The day after CSWP Certification (Core Segment 3)

I'm sobering up to the fact that I FAILED to pass the CSWP Certification (Core Segment 3).  Here's a quick recap: 

• model part
• throw part into an assembly
• establish a coordinate system
• mate a few parts
• make a few mate changes, add more parts
• make more changes, add more parts
• check for interference
• replace a part with another part
• make another change.

The thing about the CSWP is that you have to key in values for your answers and only a few questions were multiple guess. I aced all of it except the last 3 questions, which where all dependent on each other. The worst part about it is that the duration for this portion is 80 minutes long. I finished it in 28 minutes, but was too cocky to double check my answers. Oh well, lessons learned.

As far as difficulty, I would actually venture to say that the questions asked on the CSWA exam are as difficult, if not harder. The main difference is the multiple guess factor - with the CSWA you know you are right because your answer will be dead nuts to one of the choices. With the CSWP, you never know. I guess I'll found if I can pass it again in a few weeks.

Good thing that the exams are FREE with subscription services!