What is the difference between quality assurance and
quality control?

Answer Posted / kamblep

Quality Assurance: QA is evaluating the process,identifying
the defects and suggesting improvements for the same.
It is oriented towards "Prevention" eg:Audits.

Quality Control: QC is evaluating the product,identifying
the defects and suggesting improvements for the same.
It is oriented towards "Detection" eg:Testing.

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