Tips for the exam

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As a longtime Autodesk Certified Professional, I'd like to share some of the tips for taking the Autodesk Certified Professional exam.

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I've taken the exam, and mentor to others taking the exam many times over the years.

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Through that experience, here are a few things that I would like to recommend that make the process much easier and I'd like to share them with you.

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Step one: Know what you need to know.

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Knowing what the Autodesk certified exam is going to cover is essential when preparing for the exam.

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Autodesk publishes exam objectives for each certification exam offering,

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so you can have insight on the topics covered in the exam and minimum candidate qualifications.

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Use this information as your study guide to make sure you understand each skill and sub-skills included on the list.

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Step two: Focus and practice.

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When preparing for any exam, the tendency is to try to learn everything and you can easily find yourself overwhelmed.

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When preparing for the Autodesk Certified Professional exam, study only the topics mentioned in the exam objectives.

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Don't distract yourself by trying to learn everything.

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Get some practice.

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This course can help.

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The course instruction aligns specifically to the exam objectives.

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Whether you are refreshing your knowledge or learning skills for the first time, this course will help you successfully prepare for the exam.

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Don't take any shortcuts.

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Complete the practice exercises and the challenge assignments and then take the end-of-course exam once and then a second time.

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Step three: Develop a test-taking strategy.

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Don't take the test without a strategy.

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And have some understanding of what to expect when taking the exam.

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Here's some background on the Autodesk Certified Professional exams.

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The exams include a series of selected response question types for completion in a 120-minute testing time limit.

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The exam questions are a mix of multiple choice/multiple select.

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This question type lets you select one or more correct answers from a list of provided answers.

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Active screen: This question type prompts you to select the correct options from a dialog box.

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Build the list: This question type tests your knowledge of a sequence of actions.

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There is always a correct order.

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A build list question typically includes four or five steps.

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Drag and Drop matching: This question type includes a list of options on the left and target areas on the right.

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For example, you might be asked to drag labels to a part of a photograph that illustrates a design concept.

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This question type can instruct you to match the terms to definitions or examples.

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You can also use this question type to match specific tools to examples of how the tools are used.

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In the answer area, the options are on the left and target areas are on the right.

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Graphic Interpretation: This question type presents an exhibit, embedded graphic or code block,

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and asks a series of multiple choice questions about it.

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Hot Area: This question type allows you to answer the questions by selecting one or more areas of an image.

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Input Number or Text: This question type asks you to enter a number or text in the answer area.

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Statement Analysis: This question type presents a situation or exhibit and asks a series of true-false or yes-no questions.

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Typically, there are three to four answer statements included in this question type.

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Step four: Manage your time.

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One of the most important tips when taking a timed-test is knowing how much time you have to answer each question,

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and deciding to tackle easy questions first.

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When you start an exam, you will be given the total number of questions and the amount of time available.

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Do a quick calculation to figure out how much time you have per question.

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Keep this in mind and use it as a guide when answering questions.

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It's recommended to answer the easy questions first and then move on.

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As a test taker, know what each question is asking, and evaluate each answer option.

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Being careless or reading through the questions quickly nearly always results in an incorrect answer.

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You have the option to mark questions and revisit them at a later time during the exam test period.

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A time marker is visible during the testing period to help keep time.

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It's OK to not know or be unsure of an answer. It happens.

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Try not to get flustered.

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Eliminate any clearly wrong answers to narrow down your option and then pick the answers you think best.

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Mark the questions so you can review it later and move along.

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Once you have gone through all the exam questions, go back and review answers to your marked questions.

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Don't hesitate on changing answers.

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Contrary to popular belief, your first instinct might not always be correct.

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Oh, yes. Don't forget to breathe.

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Step five: Remediation.

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If you pass the first time, congratulations.

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If you don't pass the exam the first time, take the steps to review the topic series that you fell short on and revisit the exam objectives.

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With additional practice, you'll be more prepared the second time.

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I wish you the best of luck and I hope you enjoy the rest of the course as you review all of the objectives that you'll be tested on.

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Good luck.