Professional Exam Topics and Objectives - AutoCAD 2012

Altering Objects

• Stretch objects
• Offset objects
• Trim and extend objects
• Break and join objects

Annotations

• Work with Text: text styles, text justification, and multi-line text
• Set the Annotative property for objects
• Create and use Multileaders

Create Template Content

• Hide and isolate objects

Creating Additional Drawing Objects

• Edit polylines

Dimensioning

• Edit Dimensions
• Work with dimension styles

Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands

• Calculate the area of objects
• Change object properties
• Use layers

Hatching Objects

• Use hatching

Insert and Manage External Reference

• Apply External References

Isolate or Hide Displayed Objects

• Isolate and hide objects

Manipulating Objects

• Copy, Move, Mirror, and Rotate objects
• Describe and use arrays

Layouts and Visibility

• Create and use Viewports
• Create and Manage Layers

Reusable Content

• Create, insert, and edit blocks

Associate Exam Topics and Objectives - AutoCAD 2012

Altering Objects

• Create a radius between objects
• Trim and extend objects
• Break and join objects

Annotations

• Work with Text: text styles, text justification, and multi-line text
• Set the Annotative property for objects
• Create and use Multileaders

Create Template Content

• Hide and isolate objects

Creating Additional Drawing Objects

• Create polylines

Creating Basic Drawings

• Use Draw commands to create geometry
• Use object snap tracking
• Use polar snap tracking

Dimensioning

• Create dimensions
• Work with dimension styles

Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands

• Calculate the area of objects
• Change object properties
• Use layers

Isolate or Hide Displayed Objects

• Use grips

Manipulating Objects

• Copy, Move, Mirror, and Rotate objects
• Use selection set methods
• Describe and use arrays
• Use rotation reference angles

Layouts and Visibility

• Create and Manage Layouts

Printing and Plotting

• Use page setup for plotting

Reusable Content

• Create, insert, and edit blocks

Prefessional Exam Topics and Objectives - AutoCAD 2011

Manipulating Objects
• Apply mirror techniques to mirror copies of objects
• Apply rotation techniques to rotate objects
• Create rectangular and polar arrays
• Create copies of objects
• Apply move techniques to move objects to new positions
Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands
• Analyze a closed object to find the area

• Apply changes to an object’s property
Altering Objects
• Create parallel geometry by offsetting an object
• Apply modify techniques to change an object’s shape by stretching
Working with Layouts
• Create a new layout and viewports with page setups
Dimensioning
• Edit multileaders using proper alignment or collection techniques
• Edit linear and aligned dimensions in a drawing
• Edit dimension text and text placement in a drawing
Hatching Objects
• Create and edit hatch objects
Working with Reusable Content
• Create, insert, and edit blocks in a drawing
Creating Additional Drawing Objects
• Edit polyline features
Parametric Design
• Apply geometrical and dimensional constraints
Working with Annotative Objects
• Use annotative text and dimensions in a drawing at various viewport or annotation scales
Insert and Manage External References
• Apply External References
Isolate or Hide Displayed Objects
• Apply hide and isolate techniques to objects

Associate Exam Topics and Objectives - AutoCAD 2011

Creating Basic Drawings
• Use Object snaps

• Use Polar and Object snap tracking
Manipulating Objects
• Use appropriate selection set methods

• Apply mirror techniques to mirror copies of objects
• Use Rectangular arrays
• Use polar arrays
• Use rotation reference angles to rotate an object
Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands
• Analyze a closed object to find the area

• Apply changes to an object’s property
• Apply layer transparency to select layers
Altering Objects
• Identify methods for creating a radius between two objects
• Join two objects to create one object
• Apply modify techniques to change an object’s shape by stretching
Working with Layouts
• Demonstrate how to create or manipulate viewports
Annotating the Drawing
• Demonstrate the methods for editing multi-line text
• Identify text justification locations
• Describe a paragraph of text with multiple columns
Dimensioning
• Describe dimension styles

• Apply methods for editing dimensions
• Apply linear dimensions to a drawing
Hatching Objects
• Describe hatch editing
Working with Reusable Content
• Apply the uses for Tool Palettes

• Create, insert, and edit blocks in a drawing
 Creating Additional Drawing Objects
• Identify table cell data contents

• Describe how to create a polyline
Parametric Design
• Apply geometrical or dimensional constraints
Working with Annotative Objects
• Use annotative text and dimensions in a drawing at various viewport or annotation scales
Isolate or Hide Displayed Objects
• Use hide or isolate techniques with objects
Grip Editing
• Explain how to modify a drawing using grips
Viewing Drawings in 3D
• Use the ViewCube to view drawings in 3D

Professional-Level Exam Question Types

• Each question requires you to use the Autodesk application to create or modify a data file, and then to type your answer into an input box on the screen
• The answer you enter will either be a text entry or a numeric value
• If you are entering a word, phrase, enter the answer exactly as it appears in your data file or in the Autodesk application
• If you are entering a numeric value, you may copy and paste from the application
• The testing system will accept the comma as well as the decimal point

Entering a Text Answer
This type of question presents a scenario that requires you to open a data file and perform a common task




Entering a Numeric Answer
This type of question presents a scenario that requires you to open a data file, modify the object, and identify a value

Associate-Level Exam Question Types

One-best-answer multiple choice
This is the traditional, most familiar type of test question.
It requires you to select the single best answer
Select all that apply
These questions consist of a question followed by multiple responses in which you select all options that apply
Point-and-click
The correct answer is selected by clicking on the correct area of the graphic
Matching format
These questions consist of a list of statements in the left column that are matched to the correct statement in the column on the right

Thoroughly Read Exam Questions and Instructions

• Autodesk exams are testing specific objectives, so it is critical that you understand the questions before you answer them
• Before each test, you are presented with a tutorial
• This tutorial contains information on using the Autodesk Online testing system as well as critical information such as location of files, instructions for answering questions, and general test information

Time Management - Test-Taking Strategies

• The Autodesk Online test system allows you to mark questions for review and return to them later
• Work through the test questions that are easy or quick for you and mark the more difficult questions to return to later if time permits
• Avoid becoming caught up in one specific exam question and wasting time
  

Exam Preparation Solutions

AutoCAD 2009 Certified Associate Exam Summary

• An on-line examination consisting of 30 questions that assess your knowledge of the tools, features, and common tasks in AutoCAD 2009.
• Question types include multiple choice, matching, and point-and-click (hotspot)
• The required passing score is 70%
• The exam has a one-hour time limit
• You will receive a comprehensive score report that includes summary information on the questions you missed and where you can find information on that area in the corresponding AOTC
• You can check the summary at http://autodesk.starttest.com/

AutoCAD 2009 Certified Professional Exam Summary Information

• A performance-based test
• Performance-based testing is widely accepted as a better way of ensuring you have the skills needed for the application, rather than just the ability to recall information
• The Exam is comprised of 20 questions
• Perform a task, and then answer a question about the task - input a numeric or text answer
• The required passing score is 80%
• The exam has a 90-minute time limit
• You must pass the AutoCAD Certified Associate Exam to earn the credential of AutoCAD Certified Professional

Exam Objectives - Certified Professional

Ch 3 Manipulating Objects (5 questions)

• Use the Move command to move objects using object snaps, coordinate entry, and object snap tracking
• Use the Copy command to copy objects in the drawing
• Use the Rotate command to rotate objects in the drawing
• Use the Mirror command to mirror objects in the drawing
• Use the Array command to pattern objects in the drawing

Ch 4 Drawing Organization and Inquiry Commands (1 question)

• Change object properties

Ch 5 Altering Objects (2 questions)

• Use the Offset command to create parallel and offset geometry
• Use the Stretch command to stretch objects

Ch 6 Working with Layouts (1 question)

• Move, copy, resize, and delete viewports

Ch 7 Annotating the Drawing (3 questions)

• Use the Multiline Text command to create and format paragraphs of text
• Use the Text command to create single line text. Make singleline text associative
• Edit text using a variety of commands and methods

Ch 8 Dimensioning (3 questions)

• Create and modify dimension styles to control the appearance of dimensions
• Create and edit multileaders
• Edit dim text using a variety of commands and methods

Ch 9 Hatching Objects (1 question)

• Create hatch patterns and fills

Ch 10 Working withReusable Content (1 question)

• Use the Insert command to insert a block referencein a drawing

Ch 11 Creating Additional Drawing Objects (2 questions)

• Use the Pedit command to edit the polylines
• Create tables and enter values in the table cells

Ch 12 Plotting Your Drawings (1 question)

• Describe how to use the viewport and annotation lists on the status bar to set annotation scales in the drawing

Exam Objectives - Certified Associate

Ch 1 Taking the AutoCAD Tour (1 question)
Describe and set the workspace
Ch 2 Creating Basic Drawings (4 questions)
Create and edit geometry using the Dynamic Input interface
Use running object snaps and object snap overrides to select snap points in the drawing
Use Polar Tracking and PolarSnap efficiently and effectively
Use the Units command to set drawing units
Ch 3 Manipulating Objects (6 questions)
Use several different selection methods to select objects
Use the Move command to move objects using object snaps, coordinate entry, and object snap tracking
Use the Copy command to copy objects in the drawing
Use the Rotate command to rotate objects in the drawing
Use the Mirror command to mirror objects in the drawing
Use the Array command to pattern objects in the drawing
Ch 4 Drawing Organization andInquiry Commands (3 questions)
Describe the purpose of Layer 0
Describe the use and effect of the ByLayer property
View object properties using the Quick Properties panel
Ch 5 Altering Objects (2 questions)
Use the Offset command to create parallel and offset geometry
Use the Fillet command to create radius geometry connecting two objects
Ch 6 Working with Layouts (1 question)
Modify the viewport scale factor
Ch 7 Annotating the Drawing (3 questions)
Use the Multiline Text command to create and format paragraphs of text
Use the Text command to create single line text. Make singleline text associative
Create and use text styles
Ch 8 Dimensioning (2 questions)
Create and modify dimension styles to control the appearanceof dimensions
Create and edit multileaders
Ch 9 Hatching Objects (2 questions)
Create hatch patterns and fills
Use the Hatchedit command to edit hatches and fills
Ch 10 Working with Reusable Content (3 questions)
Use the Block command to create a block definition
Use the Insert command to insert a block reference in adrawing
Use tool palette tools to add geometry to your drawing
Ch 11 Additional Drawing Objects (2 questions)
Use the Tablestyle command to create table styles
Create tables and enter values in the table cells
Ch 12 Plotting Your Drawings (1 question)
Create and modify a page setup

Exam Preparation

Autodesk highly recommends using a variety of resources to prepare for certification exams

You should start with the exam objectives to determine which tasks will be covered on the exams

Equally as important, actual hands-on experience is required

During Your Exam

• While taking the exam, you may not use calculators, books, or other electronic equipment
• You may use scratch paper, but it will be collected from you when you finish your test
• You may pause the test during delivery, and no time will be lost
• The proctor will seat you and step you through the process of starting your test
• The proctor also will answer any questions you have about the testing process
• The proctor will not answer any questions about test questions