An alignment segment that is dependent on adjacent segments at both ends is referred to as ______ segment.

An alignment segment that is dependent on adjacent segments at both ends is referred to as ______ segment.

• A. Free
• B. Fixed
• C. Connected
• D. Continuous

Answer: (A)

Segments in a horizontal alignment can be characterized by how their endpoints interact with neighboring pieces. When a segment’s end points are defined and constrained by the geometry of the segments that come before and after, it remains tied to those neighbors to maintain continuity. This describes a connected segment: the ends depend on adjacent segments, so it is integrated into the surrounding layout. A free segment would imply it can move independently of its neighbors. A fixed segment would suggest its ends are locked regardless of adjacent geometry. A continuous segment refers to the absence of gaps but doesn’t specifically denote dependence on adjacent segments at both ends.

Segments in a horizontal alignment can be characterized by how their endpoints interact with neighboring pieces. When a segment’s end points are defined and constrained by the geometry of the segments that come before and after, it remains tied to those neighbors to maintain continuity. This describes a connected segment: the ends depend on adjacent segments, so it is integrated into the surrounding layout.

A free segment would imply it can move independently of its neighbors. A fixed segment would suggest its ends are locked regardless of adjacent geometry. A continuous segment refers to the absence of gaps but doesn’t specifically denote dependence on adjacent segments at both ends.