CAST Quality Assurance & Compliance 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)?

Accepted Answer

QA is process-focused; QC is product-focused

Answer

QA focuses on improving and auditing processes to prevent defects, while QC focuses on inspecting the product to find defects.

Question 2

An organization follows ISO 9001 for quality management. What is the MAIN benefit this certification provides to customers?

Accepted Answer

Confirms the organization has a documented quality management system

Answer

ISO 9001 certification confirms that an organization maintains a documented QMS that meets international quality management standards.

Question 3

During a compliance review, the auditor asks for evidence that test exit criteria were met before the product shipped. What artifact BEST satisfies this?

Accepted Answer

Test summary report

Answer

The test summary report documents the test results, coverage, and confirmation that exit criteria were met.

Question 4

What does 'non-conformance' mean in a QA context?

Accepted Answer

A failure to meet a specified requirement or standard

Answer

Non-conformance is when a product, process, or service fails to meet a defined requirement, standard, or specification.

Question 5

A Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) process is triggered after a major escape defect. What distinguishes the 'preventive' action from the 'corrective' action?

Accepted Answer

Corrective actions fix the current defect; preventive actions address potential future issues

Answer

Corrective action addresses the current non-conformance, while preventive action targets potential future non-conformances.

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CAST Quality Assurance & Compliance 3