What is Quality Assurance? Flashcards
What is the purpose of Quality Assurance (QA) in Software Testing?
Ensuring quality [redacted] in software [redacted]
Ensuring quality standards in software products/services
What are the phases of the PDCA Cycle of Quality Assurance Methodology?
Plan, Do, Act, Check
What should an organization do during the Plan phase?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
Establish ________ and determine __________
Establish process objectives and determine necessary processes
What does Do phase entail in Quality Assurance?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
________, ________, and ________ of processes; a mnemonic is D-T-I
Development, testing, and implementation of processes
In the Quality Assurance cycle, what does Act involve?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
Implementing ________ for ________; a mnemonic is NA-PI
Implementing necessary actions for process improvement
What actions are taken during the Check phase?
In accordance with the PDAC methodology in Quality Assurance
__________, __________, and ________; a mnemonic is M-M-E
Monitoring, modification, and evaluation of processes
What is the key difference between Quality Control and Quality Assurance?
QC focuses on end products, QA on process
What do SQA (Software Quality Assurance) and Software Testing focus on respectively?
Both of which focus on what quality?
SQA - process quality, Software Testing - product quality
What are the primary Quality Assurance functions?
A mnemonic is T-V-D-A-Q.
Technology transfer, validation, documentation, assuring quality of products, and quality improvement plans
What is involved in the function of Technology Transfer in Quality Assurance
This is in relation to the five primary functions of QA
Getting [redacted] and [redacted], [redacted], and [redacted]
Getting product design documents and trial data, distributing documents, and ensuring approval.
What is the purpose of Validation in Quality Assurance?
This is in relation to the five primary functions of QA
Preparing a [redacted], setting [redacted]. planning [redacted]
Preparing a validation master plan, setting test criteria, planning resources for execution
What does the function of Documentation control in Quality Assurance?
This is in relation to the five primary functions of QA
[redacted], [redacted], and [redacted], along with managing document changes through [redacted] procedures
Distribution, archiving, and approval of documents, along with managing document changes through proper procedures.
What is the conclusion of Quality Assurance?
To ensure products are [redacted]
To ensure products are fit for use
What do software testers primarily do?
Mnemonicis I-SI-C-FG-DF.
Investigate, seek information, clarify, find gaps, document findings
What is a key task of testers?
[redacted] and [redacted] information. Mnemonic is G-P.
Gathering and providing information
