Certified Quality Auditor

Here you have the best ASQ CQA practice exam questions

You have 103 total questions across 21 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 11, 2026
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Question 1 of 103

A root cause of a nonconformance is defined as a problem that

is discovered by conducting designed experiments

is established through the use of fishbone diagrams

must be reviewed by the material review board

must be corrected in order to prevent a recurrence

Question 2 of 103

When lower-tier documents are compared to higher-tier documents before the fieldwork starts, the comparison is called a

desk audit

process audit

conformance audit

management audit

Question 3 of 103

An audit trail is necessary in order to

schedule and budget for audit assignments

show how and when items were reviewed

provide management with justification for an audit

provide the audit manager with audit results

Question 4 of 103

Which of the following audit strategies is a common technique to assess compliance to a specific requirement at all locations where that requirement is applicable?

Discovery method

Element method

Department method

Process method

Question 5 of 103

Which of the following conclusions can be made by an auditor who observes that statistical process control (SPC) charts posted near operator workstations are done correctly and are regularly completed throughout the plant?

Commitment of management to quality is strong

Processes are being improved continually

Shop floor staff have been fully trained

SPC charts are available

About the ASQ CQA Certification Exam

About the Exam

The ASQ CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 103 practice questions across 21 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our CQA questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.