5 Replies Latest reply on Dec 11, 2015 4:50 PM by Sarah Dwight

Can I retake the CSWP Sample Exam?

Sarah Dwight Dec 9, 2015 12:02 PM

Is it possible to retake the CSWP Sample Exam? The free one that is available to get you used to the software and type of questions on the exam?

I took the sample CSWP and failed it (I ran out of time before answering any questions!!), right after taking the sample CSWA. I wanted to retake the sample CSWP then, but it was no longer an option when I reopened the testing client. I deleted the testing client files and the sample CSWP was back so I retook it then and passed.

Yet this was lacking in reality because I knew the answers and, though I took the time to redo the models, I knew what to do so I was able to finish it and pass.

Now I want to retake the sample CSWP again since I will actually be taking the CSWP in January. Except it is not an option and nothing I do seem to get it back. Is it because I have passed? Is it possible to retake it anyway? Is there some workaround out there?

Re: Can I retake the CSWP Sample Exam?

John Stoltzfus Dec 9, 2015 12:20 PM (in response to Sarah Dwight)

You should be able to contact your VAR and they should get you anther session, if they won't help you, I would contact Avelino Rochino who is a Certification Program Specialist at DS SolidWorks....
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Re: Can I retake the CSWP Sample Exam?

Annie Cheung Dec 9, 2015 6:26 PM (in response to Sarah Dwight)

You can retake the sample exam up until you pass it. You can check your Exam Results through the SOLIDWORKS Certification Center (http://solidworks.virtualtester.com). After logging into your account, select 'Exam Results' to review your sessions. The system is showing that you passed the CSWP sample exam. If you have additional questions, you can contact the certification team directly by emailing us at certification@solidworks.com
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- Re: Can I retake the CSWP Sample Exam?
  
  Sarah Dwight Dec 10, 2015 9:22 AM (in response to Annie Cheung)
  
  So the answer is No, I cannot retake the sample exam after passing it. I passed it months ago and want to redo the sample exam in the testing software to re-familiarize myself with the software. That is half the battle with timed testing, knowing how things work, which is why they created the sample tests I beleive. I will contact the certification team then to see if they can delete my Sample CSWP Exam results and let me retake it.
  
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  Mike Agan Dec 11, 2015 2:16 PM (in response to Annie Cheung)
  
  Annie-I was not aware of the sample test within the Virtual Tester. Are there plans to add more?
  
  Sarah- I assume you found the hardcopy test on the cert page.
  
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  - Re: Can I retake the CSWP Sample Exam?
    
    Sarah Dwight Dec 11, 2015 4:50 PM (in response to Mike Agan)
    
    Yes, I have the PDF version.
    
    I actually did most of the Sample CSWA by PDF, before realizing I could do it on the testing client.
    Then I tried the sample CSWP right away without doing it ahead of time and couldn't even answer the first question within the time limit... which was to be expected since I hadn't completed the CSWA yet.
    
    I plan on reviewing the sample CSWP via PDF before taking the real CSWP as well as reviewing other help. I got a free 7 day trial membership on SolidWize.com with my .edu email. The site had some extra PDF exams that go over all 3 segments.
    
    I was hoping to review the testing environment before taking a real test again. I don't want to waste time re-learning the interface, best set-up, and such.
    
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