Explain one benefit of quality assurance for ABC.

• A. It reduces chance of defects by building quality into the process from the start
• B. It delays product release
• C. It increases waste
• D. It removes the need for testing

Answer: (A)

Quality assurance focuses on preventing defects by embedding quality into the way a product is made. By setting standards, training staff, and building in checks and controls at the process level, errors are caught or avoided before they become finished problems. For ABC, the main benefit is fewer defects reaching the customer, which means less rework and scrap, lower costs, and a more reliable, consistent product—often with smoother production and faster overall delivery. QA aims to prevent issues, not delay releases, and it doesn’t eliminate testing; testing still verifies that the quality controls are effective. Increasing waste would go against what QA is trying to achieve.