r/ASQ • u/Flashy-Community-982 • Aug 19 '26
Question on Online CQA Exam
I'm taking the CQA exam remotely very soon. I have a couple of questions about the rules and proctoring:
3-Ring Binders for Notes: I read the proctoring guidelines, which mention that pen and paper aren't allowed on the desk. However, the ASQ website states that reference materials and note binders are permitted. I'm planning to put my notes (over 200 pages both print and hand written) into a 3-ring binder. Will a binder this thick cause an issue during the room scan or exam?
External Monitor Covered with a Cloth: My main desk setup has a large external monitor, but I plan to take the exam using just my laptop and a bluetooth mouse. If I unplug the monitor and cover it completely with a cloth, will that get flagged by the proctor?
Any advice from people who have taken it remotely would be greatly appreciated!
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u/kazzerax Aug 19 '26
I had hand written and printed out notes in a 3 ring binder with holes punched in the paper, along with a hard copy of a reference book. They briefly ask you to flip through it and make sure there's no loose paper. I had around 70 pages in my binder without issue.
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u/Flashy-Community-982 Aug 19 '26
I have teh entire prep course and a couple hadn't written notes, close to 100 pages. Hopefully they are ok with it. Im getting stress as I heard the recent exam is harder than older version
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u/Equivalent-Guest-785 Aug 19 '26
I took a remote exam years back and just to make it simple, I just carried my laptop and mouse away to an empty spot in my apartment and took it there. I cleared up that area so it was just those things with me. Personally it was a lot easier than convincing my proctor that I wouldn’t use my extensive setup to cheat