Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Practice Exam

What method should be used to ensure the basepoint is correct when objects are pasted from the clipboard?

1. Press the B key at the Specify Insertion Point prompt.

2. Press the P key to paste directly to the original point.

3. Use the Move command after pasting.

4. Type in the base point coordinates manually.

The correct answer is: Press the B key at the Specify Insertion Point prompt.

When pasting objects from the clipboard in AutoCAD, using the B key at the Specify Insertion Point prompt is essential to ensure the basepoint is correct. This method allows you to specify a base point for the objects being pasted, which we can interpret as the point in the source drawing that you want to align with a point in the current drawing. By pressing the B key, AutoCAD prompts you to select the base point from the clipboard, ensuring that the pasted objects are positioned accurately relative to the drawing. This is particularly useful for maintaining spatial relationships and ensuring that objects are oriented correctly within the new drawing or layout. Using other methods, such as pasting directly to the original point or moving the objects afterward, does not inherently address the concern of aligning the basepoint correctly at the time of pasting. Typing in the base point coordinates manually can introduce errors and is often less efficient than using the B key method, which streamlines the process and helps to maintain accuracy in your drafting tasks.