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QUALITY AUDIT#1

A systematic examination of a quality system to determine its effectiveness and compliance with standards.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT#2

The process of evaluating the quality of products or services against established criteria.

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS#3

A method used to identify the fundamental cause of a problem to prevent recurrence.

CHECKLIST#4

A tool that outlines specific criteria or steps to ensure thoroughness during audits.

FLOWCHART#5

A visual representation of a process, used to identify steps and potential quality issues.

STAKEHOLDER#6

An individual or group with an interest in the outcome of a project or audit.

COMPLIANCE#7

Adherence to established standards, regulations, or guidelines during quality audits.

AUDIT REPORT#8

A formal document detailing the findings and recommendations from a quality audit.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS#9

Moral principles that guide auditors in their conduct and decision-making.

PRESENTATION SKILLS#10

The ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to an audience.

CASE STUDY#11

An in-depth analysis of a real-life scenario used to illustrate quality management concepts.

5 WHYS TECHNIQUE#12

A problem-solving method that involves asking 'why' five times to drill down to the root cause.

FISHBONE DIAGRAM#13

A visual tool used to identify potential causes of a problem, structured like a fish's skeleton.

MOCK AUDIT#14

A simulated audit conducted to practice skills and identify areas for improvement.

QUALITY CONTROL#15

The process of ensuring products or services meet specified quality standards.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION#16

The ability to convey information clearly and persuasively to various audiences.

DOCUMENTATION#17

The process of recording findings, observations, and recommendations during an audit.

ANALYSIS#18

The examination and interpretation of data to identify trends and insights.

IMPROVEMENT PLAN#19

A structured approach to addressing identified quality issues and enhancing processes.

AUDIT CYCLE#20

The series of steps involved in planning, conducting, and reporting an audit.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM#21

A framework of policies and procedures to ensure consistent quality in products and services.

PROBLEM-SOLVING#22

The process of identifying solutions to quality-related challenges.

AUDIT SCOPE#23

The boundaries and focus of an audit, defining what will be examined.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT#24

An ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes over time.

FEEDBACK MECHANISMS#25

Processes for gathering input from stakeholders to improve audit practices.

QUALITY STANDARDS#26

Documented requirements that define the quality criteria for products or services.