Appendix J

AutoCAD Certification Exams

It seems like there is an exam or certification for just about every profession or occupation. Although AutoCAD and drafting in general are not really part of the greater information technology (IT) world, where certification exams are the benchmarks of competence and almost as valuable as college degrees, there still exists a series of exams for AutoCAD designers to take if they wish to “formalize” their knowledge and hang up a piece of paper in their office.

These exams have changed somewhat over the years and have varied in the number of questions, difficulty level, and the amount of time given to complete them. The typical method of delivery has been online, with users logging in and taking the exam ...

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