrigation(b) Petite irrigation(c) Localized irrigation(d) Flood irrigationThe question was asked during an online interview.This key question is from Types of Irrigation in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (c) LOCALIZED irrigation |
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The input devices in CAD can be divided into:(a) 2(b) 5(c) 3(d) 4The question was asked in class test.My question is from Computer-Aided Design in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct option is (c) 3 |
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Which mode allows the user to draw 90^o straight lines :(a) Osnap(b) Ortho(c) Linear(d) Polar trackingThis question was posed to me in exam.This interesting question is from AutoCAD topic in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (b) ORTHO |
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Buttress dams are of __________ types.(a) 6(b) 4(c) 8(d) 3I got this question in unit test.My enquiry is from Dams in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (d) 3 |
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The field water efficiency is determined by:(a) Water transpired by crop – water applied to a field(b) (Water absorbed by crop ÷ water applied to a field) x 100%(c) Water absorbed by crop – water applied to a field(d) (Water transpired by crop ÷ water applied to a field) x 100%This question was posed to me in an international level competition.This intriguing question comes from Types of Irrigation in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct CHOICE is (d) (Water transpired by crop ÷ water applied to a field) x 100% |
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Earth dams are _________ in shape.(a) Triangular(b) Rectangular(c) Trapezoidal(d) CircularThe question was asked by my college director while I was bunking the class.My enquiry is from Dams in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (c) Trapezoidal |
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The cross section below shows a(a) Earth(b) Buttress(c) Gravity(d) ArchThis question was posed to me in an online quiz.My question comes from Dams topic in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (c) Gravity |
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Surface irrigation is again subdivided into:(a) 2(b) 4(c) 3(d) 5The question was asked in an interview for job.The question is from Types of Irrigation in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (c) 3 |
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Scale command can be accessed easily by typing:(a) SL(b) S(c) SC(d) CI had been asked this question in quiz.My doubt is from AutoCAD in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (c) SC |
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Hydraulic head for a small dam is:(a) 5-7.5m(b) 7.5-12m(c) 12-13m(d) 5-10mThe question was posed to me in my homework.The origin of the question is Dams topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (B) 7.5-12m |
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Natural dam is not created usually by:(a) Glacial activity(b) Volcanic activity(c) River meandering(d) Moraine depositI got this question during an online interview.Origin of the question is Dams topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (c) River meandering |
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___________ is the arrangement made near top of dam for passage of excess water from the reservoir.(a) Sluice way(b) Spillway(c) Gallery(d) AbutmentsThe question was asked during an interview for a job.My question is taken from Dams topic in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (b) Spillway |
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Which of the below is an example for earth dam?(a) Bhakra Nangal Dam(b) Banasura Sagar Dam(c) Idukki Dam(d) Bisalpur DamThis question was posed to me during a job interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of Dams in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER is (B) Banasura Sagar Dam |
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Inundation irrigation system is functional all through the year.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me during an interview.This interesting question is from Types of Irrigation in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (b) False |
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Fertigation is a process in ___________ irrigation.(a) Sprinkler(b) Surface(c) Drip(d) Centre pivotThe question was posed to me during an interview.This interesting question is from Types of Irrigation in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (c) DRIP |
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_________ is a form of overhead irrigation.(a) Centre Pivot irrigation(b) Sprinkler irrigation(c) Terraced irrigation(d) Drip irrigationThis question was posed to me during an internship interview.This intriguing question originated from Types of Irrigation topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (a) Centre Pivot irrigation |
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_________ divided methodologies for EIA into ___________ categories.(a) Warner, 4(b) Bisset, 4(c) Warner, 5(d) Bisset, 5I have been asked this question in quiz.The origin of the question is Impact Assessment in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (c) Warner, 5 |
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A short-term environmental impact assessment (EIA) has a time period of:(a) 2-5 years(b) 10-15 years(c) 5-10 years(d) 5-7 yearsThe question was asked during an interview.This interesting question is from Impact Assessment in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (c) 5-10 years |
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Cippoletti weir has ___________ slope:(a) Different(b) Proportionate(c) Disproportionate(d) EqualI had been asked this question in homework.This intriguing question originated from Weirs in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (d) Equal The explanation is: Cippoletti weir is a special case of a TRAPEZOIDAL weir. In this, the side slope on either SIDES are equal. So, trapezoid can be divided into rectangular and triangular portion and hence analysed easily. |
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Water Act is a main law in action used for EIA formulated in __________(a) 1981(b) 1974(c) 1975(d) 1986I had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My query is from Impact Assessment in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct choice is (b) 1974 |
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Which of the below is suitable for soft sandy foundation?(a) Dry stone slope weir(b) Vertical drop weir(c) Parabolic weir(d) Masonry slope weirThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.The origin of the question is Weirs in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (d) Masonry slope weir |
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For a discharge of triangular weirs with notch angle __________ the formula is 0.685 h^2.45.(a) 90^o(b) 60^o(c) 30^o(d) 45^oThis question was posed to me in homework.I'm obligated to ask this question of Weirs in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is (C) 30^o The best EXPLANATION: For 30^o ANGLE, the formula is 0.685 h^2.45.For 60^o angle, it is 1.45 h^2.47 and for 90^o angle, it is 2.49 h^2.48. |
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Triangular weir is also called:(a) Trigonometric(b) Ogee(c) V-notch(d) IsolatedThe question was posed to me in an interview for internship.My question is taken from Weirs topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (c) V-notch |
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Based on material of construction, ___________ types are there.(a) 2(b) 4(c) 6(d) 8The question was posed to me during an online interview.My question is from Dams in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) 2 |
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Head loss will be small in case of:(a) Ogee shaped(b) Broad crested(c) Sharp crested(d) Narrow crestedThe question was asked during an interview.I want to ask this question from Weirs in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct option is (b) Broad crested |
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Hydroelectric power plants at dam supplies about _________ of world’s electricity.(a) 19%(b) 25%(c) 42%(d) 50%This question was posed to me in my homework.My question is taken from Dams topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct answer is (a) 19% |
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Implementing CAD improves communications.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked in final exam.My enquiry is from Computer-Aided Design topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right answer is (a) True |
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Weirs are normally used to calculate:(a) Volume(b) Head loss(c) Discharge(d) VelocityI got this question in homework.My question is from Weirs in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT answer is (C) Discharge |
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Water for irrigation can come from ____________ sources.(a) 3(b) 2(c) 4(d) 5I have been asked this question during an interview for a job.The query is from Types of Irrigation in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right option is (a) 3 |
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How many types of CAD are there?(a) 6(b) 4(c) 2(d) 5This question was addressed to me in final exam.The query is from Computer-Aided Design in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (d) 5 |
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Domestic demand for water can be assessed using:(a) X.Y.Z(b) H.I.J(c) A.B.C(d) P.Q.RI got this question in an international level competition.The above asked question is from Impact Assessment topic in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct answer is (a) X.Y.Z |
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Based on function of dam, it can be classified into: –(a) 5(b) 8(c) 10(d) 6The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from Dams topic in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) 5 |
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How many types of weirs are there based on the shape of the crest?(a) 6(b) 4(c) 5(d) 3This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.This interesting question is from Weirs topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (b) 4 |
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How many grip points does a circle have?(a) 5(b) 4(c) 3(d) 2I had been asked this question in unit test.My doubt is from AutoCAD topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) 5 |
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AutoCAD was first released in the year:(a) 1858(b) 1966(c) 1898(d) 1982This question was addressed to me during a job interview.This interesting question is from AutoCAD topic in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (d) 1982 The explanation: It was released in December 1982. It was a DESKTOP APP running on micro-computer with internal GRAPHICS controllers. |
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Who formulated the six ground rules to be considered in designing graphics software?(a) Newman and Sproull(b) Schaffer G(c) Fitzgerald W(d) Krouse and LerroThe question was posed to me in a job interview.My question is from Computer-Aided Design topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) Newman and Sproull The explanation is: They gave six GROUND RULES which were SIMPLICITY, consistency, COMPLETENESS, robustness, performance and economy. |
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In trapezoidal weir, sides are inclined outward with a slope of:(a) 1:4(b) 1:5(c) 1:6(d) 1:3The question was asked in quiz.This question is from Weirs in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) 1:4 |
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Which command is used to divide the object into segments having predefined length?(a) Divide(b) Chamfer(c) Trim(d) MeasureThis question was posed to me in exam.Asked question is from AutoCAD in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT choice is (d) MEASURE To explain: Measure command DIVIDES the object into segments of predefined LENGTH. Divide option divides object into n number of equal segments. |
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Which key is used to obtain properties palette in AutoCAD?(a) Control+1(b) Control+2(c) Control+3(d) Control+4The question was asked in an online interview.The query is from AutoCAD topic in division Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» CORRECT answer is (a) Control+1 Easiest explanation: Control+2 GIVES DESIGN centre PALETTE, control+3 gives TOOLS palette. Control+4 is not an option. |
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The process of designing consists of __________ identifiable steps.(a) 8(b) 5(c) 4(d) 6I got this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My question is from Computer-Aided Design topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (d) 6 |
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The computer-aided design (CAD) hardware doesn’t include.(a) Graphic display terminals(b) Computer(c) Computer programmes(d) KeyboardThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.I'd like to ask this question from Computer-Aided Design topic in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT option is (C) Computer programmes For explanation I would say: CAD has both HARDWARE and software components. The hardware components are GRAPHIC display terminals, Computer and Keyboard.The software components include all computer programmes that implement computer graphics. |
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Modem CAD systems are based on:(a) ICG(b) GCI(c) GIF(d) IFGI had been asked this question in a national level competition.My question is from Computer-Aided Design topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (a) ICG The explanation: ICG is interactive computer GRAPHICS. It denotes a user-oriented system in which computer is used to create, transform and display data in PICTORIAL or SYMBOLIC forms. |
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Optimization of urban mobility can be intervened at the infrastructure level by use of:(a) SUV lanes(b) HOV lanes(c) Toll free lanes(d) Slow lanesThe question was posed to me during a job interview.The query is from Urban Engineering in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» The CORRECT choice is (b) HOV lanes |
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How many stages are there in EIA?(a) 5(b) 3(c) 2(d) 4This question was posed to me during an interview.I would like to ask this question from Impact Assessment topic in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct choice is (d) 4 |
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How many workspaces are available in AutoCAD?(a) 2(b) 4(c) 3(d) 5I have been asked this question during an interview.I'm obligated to ask this question of AutoCAD topic in section Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right choice is (C) 3 |
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How many units are available in AutoCAD?(a) 4(b) 5(c) 7(d) 6I had been asked this question during a job interview.My query is from AutoCAD topic in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) 5 |
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The typical ICG system consists of software component.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me during an online interview.My doubt stems from Computer-Aided Design in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» RIGHT answer is (b) False The explanation: It consists of both hardware and software. Hardware INCLUDES CPU, workstations and peripheral devices. Software consists of COMPUTER PROGRAMMES required to implement graphics. |
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The functionality areas of CAD application can be grouped into __________ categories.(a) 2(b) 3(c) 4(d) 5The question was posed to me at a job interview.I would like to ask this question from Computer-Aided Design in portion Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering |
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Answer» Right CHOICE is (c) 4 |
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