1.1. What is Quality Assurance (QA)?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does QA stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what QA focuses on in development.

2. 2.

   What is one key benefit of QA?

   Hint

   Consider how fixing defects later can be costly.

3. 3.

   What does QA focus on?

   • Fixing defects
   • Preventing defects
   • Detecting defects

   Hint

   Remember the term 'preemptive'.

4. 4.

   True or False: Quality Control is part of Quality Assurance.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how each one operates.

5. 5.

   Imagine you are a QA Manager. How would you implement a new QA strategy for a software team? Outline your steps.

   Hint

   Think about both processes and team dynamics.

6. 6.

   You notice a recurring bug entering production. What measures would QA take to prevent this issue in future releases?

   Hint

   Consider preventative actions rather than reactive ones.