Old CLAD Questions
The NI Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) is the first step in the three-part NI LabVIEW certification process. It indicates a broad working knowledge of the LabVIEW environment, a basic understanding of coding and documentation best practices, and the ability to read and interpret existing code. You can use this certification to assess and validate an individual’s LabVIEW development skills for the purpose of project staffing or career advancement.
The CLAD exam consists of 40 questions. The following table contains sample exams from the version of the exam before the 2017 revision. Questions from these exams are also accessible via the links in the sidebar where they have been grouped by topic. Many of these questions are still good practice but it is essential that you review the newer material for the CLAD which is available at CLAD Exam Preparation.
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