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Water Quality & Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the PDCA cycle in CWD quality management?

    Answer: Plan-Do-Check-Act: an iterative continuous improvement method

    PDCA is a continuous improvement cycle: Plan a change, Do implement it, Check the results, Act on findings — then repeat.

  2. What is root cause analysis in CWD quality assurance?

    Answer: Investigating to find the fundamental underlying cause of a problem

    Root cause analysis digs beyond symptoms to find the fundamental cause, enabling corrective actions that prevent recurrence.

  3. What does benchmarking mean in CWD quality improvement?

    Answer: Comparing performance against recognized standards of excellence

    Benchmarking compares processes and outcomes against best practices, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.

  4. What is a quality audit in CWD practice?

    Answer: Evaluating whether quality standards and procedures are followed

    Quality audits examine whether established standards and procedures are implemented effectively, identifying non-conformances.

  5. What is a KPI in CWD quality management?

    Answer: A measurable value showing how effectively objectives are achieved

    KPIs are quantifiable measurements tied to objectives, providing actionable data about performance.

  6. What differentiates quality assurance from quality control in CWD?

    Answer: QA prevents defects through processes; QC detects defects in outputs

    QA is proactive and process-oriented (preventing defects). QC is reactive and product-oriented (detecting defects).

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