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- 1. Multiple Choice
When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and a compass, the compass should be used to:Draw an arc above point AMeasure the length of segment ABDraw an arc between point A and point BMeasure half the length of line segment AB - 2. Multiple ChoiceSuppose we wish to construct a perpendicular bisector of line segment EF. We can correctly begin by placing the compass point on E and marking off the distance to which point?ABCD
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTo inscribe a hexagon inside a circle, which length should you set your compass to?The radiusThe diameterHalf of the radiusIt depends on the size of the circle
- 4. Multiple ChoiceSuppose we wish to construct angle EFG congruent to angle DBC using a compass and straightedge. Which step would be correct to do first?Place the compass point at BPlace the compass point at CPlace the straightedge along A and CPlace the straightedge along C and D
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhen bisecting an angle, the straightedge should be used to:Mark the point MMeasure the angle AOBCopy the angle with an arcConnect point M and vertex O
- 6. Multiple ChoiceTo inscribe a square inside a circle, first you must draw a diameter anywhere across the circle. What should your next step be?Construct a perpendicular bisectorDraw a second diameter to the circleConstruct a line tangent to the circleSet your compass the length of the radius.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich diagram shows a correct mathematical construction using only a compass and a straightedge to bisect an angle?ABCD
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat geometric construction is shown in the diagram below?an angle bisectora line parallel to a given linean angle congruent to a given anglea perpendicular bisector of a segment
- 9. Multiple ChoiceGiven: angle A
What is the first step in constructing the angle bisector of angle A?Draw ray ADDraw a line segment connecting points B and C.From points B and C, draw equal arcs that intersect at D.From point A, draw an arc that intersects the sides of theangle at points B and C. - 10. Multiple ChoiceLine segment AB is shown in the diagram. Which two sets of construction marks, labeled I, II , III, and IV,are part of the construction of the perpendicular bisector of line segment AB?I and III and IIIII and IIIII and IV
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMarsha is using a straightedge and compass to do the construction shown. Which best describes the construction Marsha is doing?a line through P parallel to line la line through P intersecting line la line through P congruent to line la line through P perpendicular to line l
- 12. Multiple ChoiceThe picture represents a compass and straightedge construction of _________?Bisect a line segmentCopy an angleBisect an angleCopy a line segment
- 13. Multiple ChoiceName the construction.Angle bisectorDi-sect an angleCopy an angleVertical angles
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best describes the construction?Ray OC trisects angle BOA.Ray OC is parallel to ray OA.Ray OC is parallel to both rays OA and OB.Ray OC bisects angle BOA.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhen constructing a line parallel to a given line, you will becopying a segmentbisecting a segmentcopying an angleconstructing a perpendicular
- 16. Multiple Choice
Consider the beginning of a construction of a square inscribed in circle Q.
Step 1: label point R on circle Q.
Step 2: Draw a diameter through R and Q.
Step 3: Label the point where the diameter intersects the circle as point T.
What is the next step in this construction?
Draw radius SQ.
Label point S on circle Q.
Construct a line segment parallel to RT.
Construct the perpendicular bisector of RT.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does the word BISECT mean?
To cut something into more than five pieces.
It is a plane with two sets of wings.
To cut something into two parts (of any size)
To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the tool being used called?CompassCircle creatorPencil swingy-thingArc maker
- 19. Multiple Choice
Name the construction.
circumscribed triangle
equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle
inscribed scalene triangle
inscribed hexagon
- 20. Multiple ChoiceName the pictured construction.Circled HexagonHexagon Inscribed in a CircleSquare Inscribed in a CircleTriangle Inscribed in a Circle
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