IPC-A-610 Certified Specialist (CIS)
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Qualification Test | Version: 2026.1 | Code: IPC-CIS-610J
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes | Grade Required for Certification: 80%
Part I: Program Administration & Certification Protocol (Questions 1-15)
1. According to the latest 2026 IPC guidelines, how long is a Certified IPC
Specialist (CIS) certification valid?
A. 1 year, renewable online
B. 2 years, expiring on the last day of the month regardless of the day earned
C. 3 years, expiring on the exact date of issuance
D. 5 years, with mandatory onsite audit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IPC certifications (Master, CIT, and CIS) expire after two years. The
certification is valid through the last day of the month, regardless of the day of the
month the certification was granted.
2. If a CIS completes the training but fails the closed-book examination, when
are they permitted to retest?
A. Immediately the same day
B. Not sooner than 24 hours nor more than 90 days following the original test
C. Only after a mandatory 6-month waiting period
D. Only after retaking the entire lecture course
Correct Answer: B
*Rationale: The retest window is strictly defined to allow for study while
,maintaining recency of the training material, with a maximum 90-day limit without
written authorization.*
3. Who holds the ultimate responsibility for identifying the class (Class 1, 2, or
3) to which an assembly is evaluated?
A. The Quality Assurance Manager
B. The Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
C. The Customer
D. The Assembly Line Supervisor
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The product class is driven by the end-use application requirements
specified by the customer, not the manufacturer.
4. Which entity/person is authorized to grant a 90-day extension to a Certified
IPC Specialist whose certification is about to expire?
A. Any Master IPC Trainer or Certified IPC Trainer
B. The Human Resources Department
C. The Quality Control Inspector
D. The Customer's Representative
Correct Answer: A
*Rationale: A Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) or Master Trainer has the authority to
grant a single 90-day extension to a CIS, which must be noted on the certification
document.*
5. In the event of a conflict regarding acceptance criteria, what is the first level
of precedence?
A. The IPC-A-610 standard
B. The Master Drawing
C. Procurement documents as agreed between customer and supplier
D. The General Requirements clause
Correct Answer: C
*Rationale: The order of precedence is: 1) Procurement documents, 2) Master
Drawing, 3) IPC-A-610 when invoked.*
6. What is a "Disposition" in the context of defect management?
A. The visual identification of a solder joint
B. The determination of how defects should be treated (e.g., rework, scrap, use as
is)
, C. The process of pre-heating the PCB
D. The initial training module for certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disposition is the formal decision-making process regarding the
treatment of non-conforming conditions.
7. Are IPC certifications considered property of the employing company or the
individual?
A. Property of the employer
B. Property of the IPC governing body
C. Personal and portable credentials granted to the individual
D. Jointly owned by the individual and the employer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certifications are personal property retained by the individual even
when changing employment.
8. What is a "Process Indicator Condition"?
A. A catastrophic defect requiring immediate scrap
B. A condition that does not affect form, fit, or function, but should be monitored
C. A perfect, target condition
D. A condition that automatically fails Class 3 requirements only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Process indicators are not defects; however, they indicate a lack of
process control and should be monitored to prevent future defects.
9. If a condition is "Not Specified" in the procurement documents or IPC-A-
610, how is it treated?
A. Automatically considered a defect
B. Considered acceptable unless it affects user-defined form, fit, or function
C. Requires immediate escalation to the IPC headquarters
D. Must be reworked to Class 3 standards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conditions not specified are not automatically defects; they are
acceptable unless proven to affect functionality.
10. The term "Shall" in IPC-A-610 indicates:
A. A suggestion for high-reliability products only
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Qualification Test | Version: 2026.1 | Code: IPC-CIS-610J
Time Allowed: 90 Minutes | Grade Required for Certification: 80%
Part I: Program Administration & Certification Protocol (Questions 1-15)
1. According to the latest 2026 IPC guidelines, how long is a Certified IPC
Specialist (CIS) certification valid?
A. 1 year, renewable online
B. 2 years, expiring on the last day of the month regardless of the day earned
C. 3 years, expiring on the exact date of issuance
D. 5 years, with mandatory onsite audit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IPC certifications (Master, CIT, and CIS) expire after two years. The
certification is valid through the last day of the month, regardless of the day of the
month the certification was granted.
2. If a CIS completes the training but fails the closed-book examination, when
are they permitted to retest?
A. Immediately the same day
B. Not sooner than 24 hours nor more than 90 days following the original test
C. Only after a mandatory 6-month waiting period
D. Only after retaking the entire lecture course
Correct Answer: B
*Rationale: The retest window is strictly defined to allow for study while
,maintaining recency of the training material, with a maximum 90-day limit without
written authorization.*
3. Who holds the ultimate responsibility for identifying the class (Class 1, 2, or
3) to which an assembly is evaluated?
A. The Quality Assurance Manager
B. The Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)
C. The Customer
D. The Assembly Line Supervisor
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The product class is driven by the end-use application requirements
specified by the customer, not the manufacturer.
4. Which entity/person is authorized to grant a 90-day extension to a Certified
IPC Specialist whose certification is about to expire?
A. Any Master IPC Trainer or Certified IPC Trainer
B. The Human Resources Department
C. The Quality Control Inspector
D. The Customer's Representative
Correct Answer: A
*Rationale: A Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) or Master Trainer has the authority to
grant a single 90-day extension to a CIS, which must be noted on the certification
document.*
5. In the event of a conflict regarding acceptance criteria, what is the first level
of precedence?
A. The IPC-A-610 standard
B. The Master Drawing
C. Procurement documents as agreed between customer and supplier
D. The General Requirements clause
Correct Answer: C
*Rationale: The order of precedence is: 1) Procurement documents, 2) Master
Drawing, 3) IPC-A-610 when invoked.*
6. What is a "Disposition" in the context of defect management?
A. The visual identification of a solder joint
B. The determination of how defects should be treated (e.g., rework, scrap, use as
is)
, C. The process of pre-heating the PCB
D. The initial training module for certification
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disposition is the formal decision-making process regarding the
treatment of non-conforming conditions.
7. Are IPC certifications considered property of the employing company or the
individual?
A. Property of the employer
B. Property of the IPC governing body
C. Personal and portable credentials granted to the individual
D. Jointly owned by the individual and the employer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Certifications are personal property retained by the individual even
when changing employment.
8. What is a "Process Indicator Condition"?
A. A catastrophic defect requiring immediate scrap
B. A condition that does not affect form, fit, or function, but should be monitored
C. A perfect, target condition
D. A condition that automatically fails Class 3 requirements only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Process indicators are not defects; however, they indicate a lack of
process control and should be monitored to prevent future defects.
9. If a condition is "Not Specified" in the procurement documents or IPC-A-
610, how is it treated?
A. Automatically considered a defect
B. Considered acceptable unless it affects user-defined form, fit, or function
C. Requires immediate escalation to the IPC headquarters
D. Must be reworked to Class 3 standards
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conditions not specified are not automatically defects; they are
acceptable unless proven to affect functionality.
10. The term "Shall" in IPC-A-610 indicates:
A. A suggestion for high-reliability products only
