Question 1

How many CQPA practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

90 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free CQPA sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 8 sample questions are free; 4 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every CQPA question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does CQPA cover?

Accepted Answer

Quality Concepts and Team Dynamics (20%), Quality Tools and Process Improvement Techniques (26%), Data Analysis (33%), Customer-Supplier Relations (13%), Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) (8%).

Question 5

What is the ASQ CQPA certification?

Accepted Answer

The ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) is a paraprofessional certification for individuals who, in support of and under the direction of quality engineers or supervisors, analyze and solve quality problems and are involved in quality improvement projects. It is designed for recent graduates or professionals who want to validate their knowledge of quality tools and processes.

Question 6

How many questions are on the CQPA exam?

Accepted Answer

The computer-based CQPA exam has 110 multiple-choice questions, of which 100 are scored and 10 are unscored pretest items. The paper-and-pencil version has 100 questions. All questions measure comprehension of the CQPA Body of Knowledge.

Question 7

Is the CQPA exam open book?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the CQPA exam is open book. Candidates may bring their own reference materials into the exam. All references must be permanently bound (stitched, glued, ring binders, spiral binders, etc.). Hand-stapled or loose materials are not permitted. The ASQ CQPA Handbook is a popular reference to bring.

Question 8

What are the eligibility requirements for the CQPA exam?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must have worked in a full-time, paid role and meet one of the following: two years of on-the-job experience in CQPA Body of Knowledge areas, OR an associate degree, OR two years of equivalent higher education. There is no specific degree field requirement.

Question 9

Does the CQPA certification expire or require recertification?

Accepted Answer

No, the CQPA is a lifetime certification. Once you pass the exam and earn the credential, it does not expire and does not require recertification or renewal. This distinguishes it from many other ASQ certifications that require renewal every three years.

Question 10

How much does the CQPA exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The CQPA exam costs $434 for non-members and $334 for ASQ members (a $100 discount). Retakes cost $234. There is a $130 fee for rescheduling. ASQ membership must be active at the time of application to receive the member discount.

Question 11

What topics are covered on the CQPA exam?

Accepted Answer

The CQPA exam covers five domains: Quality Concepts and Team Dynamics (20 questions), Quality Tools and Process Improvement Techniques (26 questions), Data Analysis (33 questions, the largest section), Customer-Supplier Relations (13 questions), and Corrective and Preventive Action or CAPA (8 questions).

Question 12

How long is the CQPA exam?

Accepted Answer

The computer-based CQPA exam has a total appointment time of 4 hours and 30 minutes, with actual exam time of 4 hours and 18 minutes (258 minutes). The paper-and-pencil version is 4 hours. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.

Question 13

What is the passing score for the CQPA exam?

Accepted Answer

ASQ uses a scaled scoring method determined by a Modified Angoff cut-score study. The approximate passing score is 550 out of 750 on the scaled score. The raw cut score is established each time the Body of Knowledge is revised and then converted to a scaled score.

Question 14

When is the 2026 CQPA Body of Knowledge effective?

Accepted Answer

The new 2026 CQPA Body of Knowledge takes effect starting with the August 2026 testing window (August 1-30, 2026). Exams taken before August 2026 will still be based on the 2020 Body of Knowledge. Candidates can download both the 2020 and 2026 BoK documents from the official ASQ CQPA certification page.

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01Exam format258 min · 1104

02Registration$434 · Prometric, online proctoring3

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What CQPA covers

01Quality Concepts and Team Dynamics20%5 topics

I.AProfessional Conduct and EthicsIdentify and apply behaviors that are aligned with the ASQ Code of Ethics2 obj.

I.BQuality ConceptsDescribe how quality techniques benefit all parts of an organization8 obj.

I.CQuality AuditsDefine and distinguish between internal/external, product/process/systems, and first/second/third-party audits6 obj.

I.DTeam DynamicsDistinguish between process improvement teams, workgroups, self-managed teams, temporary teams, and cross-functional teams8 obj.

I.ETraining and EvaluationDescribe training elements including organizational alignment, needs identification, and adult learning styles4 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesApply ASQ Code of Ethics to real-world quality scenarios · Confusing internal failure costs with external failure costs

02Quality Tools and Process Improvement Techniques26%4 topics

03Data Analysis33%6 topics

04Customer-Supplier Relations13%5 topics

05Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)8%2 topics