CSWA - Certified Solidworks Associate Assembly Component Mating Questions and Answers

Question 1

An assembly requires a shaft to be centered within a slot. The shaft must be able to slide along the length of the slot and rotate. Which mate is the MOST appropriate to achieve this relationship?

Accepted Answer

Slot Mate

Answer

Width Mate

Answer

Concentric Mate

Answer

Limit Mate

Question 2

In a SolidWorks assembly, you need to ensure two flat, non-parallel faces maintain a constant angle of 30 degrees relative to each other. Which of the following standard mates should you use?

Accepted Answer

Angle

Answer

Perpendicular

Answer

Coincident

Answer

Parallel

Question 3

You are assembling a rack and pinion system. Which mate type is specifically designed to simulate the linear motion of the rack corresponding to the rotational motion of the pinion?

Accepted Answer

Rack and Pinion Mate

Answer

Gear Mate

Answer

Linear Coupler Mate

Answer

Screw Mate

Question 4

Which of the following mate types would be classified as an 'Advanced Mate' in SolidWorks?

Accepted Answer

Width

Answer

Tangent

Answer

Concentric

Answer

Lock

Question 5

A scenario requires two gears to rotate relative to one another. The teeth must engage correctly, and the rotation of one gear should drive the other at a specified ratio. What is the most suitable mate for this application?

Accepted Answer

Gear Mate

Answer

Hinge Mate

Answer

Tangent Mate

Answer

Concentric Mate

Question 6

To fully constrain a simple pin within a hole, a Concentric mate is applied first. What standard mate is typically applied next to prevent the pin from sliding axially out of the hole?

Accepted Answer

Coincident

Answer

Parallel

Answer

Perpendicular

Answer

Distance