1.5. QA vs QC vs Testing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does QA stand for?

   Hint

   What is the full form of QA?

2. 2.

   What is the main purpose of QC?

   Hint

   Think about the stage when the product is fully developed.

3. 3.

   What is the primary focus of Quality Assurance?

   • Preventing defects
   • Detecting defects
   • Executing tests

   Hint

   Think about what QA does before the product is developed.

4. 4.

   True or False: Quality Control is a proactive approach.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider whether QC is about prevention or detection.

5. 5.

   Imagine a scenario: Your team has just completed a software application. Plan how you would integrate QA, QC, and Testing into a launch strategy.

   Hint

   Think through each phase and how QA, QC, and Testing contribute to a successful launch.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze a situation where skipping QA leads to a costly mistake after product launch. Discuss how it could have been avoided.

   Hint

   Reflect on the long-term implications of each phase interaction.