Over the last few months, I have heard various experienced and knowledgeable experts state (emphatically no less) totally contradictory opinions regarding quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), ...

A frequently used acronym in the Army is QA/QC, meaning quality assurance and quality control. The terms are often spoken as if they are interchangeable or have the same meaning and function. This ...

The objective of this publication is to provide professionals in nuclear medicine centres with detailed quality control test procedures for the scintillation camera and computer system. After studying ...

To an electrical consulting engineer, the necessity of designing an electrical system that functions per the owner’s requirements, adheres to code, and is constructible is of paramount importance. For ...

Target a specific inspection stream (welding/fabrication, OCTG/threads, coatings, NDT, lifting, pressure control) and stack safety tickets, ISO 9001 auditor training, and NDT Level II to land a ...

Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, answers some commonly asked questions about the difference between the roles of quality assurance and quality control. A.

11 November 2005 Is there a difference between QA and QC? Does it really matter? The answer to both questions is a definite yes. Many people and organisations confuse quality assurance (QA) with ...