CAC Quality Assurance and Inspection Flashcards
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What is the difference between verification and validation in acceptance testing?
Answer: Verification confirms the product was built correctly per specifications; validation confirms it meets user needs
Verification asks 'Did we build it right?' against specifications, while validation asks 'Did we build the right thing?' against end-user requirements.
A product passes all individual component inspections but fails system-level acceptance testing. What type of defect does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Integration or interface defect
When individual components pass but the assembled system fails, the defect typically lies at the interfaces or in the integration of components.
Which standard is most commonly referenced for establishing sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes in US acceptance practices?
Answer: ANSI/ASQ Z1.4
ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 provides standard sampling procedures and tables for attribute inspection, widely used in US commercial and government acceptance.
What action should a CAC professional take when a supplier requests a deviation from a contractual specification before delivery?
Answer: Review and process a formal deviation request through the appropriate engineering and contracting authority
Pre-delivery deviations must go through a formal approval process involving engineering and contracting authorities to protect all parties contractually.
In acceptance inspection, what is the purpose of a 'hold tag' or 'quarantine tag' placed on nonconforming material?
Answer: To physically identify and segregate nonconforming items to prevent their inadvertent use or shipment
Hold or quarantine tags provide visible, physical identification that prevents nonconforming items from entering the production stream or being shipped.
What is the purpose of maintaining inspection records and objective evidence in acceptance work?
Answer: To provide a traceable record demonstrating that acceptance activities were performed and requirements were met
Objective evidence and inspection records create an auditable trail proving conformance was verified, which is essential for regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.