CSWA Sample Exam

-This test is made up of a series of problems broken down into sets of questions. Each problem
set of questions comes with a description that outlines the problems to be solved for that set.

-This exam contains 14 questions

-You should be able to complete all 14 questions within 180 minutes

-Consult answer key after completion of this section

Question 1 – Drawing Views

-Which tool is used to produce the view of part A shown in B?

a. Aligned Section View

b. Detailed View

c. Broken-Out Section View

d. Auxiliary View
Question 2 – Drawing Scale

-To change the scale of the drawing and have the sheet format update:

a. Select the view then set the scale on the property manager

b. Open the Sheet Properties

c. Right click the view and select “change master scale”

d. Open the Drawing Options

Question 3 – Drafting Standards

-To change the Drafting Standard of a drawing:

Hint: Drafting standard refers to annotation placement, arrowhead and line sizes, etc.

a. Go to options and Document Properties

b. Open the Sheet Properties and change standard sheet format

c. Right click sheet and select edit Sheet Format in property manager

d. Right click drawing view and select properties

- Question 4: Create the following part.
- Read following questions before modeling.

R35 R8 x 2

R14
5
R5 x 4
5

A 15 A
5
20 135°

A
5
A

B ( Radius)
C 40
20

64 20

SECTION A-A
Question 4 – Solid model 1
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: 1060 Alloy
Density = 2700 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 50 mm
B = 10 mm
C = B + 20

(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?

a. 364.44

b. 345.94

c. 323.56

d. 355.22
- Question 5: Make the following changes to the part from Question 4.
- Read following questions before modeling.
- Note: Modified dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new
dimensions are not.

R35
R10 x 2

R14 5 R8 x 5
10

25
B B
5 5
20 15
135°
45 A

20
3

B (Radius) 20
40
20 C

64 20

SECTION B-B
Question 5 – Solid model 1: Update parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: 1060 Alloy
Density = 2700 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 50 mm
B = 15 mm
C = B + 20

(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)? _____
 - Question 6: Create the part shown below.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across both the gray horizontal and vertical lines.
- Read following questions before modeling.

C (Radius)

7
A
25 7
15° R5 x 4

B 7 D

SECTION A-A

10 x 5

A A

C
Question 6 – Solid model 2
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Brass
Density = 8500 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 50 mm
B = 30 mm
C = 35 mm
D=A*4

(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?

a. 5010.96

b. 5112.66

c. 4996.35

d. 5180.55
- Question 7: Make the following changes t othe part in Question 6.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across both the gray horizontal and vertical lines.
- Note: Modified dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new
dimensions are not.
- Read following questions before modeling.

15° R2 x 4
A

45
7

7
7
C (Radius) 7
25

B A

SECTION H-H

R5 x 15
20°
R2.50 x 15

10 x 4 E

85
C

H H
Question 7 – Solid model 2: Update parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Brass
Density = 8500 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 45 mm
B = 20 mm
C = 30 mm
D=A*4
E = C - 10

(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)? _____
Question 8 – Assembly Model 1
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary

-Create new assembly with the following parts:

Base.sldprt
Crankshaft.sldprt
PistonRod.sldprt
PistonHead.sldprt

-Create the appropriate mates as shown.

- Mate the front planes of PistonHead.sldprt coincident to the front plane of base.sldprt

-Create the coordinate system as shown in the picture.

-Create the angle mate as shown in the following picture.

What is the center of mass of the assembly with respect to the new coordinate system?

a. X= -22.55, Y= 120.12, Z= 155.34

b. X= -25.85, Y= 113.54, Z= 173.53

c. X= 22.55, Y= -120.12, Z= 155.34

d. X= -30.53, Y= 102.11, Z= 166.38

Question 9 – Assembly Model 1: Update mates
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary

-Change the angle mate as shown in the following picture.

What is the center of mass of the assembly with respect to the new coordinate system?

X = _____

Y = _____

Z = _____
Question 10 – Assembly Model 2
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary

-Create new assembly with the following parts:

Mount.sldprt
Cylinder.sldprt
Piston.sldprt
A-Arm.sldprt

-Create the appropriate mates as shown.

-Create the following mates:

A = 20 mm

What is the value of the length X between the bottom edge of the A-Arm and the bottom face of
the mount (mm)?

a. 48.36

b. 55.22

c. 41.35

d. 56.35
Question 11 – Assembly Model 2: Update mates
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary

-Change the distance mate ‘A’ to the following value:

A = 5 mm

What is the value of the length X between the bottom edge of the A-Arm and the bottom face of
the mount (mm)?

_____
 - Question 12: Create the part shown below.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across the horizontal line passing through the
center bore
- Read following questions before modeling.

10

C/2

C
C/2

C
C

10 40
10 C
R2 x 2

20 45
2
5x2 D/2
45°
17.50
35 18 A
24 D D D B
17.50
45°
2
18
45

40
10 C
10

C C
40
Question 12 – Solid model 3
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
Density = 7300 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 40 mm
B = 120 mm
C = 20 mm
D = B/4
E = C/2

(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)?

a. 923.18

b. 904.86

c. 955.12

d. 897.21
- Question 13: Make the following changes to the part from Question 12.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across the horizontal line passing through the
center bore
- Note: Modified dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new
dimensions are not.
- Read following questions before modeling.

C/2
C/2

10

C
C

R3 x 12 C
30

3 3
3
15
3 3 3
15
R5 x 2
3 3
5x2 2 3 14
45°

17.50 18
D D B 35 24 D
17.50

45°
2 20
D/2
18

12.50 12.50
Question 13 – Solid model 3: Update Parameters
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
Density = 7300 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 30 mm
B = 150 mm
C = 15 mm
D = B/4
E = C/2

(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)? _____
- Question 14: Make the following changes to the part from Question 13.
- Note: Part is symmetrical across the horizontal and vertical lines passing
through the center bore
- Note: Modified dimensions are indicated with inspection bubbles, new
dimensions are not.
- Read following questions before modeling.
10
10

C/2
C/2

C E

C C
12.50 12.50
30 R2 x 12 5
C

5 5
15

8x4
5 5
15
5
5
8.75 2 10
45°

17.50 18
D 5x2 B 35 D
18
17.50 D/2

D 30
R5 x 4 20
Question 14 – Solid model 3: Update Parameters again.
Unit system: MMGS (millimeter, gram, second)
Decimal places: 2
Part origin: Arbitrary
Material: Cast Alloy Steel
Density = 7300 kg/m^3
All holes through all unless shown otherwise

-Use the following parameters and equations which correspond to the dimensions labeled in the
images:

A = 30 mm
B = 150 mm
C = 15 mm
D = B/4
E = C/2

(To save the most time, make use of linked dimensional values and equations.)
(Save each part after every question in a different file, so you can review your work)

-Measure the mass of the part.

What is the mass of the part (grams)? _____