Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) Exam FAQs
What is the Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) Exam?
The Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) is a paraprofessional skilled in supporting quality engineers or supervisors by analyzing and resolving quality-related issues and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. This certification is suitable for recent graduates or professionals with experience who wish to showcase their understanding of quality tools and methodologies.
What is the CQPA Exam Requirement?
Candidates should have full-time, paid work experience.
- Two years of hands-on experience in one or more CQPA-related areas, or an associate degree or two years of equivalent higher education
How many questions will be there in the exam?
The Computer-Based CQPA exam is a single-section test with 110 questions, available only in English.
What is the Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) Exam time duration?
The total session time is four and a half hours, with a dedicated exam time of 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What Happens if I Pass or Fail?
- PASS: If you take the exam via computer-based testing (CBT), you will receive your results immediately upon submitting the exam. An email confirming your results will be sent within 3-5 business days. Additionally, ASQ will send you a separate email with instructions on how to claim your digital certificate and badge through the Accredible platform.
- FAIL: If you do not pass your CBT exam, you will receive an email summary of your performance within 3-5 business days following your test. For the next two years after your attempt, you can reapply at a significantly reduced “retake rate.”
What is the application process and timeline for the Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) exam?
- Submit Your Application:
- The review process for online applications typically takes 1-2 business days, while hardcopy applications may take 3-5 business days.
- ASQ Review:
- Once ASQ completes its review, you will either receive an email notifying you of your approval or a “hold” message indicating that additional information is required for your application to be approved. If you do not meet the exam requirements, a refund will be issued, less a $130 processing fee.
- Testing Options:
- Computer-Based Testing (CBT):
- Within 1-2 business days of receiving your approval notification, you will get an eligibility email with instructions on how to schedule your exam with our testing partner, Prometric.
- Paper-Based Testing (PBT):
- For those registered for a paper-based or translated exam, you won’t receive an eligibility email. Instead, you will receive a seating letter approximately two weeks before your exam, detailing the date, time, and location.
- Computer-Based Testing (CBT):
- Schedule Your Exam with Prometric:
- Make an appointment for your exam within the testing window you selected during your application process.
What are the exam’s major topics?
- Quality Concepts and Team Dynamics (20 Questions)
- Quality Tools and Process Improvement Techniques (26 Questions)
- Data Analysis (33 Questions)
- Customer-Supplier Relations (13 Questions)
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) (8 Questions)
