In a quality assurance program, what is the key difference between quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)?
Correct Answer
D) QC focuses on detection, QA focuses on prevention and process improvement
Quality Control focuses on detecting defects in completed work, while Quality Assurance focuses on preventing defects through proper processes and continuous improvement.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Quality Control focuses on detecting defects in completed work, while Quality Assurance focuses on preventing defects through proper processes and continuous improvement.
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