Six Sigma Black Belt FAQ
What is the minimum requirement of a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt?
Following are the minimum requirements for Six Sigma Black Belt:
1. Analyzes and solve quality problems. 2. Involved in quality improvement projects. 3. Participated in a project, but has not led a project. 4. At least three years of work experience or two completed projects with signed affidavits. 6. Ability to demonstrate their knowledge of Six Sigma tools and processes.
What kind of projects cannot be used in Six Sigma?
Only full-time ex[erience is accepted, projects that do not qualify – 1. Prepackaged or classroom exercises that are mock or simulated projects that were previously completed and/or that do not include actual “hands-on” work. 2. No real organization or business unit; no current problem or cost-benefit. 3. Basic product improvement projects not associated with process improvements. 4. Software maintenance or remediation without detailed process measurements. 5. Any project without measured before-and-after cost benefits.
What is the exam pattern for Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Certification Exam?
1. The candidate taking the certification is required to pass an examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge. 2. CBT, CSSBB examination is a one-part, 165-question, four-and-a-half-hour exam and is offered in English only. 150 questions are scored and 15 are unscored. 3. Paper and Pencil – The CSSBB examination is a one-part, 150-question, four-hour exam and is offered in English. Spanish, and Mandarin in certain locations. 4. All examinations are open book with the exception of the constructed response (essay) portion of the CMQ/OE exam. Each participant must bring his or her own reference materials.
What is the course structure for Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Certification Exam?
The course structure for Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Exam are – 1. Organization-wide Planning and Deployment (12 questions) 2. Organizational Process Management and Measures (10 questions) 3. Team Management (18 Questions) 4. Define Phase (20 Questions) 5. Measure Phase (25 Questions) 6. Analyze Phase (22 Questions) 7. Improve Phase (21 Questions) 8. Control Phase (15 Questions) 9. Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Framework and Methodologies (7 Questions)
What are the pre-requisites for Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Certification Exam?
Six Sigma Black Belt requires two completed projects with signed affidavits, or one completed project with a signed affidavit and three years of work experience, in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge.
Is there any assistance from Testprep Training for the exam preparation?
Yes, Testprep Training offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.
For how long is the license valid after purchase?
Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.
Do you provide any preparation guidance for this certification exam?
Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.
What is the passing score on a certification exam?
Candidates are required to score 550 points out of a possible 750 to be certified.
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Can we try the free test before purchasing the practice exam?
Yes, testprep training offers free practice tests for ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt which can be used before the final purchase for a complete test.
Is the Six Sigma exam open-book?
Six Sigma holds the exception of a constructed-response portion of the Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence exam, all the exams are open-book. Only personally developed notes from training or refresher courses are allowed, only under the following conditions – 1. The examinee must get his/her reference materials reviewed by the proctor 2. Exam Proctor is the final authority on the admissibility of all reference materials 3. No collections of questions and answers or course quizzes are permissible 4. Also, reference sources containing such a copy are not allowed unless the questions are removed 5. Examinees are required to abide by applicable copyright laws
Is the membership transferable to someone else?
No, the membership is not transferable in any case. Candidate needs to register for the exam with new membership.
What are the certification testing locations available?
ASQ conducts the exams twice a year through local Sections and international sites. Note, in all metro cities ASQ India facilitate a venue for the certification exam
Which of the given certifications have a maintenance requirement?
Certifications requiring to get re-certified every three years are, Biomedical Auditor Calibration Technician HACCP Auditor Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Master Black Belt Pharmaceutical GMP Professional Quality Auditor Quality Engineer Reliability Engineer Software Quality Engineer Six Sigma Black Belt
Can I get certified without having the required experience?
For some certifications with education waivers, you may waive some of the required work experience if you have a degree, diploma or certificate beyond high school.
Does ASQ charge any annual membership fee?
Yes, there are annual membership fees for a different type of membership such as Full, Associate, Forum/Division, Student, and Organizational.
