Analogy Quality Assurance & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Audit is to compliance as inspection is to:
- quality (Correct answer)
- production
- marketing
- finance
Correct answer: quality
An audit verifies compliance, just as an inspection verifies quality.
Question 2: Defect rate is to process capability as error frequency is to:
- system reliability (Correct answer)
- user satisfaction
- cost savings
- brand value
Correct answer: system reliability
Defect rate measures process capability; error frequency measures system reliability.
Question 3: ISO 9001 is to quality management as ISO 14001 is to:
- environmental management (Correct answer)
- food safety
- information security
- occupational health
Correct answer: environmental management
ISO 9001 governs quality management systems; ISO 14001 governs environmental management systems.
Question 4: Corrective action is to past defects as preventive action is to:
- future defects (Correct answer)
- existing products
- completed projects
- resolved complaints
Correct answer: future defects
Corrective action addresses defects that already occurred; preventive action targets future defects.
Question 5: Validation is to requirements as verification is to:
- specifications (Correct answer)
- end users
- market demand
- regulatory bodies
Correct answer: specifications
Validation confirms that requirements are met; verification confirms that specifications are met.
Question 6: Control chart is to statistical process control as fishbone diagram is to:
- root cause analysis (Correct answer)
- risk management
- supplier evaluation
- cost accounting
Correct answer: root cause analysis
A control chart is a tool for statistical process control; a fishbone diagram is a tool for root cause analysis.
Question 7: Nonconformance is to quality standard as violation is to:
- regulatory requirement (Correct answer)
- customer preference
- company culture
- market trend
Correct answer: regulatory requirement
A nonconformance is a failure to meet a quality standard; a violation is a failure to meet a regulatory requirement.
Analogy Quality Assurance & Compliance 2
Audit is to compliance as inspection is to: