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Wayne, << We used Alan Kalameja's practise book heavily and focused on time saving techniques to get through the various styles of questions.>> How valid is this? I can read Cliff Notes on a great piece of literature, write a report and pass. Does this make me an expert on the subject? A high school student taking AutoCAD could review Alan's book, work with AutoCAD in class for a semester, take the ACE and pass. He gets a certificate indicating he is Certified Level 1 AutoCAD. If I am an employer and hiring people with CAD experience, should I hire an individual with 5 years practical, hands on AutoCAD without the certificate, or the individual who is CERTIFIED? <<If anyone has accurate statistics on the average pass rate for past exams I would like to hear about it as soon as possible.>> How about posting the statistical results of ALL ACE examines on C-Serve? How many people have taken the exam in the last two years? What is the Pass/Fail rates (for drawing and general knowledge sections)?