First of all we should know what QC and QA is
Quality ControlIEEE define QC as:
A set of activities designed to evaluate the quality of developed or manufactured products.
Quality AssuranceIEEE define QA as:
A set of activities designed to evaluate the process by which products are developed or manufactured
QA- QA is all about Process,
- It is Proactive approach
- It is Staff function, all team is involved
- It Prevents Defects from occurring
QC- QC is related to Product only
- It is Reactive approach
- It is specific to Line Function
- QC is for to Find Defects
ExamplesQC Vs QA QA- Quality Audit is QA
- Defining Process is also QA
- Selection of tools it comes under QA
- Training is QA activity
- etc
QC- Walkthrough is QC
- Testing is also QC
- Inspection is QC activity
- Checkpoint review also in QC