Difference between Quality assurance and Quality control

by aldrin 2014-09-22 10:05:09

Definitions of QA:

  •  It is process which focuses on prevention of defect & oriented.

  • It is used to create deliverables and performed by manager,client or third party viewers.

 

Definitions of QC:

  • It is product which focuses on defect identification & oriented.

  • It used to verify that given deliverables are acceptable,complete & correct quality.

 

Comparison chart:

 

QA

QC

Definition

Set of activities for ensuring quality is process which products are developed.

Set of activities for ensuring quality in products which identify the defects.

Focus on

Prevent defects with a focus on the process used to make the product.

Identify (and correct) defects in the finished product. 

Goal

 To improve development and test processes when the product is being developed.

To identify defects after a product is developed and before it's released.

How

Establish a good quality management system and the assessment of its adequacy.

Finding & eliminating sources of quality problems through tools & equipment.

What

Prevention of quality problems through planned and systematic activities including documentation.

The activities or techniques used to achieve and maintain the product quality, process and service.

Responsibility

Everyone on the team involved in developing the product is responsible.

Specific team that tests the product for defects is responsible.

Example

Verification

Validation/Software testing

Statistical Techniques

Statistical Tools & Techniques can be applied in both QA & QC to processess.

When statistical tools & techniques are applied to finished products.

As a tool

Managerial tool.

Corrective tool.

 

 

 

 

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thulasi

Nice share..