This is an overview of the question types included on the certification exam.

The live certification exam is delivered through the Pearson platform feature several diverse types of questions offered in English only. Sample question types are provided below for illustration. They are intended to offer the types of questions you will see in the exam environment. Be sure to review these question types and how they operate carefully so you’re prepared for them in the live testing environment

Note: The practice test at the end of our certification prep course is balanced against the exam objectives but is not reflective of the actual question types you will find on the exam. The practice test question types are limited to multiple choice only.

Multiple-choice

Multiple-choice questions measure knowledge of a specific content topic. A multiple-choice item asks a question and provides multiple possible answers.

Answer key

A XY Plane

Drag-and-drop

Drag-and-drop questions measure object-association and placement skills. Exam takers select and reposition answer options within a list or graphic.

Answer key

Midpoint - A
Equal - B
Horizontal/Vertical - C
Concentric - D

Hot area

Hot-area questions measure your ability by asking you to select “hot” areas of an exhibit. Hot-area items are essentially multiple-choice items with graphical answer choices.

Answer key

75 length of a square side.

Active Screen

This item measures a candidate’s familiarity with the software’s UI by using interactive images of the software tools, menus, or options.

An image of a hot area sample test question for the ACA for CAD for Mechanical Design exam. This is an image of the rectangular pattern dialogue box.

Answer key

Quantity: 5
Distance 10mm
Direction: One direction

Graphic interpretation

Graphic-interpretation questions measure your ability to view a graphic and interpret the information successfully.

In image of a hot area sample test question for the ACA for CAD for Mechanical Design exam. This image is of an object being extruded with the extrude dialogue box visible.

Answer key

New Component

Select machining strategy

Video quiz

What is the use case for a Pencil toolpath?