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The COA exam has 48 questions and runs 3 hours.
These 10 free COA questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Onshape Associate blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A designer receives an existing Part Studio model and a drawing. The drawing requires a pocket to be removed. Which workflow best matches the intended modeling task?
Correct answer: B - Edit the existing sketches and features to remove the pocket geometry
A parametric model must be resized repeatedly as requirements change. Which approach best preserves design intent?
Correct answer: A - Use organized sketches, constraints, and feature dependencies
Several related parts share common dimensions. Which Onshape strategy best supports this workflow?
Correct answer: B - Use shared references or a master sketch approach
An assembly requires the distance between two components in their current positions. Which capability should be used?
Correct answer: B - Assembly measurement tools
A mechanism must move only within a defined range. Which assembly concept controls this behavior?
Correct answer: A - Mate limits
A completed subassembly must be inserted into a larger assembly and positioned from a drawing. What concept is being tested?
Correct answer: A - Subassembly workflows
An engineer needs the center of gravity of a mechanical assembly. Which information is most important?
Correct answer: A - Geometry and material properties
A hole callout identifies a counterbore. What does this callout communicate?
Correct answer: B - The hole feature and counterbore dimensions
Three orthographic views are provided. What ability is required to determine the part shape?
Correct answer: A - Visualizing relationships between views
A teammate needs editing access to an Onshape document. What should the owner do?
Correct answer: A - Change sharing permissions appropriately
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