Monday, February 20, 2012

ASQ CMQ/OE Certification Examination Preparation - Study Material

Hi Friends,



One of the strong recommended reference book is the " ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Handbook "

Click link at here for more details:-



ASQ CMQ/OE Handbook " by Russell T. Westcott.


Happy studying!


Eddie Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com  or  kuangkh@streamyx.com 
M : +6012-505-2720
T : +605-805-2722
F : +605-805-2721
B : http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
     http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
     http://cmqoe.blogspot.com
W : http://www.cqetraining.com

Sunday, February 19, 2012

ASQ CMQ/OE Certification Examination - Sample Examination / Test Questions

Please find the link to ASQ CMQ/OE (Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence) Certification Examination sample questions for your review and understanding.

The examination instructions and test questions provided is very useful for your early review, understanding and preparation. Especially mental preparation!


ASQ CMQ/OE Certification Examination - Sample Test Questions " in pdf format.

A total of :-
a) 1 sample of Constructed Response Question (Essay)
b) 75 sample multiple choice questions together with answers. 


Happy exploring!


Eddie Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com or kuangkh@streamyx.com
M : +6012-505 2720
T : +605-805 2722
F : +605-805 2721
B :  http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
      http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
      http://cmqoe.blogspot.com

W : http://www.cqetraining.com

ASQ Certification Handbook



Please find the link for ASQ Professional Certification Handbook that may be useful for your understanding and exam preparation.

ASQ Certification Handbook  "  in pdf format.

In this handbook covers:-


a) Introduction to ASQ Certification Programs
b) The Exams and Questions
c) The Many Phases of Exam Development
d) Candidates' Frequently Asked Questions
e) Test Taking Tips
f) Levels of Cognition: Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy—Revised (2001)
g) Top 10 Myths
h) Example Score Report
i) Example Score Report for the CMQ/OE Exam
j) Constructed Response Diagnostic Codes

Happy Learning, Sharing and Transforming to an ASQ Certified Quality Professional!

Cheers!!!

Eddie Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com or kuangkh@streamyx.com
M : +6012-505 2720
T : +605-805 2722
F : +605-805 2721
B :  http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
      http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
      http://cmqoe.blogspot.com

W : http://www.cqetraining.com

Malaysia ASQ Certification Examination Locations


Please find there are two Malaysia ASQ Certification Examination Locations as below:-

Kuala Lumpur

FMM Institute
Wisma FMM No. 3, Persiaran Dagang
PJU 9, Bandar Sri Damansara
52200 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
Tel: +605-805 2722
Fax: +605-805 2721
Email  :  kuangkh@streamyx.com  or  khkuang@tm.net.my
Contact Person : Mr. Eddie Kuang

Penang
QMC Resource Centre Sdn Bhd
11–3–3, New Bob Centre 
Jalan Gottlieb
10350 Georgetown
Penang
MALAYSIA
Tel: +604 2299727
Fax: +604 2299727
Email : ksyong@qmc.com.my
Contact Person : Mr. KS Yong

During the ASQ CSSBB certification examination application, please select the exam location that is nearest to you and key-in at the on-line form as below:-
City       :  Kuala Lumpur  or  Penang
Country  :  Malaysia
Then ASQ responsible exam officer will assign you to your selected exam location.
Wish you Happy Learning, Sharing, Changing and Transforming to an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. A prestige and well-known quality professional recognition throughout the world.

Eddie Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com or kuangkh@streamyx.com
M : +6012-505 2720
T : +605-805 2722
F : +605-805 2721
B :  http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
      http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
      http://cmqoe.blogspot.com

W : http://www.cqetraining.com

ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Refresher Reference Materials

Below please find the link to ASQ CMQ/OE refresher reference materials or study materials that you may interested to explore. Both the training and books are available for your view and consideration. 

Suggestion is to identify and get few books (3~4 books) that suitable for you. Then start spending time for revision using these books.


" Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence Certification Preparation - Useful Training and Books "


Happy exploring!


Eddie Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com or kuangkh@streamyx.com
M : +6012-505 2720
T : +605-805 2722
F : +605-805 2721
B :  http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
      http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
      http://cmqoe.blogspot.com

W : http://www.cqetraining.com

ASQ CMQ/OE Body of Knowledge (BOK) Year 2010 Edition


ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Body of Knowledge (BOK) was revised in 2010. A total of 7 Modules covering from:-

I. Leadership (25 Questions)
II. Strategic Plan Development & Deployment [15 Questions]
III. Management Elements and Methods [32 Questions]
IV. Quality Management Tools [28 Questions]
V. Customer-Focused Organization [20 Questions]
VI. Supply Chain Management [15 Questions]
VII. Training & Development [15 Questions]

Examination divided into two parts as follows:-

a) Two constructed response (essay) questions in 45 mins. "CLOSE BOOK".
b) A total of 150 multiple choice questions last for 3 hours 15 mins certification examination. Examination is "OPEN BOOK" style or format. 

Click here for the link to complete and detail ASQ BOK. " ASQ Complete CMQ/OE BOK ".

Examination candidate will be evaluated and assessed based on this open book examination where the exam questions was structured and formatted based on different "Levels of Cognition" (from Bloom's Taxanomy - Revised, 2001).

Levels of Cognition based on Bloom’s Taxonomy – Revised (2001)
In addition to content specifics, the subtext for each topic in this BOK also indicates the intended complexity level of the test questions for that topic. These levels are from “Levels of Cognition” (from Bloom’s Taxonomy – Revised, 2001). They are in rank order - from least complex to most complex.

Remember
Recall or recognize terms, definitions, facts, ideas, materials, patterns, sequences, methods, principles, etc.

Understand 
Read and understand descriptions, communications, reports, tables, diagrams, directions, regulations, etc.

Apply 
Know when and how to use ideas, procedures, methods, formulas, principles, theories, etc.
Analyze
Break down information into its constituent parts and recognize their relationship to one another and how they are organized; identify sublevel factors or salient data from a complex scenario.

Evaluate
Make judgments about the value of proposed ideas, solutions, etc., by comparing the proposal to specific criteria or standards.

Happy Blogging and Sharing!

Eddie Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com or kuangkh@streamyx.com
M : +6012-505 2720
T : +605-805 2722
F : +605-805 2721
B :  http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
      http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
      http://cmqoe.blogspot.com

W : http://www.cqetraining.com

ASQ CMQ/OE - Is This The Right Certification for YOU?

Education and/or Experience
You must have 10 years of on-the-job experience in one or more of the areas of the Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Body of Knowledge. A minimum of five years of this experience must be in a decision-making position, defined as the authority to define, execute or control projects/processes and to be responsible for the outcome. This may or may not include management or supervisory positions.
If you've been certified by ASQ as a Quality Auditor, Reliability Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, or Quality Engineer, experience used to qualify for certification in these fields applies to certification as a Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence, as long as the 10-year minimum requirement is met.
If you have completed a degree from a college, university, or technical school with accreditation accepted by ASQ, part of the 10-year experience requirement will be waived(only one of these waivers may be claimed):
  • Diploma from a technical or trade school - one year will be waived
  • Associate degree - two years waived
  • Bachelor's degree - four years waived
  • Master's or doctorate - five years waived
Degrees or diplomas from educational institutions outside the United States must be equivalent to degrees from U.S. educational institutions.
Minimum Expectations of a Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
  • Must be a professional who leads and champions process improvement initiatives in organizations that can have regional or global focus in a variety of product or service settings.
  • Must lead team efforts to establish and monitor customer/supplier relations, supports strategic planning and deployment initiatives.
  • Must help develop measurement systems to determine organizational improvement.
  • Must motivate and evaluate staff, manage projects and human resources.
  • Must analyze financial situations, determine and evaluate risk, and employ knowledge management tools and techniques in resolving organizational challenges.
Examination
Each certification candidate is required to pass a written examination that consists of multiple-choice questions that measure comprehension of the Body of Knowledge. The Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence examination is a four-hour, two-part examination?150 multiple choice questions and two constructed response (essay) questions. It is offered in English.
Examinations are conducted twice a year, in March and October, by local ASQ sections and international organizations. The multiple choice portion of this examination is open-book; the constructed response portion is CLOSED BOOK. Each participant must bring his or her own reference materials. Use of reference materials and calculators is explained in the seating letter provided to applicants.

Eddie Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com or kuangkh@streamyx.com
M : +6012-505 2720
T : +605-805 2722
F : +605-805 2721
B :  http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
      http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
      http://cmqoe.blogspot.com

W : http://www.cqetraining.com



Next ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Exam Date

Next ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational (CMQ/OE) professional certification examination date as below:-

a) Exam date : 3rd. March 2012, Application deadline : 13th. Jan 2012

b) Exam date : 6th. October 2012, Application deadline : 17th. August 2012

Exam fee : ASQ member is USD329/=, Non member is USD449/=. ASQ annual member fee is USD138/= (regular member) and USD80/= (associate member). 
Join ASQ member at following link. 
" Join ASQ Member Now ". ASQ member benefits listed for your information and consideration at this link. Take action now!

On-line examination application can be done through ASQ official website at following link. Useful information such as " is this the right certification for you, prepare for the exam, refresher training courses, on-line webinar, recommended reference books, choose an exam date and apply for certification " were provided.


Wishing you a smooth sailing in your examination preparation and passing with flying colors! 


Cheers!!!

Eddie 
Kuang
E : kuangkh@gmail.com or kuangkh@streamyx.com
M : +6012-505 2720
T : +605-805 2722
F : +605-805 2721
B :  http://cqeblog.blogspot.com
      http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com
      http://cmqoe.blogspot.com

W : http://www.cqetraining.com

Friday, February 17, 2012

Malaysia Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Blog

Hi friends,


Welcome to Malaysia CMQ/OE Blog!


The purpose of this blog is to provide a platform and channel to all previous, current and future CMQ/OE participants to share, post and update any information, news, articles and ezines related to American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE).


Welcome all your comments and posts.


Cheers!


Eddie Kuang
Malaysia
E : kuangkh@streamyx.com  or  kuangkh@gmail.com
M : +6012-5052720
T : +605-8052722
F : +605-8052721
B : http://cqeblog.blogspot.com   [CQE]
     http://asqcssbb.blogspot.com  [CSSBB]
     http://cmqoe.blogspot.com     [CMQ/OE]
W : http://www.cqetraining.com