Free Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Structural Design Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Structural Design practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1In a plan view, how can isolated footings be placed beneath specific selected structural columns in a single operation?

   1. A.Use At Grids and select the grids.
   2. B.Use At Columns and select the columns.Correct answer: B
   3. C.Use At Columns and select the grids.
   4. D.Use At Grids and select the columns.

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "To place multiple instances of the footing beneath specific columns, click Modify | Place Isolated Foundation Multiple panel (At Columns). Select the columns and click (Finish)." At Grids instead places footings at intersections of selected grids.

   Reference: Create an Isolated Foundation — Create an Isolated Foundation, multiple placement

2. 2A nested loadable family is not shared. How are its components treated for tagging and scheduling in the host?

   1. A.Neither can be done separately.Correct answer: A
   2. B.Both can be done separately.
   3. C.Only tagging can be done separately.
   4. D.Only scheduling can be done separately.

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "You cannot select (edit), tag, or schedule the components separately." An unshared nested family acts with its host as one unit.

   Reference: About Nesting and Sharing Loadable Families — About Nesting and Sharing Loadable Families

3. 3A legend contains symbols for two different structural component types and is placed on three sheets. How does this affect the model component instance counts in a schedule?

   1. A.The legend adds no model instances.Correct answer: A
   2. B.The legend adds one model instance in total.
   3. C.The legend adds one model instance per sheet.
   4. D.The legend adds one model instance per component type.

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "A component that is placed in a legend does not count as an additional instance of the component in the building model" and therefore is not added to the schedule count.

   Reference: About Legend Views — About Legend Views, note

4. 4A view is duplicated using Duplicate with Detailing. How are existing annotations handled and how are later annotation additions related to the original?

   1. A.Existing annotations are copied; later additions are independent.Correct answer: A
   2. B.Existing annotations are copied; later additions stay linked.
   3. C.Existing annotations are omitted; later additions are independent.
   4. D.Existing annotations are omitted; later additions stay linked.

   Explanation: Autodesk says: "The model geometry of the view is duplicated as well as the annotation and detailing elements." It also notes that the original and duplicated views are independent.

   Reference: Duplicate Views — Duplicate Views, duplication options

5. 5A linked model source has changed while the host project remains open. Which action updates the linked model without closing the host project?

   1. A.Reload the link.Correct answer: A
   2. B.Unload the link.
   3. C.Remove the link.
   4. D.Unload the link for the current user.

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "To update linked models without closing the current project, you can reload the linked models." Unloading temporarily removes them from the project.

   Reference: Managing Links — Managing Links, Unload and Reload Linked Models

6. 6A beam system must maintain the specified gap between beam exterior faces when a beam size changes. Which layout rule should be used?

   1. A.Fixed Distance
   2. B.Maximum Spacing
   3. C.Clear SpacingCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Fixed Number

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "Clear Spacing is similar to the Fixed Distance value, but measures spacing between the exteriors of the beams instead of between their centerlines." It also states that adjacent beams move to maintain that distance when a beam size changes.

   Reference: Modify the Layout of a Beam System — Layout Rule, Clear Spacing

7. 7When a family is loaded using a type catalog, how are family types chosen?

   1. A.The user can select the types needed.Correct answer: A
   2. B.Every catalog type must be loaded.
   3. C.Only the first catalog type can be loaded.
   4. D.Only types already in the project can be loaded.

   Explanation: Autodesk says: "A type catalog lists all of the types in a family, allowing you to select and load only the types you need for the current project, resulting in a smaller project file size." Loading types and placing instances are separate actions.

   Reference: Create a Type Catalog — Create a Type Catalog, introduction

8. 8A legend view already appears on one sheet and is added to a second sheet. Which outcome does Revit support?

   1. A.It must first be removed from the first sheet.
   2. B.It can appear on both sheets as the same legend view.Correct answer: B
   3. C.It must first be duplicated into a separate legend view.
   4. D.It is moved to the second sheet and removed from the first.

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "Legends can be added to multiple sheets." A separate duplicate legend is therefore not required merely to place it on another sheet.

   Reference: About Legend Views — About Legend Views

9. 9Which view duplication workflow keeps the new view linked to the original so changes are reflected in both?

   1. A.Duplicate as Dependent.Correct answer: A
   2. B.Duplicate with Detailing as an independent view.
   3. C.Duplicate without detailing as an independent view.
   4. D.Duplicate as Dependent, then make it independent.

   Explanation: Autodesk states: "Create a duplicate view linked to the original view. Changes made to either the original or duplicated view are reflected in both views." This is Duplicate as Dependent.

   Reference: Duplicate Views — Duplicate Views, Duplicate as Dependent

10. 10What is the effect of unloading a linked model through Manage Links?

    1. A.It temporarily removes the linked model and allows reloading.Correct answer: A
    2. B.It removes the link definition from the project.
    3. C.It converts the link into imported model geometry.
    4. D.It changes the saved path while keeping the model loaded.

    Explanation: Autodesk states: "Unload linked models to temporarily remove them from the project." Reloading can bring a linked model back.

    Reference: Managing Links — Managing Links, Unload and Reload Linked Models