Multiple Choice Construction Practice

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and a compass, the compass should be used to:

Draw an arc above point A

Measure the length of segment AB

Draw an arc between point A and point B

Measure half the length of line segment AB

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Suppose 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?

A

B

C

D

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

To inscribe a hexagon inside a circle, which length should you set your compass to?

The radius

The diameter

Half of the radius

It depends on the size of the circle

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Suppose 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 B

Place the compass point at C

Place the straightedge along A and C

Place the straightedge along C and D

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When bisecting an angle, the straightedge should be used to:

Mark the point M

Measure the angle AOB

Copy the angle with an arc

Connect point M and vertex O

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

To 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 bisector

Draw a second diameter to the circle

Construct a line tangent to the circle

Set your compass the length of the radius.

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which diagram shows a correct mathematical construction using only a compass and a straightedge to bisect an angle?

A

B

C

D

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What geometric construction is shown in the diagram below?

an angle bisector

a line parallel to a given line

an angle congruent to a given angle

a perpendicular bisector of a segment

9.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Given: angle A
What is the first step in constructing the angle bisector of angle A?

Draw ray AD

Draw 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 Choice

1 min

1 pt

Line 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 II

I and III

II and III

II and IV

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Marsha 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 l

a line through P intersecting line l

a line through P congruent to line l

a line through P perpendicular to line l

12.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

The picture represents a compass and straightedge construction of _________?

Bisect a line segment

Copy an angle

Bisect an angle

Copy a line segment

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Name the construction.

Angle bisector

Di-sect an angle

Copy an angle

Vertical angles

14.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which 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 Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When constructing a line parallel to a given line, you will be

copying a segment

bisecting a segment

copying an angle

constructing a perpendicular

16.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

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

45 sec

1 pt

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 Choice

45 sec

1 pt

What is the tool being used called?

Compass

Circle creator

Pencil swingy-thing

Arc maker

19.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Name the construction.

circumscribed triangle

equilateral triangle inscribed in a circle

inscribed scalene triangle

inscribed hexagon

20.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Name the pictured construction.

Circled Hexagon

Hexagon Inscribed in a Circle

Square Inscribed in a Circle

Triangle Inscribed in a Circle

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