Schedule
Eight-week plan
Five to seven hours a week. Keep a mistake log. Every missed drill item becomes a flashcard in your own words.
| Week | Read | Do |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ch. 0 + I.A–I.F math | 20 conversion / trig / fraction problems on the TI-30 (a common non-programmable scientific calculator). Build formula sheet. |
| 2 | I.G stats + II.A–II.C gages | Mean/median/s problems. Handle real mics and calipers if you have them. Math drill. |
| 3 | II.D–II.G plate, cal, MSA (measurement system analysis) | Explain bias/R&R out loud. Metrology drill. |
| 4 | III.A drawings & GD&T | Work five position-and-bonus problems. Tab ASME Y14.5 symbols in the handbook. |
| 5 | III.B–III.E sampling, plans, test methods | Inspection drill. Write one incoming and one first-article plan for a part you know. |
| 6 | IV.A–IV.D tools and SPC (statistical process control) | Pick the right chart for six data stories. Compute one Cp (capability index for spread only)/Cpk (capability index that includes centering) by hand. |
| 7 | IV.E–IV.F improvement + glossary sweep | QA drill. Flashcards daily. 20-item mixed set. |
| 8 | Weak sections only | Timed Form A (50). Review the weak-topic report. Form B two days later. Full 100 if you still have time. Apply. |
What “ready” looks like
- You finish a 50-item mixed set in under 100 minutes at 80%+.
- You can compute bonus tolerance and Cpk without hunting.
- You can name the gage for a characteristic in one sentence.
- You never confuse control limits with spec limits.
Apply at asq.org/cert/apply. Confirm the current window, fee, and candidate brochure on asq.org/cert/quality-inspector and prometric.com/asq. Independent of ASQ (American Society for Quality). Not a promise you will pass.