Candidates preparing for Solidworks certifications, including students, designers, and engineers, use these practice questions to test their design knowledge. This page provides free AI-generated practice sets covering sketching, features, and assembly tools alongside verified exam requirements from Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation. You can review key mechanical design topics, inspect sample questions with step-by-step reasoning, and plan your preparation before taking the official test.
According to Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation, “Total Questions: 14 Total Points: 240 Points Needed to Pass: 165 Maximum Time: 180 min for the full exam or 90 min for each part of the two part exam”[1]
Solidworks certification assessments evaluate computer-aided design proficiency in part modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation. All certification testing is delivered online via TesterPRO Client software. Candidates run the testing client on a computer alongside the CAD application to complete modeling exercises and multiple-choice questions.
The CSWA exam requires SOLIDWORKS 2011 or later so that testing files open without error. For the CSWP exam, candidates need SOLIDWORKS 2015 or later. There is no general prerequisite for the CSWP, though K–12 academic candidates must pass the CSWA before attempting the CSWP.
The CSWA exam has a time limit of 3 hours and requires a passing score of 70%. In academic testing, the CSWA Academic exam includes 14 questions worth 240 points, where 165 points are required to pass. The fee for the CSWA is $99 per attempt in North America; pricing in other regions may vary, so check official SOLIDWORKS purchase pages. If an attempt is unsuccessful, a 14-day waiting period applies between attempts for the CSWA, and a new credit is required. For the CSWP, candidates observe a 14-day wait per segment and retake only the failed segment.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (CSWA Academic) | 14 questions, 240 points (165 to pass)[1] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Time limit (CSWA) | 3 hours[2] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Passing score (CSWA) | 70%[2] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Exam fee (CSWA) | $99 per attempt (North America)[3] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Retake policy (CSWA) | 14-day wait; new credit per attempt[2] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Retake policy (CSWP) | 14-day wait per segment; retake only the failed segment[4] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Delivery | Online via TesterPRO Client[5] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Eligibility (CSWA) | Requires SOLIDWORKS 2011 or later[2] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
| Eligibility (CSWP) | No prerequisite (K–12 academic candidates must pass CSWA first); SOLIDWORKS 2015+[4] | Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation · Oct 20, 2026 |
The content areas below are copied from the official Solidworks content outline published by Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Corporation. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Boss and cut features - extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts[2] | Solidworks Part Modeling and Features Review how to generate base solids and cutouts using extruded, revolved, swept, and lofted geometry. |
| Dimensions[2] | Solidworks Sketching and 2D Drawing Practise applying driving and driven dimensions to fully define geometry in sketches and drawings. |
| Feature conditions – start and end[2] | Solidworks Part Modeling and Features Review end and start conditions such as blind, through all, up to next, and offset from surface. |
| Fillets and chamfers[2] | Solidworks Part Modeling and Features Practise adding constant-radius fillets, variable fillets, and angle-distance chamfers to edges and faces. |
| Inserting components[2] | Solidworks Assembly Design Review placing base components and inserting additional parts into top-level assemblies. |
| Linear, circular, and fill patterns[2] | Solidworks Part Modeling and Features Practise repeating features across linear directions, rotational axes, and designated boundary areas. |
| Mass properties[2] | Solidworks Part Modeling and Features Review evaluating part weight, volume, surface area, and center of mass coordinates. |
| Materials[2] | Solidworks Part Modeling and Features Practise assigning standard material properties from the material library to update part physical characteristics. |
| Sketch entities - lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, ellipses, centerlines[2] | Solidworks Sketching and 2D Drawing Review drawing basic shapes and construction lines on reference planes. |
| Sketch relations[2] | Solidworks Sketching and 2D Drawing Practise establishing geometric relationships such as horizontal, vertical, tangent, and concentric between entities. |
| Sketch tools - offset, convert, trim[2] | Solidworks Sketching and 2D Drawing Review modifying sketch profiles by trimming segments, converting existing model edges, and offsetting contours. |
| Standard mates - coincident, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric, distance, angle[2] | Solidworks Assembly Design Practise constraining relative motion and position between components using standard assembly relationships. |
Prepare for the Solidworks exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: Which SolidWorks drawing tool creates a BOM table listing all components in an assembly view?
Answer: C. Bill of Materials
Explanation:
The correct option is Bill of Materials. In drawing environments, inserting a Bill of Materials generates an itemized table listing every component within the referenced assembly, including part names, quantities, and user-defined descriptions. Option A is incorrect because a Design Table operates within part or assembly files to drive dimensional configurations, not drawing sheets. Option B is incorrect because a Hole Table documents the position, size, and quantity of drilled holes. Option D is incorrect because a Revision Table logs drawing design history and release changes. Remember the general rule: to tabulate assembly components on a drawing sheet, always insert a Bill of Materials table.
Question: What does the 'Dynamic Mirror' sketch tool do in SolidWorks?
Answer: B. Automatically mirrors new sketch entities about a centerline in real time as you draw
Explanation:
The correct option is that it automatically mirrors new sketch entities about a centerline in real time as you draw. Selecting Dynamic Mirror activates a continuous mirroring mode across a designated centerline so that any newly sketched segment is duplicated on the opposing side at the moment of creation. Option A is incorrect because mirroring existing entities after sketching is handled by the standard Mirror Entities command. Option C is incorrect because the tool requires a selected sketch line rather than defaulting to the coordinate Y-axis. Option D is incorrect because sketch mirroring relies on planar sketch lines rather than global model symmetry planes. Remember the general rule: Dynamic Mirror acts on entities during active sketching, whereas standard Mirror acts post-sketching.
Question: To duplicate the cylindrical section, what feature do you use?
Answer: D. Circular Pattern
Explanation:
The correct option is Circular Pattern. When a feature or cylindrical section needs to be duplicated around a rotational center, the Circular Pattern command copies the geometry at equal or specified angular spacing about a reference axis. Option A is incorrect because Convert Entities projects existing model edges directly onto an active sketch plane rather than replicating model features. Option B is incorrect because Mirror reflects geometry across a single planar face rather than rotating it radially. Option C is incorrect because Linear Pattern replicates features along straight directional vectors. Remember the general rule: use circular patterning whenever feature instances must repeat radially around an axis of revolution.
Begin your preparation by establishing baseline speed in the CAD software before scheduling your exam. Work through practice sets in Solidworks Drawing and Documentation to confirm your understanding of drawing views, dimensions, and annotations.
Next, progress to solid modeling operations with Solidworks Part Modeling and Features. Focus on setting materials accurately and evaluating mass properties, as exam questions frequently require calculating model mass to verify correct dimensions. Continue into multi-part design by practicing standard mating and component placement in Solidworks Assembly Design.
Simulate exam conditions by solving exercises in the CAD interface while reviewing practice questions. Ensure your computer meets the system requirements for TesterPRO Client and that you use SOLIDWORKS 2011 or later for the CSWA, or SOLIDWORKS 2015 or later for the CSWP. If you need to retake an exam, note the official 14-day waiting requirement before scheduling another attempt.
All certification testing is conducted online through the TesterPRO Client software. Candidates download and run the TesterPRO Client application on their computer alongside their CAD software. The client presents testing instructions, delivers model files for modeling exercises, and records answers during the testing session.
You must use at least SOLIDWORKS 2011 for the CSWA exam. According to official requirements from Dassault Systèmes, any use of a previous version will result in the inability to open some of the testing files provided in the TesterPRO Client during your assessment.
The CSWA exam requires a minimum passing grade of 70% and has an exam length of 3 hours. For candidates taking the CSWA Academic exam, the test includes 14 questions worth 240 points, requiring 165 points to pass.
There is no general prerequisite for the CSWP exam for typical candidates, but SOLIDWORKS 2015 or later is required. However, K–12 students taking the exam through a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider must pass the CSWA certification prior to attempting the CSWP.
There is a minimum 14-day waiting period between every attempt of the CSWA exam, and a new CSWA exam credit must be purchased for each attempt. For the CSWP, a 14-day waiting period applies between attempts of the same CSWP segment, and candidates retake only the failed segment.
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