CSWA – Simulation Exam 2025 Questions
and Answers
The slope of the Stress-Strain curve in its linear section - ANS What is the Modulus of
Elasticity?
The slope of the Deflection-Stress Curve
The slope of the Stress-Strain curve in its linear section
The slope of the Force-Deflection curve in its linear section
The first inflection point of a strain curve
A measure of the average amount of force exerted per unit area - ANS What is Stress?
A measure of power
A measure of strain
A measure of material strength
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Inertia effects are negligible and loads are applied slowly - ANS Which of the following
assumptions are true for a static analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation with small displacements?
Inertia effects are negligible and loads are applied slowly
The model is not fully elastic. If loads are removed, the model will not return to its original
position
Results are proportional to loads
All the displacements are small relative to the model geometry
The stress level beyond which the material becomes plastic - ANS What is Yield Stress?
The stress level beyond which the material becomes plastic
The stress level beyond which the material breaks
The strain level above the stress level which the material breaks
The stress level beyond the melting point of the material
6 - ANS A high-quality Shell element has ________ nodes.
4
5
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Strain - ANS Stress σ is proportional to:
Strain
Stress
Force
Pressure
Stress, Strain - ANS The Elastic Modulus (Young's Modulus) is the slope defined as ________
divided by ________.
Strain, Stress
Stress, Strain
Stress, Force
Force, Area
Linear - ANS Linear static analysis assumes that the relationship between loads and the
induced response is:
Flat
Linear
Doubles per area
Translational
Maximum von Mises Stress
Maximum shear stress
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and Answers
The slope of the Stress-Strain curve in its linear section - ANS What is the Modulus of
Elasticity?
The slope of the Deflection-Stress Curve
The slope of the Stress-Strain curve in its linear section
The slope of the Force-Deflection curve in its linear section
The first inflection point of a strain curve
A measure of the average amount of force exerted per unit area - ANS What is Stress?
A measure of power
A measure of strain
A measure of material strength
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,A measure of the average amount of force exerted per unit area
Inertia effects are negligible and loads are applied slowly - ANS Which of the following
assumptions are true for a static analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation with small displacements?
Inertia effects are negligible and loads are applied slowly
The model is not fully elastic. If loads are removed, the model will not return to its original
position
Results are proportional to loads
All the displacements are small relative to the model geometry
The stress level beyond which the material becomes plastic - ANS What is Yield Stress?
The stress level beyond which the material becomes plastic
The stress level beyond which the material breaks
The strain level above the stress level which the material breaks
The stress level beyond the melting point of the material
6 - ANS A high-quality Shell element has ________ nodes.
4
5
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8
Strain - ANS Stress σ is proportional to:
Strain
Stress
Force
Pressure
Stress, Strain - ANS The Elastic Modulus (Young's Modulus) is the slope defined as ________
divided by ________.
Strain, Stress
Stress, Strain
Stress, Force
Force, Area
Linear - ANS Linear static analysis assumes that the relationship between loads and the
induced response is:
Flat
Linear
Doubles per area
Translational
Maximum von Mises Stress
Maximum shear stress
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