3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015 How to access and take sample exams 3DS Certification Center May 2017 What is a sample exam Accessing the testing platform How to start an exam Taking an exam Exam results List of sample exams 3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015 What is a sample exam 2 Sample exams are meant to give you a flavor of the real certification exams (interface, question formats…). They are available online for free and for unlimited attempts Going through a sample exam, you will get familiar with the whole testing process Connecting to the testing platform via internet Installing the tester on your machine Creating your account Starting and taking the exam Getting your results See more details in the next slides… We recommend that you launch CATIA before starting the exam to save time Note that for certain questions you will have to download a file (zip file including start data such as parts or products or 3dxml) in order to be able to perform the scenario. Accessing the testing platform 3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015 You need an internet connection to do the following steps 3 Access the testing platform using the following link https://3ds.virtualtester.com Download, install and run the TesterPRO Client (.exe file). It takes few minutes and no administrator privilege is required Follow the instructions and use the default options Tip: To save time it is possible to copy/paste the Tester file (.exe) from one machine to the other Detailed steps are documented on the next pages How to start an exam 3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015 Once the tester is launched follow the instructions 4 1. Select the tester language 2. Create your personal account (the first time only) or log in (if you already have an account) 3. Select the desired sample exam in the list (as shown in the picture) 4. Select the exam language (Sample exams are only available in English) and click on Start Exam. 5. A message is displayed to confirm the exam you have selected. Click OK 6. The tester downloads the exam questions. The Terms of Use for the exam are displayed. Read the text and Click I Agree. 3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015 Taking an exam 5 7. The welcome screen of the sample exam is displayed. Read carefully and click Start Examination 6. The first question of the exam is displayed Timer is started. The time bar at the bottom of the screen. Read carefully the exam instructions and perform the required actions in CATIA. You can change the main image by clicking on another thumbnail image (if multiple images) and zoom in or out. Respond to the questions, either by selecting an answer or by typing a value (different possible question formats). You can navigate in the exam and review the questions. The Show Summary button displays the list of the questions in the exam with their status (responded or not responded). Make sure you go back to the questions to continue with the exam. 3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015 Exam results 6 The exam stops when the time is over. You may also decide to exit the exam by clicking the End Examination button in the Summary window. In this case confirmation messages are displayed. Click Yes to confirm Your exam results are displayed on the screen with a pass or fail score. Click Exit Notes: For regular exams the results are stored in your account. and if successful, an electronic certificate is automatically generated and stored with a badge. Be aware that for sample exams no certificate is granted. List of sample exams 3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015 Sample exam CATIA V5 Part Design, Assembly Design and Drafting questions One zip Sample exam CATIA V6 Part Design, Assembly Design and Drafting questions One zip file to download (including one 3dxml) Sample exam CATIA V5 - Surface Surface Design questions One zip file to download (including one CATPart) Sample exam CATIA V6 - Surface Surface Design questions One zip 7 file to download (including three CATPart) file to download (including one 3dxml) 8 3DS.COM © Dassault Systèmes | Confidential Information | 5/16/2017 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2015