Just passed the CQA
I prepped for a total of 3 months for the CQA. I used the 4th edition handbook (they’re on the 5th) and purchased the question bank. I also had the electronic version of the 5th edition.
If you’re already executing the body of knowledge in your day-to-day tasks, you should be well equipped for the test. I think this is why I only needed to study for 3 month. The question bank was very helpful in gaging how questions are formatted as well as the case study portion.
Issues with the question bank:
Ironically, ASQ needs to QC their question bank. I screenshot many questions that were just straight up wrong or the content was no where in the BOK, the 4th edition or the 5th edition. I can give some examples but overall I was very disappointed in the question bank.
The exam simulator doesn’t allow you to change answers in the given time. It doesn’t allow you to flag questions and it doesn’t even tell you what number you’re on. All it does is time you. Granted, it lends itself to higher stakes in the simulation. Regardless, it would’ve been nice if the simulator was actually aligned with the actual computer based testing format.