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ASQ Certified Quality Inspector examination · US

Key exam facts

Provider
ASQ-branded examination. ASQExcellence (ASQE) develops the certification Body of Knowledge and manages certification; Prometric delivers the examinations.
Format
One-part, English-only, open-book multiple-choice examination, delivered by computer or paper.
Exam questions
Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
Computer-delivered: 4 hours 18 minutes examination time within a 4 hours 30 minutes appointment. Paper delivery: 4 hours.
Passing score
Passing score: 550 on a 750-point scale. This is a scaled score, not a percentage correct; raw passing points adjust for form difficulty.
Exam fee
US$460 initial examination; ASQ members save US$100 (US$360). Retake fee: US$260.

Topics covered

  • Technical Mathematics (19%)

    • Basic Shop Math
    • Basic Algebra
    • Basic Geometry
    • Basic Trigonometry
    • Measurement Systems
    • Numeric Conversions
    • Basic Statistics and Applications
    • Measures of central tendency
    • Measures of dispersion
    • Measures of proportion
    • Graphical displays
    • Normal distribution

  • Metrology (26%)

    • Common Gauges and Measurement Instruments
    • Variable gauges
    • Attribute gauges
    • Transfer gauges
    • Measurement scales
    • Special Gauges and Applications
    • Electronic gauging tools
    • Automatic gauging components
    • Pneumatic gauging components
    • Force gauging
    • Environment instrumentation
    • Gauge Selection, Handling, and Use
    • 10:1 rule
    • Gauge selection
    • Gauge handling, preservation, and storage
    • Gauge correlation
    • Surface Plate Tools and Techniques
    • Surface plate equipment
    • Angle measurement instruments
    • Specialized Inspection Equipment
    • Measuring mass
    • Measuring finish
    • Measuring shape and profile
    • Optical equipment
    • Software-based measurement systems
    • Measuring inclination
    • Calibration
    • Calibration systems
    • Calibration standards and equipment traceability
    • Gauge calibration environment
    • Out-of-calibration effects
    • Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
    • Bias
    • Stability
    • Precision
    • Accuracy
    • Linearity
    • Repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) studies

  • Inspection and Test (32%)

    • Blueprints, Drawings, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and Model Based Definitions
    • Blueprints, engineering drawings, and model based definitions
    • Terminology and symbols
    • Position and bonus tolerances
    • Part alignment and datum structure
    • Sampling
    • Acceptance quality limit (AQL)
    • Random sampling
    • Lot and sample size
    • Acceptance number
    • Sampling plans
    • Inspection Planning and Processes
    • Inspection types
    • Inspection errors
    • Product traceability
    • Identification of nonconforming material
    • Levels of severity
    • Disposition of nonconforming material
    • Testing Methods
    • Nondestructive testing
    • Destructive testing
    • Functionality testing
    • Hardness testing
    • Software for test equipment

  • Quality Assurance and Improvement (23%)

    • Quality Improvement
    • Terms and concepts
    • Products and processes
    • Quality Audits
    • Types of audits
    • Audit process
    • Audit tools
    • Communication tools and techniques
    • Corrective action requests (CARs)
    • Quality Tools and Techniques
    • Pareto charts
    • Cause and effect diagrams
    • Flowcharts
    • Check sheets
    • Scatter diagrams
    • Histograms
    • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
    • Common and special cause variation
    • Control limits and specification limits
    • Variables charts
    • Attributes charts
    • Process capability analysis
    • Problem-solving Tools and Continuous Improvement Techniques
    • Plan-do-check-act (PDCA) or plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles
    • Lean tools and concepts
    • 5S / 6S
    • Six sigma phases (DMAIC)
    • Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
    • 8D Methodology
    • 5 Whys
    • Fault tree analysis
    • Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
    • Resources
    • Environmental and safety support
    • Reference documents
    • Employees as resources
    • Quality documentation

How to prepare

Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.

These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.

Frequently asked questions

What is the exam format?

One-part, English-only, open-book multiple-choice examination, delivered by computer or paper.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.

How long is the exam?

Computer-delivered: 4 hours 18 minutes examination time within a 4 hours 30 minutes appointment. Paper delivery: 4 hours.

What is the passing score?

Passing score: 550 on a 750-point scale. This is a scaled score, not a percentage correct; raw passing points adjust for form difficulty.

How much does the exam cost?

US$460 initial examination; ASQ members save US$100 (US$360). Retake fee: US$260.

Official sources and references

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