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Earning your CSWA is a great way to hone your skills and show employers that you’re well-versed in SOLIDWORKS. To help you pass the exam, we spoke to SOLIDWORKS experts and compiled their top test-taking tips and tricks.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>| Pass the CSWA Exam by Mastering These Skills\u003Cbr> Sketch entities (lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, ellipses, centerlines)\u003Cbr> Sketch tools (offset, convert, trim)  Sketch relations\u003Cbr> Boss and cut features (extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts)  Fillets and chamfers\u003Cbr> Linear, circular, and fill patterns  Dimensions\u003Cbr> Feature conditions (start and end)  Mass properties\u003Cbr> Materials\u003Cbr> Inserting components\u003Cbr> Standard mates (coincident, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric, distance, angle)\u003Cbr> Reference geometry (planes, axis, mate references)  Drawing views\u003Cbr> Annotations |\n| --- | --- |\n\nLOOK FOR THESE TOP TIPS FROM THE SOLIDWORKS CERTIFICATION GURU  \nAs a certified SOLIDWORKS Solutions Partner, we were able to tap into the man-in-charge to help you navigate the CSWA exam with ease!  \nYou’ll find tips and tricks throughout this e-guide from Mike Puckett, senior manager of the World Wide Certification Program at SOLIDWORKS. All of Puckett’s tips are called out with a certification ribbon!  \n\n| | | What You Need to Know About the CSWA Exam\u003Cbr>Time limit: 3 hours\u003Cbr>Exam length: 14 questions\u003Cbr>Minimum passing grade: 70%\u003Cbr>Re-test policy: 14-day waiting period between each retake |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n1 | Your CSWA Exam Preparation Guide  [www.solidprofessor.com](www.solidprofessor.com)  \nHOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CSWA EXAM  \nUse these tips to help you properly set up your computer and prepare yourself for the exam.  \n1 Make sure you use a reliable computer. The last thing you want is for your computer to crash during the exam.  \n2 You must have SOLIDWORKS 2011 or later to take the CSWA exam.  \nNote: If you’re using a previous version of SOLIDWORKS (anything before 2011), you won’t be able to open some of the testing files. If you don’t have a compatible version, you’ll need to reach out to your reseller for an upgrade.  \n3 Use two monitors so you can run SOLIDWORKS on one monitor and the exam application on the other. This isn’t required, but it’ll help you be more efficient by avoiding switching tabs.  \nThis tip is brought to you by the World Wide Certification Manager at SOLIDWORKS, Mike Puckett!  \n4 Start and run SOLIDWORKS before launching the exam application.  \n5 Eat, drink, and use the restroom prior to beginning the exam. The exam times out after 3 hours and most people need every second to take the exam.  \n6 Take the exam when you have three hours of uninterrupted time available.  \nTIPS FOR HOW TO PRACTICE FOR THE CSWA EXAM  \nYou’ll need hands-on practice to successfully pass the test. Use these tips to organize your studying efforts.  \n7 You'll need to practice and become proficient in using standard mates including coincident, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric, distance, and angle mates.  \n8 Practice modeling objects from drawings. You’ll need to be able to quickly read drawings and use basic tools.  \n9 Study drawing view types. There will be a multiple-choice section on the exam where you’ll be given various drawing views and you’ll have to select which type of view it is. If you know your views, this is an easy way to rack up points.  \n10 Practice using different end conditions for 3D features to see how the geometry updates when you make a change.  \nExample: Use the Through All end condition on an Extruded Cut instead of a Blind end condition.  \nYou’ll need to be able to update your model based on the given dimensions. 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