Lesson G2
G2 Ruler and compass constructions and loci Quiz: AQA Maths, Unit 4
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which line cuts a given line segment exactly in half at a right angle?
- Parallel line
- Tangent line
- Angle bisector
- Perpendicular bisector
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What angle is constructed by drawing an equilateral triangle with ruler and compass?
- 45 degrees
- 90 degrees
- 60 degrees
- 30 degrees
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What is the shortest distance from a point to a straight line?
- Horizontal distance
- Perpendicular distance
- Diagonal distance
- Vertical distance
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What shape is formed by the locus of points exactly 3 cm from a fixed point?
- A straight line
- A pair of lines
- A circle
- A square
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What is the locus of points equidistant from two fixed points A and B?
- Parallel line
- Perpendicular bisector
- Circle
- Angle bisector
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What is the locus of points equidistant from two intersecting lines?
- Circle
- Perpendicular bisector
- Parallel line
- Angle bisector
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Which construction line divides an angle into two equal parts?
- Tangent line
- Perpendicular bisector
- Angle bisector
- Parallel line
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What shape forms the locus of points 2 cm from a straight line?
- Two parallel lines
- Perpendicular line
- Single circle
- Two intersecting lines
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To construct an equilateral triangle of side 5 cm, what arc radius is needed?
- 2.5 cm
- 5 cm
- 15 cm
- 10 cm
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Where are points located that are closer to point A than to point B?
- Outside the bisector
- Side containing B
- On the bisector
- Side containing A
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Which tool is used to mark a line segment of an exact length in a construction?
- A ruler
- A compass
- A protractor
- A set square
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Which tool is needed to draw arcs in constructions?
- A compass
- A set square
- A ruler
- A protractor
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What angle is obtained by bisecting a 60 degree angle?
- 120 degrees
- 45 degrees
- 30 degrees
- 15 degrees
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Two points A and B are 6 cm apart. What radius must the arcs have when constructing the perpendicular bisector?
- Exactly 6 cm
- Exactly 12 cm
- Less than 3 cm
- More than 3 cm
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What shape is the locus of points at a fixed distance around a straight line segment?
- Rectangle
- Ellipse
- Pill shape
- Circle
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What is the locus of points equidistant from two parallel lines?
- A circle
- Perpendicular bisector
- Angle bisector
- Parallel line midway
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Which tool is used to construct a circle of a given radius?
- Set square
- Compasses
- Protractor
- Ruler
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What angle is made when constructing a perpendicular line to another line?
- 90°
- 45°
- 60°
- 180°
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Points on the perpendicular bisector of a line segment are equidistant from where?
- Parallel lines
- The midpoint
- The origin
- Both endpoints
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To construct a perpendicular from P to line l, how many times does the arc cross l?
- Three times
- Twice
- Once
- Four times
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