| # | QA | QC |
| 1. |
QA stands for Quality Assurance. |
QC stands for Quality Control. |
| 2. |
QA is the set of activities using which we analyze the processes used in software development. |
QC is the set of activities using which we analyze the quality of the product build. |
| 3. |
It is static process of analysing the documents and not the actual end product. |
It involves dynamic testing of software product by running it. |
| 4. |
Verification comes under QA. |
Validation comes under QC. |
| 5. |
Answers the question - "Are we building the product right?" |
Answers the question - "Are we building the right product?" |
| 6. |
It is a preventive measure as it identifies the weakness in the process to build a software to prevent defects. |
It is a corrective measure as it tests the built product to find defects. |
| 7. |
It involves activites like document review, test cases review, walkthroughs, inspection etc. |
It involves activites like functional testing, automation testing etc. |
| 8. |
Carrying out QA activities is the responsibilty of whole team involved in Software development Life Cycle(SDLC). |
Carrying out QC activities is the responsibilty of testing team, involved in Software Testing Life Cycle(STLC). |