What is the function of the Quality Assurance program?

• A. To maximize production speed.
• B. To ensure that processes and products meet specified requirements and standards.
• C. To reduce safety checks.
• D. To manage emergency drills only.

Answer: (B)

Quality Assurance focuses on building quality into the way work is done so that both processes and the final products consistently meet defined requirements and standards. It sets the right expectations, documents procedures, trains people, and uses audits and corrective actions to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement. By concentrating on how work is performed, QA ensures that quality is built in from the start rather than discovered after production. This isn’t about rushing production or skipping safety checks, and it isn’t limited to emergency drills.