Quality Assurance vs Quality Control

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Which of the following is NOT a process involved in quality management in architectural practice?

Quality implementation (correct)

Quality planning

Quality assurance

Quality control

During which phase of architectural practice is quality management typically focused on the coordination of construction drawings and specifications?

Procurement phase

Construction phase

Design phase

Document production phase (correct)

Which of the following is true about the achievement of quality in architectural practice?

Quality is only important during the construction phase

Quality is an ongoing challenge (correct)

Quality is not important in architectural practice

Quality can be achieved easily

Which term is sometimes used incorrectly as, and interchangeably with, 'quality control' in the field of architecture?

Quality Assurance Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of reviewing the work of any phase of services to verify it is consistent with established design and construction standards called?

Quality Control Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an objective of a good quality management system in architectural practice?

Ensuring consistent provision of professional services Signup and view all the answers

What are logically formulated lists that describe the ordered execution requirements for an element of service or construction called?

Checklists Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the deliverables generated by an architectural practice?

Drawings, renderings, reports Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a 'product' and a 'service' in the context of architectural practice?

A product is the building itself, while a service is the knowledge expressed in drawings and reports Signup and view all the answers

What does quality management in architectural practice refer to?

Managing processes and activities to achieve quality in architectural services Signup and view all the answers

What is quality planning in architectural practice?

Determining the quality standards relevant for a project and how to meet them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential benefit of implementing quality management systems in the architectural profession?

Improved public perception of the architectural profession Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how does building information modeling (BIM) impact quality management processes in the design-construction-operation supply chain?

It allows for coordination of the building, its systems, components, and elements on an ongoing basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the reference for a discussion of quality assurance and quality control in the context of BIM?

The Canadian Practice Manual for BIM, Volume 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provides checklists that can be used to develop a simple quality management system for smaller architectural practices?

The Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a process involved in quality management in architectural practice?

During which phase of architectural practice is quality management typically focused on the coordination of construction drawings and specifications?

Which of the following is true about the achievement of quality in architectural practice?

Which term is sometimes used incorrectly as, and interchangeably with, 'quality control' in the field of architecture?

What is the process of reviewing the work of any phase of services to verify it is consistent with established design and construction standards called?

Which one of the following is an objective of a good quality management system in architectural practice?

What are logically formulated lists that describe the ordered execution requirements for an element of service or construction called?

Which of the following best describes the deliverables generated by an architectural practice?

What is the difference between a 'product' and a 'service' in the context of architectural practice?

What does quality management in architectural practice refer to?

What is quality planning in architectural practice?

Which of the following is a potential benefit of implementing quality management systems in the architectural profession?

According to the text, how does building information modeling (BIM) impact quality management processes in the design-construction-operation supply chain?

What is the reference for a discussion of quality assurance and quality control in the context of BIM?

Which publication provides checklists that can be used to develop a simple quality management system for smaller architectural practices?

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