Which statement best distinguishes Quality Assurance from Quality Control?

Options

  • A. Quality Assurance focuses mainly on processes, while Quality Control focuses on identifying defects in the product
  • B. Quality Assurance and Quality Control are exactly the same activities
  • C. Quality Control is performed only before software development begins
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Quality Assurance focuses mainly on processes, while Quality Control focuses on identifying defects in the product

Detailed Explanation

Quality Assurance (QA) is primarily process-oriented and aims to prevent defects by improving development processes. Quality Control (QC) is product-oriented and focuses on detecting defects in the developed software.

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