PRINCE2F PRINCE2 Practices Practice Question
What is the difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control in PRINCE2?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Quality Assurance is an independent check of management processes; Quality Control checks product quality
Quality Assurance is an independent check that processes are followed; Quality Control checks that products meet specifications.
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Quality Assurance is performed by the Project Manager; Quality Control is performed by the team
Why it's wrong here
QA is independent of project management.
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Quality Assurance is an independent check of management processes; Quality Control checks product quality
Why this is correct
Correct: QA ensures processes are used; QC ensures products meet criteria.
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There is no difference; they are synonymous in PRINCE2
Why it's wrong here
They are distinct concepts.
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Quality Assurance focuses on products; Quality Control focuses on processes
Why it's wrong here
It is the opposite: QA focuses on processes, QC on products.
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