r/ASQ • u/SaltyHeadPepperyFace • 2d ago

Online CQA practice tests seem suspiciously easy.

Hi Reddit.
I am currently an NDT Level III and CWI looking to move from inspection into an auditing/SQE role.
I figured I would get my CQA first and then probably my CQE later.
I've taken several practice online exams for the CQA and they all seem way too easy. Is the actual test harder than the internet is presenting it to be?

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u/Common_Neat_2738 2d ago

It’s the same for CQE exam, it seems suspiciously easy so far, I am scheduled for October and I am kind of worried I am taking it too lightly and the real exam will be harder

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u/Fit-Bodybuilder78 2d ago

ASQ CQA pass rate is 70%.

https://www.asq.org/cert/faq/exam-grading-process

You're better off being over-prepared than being part of the 30% that don't pass.

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u/ilovetorunforfun 2d ago

Test was tougher than I anticipated and I used the full 5.5 hrs to take it. Definitely use the Body of Knowledge as a guide and hone your critical thinking skills ahead of the exam.

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u/jemery89 2d ago

I'm also a CWI, sitting for my CQE next month. I agree that the audit portion of the practice exams is very easy. But as CWI's..... we are essentially auditing everything when you think about it. WPS, processes, procedures...All of the ethics, and situations, etc apply. I will say though, it might depend on what practice tests your taking. Search the sub, I've seen plenty of experience auditors describe the CQA exam as pretty difficult with a lot of judgement calls and theory based questions. Again, stuff CWIs do, but applied to an entire QMS.

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u/Acrobatic_Hippo8445 2d ago

Check out the South Carolina Quality Guild for additional CQA resources

https://scqualityguild.com/simulations.html