The Sketcher 1. If a geometric entity or a dimension is displayed in red, this implies that it is:
Partially Defined
Fully Defined
Overdefined
None of these
2. Which of the following sketch tools does not require one or more existing sketch entities?
Mirror
Tangent Arc
Partial Ellipse
Offset Entities
3. While in sketch mode, the number displayed to the right of the cursor defines the sketch element`s exact size. Therefore, there is no need to add a dimension to set the dimensional value.
TRUE
FALSE
4. The Power Trim tool can be used to extend a line to a target point.
TRUE
FALSE
5. One way to remove an existing sketch entity is to select it and then press the __________ key on the keyboard.
R
Enter/Return
Delete
Backspace
Sketched Features 6. Which option needs to be selected from the Revolve Type drop-down list to revolve the sketch symmetrically on both sides of the sketching plane?
Two-Directions
Equal
Mid Plane
Up to Vertex
7. You can bring up the dimensions used to define a feature by double-clicking on a face of that feature.
True
False
8. Which end condition from the Cut-Extrude Property manager is used to cut the entire part?
Blind
Up to Next
Through All
Up to Vertex
9. Which of the following features is an applied feature, meaning that it is not defined by one or more sketches?
Loft
Rib
Shell
Revolve
10. To create a closed Loft Feature, you must select all of the sketch sections, then select the first sketch again to define it as the start and end sketch.
TRUE
FALSE
Applied Features 11. What group box in the Hole Wizard PropertyManager should you use if you want to add custom hole parameters for later use?
Favorite
Hole Type
Hole Specifications
Options
12. When you select multiple edges to Chamfer, a flag is displayed on each edge and each one can be given individual Chamfer dimensions.
TRUE
FALSE
13. You can fully define a Reference Axis using two planes.
TRUE
FALSE
14. True or False: A Chamfer can be applied to an edge, face, or vertex.
TRUE
FALSE
15. If the part you are designing is completely symmetric, you can complete the part by designing just half of the part and using one mirror feature.
TRUE
FALSE
Parts 16. Configurations you want to control with a design table must be defined before creating the design table.
TRUE
FALSE
17. While creating a design table you are prompted to select which dimensions you want to control in the Design Table.
TRUE
FALSE
18. When modifying a feature, you can specify which configuration you want the feature to apply to.
TRUE
FALSE
19. After you create a design table, an Excel icon is displayed in the ConfigurationManager Tree which implies that the design table is driving the configuration.
TRUE
FALSE
20. After an extruded feature has been created, you can always go back and edit the feature. When you edit an existing extrude feature, which of the following cannot be changed from the Extrude PropertyManager?
The end condition
The depth
The shape of the sketch profile
The direction of the extrude
Assemblies 21. You cannot flip the alignment of a Coincident mate from the Mates PropertyManager.
TRUE
FALSE
22. You can insert a component into an assembly by dragging the .SLDPRT part file from Windows Explorer into the SOLIDWORKS window and dropping it in your assembly.
TRUE
FALSE
23. The (f) in front of the first component listed in the Feature Manager Tree indicates:
The component is Flexible.
The component is Floating and free to move.
The component is Fixed.
The component is fully defined from mates.
24. When creating an Exploded View, you can move multiple components at the same time in a single step.
TRUE
FALSE
25. You can apply a coincident mate between two edges.
FALSE
TRUE
Views 26. For the figure shown, a Positional tolerance is applied to a slotted feature in an alignment plate. Based on this information, select the statement that is NOT correct:
The tolerance zone is two parallel planes
The tolerance zone may increase as the feature of size departs from MMC
The tolerance zone must remain perpendicular to datum A and parallel datum B at all times
The wall thickness of the two protruding tabs is being protected
27. To create a body representing the volume of two overlapping bodies one would use which option and feature combination?
Sketch Profile of the Sweep feature
Subtract option of the Combine feature
Common option of the Combine feature
None of these are correct
28. True or False: For Total Runout, the indicator must be moved parallel to the specified datum axis and kept normal ( perpendicular) to the part surface
True
False
29. Which one of the following statements is not correct about Balloons?
If you pick an edge or a vertex, the Balloon Leader will attach with an arrow
If you select a face, the Balloon Leader will attach with a dot
In SOLIDWORKS, all of the Balloons for an assembly need to be created individually
Once Balloons are in place they can be postioned by clicking and dragging them
30. Which of the following statements is FALSE for profile?
When used without a datum, Profile is a form control
Profile is able to control orientation without datums or basic dimensions
Profile can control the location of a feature if datums and basic dimensions are used
The default tolerance zone for Profile is a set of two boundaries, equally disposed about the true profile of a surface
Dimensions, Etc. 31. To save a Custom Sheet Format you should choose ______ from the File Drop Down Menu.
Save
Save As
Save Sheet Format
Save All
32. You can only use the default configuration of an assembly to drive a Bill of Materials.
TRUE
FALSE
33. When you attach a balloon to an edge, it is attached with an arrow.
TRUE
FALSE
34. When you attach a balloon to a face, it is attached with an arrow.
TRUE
FALSE
35. A Bill of Materials can only be created in the drawings of part files.
TRUE
FALSE
Advanced Parts 36. Parting surfaces extend towards the part.
True
False
37. __________ faces are those that have both positive and negative draft.
Parting
Straddle
Shut-off
Steep
38. The Split feature can be used to ______.
Split Bodies
Comsume Bodies
Generate an assembly from split bodies
All of the Above
39. These icons can be found on which toolbar in SOLIDWORKS?
Fastening feature
Selection filter
Mold tools
Render tools
40. What type of geometry can be used to create lofts: (A) sketches, (B) surfaces, (C) model faces, or (D) points.
A only
A and B
A, B, and C
A, B, C, and D
41. The base diameter of a helix is defined:
In the helix feature.
By a pre-existing circle.
By a pre-existing straight line.
By a pre-existing ellipse.
42. When using the Indent Feature, you can use a Surface Body OR Solid Body as the tool body region.
True
False
Advanced Assemblies 43. The main purpose for using assembly Design Tables is to...
Design and create new configurations.
Create and control configurations in an assembly.
Automate feature creation.
Add parent/child relationships.
44. What are some ways to diagnose mate errors?
Hold cursor over mate with error
Click `What`s Wrong` on the mate error
Use the diagnose option in Mate Expert
All of the Above
45. When creating a new configuration, you always have to give it a unique name, description, and comment.
False
True
46. Assembly Features cannot be propagated to the individual part files of the components in which they affect.
True
False
47. If a change is made to a mirrored component at the assembly level, both the original and the mirrored component will have that same change.
True
False
48. Smart Components can be used to add ______ data to a part when adding it to an assembly.
Cut out
Fasteners
Mounting Holes
All answers are correct
49. You cannot make changes at the part level while working in an assembly.
False
True
Sheet Metal 50. When creating multiple Edge Flanges, which statement is true regarding the arrows that control the direction and the length?
Both the length arrows and direction arrows can be controlled independently.
Both the length arrows and the direction arrows are controlled together.
The length arrows can be controlled independently, but the direction arrows are controlled together.
The direction arrows can be controlled independently, but the length arrows are controlled together.
51. The sketch used for a Sketched Bend or Jog does not have to cross the entire surface.
TRUE
FALSE
52. When creating a sketch for a sheet metal Base Flange, it`s important to break off any sharp corners with sketch fillets.
TRUE
FALSE
53. In order to select multiple edges for an Edge Flange they must be in contact.
TRUE
FALSE
54. Sheet metal bend tables are compatible with what type of file listed below?
MS Excel File
.PDF file
MS PowerPoint file
.DXF file
55. Which of the following is not a valid sheet metal Corner Treatment?
Closed Corners
Welded Corners
Filleted Corners
Break Corners
56. You can use the sheet metal Corner Trim option to change the part in both its flattened and folded state.
TRUE
FALSE
SimulationXpress 57. You can apply __________ restraints or fixtures in SimulationXpress.
Immovable
Roller/Slider
Fixed Geometry
Symmetry
58. Which of the following is a valid load type in SimulationXpress?
Bearing Loads
Gravitational Loads
Uniform Pressure Distribution
Non-uniform Pressure Distribution
59. If you have a book shelf that you plan to put 25 lbs on, but the shelf will actually hold 100 lbs before it breaks, the shelf would have a factor of safety of:
.25
1.25
4
None of these
60. Even if you`ve already defined a part`s material in SOLIDWORKS, you can specify a different material in SimulationXpress.
TRUE
FALSE
61. You CANNOT use SimulationXpress to help optimize a part based on _______________.
Factor of Safety
Maximum Torque
Maximum Displacement
Maximum Stress