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QA vs. QC

Quality Assurance aims to prevent defects through activities like drafting QA policies, reviewing quality systems, investigating issues, and analyzing data to identify improvements. Quality Assurance personnel evaluate standards, support audits, monitor risk management, and ensure ongoing compliance with requirements. A bachelor's degree and QA certifications are preferred for Quality Assurance roles. [

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QA vs. QC

Quality Assurance aims to prevent defects through activities like drafting QA policies, reviewing quality systems, investigating issues, and analyzing data to identify improvements. Quality Assurance personnel evaluate standards, support audits, monitor risk management, and ensure ongoing compliance with requirements. A bachelor's degree and QA certifications are preferred for Quality Assurance roles. [

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QC
1 Fulfilling the quality requested.
2 Aim to identify and fix defects
3 Verify the quality-Validation
4 Involves executing a program
5 It's a Corrective technique
6 It's a Reactive measure
7 It is the procedure to verify that deliverables
8 QC involves in full software testing life cycle
QC role is to conduct tests and verify by evidence that the product
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meets the specified requirements
10 It is performed only after QA activity is done

11 It is a High-Level Activity, it can identify an error that QA cannot

Its main motive is to identify defects. It is more time-consuming


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activity
QC ensures that whatever we have done is as per the requirement,
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and that is why it falls under validation activity
14 It requires involvement of Testing team
Statistical technique applied on QC is known as SQC or Statistical
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Quality Control

QC personnel perform the testing and compare the results to the


specification requirements. They are contractually responsible for
controlling the quality of the work performed. But unless they have
authority, as well as first-hand knowledge of the specification
requirements and testing procedures, they cannot contol quality.
QA
Providing assurance that quality requested will be achieved
Aim to prevent the defect
Manage the quality- Verification
Not involve executing the program
It's a Preventive technique
It's a Proactive measure
It is the procedure to create the deliverables
QA involves in full software development life cycle
QA role is to verify the QC tests are conducted in accordance with the
appropriate standard
It is performed before Quality Control
It is a Low Level Activity, it can identify an error and mistakes which QC
cannot

Its main motive is to prevent defects. It is less time-consuming activity

QA ensures that everything is executed in the right way, and that is why it
falls under verification activity
It requires involvement of the whole team
Statistical technique applied on QA is known as SPC or Statistical Process
Control (SPC)

QA personnel check the test procedures used by quality control personnel


and verify the accuracy of the data in order to provide confidence in the
results. They are ultimately responsible for assuring the quality of the work
performed. But unless they have first-hand knowledge of the specification
requirements and testing procedures they cannot assure quality.
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Quality Control Duties and Responsibilities
Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting a
unacceptable materials
Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and
required adjustments to the production supervisor

Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests

Return products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work

Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs

Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs.

Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations

Coach and mentor junior employees; seek opportunities to grow leadership in others

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, attending semina
industry videos, etc.

Accomplish organization mission by completing related results as needed

Quality Control Requirements and Qualifications


BA of manufacturing engineering
2+ years in a leadership or managerial position
Work authorization.security clearance
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office
Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and teach methodologies
Understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
Key Competencies
Active Listening
Problem analysis and problem solving
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Attention to detail
IQC

PQC

OQC

PQC/ OQC

PQC
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Quality Assurance Duties and Responsibilities
Draft quality assurance policies and procedures

Interpret and implement quality assurance standards

Evaluate adequacy of quality assurance standards 

Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data

Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems


Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities

Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues

Collect and compile statistical quality data


Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions
Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers
Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
Monitor risk management activities
Responsible for document management systems
Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements

Quality Assurance Requirements and Qualifications


Bachelors degree preferred
Certifications an advantage including Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement
Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
Product or industry-specific experience
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, QA applications and databases
Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA
Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements

Key Competencies
Attention to detail
Communication skills - verbal and written
Customer service orientation
Data collection, management and analysis
Decision-making
Judgment and Decision Making
Planning and organizing
Problem analysis and problem solving
Teamwork
Critical Thinking

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