PeopleCert CSQA Exam - Topic 3 Question 116 Discussion

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Question #: 116
Topic #: 3

In the broad context of comparing quality assurance activities and quality control activities in an IT organization, which of the following would be considered a quality assurance activity?

ADeveloping Test Plans

BConducting Design Inspections

CDeveloping Test Processes

DPerforming Acceptance Testing

EPerforming Regression Testing

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Suggested Answer: C

by Dalene at Aug 16, 2025, 02:17 AM

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Darell

7 months ago

Not sure about that, seems like a gray area to me.

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Laurel

8 months ago

Wait, isn't Performing Acceptance Testing more about QC?

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Nickole

8 months ago

I think Conducting Design Inspections fits too!

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Kallie

8 months ago

Developing Test Processes is definitely a QA activity.

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Melissa

9 months ago

Totally agree, Test Plans are key for QA!

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Barrett

9 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought acceptance testing was more about checking the final product, which seems like quality control.

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Svetlana

9 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think developing test plans might actually fall under quality assurance too.

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Bettyann

10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember that conducting design inspections feels more like a quality control activity to me.

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Loren

10 months ago

I think quality assurance is more about the processes, so maybe developing test processes could be the right answer?

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Devorah

10 months ago

Developing test processes also seems like a quality assurance task, as it's about setting up the framework for testing rather than actually performing the tests.

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Shayne

10 months ago

I'm leaning towards "Conducting Design Inspections" as the quality assurance activity, since that's about reviewing the design to catch issues early on.

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Kristine

10 months ago

Developing test plans seems like it would be a quality assurance activity, since it's focused on ensuring the quality of the process rather than just testing the final product.

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Mitsue

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the distinction between QA and QC activities. Let me think this through carefully before answering.

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Kristofer

11 months ago

This is a pretty straightforward question on the differences between quality assurance and quality control. I'm confident I can identify the quality assurance activity here.

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Dorathy

11 months ago

Hold up, why isn't E, Performing Regression Testing, a quality assurance activity? That's like the bread and butter of QA!

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Gilma

8 months ago

Right! Developing test processes is what ensures quality in the long run.

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Nicholle

8 months ago

QA focuses on processes, not just testing outcomes.

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Bong

8 months ago

I get what you mean, but regression testing is more about checking existing features.

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Matthew

9 months ago

Exactly! It's part of quality control, not assurance.

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Sylvia

1 year ago

I think developing test plans would be a quality assurance activity.

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Magdalene

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. Developing Test Processes also seems like a quality assurance activity to me. But I'll go with B just to be safe.

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Katie

1 year ago

I think option B, Conducting Design Inspections, is the quality assurance activity. It's all about ensuring the design meets the requirements before implementation.

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Linsey

11 months ago

I think Developing Test Processes is another quality assurance activity, ensuring processes are in place for testing.

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Kris

11 months ago

Developing Test Plans is also a quality assurance activity, making sure tests are planned and executed properly.

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Madonna

11 months ago

I agree, Conducting Design Inspections is definitely a quality assurance activity.

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