Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) examination — Information & Free Practice
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Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) examination
- Provider
- Prometric
- Format
- One-part, open-book multiple-choice examination; selected U.S. window uses English computer delivery. Paper delivery is an alternative format of the same CRE examination, not a separate exam identity.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 165; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 15; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- Computer-delivered examination: 4 hours 18 minutes; appointment: 4 hours 30 minutes.
- Passing score
- 550 (reported passing exam score).
- Exam fee
- Initial examination $550; ASQ members save $100.
Examination outline
Reliability Fundamentals (19.33%)
- Leadership Foundations
- Reliability Foundations
Risk Management (16.67%)
- Identification
- Analysis
- Mitigation
Probability and Statistics for Reliability (23.33%)
- Basic Concepts
- Data Management
Reliability Planning, Testing, and Modeling (23.33%)
- Planning
- Testing
- Modeling
Lifecycle Reliability (17.33%)
- Reliability Design Techniques
- Parts and Systems Development
- Maintainability
Examination sources
- CRE certification page
Body of Knowledge, description and download link
- Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge
p. 1, introductory scope and cognitive-level explanation
- Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge
p. 1, I domain heading
- Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge
p. 4, II domain heading
- Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge
p. 6, III domain heading
- Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge
p. 9, IV domain heading
- Certified Reliability Engineer Body of Knowledge
p. 11, V domain heading
- CRE certification page
Examination, computer delivery
- CRE certification page
Examination, certification requirement
- ASQE Candidate Handbook and Application Process
p. 20, Computer-Based Tests (CBT), pretest composition
- ASQE Candidate Handbook and Application Process
p. 20, Computer-Based Tests (CBT), item format
- ASQE Candidate Handbook and Application Process
p. 26, I passed my exam…
- CRE certification page
Examination, open-book policy
- CRE certification page
Cost and member discount
- CRE certification page
Cost, ASQ membership saving
- CRE certification page
Computer-Based Testing Dates, January 2027 window
- CRE certification page
Application Process & Timeline, Testing Options, CBT
- CRE certification page
Application Process & Timeline, steps 1-4
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