CQM Student Study Guide (Module 1 -
Submodule 1.2)
1. What is the difference between INSPECTION and CONTROL? - correct
answer-Inspection is the process by which ongoing and completed work is examined.
Control is a continual system of PLANNING future activities.
2. Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - correct answer-Contractor.
3. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE: "CQC is principally concerned with
inspection?" Explain. - correct answer-False - Control is the principal concern.
4. How does the contractor benefit from effective CQC? - correct answer-Reduce the largest
unnecessary cost - redoing a project, reduce field overhead cost, do a greater volume of
business, greater profit. Image/ reputation of Contractor, pride, safety.
5. Name the benefits of effective CQC that accrue to the Government? - correct
answer-Manpower is more effectively used, fewer deficiencies and corrective efforts, PR and
client satisfaction.
Submodule 1.2)
1. What is the difference between INSPECTION and CONTROL? - correct
answer-Inspection is the process by which ongoing and completed work is examined.
Control is a continual system of PLANNING future activities.
2. Who has contractual responsibility for quality control? - correct answer-Contractor.
3. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE: "CQC is principally concerned with
inspection?" Explain. - correct answer-False - Control is the principal concern.
4. How does the contractor benefit from effective CQC? - correct answer-Reduce the largest
unnecessary cost - redoing a project, reduce field overhead cost, do a greater volume of
business, greater profit. Image/ reputation of Contractor, pride, safety.
5. Name the benefits of effective CQC that accrue to the Government? - correct
answer-Manpower is more effectively used, fewer deficiencies and corrective efforts, PR and
client satisfaction.
