CQI Question Bank
The CQI Question Bank provides sample exam questions based on the CQI Body of Knowledge. Offered by the British Council for Certification and Examination Board (BCCEB), it includes simulated timed exam and review modes.
Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) A Certified Quality Inspector is a skilled professional who works under the guidance of quality engineers, supervisors, or technicians to support quality assurance processes. They are trained to apply proven techniques from the Quality Inspector Body of Knowledge to ensure products and processes meet defined standards. Under professional supervision, a Certified Quality Inspector: Evaluates hardware documentation Performs laboratory and inspection procedures Measures process and product performance Records and analyzes data Prepares detailed and formal quality reports This certification validates practical expertise in maintaining and improving quality across various industries.
Years of on-the-job experience in one or more areas of the Certified Quality Inspector Body of Knowledge.
Candidates must have worked in a full-time, paid role.
Candidates who have completed a degree from a college, university or technical school will have part of the 10-year experience requirement waived, as follows (only one of these waivers may be claimed):
Review a list of references that provide the basis for the exam questions. These resources will give you a clearer understanding of the material covered in the exam. There are also a variety of books and training opportunities available to help you prepare effectively.
The CQI Question Bank provides sample exam questions based on the CQI Body of Knowledge. Offered by the British Council for Certification and Examination Board (BCCEB), it includes simulated timed exam and review modes.
The BCCEB CQI Handbook is a companion guide to your exam's Body of Knowledge. The handbook can be used during your open-book exam!
Each certification candidate is required to pass an examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge.
Computer Delivered – The CQI examination is a one-part, 100 multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam, offered in English only. The total appointment time is 2 hours (120 minutes), which includes the exam and any necessary instructions. You will have 120 minutes to complete the exam.
For more information about examination delivery options, including online, remote proctored examination, please visit the computer-based testing page.
If you take the exam via Computer-Based Testing (CBT), you will receive your result within 48 hours. An official email from BCCEB will confirm your result. BCCEB will also send you a separate email with instructions on how to claim your digital certificate and badge through the Accredible platform. Learn more about BCCEB digital credentials and how they enhance your professional profile.
If you do not pass your CBT exam, you will receive a summary of your performance via email within 3–5 business days of your exam attempt. You may retake the exam at a significantly reduced retake rate for up to 2 years from your previous attempt. (Please refer to the Exam Results FAQs for additional details.)
Results for Paper-based tests will be slightly delayed.
The topics in this Body of Knowledge include additional detail in the form of subtext explanations and the cognitive level at which the questions will be written. This information provides useful guidance for both the BCCEB Exam Development Committee and candidates preparing to take the exam.
BCCEB certification examinations are delivered by BCCEB’s testing partner
The examination scheduling instructions in your eligibility letter will direct you to a section of Prometric's website, where you can select and schedule your examination date and location.
