CSWA - Certified Solidworks Associate Part Feature Creation Questions and Answers

Question 1

You need to create a part that is rotationally symmetric around a central axis, such as a pulley or a wheel.
The part's cross-section is defined by a single 2D sketch.
Which feature is the MOST efficient for creating the main body of this part?

Accepted Answer

Revolved Boss/Base

Answer

Extruded Boss/Base

Answer

Swept Boss/Base

Answer

Lofted Boss/Base

Question 2

When creating an Extruded Boss/Base feature, which end condition allows you to extrude symmetrically in both directions from the sketch plane, ensuring the sketch plane remains in the exact center of the feature?

Accepted Answer

Mid Plane

Answer

Blind

Answer

Through All - Both Directions

Answer

Up To Next

Question 3

A design requires a standard ANSI M10 counterbore hole to a specific depth. Which is the MOST efficient and accurate method to create this feature while ensuring all standard dimensions (hole diameter, counterbore diameter, counterbore depth) are correct?

Accepted Answer

Use the Hole Wizard and select the appropriate standard and specifications.

Answer

Create two separate Extruded Cut features.

Answer

Sketch the hole and counterbore profiles and use a single Revolved Cut feature.

Answer

Use the Extruded Cut feature with the 'Offset From Surface' end condition.

Question 4

What is the primary function of the Shell feature in SolidWorks?

Accepted Answer

To create a thin-walled, hollow model from a solid body.

Answer

To check for interferences in an assembly.

Answer

To add a protective outer coating to a part for simulation.

Answer

To combine multiple surface bodies into a single solid.

Question 5

To create a Swept Boss/Base feature, which two distinct sketch elements are required as inputs in the PropertyManager?

Accepted Answer

A profile sketch and a path sketch.

Answer

Two or more profiles on parallel planes.

Answer

A profile and an axis of revolution.

Answer

A single sketch containing a profile and a centerline.

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios would require the use of a Lofted Boss/Base feature for the most effective creation?

Accepted Answer

Creating a smooth transition between a square profile on one plane and a circular profile on another parallel plane.

Answer

Creating a cylindrical pin with a constant diameter.

Answer

Creating a handrail that follows a winding staircase.

Answer

Creating a solid object by rotating a profile around an axis.

You need to create a part that is rotationally symmetric around a central axis, such as a pulley or a wheel.The part's cross-section is defined by a single 2D sketch.Which feature is the MOST efficient for creating the main body of this part?

You need to create a part that is rotationally symmetric around a central axis, such as a pulley or a wheel.
The part's cross-section is defined by a single 2D sketch.
Which feature is the MOST efficient for creating the main body of this part?