What is the term for a predefined set of standard layers and text styles used to ensure CAD standards across a company?

• A. Style
• B. Master
• C. Palette
• D. Template

Answer: (D)

A template is the defined starting point for a drawing that already includes standard layers and text styles, along with other annotation and drawing settings. Using a template ensures everyone in the company begins with the same structure, so new drawings automatically follow the established CAD standards and look consistent across projects. A style describes a single attribute (like one text style) rather than the whole standard set. A palette is just a collection of tools or colors, not the entire standard configuration. A master isn’t the formal term used to bundle company-wide CAD standards, whereas a template specifically serves that purpose by embedding the required layers, text styles, and related settings into one reusable file.