CSWA CSWA - Certified Solidworks Associate SolidWorks Interface and Navigation Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which panel in SolidWorks lists features, sketches, and annotations in chronological order?
- PropertyManager
- FeatureManager Design Tree (Correct answer)
- CommandManager
- Task Pane
Correct answer: FeatureManager Design Tree
The FeatureManager Design Tree displays the ordered list of all features, sketches, and annotations in a SolidWorks document.
Question 2: What file extension does a SolidWorks part file use?
- .SLDASM
- .SLDDRW
- .SLDPRT (Correct answer)
- .SLDDOC
Correct answer: .SLDPRT
SolidWorks part files use the .SLDPRT extension to store 3D solid model geometry.
Question 3: Which action rotates the 3D model view in SolidWorks?
- Shift + drag left mouse button
- Alt + drag left mouse button
- Middle mouse button click and drag (Correct answer)
- Ctrl + drag left mouse button
Correct answer: Middle mouse button click and drag
Holding and dragging the middle mouse button rotates the 3D model view in the SolidWorks graphics area.
Question 4: Where do you set the unit system (inches or millimeters) for a SolidWorks document?
- View > Display
- Tools > Options > Document Properties > Units (Correct answer)
- Insert > Reference Geometry
- File > Properties
Correct answer: Tools > Options > Document Properties > Units
Document unit settings are found under Tools > Options > Document Properties > Units.
Question 5: What is the function of the Confirmation Corner in SolidWorks?
- Displays model mass
- Confirms or cancels the active command (Correct answer)
- Shows sketch status
- Toggles display states
Correct answer: Confirms or cancels the active command
The Confirmation Corner (green checkmark / red X) accepts or cancels the currently active command or sketch.
Question 6: Which keyboard shortcut sets the SolidWorks model to the standard isometric view?
- Ctrl+7
- Ctrl+1
- 7 (Correct answer)
- Spacebar
Correct answer: 7
Pressing the number 7 key sets the SolidWorks model to the standard isometric view orientation.
CSWA CSWA - Certified Solidworks Associate SolidWorks Interface and Navigation Questions and Answers 1
Which panel in SolidWorks lists features, sketches, and annotations in chronological order?