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ASQ CRE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | ASQ (American Society for Quality) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Examination |
| Exam Number: | CRE |
| Related Certifications: | ASQ CQE, CQA, CSQE, CQM/OE |
| Passing Score: | 550/750 (scaled score) |
| Available Languages: | Mandarin, English, Korean |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 (scored) / 165 (total including 15 unscored) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Open-book exam, Multiple-choice questions |
| Exam Duration: | 258 (exam time) / 270 (total appointment) |
| Exam Price: | USD 450 (ASQ Member) / USD 550 (Non-Member) / USD 350 (Retake) |
| Recommended Training: | ASQ CRE Question Bank ASQ CRE Official Handbook ASQ CRE Body of Knowledge |
| Exam Registration: | ASQ Official Application & Registration Prometric Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (Prometric/Pearson VUE centers), Paper-and-pencil, Remote proctored; all open-book |
| Pre Condition: | Minimum 8 years full-time paid experience in reliability-related areas, with at least 3 years in a decision-making role; education waivers: Bachelor's (-4 years), Master's/Doctorate (-5 years), Associate (-2 years), Technical Diploma (-1 year) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://asq.org/cert/reliability-engineer |
ASQ CRE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Reliability Fundamentals | 15% | - Leadership and Strategic Management - Ethics and Compliance - Life-cycle Reliability Concepts - Reliability Program Planning and Integration |
| Topic 2: Probability and Statistics for Reliability | 23% | - Statistical Distributions - Data Collection and Analysis - Basic Probability Theory - Statistical Inference and Estimation |
| Topic 3: Reliability Testing | 15% | - Field Data Analysis - Test Planning and Strategy - Accelerated Life Testing - Reliability Demonstration Testing |
| Topic 4: Reliability in Design and Development | 17% | - Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) - Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) - Design for Reliability - Reliability Prediction and Allocation |
| Topic 5: Reliability Modeling and Prediction | 15% | - System Reliability Models - Component and Part Reliability - Software Reliability - Maintainability and Availability |
| Topic 6: Maintainability and Availability | 5% | - Maintenance Strategies - Availability Modeling - Maintainability Concepts |
| Topic 7: Failure Analysis and Corrective Action | 10% | - FRACAS Implementation - Root Cause Analysis - Failure Analysis Methods - Corrective and Preventive Action |
CRE Study Material: Answers
The ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) exam requires a score of 550/750 (scaled score) to pass, and the official registration fee is USD 450 (ASQ Member) / USD 550 (Non-Member) / USD 350 (Retake). Knowing these numbers in advance keeps your planning honest.
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The ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) exam contains 150 (scored) / 165 (total including 15 unscored) questions, and you will have 258 (exam time) / 270 (total appointment) minutes to complete them. Practicing under the same constraints makes exam-day pacing feel rehearsed.
Minimum 8 years full-time paid experience in reliability-related areas, with at least 3 years in a decision-making role; education waivers: Bachelor's (-4 years), Master's/Doctorate (-5 years), Associate (-2 years), Technical Diploma (-1 year)
You can confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official CRE exam page before you register.
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This package includes 456 practice questions for the ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) exam. Every answer is verified by an experienced team of experts, so you can trust what you study.
You can register for the ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) exam through the official channels:
The ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) practice questions are organized around the official exam objectives. Key topics include:
- Reliability Fundamentals (15%)
- Failure Analysis and Corrective Action (10%)
- Reliability Modeling and Prediction (15%)
Syllabus-driven coverage means no wasted practice on irrelevant material.
ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) Sample Questions:
The primary reason for improving equipment accessibility is to:
Response:
- A. Maximize labor utilizations.
- B. Improve equipment reliability.
- C. Improve service life.
- D. Minimize equipment downtime.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
What is the general use of an R chart?
Response:
- A. To determine if the process variance is in control.
- B. To determine the variance of the process.
- C. To determine if the process is in control.
- D. To determine if the process mean is in control.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
A field test may be considered satisfactory if:
Response:
- A. The human factors engineers can operate the equipment under all required conditions.
- B. The design engineer can operate the equipment under all required conditions.
- C. The reliability engineer can operate the equipment under all required conditions.
- D. Alternate operators can operate the equipment under all required conditions.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A software sneak circuit is BEST described as which of the following?
Response:
- A. An error-handling routine
- B. An invalid, executable path
- C. Dead code
- D. An infinite loop
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
In which of the following distribution is the standard deviation equal to the mean?
Response:
- A. Negative binomial.
- B. Binomial.
- C. Exponential.
- D. Poisson.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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