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QA — Quality Assurance

The planned and systematic activities implemented to ensure that quality requirements will be fulfilled.

Definition

Quality Assurance (QA) is the systematic application of planned processes, procedures and management activities designed to provide confidence that products, services and processes will consistently satisfy specified quality requirements. Quality Assurance emphasizes defect prevention through effective planning, process control and continual improvement.

Why It Matters

Quality Assurance focuses on preventing defects by establishing effective quality management processes and systems.

In Practice

Quality Assurance is implemented through documented procedures, audits, training, process management and continual improvement activities to promote consistent quality performance.

Common Misuse

Quality Assurance focuses on preventing defects through controlled processes, whereas Quality Control verifies that completed work conforms to specified requirements.

Term Details
Synonyms:
QA; Quality Assurance; Quality Management; Quality System
Classification:
Quality Assurance
Concept
Intermediate
Applications

Quality Management; Business Management; Process Improvement.

Where It's Used

Manufacturing.; Construction.; Oil and gas.; Petrochemical.; Infrastructure.

References

ISO 9001

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