Autodesk Certified Professional in AutoCAD for Design and Drafting Practice Exam

Which method will delete an individual element within an array?

1. Use the Control key to select a specific element and press the Delete key.

2. Right-click the element and choose 'Delete' from the context menu.

3. Select the element and press the Escape key.

4. Highlight the element and press the Backspace key.

The correct answer is: Use the Control key to select a specific element and press the Delete key.

The method of using the Control key to select a specific element and pressing the Delete key is effective for removing an individual element from an array within AutoCAD. This approach allows users to efficiently select multiple elements if needed; however, holding the Control key enables the selection of a specific element without affecting the others in the array. Once the desired element is highlighted, pressing the Delete key will remove only that selected item, leaving the rest of the array intact. In contrast, while right-clicking the element and choosing 'Delete' from the context menu is also a valid method to delete an element, it may not emphasize the efficiency offered by the Control key selection specifically. The Escape key does not delete elements; rather, it is used to cancel commands or deselect items. Lastly, the Backspace key typically functions similarly to the Delete key but may not have the same level of functionality when used within the context of arrays in AutoCAD, where the Delete key is more commonly used for removing selected elements.