Software Engineering (2160701)

BE | Semester-6   Winter-2017 | 11/03/2017

Q4) (a)

Compare quality control with quality assurance.

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

It is a process which deliberate on providing assurance that quality request will be achieved. QC is a process which deliberates on fulfilling the quality request.
A QA aim is to prevent the defect. QA is the process to create the deliverables. A QC aim is to identify and improve the defects. QC is the process to verify that deliverables.
QA is the technique of managing the quality. QC is method to verify the quality.
QA does not involve executing the program. QC always involves executing the program.
All team members are responsible for QA. Testing team is responsible for QC.
QA means Planning for doing a process. QC Means Action for executing the planned process.
Statistical Technique used on QA is known as Statistical Process Control (SPC.) Statistical Technique used on QC is known as Statistical Quality Control (SPC.)
QA Defines standards and methodologies to followed in order to meet the customer requirements. QC ensures that the standards are followed while working on the product.