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Govind Ramu Posts: 829 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 5, 2004 8:52 PM I think, there is no best or worst way. Preparation strategy depends on your existing knowledge and experience with respect to body of knowledge. Taking a refresher course is a good idea. However, individual preparation is key to the exam success. Now that you know the weak area, you can concentrate more. Concentrate on other areas too. If you cannot find a refresher course from your section, try ASQ's Certified Quality Engineer self-directed program: You may want to take a course from: http://www.asq.org/certification/quality-engineer/ then take simulated exams and strengthen the weak areas by reviewing the references mentioned below. For advanced statistics, I used: Montgomery, Douglas C., Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, 4th ed., New York: John Wiley and Sons, 2001. ISBN 0471316482 You may also want to consider: Grant, Eugene L., and Richard S. Leavenworth, Statistical Quality Control, 7th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 1996. P597 Preparation is the key. Take as much practice as you can before the exam. Best wishes for your exam, Govind. Message was edited by: Margaret Wehr

Patricia Trudeau Posts: 1 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 9, 2004 10:31 AM I also like Mark Crossley's book on statistics that is available through ASQ. It helped me pass my CQE.

Ruby Ivens Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 9, 2004 7:40 PM Do you have a community college in your area. Perhaps a course or 2 in statistics would be of value. Community colleges are usually open enrollment and cost/value in your favor. Also, if you don't have the brochure for the exam get one from ASQ. It has a list of references that you may want to study. Good luck.

Larry M. Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 14, 2004 7:57 AM Can folks comment on what reference book(s) or reference material(s) have been of most benefit in terms of preparing for CQE Exam? Larry M.

Joseph Basala Posts: 41 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 14, 2004 8:14 AM > Can folks comment on what reference book(s) or > reference material(s) have been of most benefit in > terms of preparing for CQE Exam? > > Larry M. Larry, Back in 1991 when I took the exam, I found Juran's Quality Handbook to be valuable. I went through the entire handbook and highlighted and tabbed everything that I thought would be applicable. My focus was on being able to find the information quickly during the exam. I believe the key really is preparation using select references rather than just taking a suitcase full of books and hoping to find answers during the test. Joe Basala

Jennifer Kirley Posts: 11 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 14, 2004 8:27 AM I agree not to take an armload of books. It is better to have no more than three. I ended up using two for much of the exam. It's more about being able to find the right answer than knowing it in your head. Being familiar with your good quality reference books (I like mine because they are also useful after the exam) and your calculator is very important.

Jennifer Kirley Posts: 11 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 14, 2004 8:24 AM I was challenged (I'm not good at math) by the statistics portion. To prepare, I studied for 3 months all day long (I was out of work) and worked really hard at teaching myself statistics. Not everyone needs to work this hard, but I was determined to make my unemployment pay off. It worked. I found that there was a goodly amount of application: what kind of formula works in what situation. I used the CQE Quick Reference Notes by Dodson, Nutt and Johnson (Quality Publishing, Tucson) where there is lots of room to jot down notes in the pages. I don't like Quality Council of Indiana's Primer and CD exam materials. I used Pyzdek's (Quality Publishing, Tucson) preparation materials and liked them much better. If you don't have the Quality Audit Handbook from ASQ, it's worth the price. The Certified Quality Engineer's Handbook is good too (ASQ Quality Press). Here's a sample of it: http://qualitypress.asq.org/chapters/H1093.pdf Good luck!

Swaminathan Gopalakrishnan Posts: 6 Re: CQE exam Posted: Oct 28, 2004 8:04 AM Jennifer, Do you have a copy of CQE Quick Reference Notes by Dodson, Nutt and Johnson (Quality Publishing, Tucson) swamy.gopalakrishnan@jci.com Let me know

Shree Kulkarni Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 8, 2004 9:11 PM Hi Jennifer, Would it be possible to send me the copy of CQE Quick Reference Notes by Dodson, Nutt and Johnson (Quality Publishing, Tucson) as a word attachment to the following email - shrikulkarni9499@yahoo.com Thanks a many. Shree

Soiai Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 26, 2005 11:20 PM Hi Jennifer, Do you have a copy of the references notes? Do you mind if you can send a copy of the CQE Quick Reference Notes by Dodson, Nutt and Johnson? Thanks! SA

Heinrich Teworte Posts: 1 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 28, 2004 3:16 PM I've used the Quality Council of Indiana Primer and test CD with great success, on both CQE and CSSBB exams. The primers could "flow" a bit better. The CDs with their huge question base worked just great. The CDs have a reporting feature showing weak areas and allowing to focus on those. Good luck.

Govind Ramu Posts: 829 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 28, 2004 4:12 PM > I've used the Quality Council of Indiana Primer and > test CD with great success, on both CQE and CSSBB > exams. The primers could "flow" a bit better. The CDs > with their huge question base worked just great. The > CDs have a reporting feature showing weak areas and > allowing to focus on those. Good luck. I have also used QCI materials for all my certifications. They are useful interms of covering the BOK "widthwise", They are arranged in the same order of the BOK sequence.Hence easy to review. Iam not sure if the QCI CD Question go through rigourous Peer review like ASQ does. I think close to 10~15% of the Questions in QCI CD (of 1000 questions) are either too ambiguios or multiple keys.Some incorrect too.But QCI CDs are in general useful to obtain sufficient speed and self assessment prior to actual exam. Govind.

Steven Prevette Posts: 1,491 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jul 28, 2004 5:56 PM My own personal favorite stats book overall, and it was the reference I used for at least 50% of the questions I had to look up during the CQE is Acheson Duncan's Quality Control and Industrial Statistics. I did have the advantage of having a graduate course taught out of it, but it really is pretty readable, though probably getting dated at this point. Steve Prevette ASQ CQE

Richard Scott Bonney Posts: 1 Re: CQE exam Posted: Aug 3, 2004 1:26 PM I concur with others that the real strength of the Indiana Quality Council CQE Primer (and all of their Primers, for that matter) is in the electronic exam. I used the electronic exam to study for and pass the CQE, CQM, CSSBB, and CQA. The Primers are good for reference, but not great for studying straight through cover to cover. I recommend folks sit down with the electronic exam and just start answering questions. Regardless of whether you get it right or wrong, click on the "explanation" button and it will tell you WHY the "most correct answer" is what it is. The electronic exam then references the page(s) in the Primer to find more information if you need it. This method quickly gets you inside the minds of the test-writers-- a gift worth its weight in gold when you come up against those fuzzy, it-could-be-any-of-these-answers kinds of questions. For those who want it, I have a definitions sheet that I've put together based on the IQC Electronic Exams. It has been a HUGE help to me, and to others who have taken the CQE, CQT, CQM, CQA, and CSSBB exams. Shoot me an e-mail and I'll be glad to forward you a copy (it's in MS Excel format).

Jeremy Stone Posts: 2 Re: CQE exam Posted: Aug 7, 2004 9:37 PM Richard, yes - please send me a copy of your definitions sheet. This will help in my studies. Thanks!

Sundaram Re: CQE exam Posted: Aug 8, 2004 5:40 PM Introduction to Statistical Quality Control Byouglas Montgomery is a good reference book.The best way is to get the CD from Quality Council, Indinia.Let me know if U have any questions reg SQC.. Good luck, Sundaram

Allen McKinney Posts: 78 Re: CQE exam Posted: Aug 31, 2004 6:36 PM Jermey, I too would like a copy of the definitions if you can. amckinney@tmdfrictioninc.com. Thanks

lili Re: CQE exam Posted: Aug 10, 2004 1:03 PM Can I have one copy? Thanks liuyl2001@hotmail.com

Guest Re: CQE exam Posted: Aug 10, 2004 8:58 PM Hello Lilli, Are U looking for the CD for CQE exam.I have the original CD and the primer.Let me know if U need any of these? Thanks Sundaram CQE CRE

Swaminathan Gopalakrishnan Posts: 6 Re: CQE exam Posted: Oct 28, 2004 8:19 AM Mr.Kumar, Can I borrow your CD for my CQE exam. Let me know 616 283 5301 CELL NUMBER Thanks Swamy

Theivasamy Sellaiah Posts: 1 Re: CQE exam Posted: Oct 17, 2004 2:10 PM Dear Richard Can you please send definitions sheet that you put together based on the IQC Electronic Exams to my mail theivasamy@yahoo.com.Coming Dec 4 2004 I am going to appear CQE exam in Toronto chapter. Thanking you Theivasamy Sellaiah

ahsan hameed Re: CQE exam Posted: Oct 27, 2004 5:23 PM Please send me the definition sheet at the above e-mail address. Thank you very much for your generosity. God bless you

Swaminathan Gopalakrishnan Posts: 6 Re: CQE exam Posted: Oct 28, 2004 7:57 AM mr. Richard, Please shoot me the electronic exam MS excel format. This will be very helpful. Email: swamy.gopalakrishnan@jci.com Thanks

Swaminathan Gopalakrishnan Posts: 6 Re: CQE exam Posted: Oct 28, 2004 8:13 AM Richard, - please send me a copy of your definitions sheet. This will help in my studies. Thanks! Swamy

Shree Kulkarni Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 8, 2004 9:03 PM Hello Mr Swaminathan Gopalkrishnan, I am new to the group. First of all would like to wish the best of luck for the forthcoming exam. I am planning to appear for Dec 2004 CQE exam too and need little help. Would really appreciate the assistance. Would it be possible to send me the definitions sheet on the IQC electronic exams and the original CD for CQE? My email - shrikulkarni9499@yahoo.com Thanks and best luck again. Shree

Shree Kulkarni Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 8, 2004 9:08 PM Hello Mr Rchard S Bonney, I am new to the group and am appearing for the CQE in Dec 2004. Need a little help and would highly appreciate it. ...Would it be possible to send me the definitions sheet you have put together? My email - shrikulkarni9499@yahoo.com Please send as a word attachment file. Thanks a many. Shree

Muraleedharan Raghavan Posts: 32 Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 9, 2004 1:39 AM > For those who want it, I have a definitions sheet > t that I've put together based on the IQC Electronic > Exams. It has been a HUGE help to me, and to others > who have taken the CQE, CQT, CQM, CQA, and CSSBB > exams. Shoot me an e-mail and I'll be glad to > forward you a copy (it's in MS Excel format). Mr. Richard, Can you please send the definitions sheet by e-mail varsha01@hotmail.com Thanks Muraleedharan R.

ahsan hameed Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 11, 2004 12:32 PM Hi Richard, Can you please e-mail me the definition sheet for the cqe exam. e:mail:ahsanh48@hotmail.com Thanks in advance.This is my second request. Austin

Renhang Song Posts: 1 Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 15, 2004 1:17 PM Dear Richard Scott Bonney: My name is Renhang Song. I am going to take CQE exam this Dec.4th. I need your help. If ok do you mind send me your copy? I appreciate anything you do for me. Have a nice day. Sincerely, Renhang

Jason Vermeiren Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 23, 2004 6:03 AM Good Morning. I was wondering if you can send me the definitions sheet for the CQE exam to jvermeir@windsormachine.com I greatly appreciate it, thanks again!! have a great day Jason

Jason Vermeiren Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 23, 2004 6:04 AM Good Morning. I was wondering if you can send me the definitions sheet for the CQE exam to jvermeir@windsormachine.com I would greatly appreciate it, thanks again!! I was wondering if anyone had any great prepared info that they brought into the CQE exam with them, that helped you greatly during the exam. Also, if anyone had advice on what topics I should concentrate more on than others. Thanks for your help, it's greatly appreciated!! Have a great day!! Jason have a great day Jason Message was edited by: Steven Prevette - to consolidate CQE exam posts into one thread

Xuemin Wang Posts: 1 Re: CQE exam Posted: Nov 27, 2004 10:20 AM Hi Richard, Could I have a copy of definitions sheet to my E-mail as following, it will help me lot for preparation for CQE exam. Thanks for your kind assistance in advance. E-Mail: wangxm510@yahoo.com

William Pflanz Posts: 1,400 Re: Requests for CQE Information from Richard Scott Bonney Posted: Nov 29, 2004 1:04 PM I have contacted Richard and let him know that he is getting repeated requests to send him the Excel spreadsheet information that he volunteered to provide. Since he does not regularly check the Discussion Board he is not aware of these requests. Please note that he wanted you to email him directly and not ask for the information through this thread. Bill Pflanz Offtopic: Maybe the moderator should edit or remove Mr. Bonney's original message.

Irwin Figgs Re: CQE exam Posted: Dec 2, 2004 3:14 PM Richard, Please send me a copy of this "definitions sheet" that you created. I would be very grateful.

Praveen J Nimbalkar Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 5, 2005 6:11 AM > I concur with others that the real strength of the > Indiana Quality Council CQE Primer (and all of their > Primers, for that matter) is in the electronic exam. > I used the electronic exam to study for and pass the > e CQE, CQM, CSSBB, and CQA. The Primers are good for > reference, but not great for studying straight > through cover to cover. > > I recommend folks sit down with the electronic exam > and just start answering questions. Regardless of > whether you get it right or wrong, click on the > "explanation" button and it will tell you WHY the > "most correct answer" is what it is. The electronic > exam then references the page(s) in the Primer to > find more information if you need it. > > This method quickly gets you inside the minds of the > test-writers-- a gift worth its weight in gold when > you come up against those fuzzy, > it-could-be-any-of-these-answers kinds of questions. > For those who want it, I have a definitions sheet > t that I've put together based on the IQC Electronic > Exams. It has been a HUGE help to me, and to others > who have taken the CQE, CQT, CQM, CQA, and CSSBB > exams. Shoot me an e-mail and I'll be glad to > forward you a copy (it's in MS Excel format). hi richard, can you email me a copy of the excel format that you have prepared... i am preparing for CQE exam and this could be of some help for me. thanks a ton praveen

Govind Ramu Posts: 829 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 5, 2005 10:11 AM I have sent a mail to Mr.Richard Scott Bonney to find out if he was able to send the Excel sheet to those all requested in this thread. There has been a lot of requests for this material. We can find a place to upload this attachment (E.g: Elsmar Cove) and redirect the request to that page. Requesters are providing their email addresses in their post.Placing email addresses in a public forum is posts is not desirable. Spammers can misuse these email addresses. Regards, Govind.

Govind Ramu Posts: 829 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 9, 2005 11:24 AM Let me first thank Mr. Bonney for developing & compiling this valuable collection of 611 commonly used terminologies in the ASQ Certification Exams. To ease the pain, he has also cross-referenced the terminology to QCI primer Section #-page#. I would like to also extend my thanks to him for graciously allowing me to upload his work in Elsmar Cove. Last week, I contacted Mr.Bonney to find out if he was able to mail the attachment for several requesters in this Discussion forum thread. I understand Mr.Bonney was promptly sending the attachment to all those who requested from ASQ discussion forum. To make his life easy and benefit many users in ASQ discussion forum, I requested him to allow uploading the attachment in Elsmar Cove* “Professional Certification and Degrees” topic. ASQ Certification Exams Definitions Sheet http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=10574 Please note that QCI cross-references in that attachment are subject to change as the BOK changes or the QCI rearrange their material. However the “definition” column are not likely to change. As requested by Mr.Bonney, please provide any feedback, suggestions. Regards, Govind. *(Please note, since ASQ Discussion forum currently does not have feature to upload a document, I chose Elsmar Cove relevant topic to redirect the download. I am also a moderator for “professional Certifications and degrees” topic of Elmar. I want the users know that I have NO business relationship with Elsmar Cove. Iam merely a volunteer moderator (like in ASQ forum) who has a passion to help fellow quality professionals also achieve ASQ Certifications).

Muraleedharan Raghavan Posts: 32 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 16, 2005 10:00 PM >> ASQ Certification Exams Definitions Sheet > http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=10574 > Mr. Govind, When I click on above link, the web page is asking for user name and password. Please advise

Praveen J Nimbalkar Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 17, 2005 1:15 AM Hi murali, you have ti register to elsmar cove website, you get your use name and password, later you can log on to website and access this link. i got my soft copy , it is indeed usefull thanks richard & govind.. regards praveen

Reidel Bello Castillo Posts: 2 Re: CQE exam Posted: Feb 6, 2005 8:10 AM Can you send me copy. Thanks

Reidel Bello Castillo Posts: 2 Re: CQE exam Posted: Feb 6, 2005 8:15 AM Please send me a copy to REIDEL1109@hotmail.com Thanks

Robert Gardner Posts: 8 Re: CQE exam Posted: Feb 6, 2005 9:38 PM Reidel, I'm not sure to what "copy" you're referring to. But if it is the CQE handbook, or Juran's quality handbook, these are items in which you must purchase yourself, as they are books. Rob

Govind Ramu Posts: 829 Re: CQE exam Posted: Feb 7, 2005 9:02 AM Bob, The problem is users do not read the thread in full. Most people tend to look at the last post and add a post requesting for the copy. I posted this information a month back: "Let me first thank Mr. Bonney for developing & compiling this valuable collection of 611 commonly used terminologies in the ASQ Certification Exams. To ease the pain, he has also cross-referenced the terminology to QCI primer Section #-page#. I would like to also extend my thanks to him for graciously allowing me to upload his work in Elsmar Cove. Last week, I contacted Mr.Bonney to find out if he was able to mail the attachment for several requesters in this Discussion forum thread. I understand Mr.Bonney was promptly sending the attachment to all those who requested from ASQ discussion forum. To make his life easy and benefit many users in ASQ discussion forum, I requested him to allow uploading the attachment in Elsmar Cove* “Professional Certification and Degrees” topic. ASQ Certification Exams Definitions Sheet http://elsmar.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=10574 Please note that QCI cross-references in that attachment are subject to change as the BOK changes or the QCI rearrange their material. However the “definition” column are not likely to change. As requested by Mr.Bonney, please provide any feedback, suggestions. Regards, Govind. *(Please note, since ASQ Discussion forum currently does not have feature to upload a document, I chose Elsmar Cove relevant topic to redirect the download. I am also a moderator for “professional Certifications and degrees” topic of Elmar. I want the users know that I have NO business relationship with Elsmar Cove. Iam merely a volunteer moderator (like in ASQ forum) who has a passion to help fellow quality professionals also achieve ASQ Certifications). " Unfortunately, this thread with 50 posts on CQE exam has been become nothing but 40 posts on requesting the definition sheet. I would like to see more value added discussion on this thread. Regards, Govind. (Moderator).

William Pflanz Posts: 1,400 Re: CQE exam Posted: Feb 7, 2005 9:12 AM The moderator of the Certification Board should delete this thread to prevent further requests for the information. Bill Pflanz

Govind Ramu Posts: 829 Re: CQE exam Posted: Feb 7, 2005 10:18 AM > The moderator of the Certification Board should > delete this thread to prevent further requests for > the information. > > Bill Pflanz Bill, I thought deleting might offend users as they did not technically violate any ASQ Policy. If I could lock the thread (like the feature in Elsmar), I would certainly do that and reopen a new thread for more value added discussions. Regards, Govind. Just Figured out. The locking feature is available in Jive ! I think from the moderator perspective, this thread has covered details on CQE preparation and assistance to obtain definition sheet. To avoid repetitive request for definition sheet email posts, Iam locking this thread. I welcome users to open any new thread to discuss value added topics in CQE preparation. Regards, Govind (Moderator) Message was edited by: Govindarajan Ramu

Haihui Peng Posts: 3 Re: CQE exam Posted: Aug 12, 2004 1:58 AM hi,i give you a advise,firstly,you'd better learn more basic information on the statistic mathematics published by your own country in your own language,then it's easy to understand the further statistical methods.you are so wise that you are close to it,just two points.Trust youself,wish you a great success!i'm planning to attend the CQE in Dec.2004,i'm confident about it.

Rodney Watters Posts: 1 Re: CQE exam Posted: Sep 9, 2004 12:57 PM Was wondering if anyone has had a chance to check this book out from the ASQ yet. http://qualitypress.asq.org/perl/catalog.cgi?item=P1139 I have the CQE Primer and CD already. I found them somewhat ok to study with. I was nailing every practice test though with approx 90% and then barely failed the exam. I will be giving it another shot in December and need more solid references to the actual exam. Thanks in advance.

Wanda Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 4, 2005 12:24 PM I am going to take the CQE test in June, 2005 and really need to study the statistics portion of the test. I have downloaded the CQE demo exam from the ASQ site, but need more of a study aid. I would truly appreciate any study aids that anyone can provide. I am a Certified Lead Auditor in QS/TS/ISO and am very familiar with Quality Systems, etc. But, again my weak area is statistics. Thank you very much in advance, Wanda

Steven Constant Posts: 19 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 15, 2005 11:52 PM If you're looking for a good stats book, I can suggest "Elementary Statistics" by Gary Bluman. As a student, I used it in 2 different level stats courses, and still use it as a resource. I teach a CQE refresher in my local section and have recommended it to my students as a supplement to the QCI primers.

Robert Gardner Posts: 8 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 29, 2005 10:27 AM I have a questiona as to which Juran "Quality Hanbook" to get for the CQE exam study and references. I have seen these books: 1. Juran's Quality Hanbook 5th Ed. with the burgundy cover (1999) 2. Juran's Quality Control Handbook (1988)Yellow cover Are they one in the same just revised? Please, can someone clarify the difference between these two books and recommend the appropriate one in which to use for study and reference for the CQE.

William Pflanz Posts: 1,400 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 30, 2005 5:50 AM Robert, Both handbooks are basically the same. Like many reference books, Juran's handbook gets re-issued as a new edition every 10 years or so. Part of it has to do with selling out the last printing. Rather than just print more books, the publisher usually allows the original author to correct mistakes, add some more current information and even re-organize the contents. The handbook is more for reference and is not the best way to study for the CQE. It will be difficult for you to reference a 800+ page book during the exam so it even has limitations for using it during the test. Bill Pflanz

Govind Ramu Posts: 829 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 30, 2005 10:00 AM > The handbook is more for reference and is not the > best way to study for the CQE. It will be difficult > for you to reference a 800+ page book during the exam > so it even has limitations for using it during the > test. > > Bill Pflanz Robert, I just read the preface to Juran Quality handbook-fifth edition. Bill is correct. The name is changed from Quality Control handbook to Quality handbook. New emphasis on managing Quality structured and rearranged. Also the preface says that this edition has gone through extensive editing and updating. New sections, case studies and examples added.(did not specify which one) Like bill mentioned, I was using Juran handbook as a reference rather than a direct reading reference. Again, mapping the CQE BOK in such voluminous handbook can be also ergonomically challenging. CQE handbook from Quality Press authors will be more useful from the exam preparation point of view. Juran handbook is an important reference; I keep beyond my exam requirement, at work, to train employees etc. Regards, Govind.

Robert Gardner Posts: 8 Re: CQE exam Posted: Jan 30, 2005 6:23 PM Thanks Bill, Govind I wasn't planning to use it for a complete reference, but I believe it would be a great reference to bring into the exam with me, along with my CQE hanbook "Quality Press" which I do currently have. Rob