Seeking Questions for Testing Prospective Electronic Calibration Technicians

Hershal

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#11
Oh, I forgot to metion....I believe ASQ is now accepting orders for the Metrology Handbook......if folks are familiar with the Juran book for quality folks, they have a good idea what the Metroogy Handbook will be for us!

Hershal
 
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JStain - 2008

#12
realizing that while the CCT at this time is general, it is a good beginning.
It was the generality that made it so challenging. The questions covered such a broad range you had to know the whole BOK to be in the running.

The one I took was well written and those who passed clearly had a grasp of the "world" of metrology.


back on topic,

In regard to the thread any one of the study guides for the CCT would be a good source for questions.

Such as:
A working knowledge of Uncertainty budgets.

Knowledge of degree's of freedom.

ISO17025 while useful is only one standard, don't forget the international community.

Heiarchy of standards.

Definition of traceablity
 
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SteelWoman

#13
I'm particularly fond of "what if" questions, because they give you a real good look at a person's ability to think logically and come up with solutions. For instance, you go to calibrate this instrument, and you see THIS condition - what might be your next step? Separates the KNOWERS from the WANNABEs real quick, and also gives you an idea which Wannabes have potential.
 
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Graeme

#15
Hershal said:
Hi Graeme. :bigwave:

Just curious.....will you suggest allowing some consideration for CCT?

Of course, if you really want to be a pain, give the candidate a Smith chart and have them plot Rho and Gamma of both source and load....then take them to a X band waveguide and have them tune and flatten it.

Hershal
Hershal,

At the time I started this thread (June 2001) Chris G was just starting the work to put the Certified Calibration Technican program proposal through the ASQ process. Now that it is a reality (as you, I and a bunch of others who have worked on it since know too well!) then the question and the answer both change.

In the hypothetical scenario, a prospective calibration tech who is an ASQ Certified Calibration Technican (CCT) would bypass any in-house test and go straight to review of job history, references, interviews by existing techs and so on.

Today, if I wanted to develop an in-house test to cull the wannabee's I would now look in any of several current and upcoming study guides and other resources geared towards the CCT body of knowledge.

Stuff like the Smith Chart (tm) and its applications would definitely be asked if the tech was going to be working microwave equipment and components. (Besides, it's may main area of experience.) Of course, now that so much uses coax up to 65 GHz+ maybe a bigger challenge would be to hand them an X-band device and ask them what it is! (Or, go out to the shops and find one!)

Geoff's suggstion is also an excellent one - and how long have they been a Cover. But Jstain might not want to interview me before I've had my second cup of coffee because its not until then that my pulse starts! :D
 
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Graeme

#16
More Contratulations

Jstain said:
I must say, it was a challenge.

I'll be in Milwauke @ ASQ HQ in April helping write the next exam. That should be fun. perhaps I should post a message as to what the peeps on this board would like to see asked? :yes:
I also add my CONGRATULATIONS on achieving certification as an ASQ CCT! :applause: :agree1: :applause: I would repeat all of the nice things Hershal has said, but he's already said them. Also, I will see you in Milwaukee next month anyway - looking forward to it.

Graeme (CCT # 4)
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