IPC Certified Interconnect Designer
Advanced (CID+) Certification Exam (New
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
What variation in construction change the physical and electrical performance of pcbs?
- Correct answer Differences in overall resin content and the use of different styles of
glass cloth; more resin/glass content can produce the same external thickness
Integral part of the manufacturing and testing process; considered in all aspects
during the manufaturing process and NOT confined to an evaluation at the end of the
line - Correct answer SPC (Statistical Process Control)
What is an example of an SPC? - Correct answer In-process coupon evaluation may be
cross-sectioned and evaluated; first article inspection may be performed to ensure the
remainder of the lot would be in conformance
,These specimens are representative of a the product produced and must represent the
process - Correct answer Test coupons / specimens
What is the purpose of in-process test coupons? - Correct answer Provides a
systematic path for continuous improvement, identifies root causes of problems,
reduces the number of evaluations that need to be made at the end of the production
cycle
Hole solderability, thermal stress, plating thickness, layer registration, anything
related to hole condition within a 2-sided/multilayer board - Correct answer Test
coupon AB/R evaluation
Ability of a product to function under given conditions and for a specified period of time
without exceeding acceptable failure limits - Correct answer Reliability
What is the importance of reliability? - Correct answer Determine the functionality of
equipment and the environment in which it is to operate
,Stress testing to failure, focuses on reliability - Correct answer HAST
Eliminate infant mortality - Correct answer Burn-in
Identifies mechanical, physical, visual and electrical test normally required by a
customer in order to ensure that the quality life-cycle tracking data is available;
specified on applicable performance specification - Correct answer Product Quality
Life-Cycle Tracking
Frequency of examination; identify if a production lot meets specific requirements -
Correct answer Sampling plan
What does IPC recommend in term of sampling plans - Correct answer Zero-base (no
defects in the sampled lot)
No defects in the sample lots; if defects are found, the entire lot must be examined -
Correct answer zero-base
, What should every manufacturer have as an important measurement tool that is
simple and easy for the operators to enter data? - Correct answer Quality
documentation plan
Easy method in the form of labels for operators to record documentation - Correct
answer Bar codes
Regulations focused on materials or substances that are contained in products -
Correct answer ROHS and REACH
3 nodes of solder joint failure - Correct answer Fatigue caused by thermal cycles,
sudden shock (drop) or stress, long-term stress
Most common form of solder joint failure - Correct answer Fatigue caused by thermal
cycles
What is the best part for risk to solder cracking due to thermal mismatch? - Correct
answer Leadless components and castellation-type leads
Advanced (CID+) Certification Exam (New
2026/ 2027 Update) Questions & Answers
{Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
What variation in construction change the physical and electrical performance of pcbs?
- Correct answer Differences in overall resin content and the use of different styles of
glass cloth; more resin/glass content can produce the same external thickness
Integral part of the manufacturing and testing process; considered in all aspects
during the manufaturing process and NOT confined to an evaluation at the end of the
line - Correct answer SPC (Statistical Process Control)
What is an example of an SPC? - Correct answer In-process coupon evaluation may be
cross-sectioned and evaluated; first article inspection may be performed to ensure the
remainder of the lot would be in conformance
,These specimens are representative of a the product produced and must represent the
process - Correct answer Test coupons / specimens
What is the purpose of in-process test coupons? - Correct answer Provides a
systematic path for continuous improvement, identifies root causes of problems,
reduces the number of evaluations that need to be made at the end of the production
cycle
Hole solderability, thermal stress, plating thickness, layer registration, anything
related to hole condition within a 2-sided/multilayer board - Correct answer Test
coupon AB/R evaluation
Ability of a product to function under given conditions and for a specified period of time
without exceeding acceptable failure limits - Correct answer Reliability
What is the importance of reliability? - Correct answer Determine the functionality of
equipment and the environment in which it is to operate
,Stress testing to failure, focuses on reliability - Correct answer HAST
Eliminate infant mortality - Correct answer Burn-in
Identifies mechanical, physical, visual and electrical test normally required by a
customer in order to ensure that the quality life-cycle tracking data is available;
specified on applicable performance specification - Correct answer Product Quality
Life-Cycle Tracking
Frequency of examination; identify if a production lot meets specific requirements -
Correct answer Sampling plan
What does IPC recommend in term of sampling plans - Correct answer Zero-base (no
defects in the sampled lot)
No defects in the sample lots; if defects are found, the entire lot must be examined -
Correct answer zero-base
, What should every manufacturer have as an important measurement tool that is
simple and easy for the operators to enter data? - Correct answer Quality
documentation plan
Easy method in the form of labels for operators to record documentation - Correct
answer Bar codes
Regulations focused on materials or substances that are contained in products -
Correct answer ROHS and REACH
3 nodes of solder joint failure - Correct answer Fatigue caused by thermal cycles,
sudden shock (drop) or stress, long-term stress
Most common form of solder joint failure - Correct answer Fatigue caused by thermal
cycles
What is the best part for risk to solder cracking due to thermal mismatch? - Correct
answer Leadless components and castellation-type leads
