CMSQ Examination

Candidates are required to take the CMSQ exam to attain the CMSQ title.

The examination will be offered at a Prometric Testing Center :

COMAT Training Service
10 Anson Road
#06-19/20 International Plaza
Singapore 079903

  • All candidates must first register to take the certification examination through SCS website: http://www.scs.org.sg/.
  • Once registered, you will, after a mandatory 72 hour waiting period, receive a Prometric Exam Code.
  • Only then can candidates schedule their exam with Prometric.
  • Candidates can not schedule their exam at Prometric without first registering with Singapore Computer Society.
 

Candidates for this certification must score an overall average of 75% in a four-part exam composed of constructed response essay questions. The examination tests the candidate’s knowledge in the following areas:

  1. Quality Leadership
  2. The Quality Assurance Function
  3. Quality Planning and Execution
  4. Communications and Relationships
Candidates must attempt the exam at least once in the first twelve months after applying. Those who do not successfully pass the examination may retake the examination up to two times by submitting the on-line retake application and paying all required fees. Subsequent additional examination efforts require reinitiating the entire application process.

 
Exam Format
The four hour exam is made up of four sections. All four parts are composed of constructed response (essay) questions. There is a ten-minute break between each part of the examination.
 
How do I study for the exam
There is no specific outline of study curriculum established by Software Certifications. Candidates are responsible for their own study and preparation.

Professional certification is a significant undertaking. Sufficient time and energy should be allocated by the candidate toward preparation. Most of the needed preparation involves reviewing and brushing up on the various skill categories in the certification’s respective Software Quality Assurance Common Body of Knowledge. If candidates have extensive experience in the quality practices described in the skill categories of the Common Body of Knowledge, the examination should not be difficult. Candidates should avoid last minute cramming, as it is rarely beneficial in the long term.