Test Questions
This section will give you a general idea of Segment 1 of the CSWP Exam.
These images are to be used to answer Questions #1 – 3.
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1. Stage 1 – Initial Part
Build this part in SOLIDWORKS.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A = 213 mm
B = 200 mm
C = 170 mm
D = 130 mm
E = 41 mm
F = Hole Wizard Standard: Ansi Metric Counterbore
Type: Hex Bolt – ANSI B18.2.3.5M
Size: M8
Fit: Close
Through Hole Diameter: 15.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 30.00 mm
Counterbore Depth: 10.00 mm
End Condition: Through All
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 10mm
Hint 1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be
labeled with letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes or refer to new
features from one stage to another will be circled in the images.
Hint 2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
Measure the mass of the part.
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What is the mass of the part (grams)?
a) 14139.65
b) 14298.56
c) 15118.41
d) 14207.34
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2. Update parameters of the initial part.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A = 225 mm
B = 210 mm
C = 176 mm
D = 137 mm
E = 39 mm
F = Hole Wizard Standard: Ansi Metric Counterbore
Type: Hex Bolt – ANSI B18.2.3.5M
Size: M8
Fit: Close
Through Hole Diameter: 15.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 30.00 mm
Counterbore Depth: 10.00 mm
End Condition: Through All
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 10mm
Hint 1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be
labeled with letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes or refer to new
features from one stage to another will be circled in the images.
Hint 2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
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3. Update parameters of the initial part.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A = 209 mm
B = 218 mm
C = 169 mm
D = 125 mm
E = 41 mm
F = Hole Wizard Standard: Ansi Metric Counterbore
Type: Hex Bolt – ANSI B18.2.3.5M
Size: M8
Fit: Close
Through Hole Diameter: 15.00 mm
Counterbore Diameter: 30.00 mm
Counterbore Depth: 10.00 mm
End Condition: Through All
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 10mm
Hint 1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be
labeled with letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes or refer to new
features from one stage to another will be circled in the images.
Hint 2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
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These images are to be used to answer Questions #4 and 5.
4. Stage 2 – Modify
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Modify the part using the following dimensions.
Note: The changes from the initial part are concentrated in areas AA, BB and CC
shown in the images.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A = 221 mm
B = 211 mm
C = 165 mm
D = 121 mm
E = 37 mm
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 15mm
Note: The equation for Y has changed from the initial part.
Hint 1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be
labeled with letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes or refer to new
features from one stage to another will be circled in the images.
Hint 2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
Measure the mass of the part.
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What is the mass of the part (grams)?
a) 13095.40
b) 13206.40
c) 13313.35
d) 13395.79
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5. Stage 2 – Update Parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Alloy Steel
Density = 0.0077 g/mm^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise
Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions
labeled in the images:
A = 229 mm
B = 217 mm
C = 163 mm
D = 119 mm
E = 34 mm
X = A/3
Y = B/3 + 15mm
Hint 1: The dimensions that are to be linked or updated and are variable will be
labeled with letters. Any dimensions that are simple value changes or refer to new
features from one stage to another will be circled in the images.
Hint 2: To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.
Measure the mass of the part.
What is the mass of the part (grams)?
END OF TEST
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Answer Key
1. d) 14207.34
2. 16490.45
3. 15100.47
4. b) 13206.40
5. 14208.00
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Hints and Tips
DISCLAIMER: IT IS UP TO YOU TO RESEARCH THESE HINTS. BEING A
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL CERTIFIED SOLIDWORKS USER SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE
ABILITY TO RESEARCH SOLIDWORKS FUNCTIONALITY. CONSULT HELP, YOUR VAR
AE’S, THE ON-LINE FORUMS OR BLOGS. NO ANSWERS WILL BE SHARED BY THE
CERTIFICATION TEAM!
Hint 1: Use linked (also known as “shared values”) dimensions to manage the
dimensions that are to be the same in each stage. This will ensure that the
dimensions that are to be linked together in value stay linked together.
Hint 2: Change the label of the dimensions in your part to A, B, C, D, etc. to visually
keep track of which dimensions need to be changed.
Hint 3: As an alternative to Hint #2, you can also use the Design Table to manage the
changing parameters.
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