CSWP Credential Overview 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many separate segments make up the CSWP exam?
- One continuous segment
- Two segments
- Three segments (Correct answer)
- Four segments
Correct answer: Three segments
The CSWP exam is divided into three segments that can be taken together or separately.
Question 2: Which organization administers and owns the CSWP certification?
- Autodesk Certification Center
- Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation (Correct answer)
- CompTIA
- ASME
Correct answer: Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation
CSWP is administered by Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation, the maker of SolidWorks software.
Question 3: What is the minimum passing score typically required for each CSWP segment?
- 60%
- 70%
- 75% (Correct answer)
- 80%
Correct answer: 75%
Each CSWP segment requires a minimum score of 75% to pass.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes the CSWP's position in the SolidWorks certification hierarchy?
- Entry-level certification below CSWA
- Professional-level certification above CSWA and below CSWE (Correct answer)
- The highest level available
- An elective specialty exam
Correct answer: Professional-level certification above CSWA and below CSWE
CSWP sits in the middle tier: above the associate-level CSWA and below the expert-level CSWE.
Question 5: What does the acronym CSWP stand for?
- Certified SolidWorks Proficiency
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (Correct answer)
- Comprehensive SolidWorks Practitioner
- Core SolidWorks Professional
Correct answer: Certified SolidWorks Professional
CSWP stands for Certified SolidWorks Professional.
Question 6: Approximately how long (total) is allowed to complete all three CSWP segments if taken in one session?
- 90 minutes
- 180 minutes (Correct answer)
- 270 minutes
- 360 minutes
Correct answer: 180 minutes
The three segments total approximately 180 minutes (3 hours) of combined exam time.
Question 7: If a candidate fails one CSWP segment, what is the standard retake policy?
- No retake is allowed; the entire exam must be repurchased
- Only the failed segment must be retaken after a waiting period (Correct answer)
- All three segments must be retaken regardless of which was failed
- Retakes are unlimited with no waiting period
Correct answer: Only the failed segment must be retaken after a waiting period
Candidates need only retake and pass the specific segment they failed, not the entire exam.
CSWP Credential Overview 2
How many separate segments make up the CSWP exam?