Quiz about Geometry Construction

Question 1

What geometric construction is shown in the diagram below?

Accepted Answer

a perpendicular bisector of a segment

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an angle bisector

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a line parallel to a given line

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an angle congruent to a given angle

Question 2

Given: angle A

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

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From point A, draw an arc that intersects the sides of the angle at points B and C.

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Draw ray AD

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Draw a line segment connecting points B and C.

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From points B and C, draw equal arcs that intersect at D.

Question 3

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?

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I and III

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I and II

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II and III

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II and IV

Question 4

Marsha is using a straightedge and compass to do the construction shown. Which best describes the construction Marsha is doing?

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a line through P parallel to line l

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a line through P intersecting line l

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a line through P congruent to line l

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a line through P perpendicular to line l

Question 5

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?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 6

Which of the following constructions is illustrated?

Accepted Answer

The bisector of a given angle.

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An angle congruent to a given angle.

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The perpendicular bisector of a given segment.

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The bisector of a given segment.

Question 7

The drawing shows the arcs used to construct what?

Accepted Answer

an angle congruent to a given angle

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a bisector of a given line

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a bisector of a given angle

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a segment perpendicular to the line through a given point

Question 8

Which one is the correct construction for a perpendicular bisector?

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1

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2

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3

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4

Question 9

What does the word BISECT mean?

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To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

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To cut something into more than five pieces.

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It is a plane with two sets of wings.

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A shape that has three sides.

Question 10

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

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copying an angle

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copying a segment

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bisecting a segment

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constructing a perpendicular

Question 11

In the image, line RS is _______ to line JQ.

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parallel

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congruent

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similar

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perpendicular

Question 12

which diagram below shows a correct geometric construction using only a compass and a straightedge to bisect and angle?

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 13

What is this?

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Compass

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Circle creator

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Pencil swingy-thing

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Arc maker

Question 14

Which diagram shows the construction of a perpendicular bisector of line segment AB?

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A

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B

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C

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D

Question 15

Select the best answer choice.

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G

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F

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H

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J

Question 16

Which type of construction is illustrated in the figure?

Accepted Answer

Copy an angle

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Copy a line segment

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Parallel lines

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Bisect an angle

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