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Key Facts: AutoCAD ACU Exam

50 min

Exam Duration

Certiport AutoCAD ACU exam page

30-35

Questions

Certiport exam lengths page

700

Scaled Passing Score

Certiport scoring policy

150 hrs

Recommended Experience

Autodesk ACU objective domains

5

Objective Domains

Autodesk ACU objective domains

Entry-level

Certification Level

Autodesk Certified User program

The AutoCAD ACU exam is a 50-minute, entry-level Autodesk Certified User exam delivered through Certiport. It mixes Live-in-the-Application performance tasks with linear multiple-choice and matching items (30-35 questions) and uses a scaled passing score of 700. Content spans five objective domains: Draw and Modify Objects, Draw with Accuracy, Basic Editing, Annotation, and Layouts and Printing.

Sample AutoCAD ACU Practice Questions

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1Which AutoCAD command creates a straight, multi-segment object where each segment is a separate, independent line entity?
A.LINE
B.PLINE
C.SPLINE
D.MLINE
Explanation: The LINE command draws a series of contiguous straight segments, but each segment is a separate, independent object. This differs from PLINE, where all segments form one connected polyline object.
2When you create a closed polyline rectangle with the RECTANGLE command, how many separate objects are produced?
A.Four separate line objects
B.Two polyline objects
C.One polyline object
D.Four arcs joined at the corners
Explanation: The RECTANGLE (RECTANG) command draws a closed polyline made of four connected segments that form a single object. Because it is one polyline, selecting it picks all four sides at once.
3Which CIRCLE option lets you define a circle by specifying two points that lie on opposite ends of its diameter?
A.Tan, Tan, Radius
B.Center, Radius
C.3-Point (3P)
D.2-Point (2P)
Explanation: The 2-Point (2P) option defines a circle using two points that mark the endpoints of the diameter. AutoCAD places the center midway between them and sets the radius to half the distance.
4By default, the POLYGON command in AutoCAD creates a polygon that is:
A.An open set of separate line segments
B.A single closed polyline
C.A region object
D.A block reference
Explanation: The POLYGON command draws a regular polygon (3 to 1024 sides) as a single closed polyline object. You can specify it as inscribed in or circumscribed about a reference circle.
5When drawing a regular polygon, choosing the Inscribed in circle option means the specified radius is measured from the center to:
A.The midpoint of each side
B.A vertex (corner) of the polygon
C.The outside of an enclosing circle
D.The centroid of one edge
Explanation: An inscribed polygon fits inside a reference circle, so the radius runs from the center to each vertex (corner), which touches the circle. A circumscribed polygon instead measures the radius to the midpoint of each side.
6Which command switches the drawing into an isometric drafting environment so cursor and snap align to isometric planes?
A.ISOLINES
B.ISODRAFT
C.3DORBIT
D.UCS
Explanation: ISODRAFT enables 2D isometric drafting and lets you toggle between the left, top, and right isometric planes. The crosshairs and snap align to the active isoplane for drawing 2D isometric views.
7While working in the ISODRAFT environment, which key is commonly used to cycle through the isometric planes (left, top, right)?
A.F1
B.F8
C.F5
D.F10
Explanation: Pressing F5 toggles the active isoplane among isometric left, top, and right while isometric drafting is enabled. This lets you draw and align geometry to the correct isometric plane.
8A polyline can contain which combination of segment types in a single object?
A.Only straight line segments
B.Only arc segments
C.Both straight line and arc segments
D.Only spline-fit curves
Explanation: A polyline is a connected sequence that can mix straight line segments and arc segments within one object. While drawing with PLINE, you can switch to the Arc option and back to Line as needed.
9Which PEDIT option merges several separate, end-to-end connected lines and arcs into a single polyline?
A.Spline
B.Decurve
C.Join
D.Width
Explanation: The PEDIT Join option combines selected lines, arcs, and polylines whose endpoints meet into one polyline object. The objects must connect end-to-end (or within a fuzz tolerance) to join successfully.
10To select only objects that are completely enclosed by a selection box, you should drag the selection window:
A.From right to left (crossing window)
B.While holding the Ctrl key
C.Using a fence line
D.From left to right (window selection)
Explanation: Dragging the selection box from left to right creates a Window selection (shown as a solid blue box), which selects only objects entirely inside the box. Dragging right to left creates a Crossing selection that also catches objects merely touched by the box.

About the AutoCAD ACU Exam

The Autodesk Certified User (ACU) AutoCAD exam validates entry-level computer-aided design skills in AutoCAD. Certiport describes it as a 50-minute, performance-based and multiple-choice exam for candidates with about 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience, covering basic drafting and design across five official objective domains.

Exam sponsor: Autodesk, delivered through Certiport (a business of Pearson VUE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

30-35 items combining performance-based simulations completed inside AutoCAD with traditional linear multiple-choice and matching questions

Time Limit

50 minutes

Passing Score

Scaled score of 700 on a 1-1000 scale

Exam / Certification Fees

Set through Certiport testing centers and voucher resellers; no single list price is posted on the official AutoCAD ACU exam page.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published. Autodesk and Certiport do not publish an official AutoCAD ACU pass rate on the referenced exam pages. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Core

Draw and Modify Objects

Create basic drawing objects and 2D isometric drawings, draw and edit open or closed polylines, build and refine selection sets, manage layers, and create, insert, and transfer blocks.

Core

Draw with Accuracy

Apply object snaps and object snap tracking, enter absolute, relative, and polar coordinates, and use dynamic input and direct distance entry for precision drafting.

Core

Basic Editing

Modify object properties and match properties, move/copy/rotate/mirror/scale/stretch with commands and grips, trim/extend/lengthen, build rectangular and polar arrays, offset objects, and apply fillets and chamfers.

Core

Annotation

Create and modify single-line and multiline text, add leaders and multileaders, place linear/aligned/angular/radius/diameter dimensions with continue and baseline strings and dimension styles, and apply hatches or fill patterns.

Core

Layouts and Printing

Work with layouts and viewports, set viewport scale so geometry plots to scale, add a title block, and publish a drawing to a plotter, printer, or PDF using the Page Setup Manager.

Preparing for the AutoCAD ACU Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scaled score of 700 on a 1-1000 scale
  • Assessment: 30-35 items combining performance-based simulations completed inside AutoCAD with traditional linear multiple-choice and matching questions
  • Time limit: 50 minutes
  • Exam / certification fees: Set through Certiport testing centers and voucher resellers; no single list price is posted on the official AutoCAD ACU exam page. Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 118 available questions
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AutoCAD ACU: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the five official ACU objective domains as your study checklist before drilling questions.
2Practice every command hands-on in AutoCAD because the exam includes Live-in-the-Application performance tasks.
3Know the difference between similar tools, such as Window vs Crossing selection, Freeze vs Off, and Fillet vs Chamfer.
4Master coordinate entry (absolute, relative @, and polar distance<angle) and object snaps for precision drafting.
5Understand layouts, viewport scaling, and plotting to PDF, which are heavily represented in the Layouts and Printing domain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the AutoCAD ACU exam?

Certiport lists the Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD exam as a 50-minute exam. It is delivered at Certiport Authorized Testing Centers.

How many questions are on the AutoCAD ACU exam?

Certiport lists the AutoCAD Certified User exam at 30-35 questions in 50 minutes. The items mix Live-in-the-Application performance tasks with linear multiple-choice and matching questions, and the exact count varies by exam form.

What score do I need to pass?

Certiport scales exam scores so that the passing score is 700 on a 1-1000 scale. The exact percentage of correct answers needed varies with question difficulty.

How much experience is recommended before taking it?

Autodesk recommends about 150 hours of instruction and hands-on AutoCAD experience. The certification targets students, interns, and entry-level users.

Is the AutoCAD ACU exam performance-based?

Yes. It uses Live-in-the-Application questions that require you to perform tasks inside AutoCAD, alongside traditional linear multiple-choice and matching questions.

Who administers the AutoCAD ACU certification?

The credential is an Autodesk certification delivered through Certiport, a business of Pearson VUE, at Certiport Authorized Testing Centers.

How soon can I retake the AutoCAD ACU exam if I fail?

Certiport requires a 1-day (24-hour) wait after a first failed attempt and a 5-day (120-hour) wait after the second and every later failed attempt. There is no annual limit on attempts.

Does the AutoCAD ACU certification expire?

Certiport certifications earned on or after June 18, 2025, including Autodesk Certified User, expire after five years. Certiport certifications earned before that date remain valid indefinitely.