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Document conformance

An architecture firm that is implementing a quality control program during construction documents phase would incorporate which of the following procedures:
A. have individuals outside the project team confirm that documentation comply with in-house quality standards.
B. have individual members of the project design team verify that documentation conforms with in-house quality standards.
C. assess previous projects through total quality management for keys to improvement
D. implement an ISO 9000 audit.

AnswerA. is correct. QC is intended to examine whether QA processes have been performed. TQM refers to a process of continuous improvement. ISO 9000 are quality standards that relate to a quality management system, sometimes necessary for international practice.

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