- Section IV Renamed: Previously titled "Quality Concepts and Tools," Section IV is now "Quality Assurance and Improvement," reflecting a broader focus on quality enhancement strategies.
- Content Reorganization: The topic "Basic Statistics and Applications" has been moved from Section IV to Section I, now designated as topic I.G.
- Cognitive Level Adjustments: Seven subtopics have increased in cognitive complexity, while twelve have been simplified to better match practical application levels.
- Topic Modifications:
- Removed: Subtopic IV.E.4 has been eliminated.
- Added: New subtopic IV.F.9 has been introduced.
Comparison of Exam Question Distribution
| BoK Section | 2018 Questions | 2025 Questions | Change |
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| I. Technical Mathematics | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| II. Metrology | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| III. Inspection and Test | 33 | 32 | -1 |
| IV. Quality Assurance and Improvement | 22 | 23 | +1 |
Note: The total number of exam questions remains at 100.
Implementation Timeline
The updated 2025 CQI BoK will be implemented starting with the May 2025 testing window. Both the 2018 and 2025 versions of the BoK will be available online until July 1, 2025, after which the 2018 version will be archived.
These updates ensure that the CQI certification remains aligned with current industry standards and practices, providing candidates with a relevant and comprehensive assessment of their quality inspection knowledge.
| For a detailed mapping of the changes between the 2018 and 2025 BoKs, please refer to the official ASQ document: https://www.asq.org/cert/resource/pdf/certification/2025-CQI-BoK-Map.pdf |
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