3 Unit 17 Quality Control

Quality Control (QC) is a core component of industrial operations, ensuring that products, processes, and services conform to established ________ and standards. Fill in the blank.

• requirements

• colors

• locations

• flavors

QC activities involve measurement, testing, and inspection of both processes and final outputs, providing assurance that customers receive products that are ________, reliable, and compliant with contractual or regulatory requirements. Fill in the blank.

• safe

• expensive

• colorful

• temporary

Quality Control (QC) is a structured process of ensuring that goods and services consistently meet defined standards and customer ________. Fill in the blank.

• expectations

• complaints

• expenses

• locations

What is the main purpose of documentation and traceability in QC systems?

• To track issues, record compliance, support audits, and ensure defective batches can be isolated quickly.

• To increase production speed regardless of quality.

• To reduce the number of employees needed in the QC department.

• To eliminate the need for any further inspections after initial testing.

By rejecting poor-quality materials early, manufacturers can avoid costly downstream rework.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of embedding QC throughout production processes?

• To detect non-conformities at the earliest possible stage.

• To increase the number of production steps.

• To reduce the need for employee training.

• To delay the identification of defects until final inspection.

Fill in the blank: Destructive testing provides detailed information about material or product properties but involves _______ the sample.

• damaging

• preserving

• painting

• measuring

Non-destructive testing (NDT) allows 100% inspection without waste.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a technique used in non-destructive testing (NDT)?

• Ultrasonic testing

• Radiographic testing

• Magnetic particle testing

• Tensile testing

Impact on Efficiency: Statistical sampling reduces inspection time and labour costs while maintaining confidence in product quality.

• True

• False