In its 3rd Edition, the CCT Primer (August 2017) contains 514 pages and 400 questions and answers.
Digital Material is also available Click Here to go to our digitals page.
I. Certification Overview
- CCT Examination Details
- Levels of Cognition
II. General Metrology
- Base SI Units
- Derived SI Units
- SI Multipliers and Conversions
- Fundamental Constants
- Common Measurements
- Traceability Standards and Hierarchy
- Measurement Standards
- Substitution of Standards
III. Measurement Systems
- Measurement Methods
- Measurement Characteristics
- Measurement Data Characteristics
- IM&TE Specifications
- Error Sources
- Measurement Assurance Programs
IV. Calibration Systems
- Calibration Procedures
- Standardization and Adjustment Methods
- Industry Practices and Regulations
- Environmental Control
- Calibration Processes for IM&TE
- Responsibilities
- Process Flow
- Validation Processes
- Records Management
- Official Reports
V. Applied Mathematics
- Scientific and Engineering Notation
- English/metric Conversions
- Ratios
- Interpolation and Extrapolation
- Rounding and Significant Figures
- Order of Mathematical Operation
- Number Base Conversions
- Algebraic Equations
- Volume and Area Calculations
- Angular Conversions
- Graphs and Plots
- Basic Statistical Tools
- Common Distributions
- Descriptive Statistics
- Sampling Principles
VI. Measurement Uncertainty
- Introduction
- Measurement Process
- Measurement System
- Measurement Models
- Uncertainty Budget
- Special Topics
- Decision Rules
VII. Quality Systems and Standards
- Quality Management Systems
- System Components
- Strategic and Tactical Processes
- Quality Control Tools
- Quality Audits
- Corrective Action for Nonconformances
- Correct and Preventive Action
- Nonconforming Material Identification
- Impact Assessment
- Professional Conduct and Ethics
- Safety Requirements
- Hazards and Safety Equipment
- Hazardous Communications
- Housekeeping
- Quality Standards & Guides
- Quality Standards
- Quality Guides
- Accreditation/Registration Boards
VIII. Appendix/Index
- Tables
- Conversion Chart
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- Question Answers
View a Sample CCT Instructor PDF Section Note the CCT Instructor PDF may not be edited or printed
The following information is provided by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and used with permission:
DIGITAL materials are licensed for use on one computer for a period of two years. The file contents cannot be printed or copied. The files are compatible with Windows 10 and 11 only. Installation of the Viewer software requires Administrator rights. The Viewer requires access to the internet at an interval of every 14 days. The license and file access fee is non-refundable. Digital files cannot be installed on a Server, Mac, virtual computer, or viewed via a thin client.
Please note that Digital products are not available for immediate download. Information for installation of the Viewer and file download links will be sent via e-mail normally by the next business day, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
