SolidWorks Corporation: CSWA Sample Exam.
DISCLAIMER: This sample exam is provided to show you the format and approximate
difficulty level of the real exam. It is not meant to give away the whole CSWA exam.
These questions are an example of what to expect in the CSWA exam.
How to take this sample exam:
1. To best simulate the conditions of the real test, it is best NOT to print this exam.
Since the Virtual Tester client window runs concurrently with SolidWorks you must
switch back and forth between the two applications. Keeping this document open
and consulting it on your computer while running SolidWorks is the best method to
simulate the real test conditions.
2. The multiple choice answers should serve as a check for you to ensure that your
model is on the right track while completing this exam. If you do not find your
answer in the selections offered then most likely there is something wrong with
your model at that point.
3. Answers to the questions are on the last pages of this sample test document.
There are also hints that can help save time during the exam.
4. If you can complete this exam and get at least 6 out of the 8 questions correctly in
90 minutes or less then you should be ready to take the real CSWA exam.
The following is the topic and question breakdown of the CSWA exam:
1) Drafting Competencies (3 Questions of 5 Points Each):
Miscellaneous questions on drafting functionality
2) Basic Part Creation and Modification (2 Questions of 15 Points Each):
Sketching
Extrude Boss
Extrude Cut
Modification of Key Dimensions
3) Intermediate Part Creation and Modification (2 Questions of 15 Points Each):
Sketching
Revolve Boss
Extrude Cut
Circular Pattern
4) Advanced Part Creation and Modification (3 Questions of 15 Points Each):
Sketching
Sketch Offset
Extrude Boss
Extrude Cut
Modification of Key Dimensions
More Difficult Geometry Modifications
5) Assembly Creation (4 Questions of 30 Points Each):
Placing of Base Part
Mates
Modification of Key Parameters in Assembly
Total Questions: 14
Total Points: 240
165 out of 240 points needed to pass the CSWA.
SAMPLE TEST.
1) To create drawing view ‘B’ it is necessary to sketch a spline (as shown) on drawing
view ‘A’ and insert which SolidWorks view type? (5 points)
a) Section.
b) Crop.
c) Projected.
d) Detail.
2) COSMOSXPress allows changes to mesh settings. Which of the following
Statements is not true? (5 points)
a) A fine mesh setting produces more accurate results than a course mesh.
b) A coarse mesh setting produces less accurate results than a fine mesh.
c) A fine mesh setting can be applied to a specific face instead of the entire model.
d) All of the above.
3) What is the name of the material having the same mechanical properties in all
directions? (5 points)
a) Anisotropic.
b) Orthotropic.
c) Isotropic.
d) None of the above.
4) Build this part in SolidWorks.
Save part after each question in a different file in case it must be reviewed. (15 points)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Material: AISI 1020 Steel
Density= 0.0079 g/mm^3
A= 81.00
B= 57.00
C= 43.00
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?
a. 1028.33 b. 118.93
c. 577.64 d. 939.54
5) Modify the part in Question 4 in SolidWorks. (15 points)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Material: AISI 1020 Steel
Density= 0.0079 g/mm^3
Uses the part created in the previous question and modify it by removing material and
also by changing the following parameters:
A= 86.00
B= 58.00
C= 43.00
What is the overall mass of the part?
R/ _______ grams.
6) Create the part shown below. (15 points)
Note: Part is symmetrical across both the gray horizontal and vertical lines.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2.
Part origin: Arbitrary.
Material: Brass.
Density= 8500 kg/m^3.
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A= 50.00
B= 30.00
C= 35.00
D= A * 4
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?
a) 5010.96 b) 5112.66
c) 4996.35 d) 5180.55
7) Make the following changes to the part in Question 6. (15 points)
Note: Part is symmetrical across both the gray horizontal and vertical lines. Modified
dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new dimensions are not.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2.
Part origin: Arbitrary.
Material: Brass.
Density= 8500 kg/m^3.
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A= 45.00
B= 20.00
C= 30.00
D= A * 4
E= C-10
What is the overall mass of the part?
R/ _______ grams.
8) Build this part in SolidWorks. Use for Question 9. (15 points)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: 1060 Alloy
Density= 2700 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A= 84
B= 46
C= 118
D= 27
Y= C/2 +20
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?
a) 822 b) 807
c) 791 d) 862
7) Modify the part in Question 8 in SolidWorks. (15 points)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Material: 1060 Alloy
Density= 2700 kg/m^3
Uses the part created in the previous question and modify it by removing material and
also by changing the following parameters:
A= 90
B= 45
C= 135
D= 22
Y= C/2 +20
What is the overall mass of the part?
R/ _______ grams.
Modified Part, Question 9: Create the Part Shown below. Use for Question 10.
Note: Modified Dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new dimensions are
not. "E" indicates a hole wizard hole at the center of the feature.
8) Modify the Part Based on New Images. (15 points)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
All holes through all unless shown otherwise.
Material: 1060 Alloy
Density= 2700 kg/m^3
Uses the part created in the previous question and modify it by removing material and
also by changing the following parameters:
A= 92
B= 46
C= 128
D= 24
Y= C/2 +20
E=
Hole Wizard Standard: ISO Countersink
Type: Hex Socket CTSK Head ISO 10642
Size: M6
Fit: Normal
Through Hole Diameter: 7.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 14.00 mm
Counter Sink Angle: 90deg
End Condition: Through All
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?
a) 967 b) 864
c) 924 d) 908
Modified Part, Question 10: Create the Part Shown below.
Note: Modified Dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new dimensions are
not.
11) Build this Assembly in solid works. (30 points)
It contains: 3 machined brackets and 2 pins.
Brackets:
2mm thickness, and equal size (holes through‐all).
Material: 6061 Alloy,
Density= 0.0027g/mm^3.
The top edge of the notch is located 20 mm from the top edge of the Machined
Bracket.
Pins:
5 mm length and equal in diameter,
Material: Titanium,
Density= 0.0046g/mm^3.
Pins are mated concentric to bracket holes (no clearance).
Pin end faces are coincident to bracket outer faces. There is a 1 mm gap
between the brackets. Brackets are positioned with equal angle mates (45
degrees).
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Assembly origin: As shown.
a) X= ‐11.05 Y= 24.08 Z= ‐40.19
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?
b) X= ‐11.05 Y= -24.08 Z= 40.19
c) X= 40.24 Y= 24.33 Z= 20.75
d) X= 20.75 Y= 24.33 Z= 40.24
12) Build this Assembly in solid works. (30 points)
It contains 2 long_pins (1), 3 short_pins (2), and 4 chain_links (3).
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Assembly origin: Arbitrary
Download the attached zip file and open it.
Save the contained parts and open those parts in SolidWorks. (Note: If
SolidWorks prompts "Do you want to proceed with feature recognition?" please
click "No".)
Create the Assembly with respect to the Origin as shown in isometric view.
Create the assembly using the following conditions:
1) Pins are mated concentric to chain link holes (no clearance).
2) Pin end faces are coincident to chain link side faces.
A= 25 degrees
B= 125 degrees
C= 130 degrees
a) X= 348.66 Y= -88.48 Z= ‐91.40
What is the overall mass of the part (grams)?
b) X= 308.53 Y= -109.89 Z= -61.40
c) X= 298.66 Y= -17.48 Z= -89.22
d) X= 448.66 Y= -208.48 Z= -34.64
13) Modify this assembly in SolidWorks. (30 points)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Assembly origin: Arbitrary
Using the same assembly created in the previous question modify the following
parameters:
A= 30 degrees
B= 115 degrees
C= 135 degrees
What is the center of mass of the assembly (millimeters)?
R/ _______ grams.
14) Modify this assembly in SolidWorks. (30 points)
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Assembly origin: As Shown
Using the same assembly created in the previous question modify the following
parameters:
A= 35 degrees
B= 120 degrees
C= 140 degrees
What is the center of mass of the assembly (millimeters)?
R/ _______ grams.
