2. Independence, objectivity, Proficiency, Care, and Quality

Question 1

What are the elements of presumed impairment?

Answer 1

Design, installing, implementing or drafting

Question 2

What is the Deming cycle?

Answer 2

1. Plan
2. Do
3. Check
4. Act

Question 3

What does QAIP stand for?

Answer 3

Quality Assurance Improvement Program

Question 4

What are the characteristics of the QAIP?

Answer 4

1. Encompass all aspects of operating and managing IAA
2. Quality is embedded in the IAA and all of its operations
3. Must include periodic internal assessments as well as external assessments
4. Has the 5 Components
   i. Internal Assessments
   ii. External Assessments
   iii. Communication of QAIP results
   iv. Proper use of conformance statement
   v. Disclosure of nonconformance

Question 5

How often should an external assessment be performed?

Answer 5

At lease ONCE every 5 years