Quality Control and Assurance Basics
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What is the primary focus of quality control?

  • Establishing international standards
  • Executing programs to find defects
  • Creating an environment for perfection (correct)
  • Preventing defects during development
  • When should quality assurance be implemented in the software development process?

  • During the testing phase
  • After gathering user feedback
  • After product launch
  • Before development begins (correct)
  • Which tool is utilized for quality control among the following?

  • User Feedback
  • ISO Standards
  • Software Testing
  • Control Charts (correct)
  • What is the role of the ISO in quality standards?

    <p>To develop international quality standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes quality control from quality assurance?

    <p>Quality control is reactive and focuses on defects during production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which definition accurately describes the quality monitoring system?

    <p>A framework designed by specialized people to maintain high quality service levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)?

    <p>QA activities cover the entire quality system, while QC is a subset of QA activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the main drivers for the expansion of the quality profession in the 1950s?

    <p>Public health and safety industries requiring verification of quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of quality audit in a quality management system?

    <p>To systematically examine a quality system by an auditor or audit team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best defines quality control?

    <p>A method aimed at maintaining or improving product quality while reducing manufacturing errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quality Monitoring System

    • A framework developed by specialists to maintain high-quality service levels.
    • Approved by top management.

    Quality System, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control

    • Quality Assurance (QA) covers the entire quality system.
    • Quality Control (QC) is a subset of QA.

    Quality Control

    • Began in the 1920s following the Industrial Revolution.
    • Initially focused on meeting engineering requirements in products.
    • Developed into a discipline to control process variation and produce quality products.

    Quality Assurance and Auditing

    • Emerged in the 1950s.
    • Driven by industries where public health and safety were paramount.

    Quality Audit

    • A systematic examination of a quality system carried out by internal or external auditors or an audit team.
    • A key element in the ISO 9001 quality system standard.

    Quality Control

    • A process to maintain or improve product quality and reduce manufacturing errors.
    • Creates an environment where both management and employees strive for perfection.
    • Aims to control defects that arise during various stages of testing.
    • Implemented after development.

    Quality Assurance

    • A proactive process focusing on preventing defects in software before development.

    Software Testing

    • Running an application or executing a program to find defects.

    Quality Tools

    • Statistical Sampling
    • Flowcharts
    • Histograms
    • Pareto-chart
    • Cause-Effect Diagram
    • Control charts
    • Approved Change Requests Reviews

    ISO Standards

    • International Organization for Standardization (ISO) develops international standards.
    • Comprised of representatives from national standards organizations of member countries.

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    Explore the essential concepts of quality monitoring, assurance, and control in this quiz. Understand the evolution of quality systems and the role of audits in maintaining standards. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge in quality management.

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