Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB) - ASQ
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB) - ASQ
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB) Certification
The Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification will be aimed at those new to the world of Six Sigma who have a small role, interest, or need to develop foundational knowledge. Yellow belts can be entry level employees that seek to improve their world or executive champions who require an overview of Six Sigma and DMAIC.
Exam Format and Information
| Exam Name Six Sigma Yellow Belt | Exam Code SSYB |
| Exam Duration 2.5 hours | Exam Format Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions |
| Exam Type Entry-Level | Number of Questions 85 Questions (Out of which 10 are unscored) |
| Eligibility/Pre-Requisite NIL | Exam Fee $294 (For Member) and $394 (For Non-members) |
| Exam Language English | Validity Lifetime Certification |
Six Sigma Yellow Belt (SSYB) - ASQ FAQs
For how long is the license valid after purchase?
Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.
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What if I do not have a completed a Six Sigma Black Belt Project?
It is very important to have a Six Sigma Black Belt project. In case you have not completed a project you are not eligible to sit for the exam.
Is there any assistance from Testprep Training in terms of exam preparation?
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Which of the given certifications have a maintenance requirement?
Certifications requiring to get re-certified every three years are,
1. Biomedical Auditor
2. Calibration Technician
3. HACCP Auditor
4. Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
5. Master Black Belt
6. Pharmaceutical GMP Professional
7. Quality Auditor
8. Quality Engineer
9. Reliability Engineer
10. Software Quality Engineer
11. Six Sigma Black Belt
12. Quality Inspector, Quality Improvement Associate, Quality Process Analyst, Quality Technician, and Six Sigma Green Belt are lifetime certifications. They have no re-certification requirements.
What kind of projects cannot be used in Six Sigma?
Six Sigma Black Belt project is one that uses appropriate tools within a Six Sigma approach to producing breakthrough performance and real financial benefit to an operating business or company.
Projects that do not qualify -
1. Prepackaged or classroom exercise that are mock or simulated projects that were previously completed and/or that do not include actual “hands on” work.
2. No real organization or business unit; no current problem or cost benefit.
3. Basic product improvement projects not associated with process improvements.
4. Software maintenance or remediation without detailed process measurements.
5. Any project without measured before-and-after cost benefits.
Is the membership transferable to someone else?
No, the membership is not transferable in any case. Candidate needs to register for the exam with new membership.
Is the Six Sigma exam open-book?
Sigma holds the exception of a constructed-response portion of the Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence exam, all the exams are open-book. Only personally developed notes from training or refresher courses are allowed, only under the following conditions -
1. The examinee must get his/her reference materials reviewed by the proctor
2. Exam Proctor is the final authority on the admissibility of all reference materials
3. No collections of questions and answers or course quizzes are permissible
4. Also, reference sources containing such copy are not allowed unless the questions are removed
5. Examinees are required to abide by applicable copyright laws
Does ASQ charge any annual membership fee?
Yes, there are annual membership fees for a different type of membership such as Full, Associate, Forum/Division, Student, and Organizational.
What are the certification testing locations available?
ASQ conducts the exams twice a year through local Sections and international sites.
Note, in all metro cities ASQ India facilitate a venue for the certification exam.
What are the pre-requisites for Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Certification Exam?
Six Sigma Black Belt requires two completed projects with signed affidavits, or one completed project with a signed affidavit and three years of work experience, in one or more areas of the Six Sigma Black Belt Body of Knowledge.
Can I get certified if I do not have the required experience?
For some certifications with education waivers, you may waive some of the required work experience if you have a degree, diploma or certificate beyond high school.
What is the course Structure for Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Exam?
The course structure for Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) Exam is -
Organization-wide Planning and Deployment (12 questions)
Organizational Process Management and Measures (10 questions)
Team Management (18 Questions)
Define Phase (20 Questions)
Measure Phase (25 Questions)
Analyze Phase (22 Questions)
Improve Phase (21 Questions)
Control Phase (15 Questions)
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Framework and Methodologies (7 Questions)
Do you provide any preparation guidance for this certification exam?
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