Geometry Practice Quiz

In a straightedge and compass construction, why is the length of segment XY the same as the length of segment XZ?

• Because they are both radii of the same circle.

• Because they are both diameters of the same circle.

• Because they are parallel lines.

• Because they are perpendicular to each other.

Andre used a compass to make a circle with radius the same length as segment JK. Which segment is longer than JK?

• Segment PL

• Segment MP

• Segment LM

• Segment PN

In a diagram constructed with straightedge and compass tools, points A, B, C, D, and E are all on the line segment CD. What is the relationship between the length of CA and the length of AD?

• CA is equal to AD.

• CA is half the length of AD.

• CA is twice the length of AD.

• CA 1/3 the length of AD.

In a diagram with circles P and X intersecting at two points, how does the length of segment PY compare to the length of segment XZ?

• PY is shorter than XZ.

• PY is longer than XZ.

• PY is twice the length of XZ.

• PY is equal to XZ.

Which tool is used to draw a circle in a straightedge and compass construction?

• Compass

• Ruler

• Protractor

• Set square