Quality Assurance Testing: Answering common questions

Otherwise known as QA testing. When used in software testing, this process is used to ensure the quality of the product or service for the customer. Today we ask some common questions on quality assurance testing and provide the answers.

Is QA and testing the same?

No, because the first ensures that the product or service conforms to stakeholder expectation. Testing is designed to uncover defects that need to be fixed. QA is seen as a process whereas testing is noted as an activity within a process (quality control, ‘QC’).

What is QA assessment?

This is a test designed for employers and recruiters. When deployed, it helps them to evaluate the QA skills of potential candidates against industry standards.

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Testing is often seen as a ‘luxury item’ within a project. This could not be further from the truth. Without QA or QC, you can never be sure that your product or service is delivering as expected.

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What are QA requirements?

These are simply a set of key points to follow when developing or manufacturing products that are reliable. The quality assurance testing process increases customer confidence and the credibility of the manufacturer. It should also help to maximise efficiencies within their working procedures.

What are QA standards?

These are a set of standards that businesses around the globe should implement to demonstrate their commitment to producing high quality products and services. One example is ISO 9001, which is the most recognised quality assurance standard in the world.

What is an example of a quality assurance activity?

A project audit is one such activity. When this is used, validation of the product or service against the original requirements is checked.

Quality Assurance Testing: Conclusion

Quality Assurance tests establish that the product is fit for use. The QA processes and standards need to be closely followed, and the needs of the customers must take centre stage.

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