Certified Quality Technician — Information & Free Practice
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Certified Quality Technician
- Provider
- ASQExcellence certification examination delivered by Prometric
- Format
- One-part English multiple-choice examination; open book. Selected January window uses computer-based delivery.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- CBT exam time: 4 hours 18 minutes; appointment time: 4 hours 30 minutes.
Examination outline
Quality Concepts and Tools (19%)
- Quality Concepts
- Quality Tools
- ASQ Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct
Statistical Techniques (17%)
- General Concepts
- Calculations
- Control Charts
Metrology and Calibration (16%)
- Types of Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE)
- Control and Maintenance of M&TE
- Calibration of M&TE
Inspection and Test (21%)
- Reading and Interpreting Drawings
- Inspection Concepts
- Sampling
- Nonconforming Material
Quality Audits (13%)
- Audit Types and Terminology
- Audit Components
- Audit Tools and Techniques
Risk Management (14%)
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Corrective Action
- Preventive Action
Examination sources
- CQT certification page
Body of Knowledge, adoption and Download CQT BoK link to 2024 CQT BoK.pdf
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 1, title and introductory scope/cognition rules
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 1, section I heading
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 2, section II heading
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 2, section III heading
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 3, section IV heading
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 4, section V heading
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 5, section VI heading
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 1, Math note
- CQT Body of Knowledge
page 1, I.C, adoption of ASQ Code of Ethics
- ASQ Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics, Fundamental Principles
- CQT certification page
Examination, format and scored/unscored composition
- ASQ Certification Candidate Handbook
page 20, Computer-Based Tests, single correct answer and pretest relationship
- ASQ Certification Candidate Handbook
page 26, Exam Results, scoring method
- CQT certification page
Application Process & Timeline, CBT approval and scheduling
- CQT certification page
Computer-Based Testing Dates, January 2027
- CQT certification page
Application Process & Timeline, Schedule your exam with Prometric
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