Review these sample questions that demonstrate the format, question types, and proficiency level on the Autodesk Certified Professional in Inventor for Mechanical Design exam.

The screenshots below show you how question types will appear in a live 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:

You won’t have access to the software during the live exam. All questions are in a selected response format and are designed to be answered without the software user interface.
The practice test at the end of the certification prep course will give you practice on exam topics but is not reflective of the live exam environment. The practice test question types are limited to multiple choice only. You may see all of the question types below on the live exam.

Multiple choice question

An imported model shows signs of bad geometry. Which tool can a mechanical designer use to evaluate and correct these types of issues?

Repair Bodies
Convert to Freeform
Direct Edit
Replace Face

Answer key: A

Multiple select question

A mechanical designer is attempting to drill a new hole pattern into a component with multiple model states.

They want to utilize a 3-hole pattern in some model states, but a 4-hole pattern in the other model states.

Without making a second part file to separate these 3-hole and 4-hole part configurations into different files, which two methods can the mechanical designer utilize achieve this result? (Select two)

Set the model to Factory Scope, create both hole patterns in one model state, and then suppress the unneeded patterns in the Model State table for each model state.
Set the model to Member Scope, create the 3-hole and 4-hole patterns in model states that need them, and then unsuppress the 3-hole or 4-hole patterns in the other model states that need them.
Set the model to Factory Scope and then create a 3-hole or 4-hole pattern in each model state as needed to make each
configuration of the part.
Set the model to Member Scope, add both 3-hole and 4-hole patterns to one model state, and then select the key box for the pattern parameters in the Parameters window.
Set the model to Factory Scope, create as many 3-hole and 4-hole patterns as needed for all model states in one model state, and then name each pattern feature to assign it to a specific model state.

Answer key: A, B

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:

Point to point (Coincident) – Work axis to work axis (Mate) with work axes perpendicular to layout plane
Point to line (Coincident) – Work axis to work plane (Mate) with work axis perpendicular to layout plane
Line to line (Collinear) – Work plane to work plan (Flush)

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: Size

Graphic interpretation

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

A diagram of a rectangular shapeDescription automatically generated with medium confidence

Answer key: 1

Import secondary file formats

Video quiz

What does the Reference Model option do when importing a STEP file into Inventor?