How ASQ (American Society for Quality) writes items
Cognitive levels
Each BoK (Body of Knowledge) line ends with a level. That is the ceiling. The exam will not ask you to Evaluate if the line says Understand. It may still ask Remember under an Apply line.
| Level | You must be able to | CQI (Certified Quality Inspector) example |
|---|---|---|
| Remember | Recall a fact, name, or symbol | What an air gage is for |
| Understand | Explain meaning, distinguish terms | Bias vs. linearity; CAPA (corrective and preventive action) vs. containment |
| Apply | Use a method on a straightforward problem | Compute Cpk (capability index that includes centering); read a vernier; pick a chart |
| Analyze | Break a situation apart, connect pieces | Bonus tolerance from a drawing; choose inspection type and why |