A software company wants to improve product quality. They plan to implement process audits and also increase automated testing. Which of these actions correspond to QA and which to QC?

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AProcess audits are QA; automated testing is QC.

BBoth process audits and automated testing are QC.

CProcess audits are QC; automated testing is QA.

DBoth process audits and automated testing are QA.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze process audits
Process audits check and improve processes, so they are QA activities.
Step 2: Analyze automated testing
Automated testing finds defects in the product, so it is QC.
Final Answer:
Process audits are QA; automated testing is QC. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Audits = QA, Automated tests = QC [OK]

Quick Trick: Audits improve process (QA); tests find bugs (QC) [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Mixing audits with testing
Assuming all testing is QA
Ignoring process vs product focus

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