Which traditional method of quality management involves inspection and verification of products?

• A. quality assurance
• B. quality control
• C. lean production
• D. CAM

Answer: (B)

Quality control is the practice that explicitly involves inspecting and verifying products to ensure they meet required specifications. It fits the traditional view of quality management as the step where checks, tests, and measurements are performed on samples or finished goods to detect defects and determine if they should be accepted, reworked, or rejected. This focus on inspecting output and confirming conformity is what makes it stand out from other approaches.

Quality assurance, in contrast, is about preventing defects by improving processes and standards so quality is built in. Lean production aims to reduce waste and improve efficiency across the system, not specifically to inspect products. CAM is a manufacturing technology used to control machinery, not a standalone quality-management approach.