Chapter 10

Question 1

Define Quality Standards.

Answer 1

Quality standards are defined as documents that provide requirements, specifications, guidelines, or characteristics that can be used consistently to ensure that materials, products, processes, and services are fit for their purpose.
Standards provide organizations with the shared vision, understanding, procedures, and vocabulary needed to meet the expectations of their stakeholders

Question 2

What are ASTM Standards?

Answer 2

The American Society for Testing and Materials, or ASTM International, is a society that consists of more than 30,000 members from around the globe. It includes academics, consultants, consumers, producers and general users.

Significance of ASTM Standards:
Each ASTM standard has its own unique number and each of these standards generally fall into different categories, such as:
1. Standard Practice Guide
2. Standard Test Method
3. Terminology Standard
4. Standard Classification
5. Standard Specification

Question 3

Describe the importance of ASTM standards.

Answer 3

• Many industries use ASTM Standards because they provide the best possible guidance or scenarios on how to deal with different materials or products.
• ASTM Standards also provide procedures or standardized approaches for different services too.
• As a result, many organizations prefer following ASTM Standards because it not only improves the company’s image, but they also provide workers with the best safety procedures and methods for handling different materials.