CQA-ASQ FAQ – Certified Quality Auditor

While preparing for the Certified Quality Auditor (CQA-ASQ) exam, there are a tons of doubts and questions and some of them are primary ones that need to be/ can be answered on the spot, so here are the most important CQA-ASQ FAQ.

Top CQA-ASQ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

How to register for the exam?

Candidates can apply online or download the form and mail it to the address provided on the website.

What are the Certified Quality Auditor prerequisites?

The prerequisites for this examination is that the Candidates must have a paid, full-time job experience. Paid internships, co-ops, or any other course of professional work are not taken into accounts of requirement. The candidates require 8 Years of on-the-job experience and 3 years in a Decision making position where candidates are at the authoritative level and execute/control projects and processes.

What are the recommended preparation resources for taking this exam?

• CQA Training by ASQ – Classroom, Self-paced, and Virtual Courses
• CQA Question Bank
• CQA Handbook

What is the retake policy of the exam?

If candidates fail in the computer based exams then they can retake the exam in 2-5 business days. Though, paper based exams are delayed further.

What’s the fees for this exam?

For the ASQ members, the fees are $398 while for the non-members it is $498. The rates differ when a candidate is retaking the exam, it then becomes $298 for members as well non-members.

What’s the format of the exam?

Scenario based MCQs are asked in the exam with 10-15% of case studies involved.

How many questions will be asked?

150 questions will be asked.

What are the domains covered in the exam?

• I. Auditing Fundamentals (28 Questions)
• II. Audit Process (44 Questions)
• III. Auditor Competencies (24 Questions)
• IV. Audit Program Management and Business Applications (30 Questions)
• V. Quality Tools and Techniques (24 Questions)

What are the Delivery methods for this exam?

The exam is divided into two parts, one is paper based and the other is computer based. These are delivery methods for candidates.

Will I get a certificate after the completion of the training course offered by the ASQ?

Yes, but it’s only for candidates who score 80% or above 80%.

For how long will be the exam?

The computer based is 5 hours and 18 mins long while the paper based is 5 hours long.

What is the passing score?

Candidates need 550 points out of 750 to be certified.