Inspection

A formal review of a deliverable or other work product to verify it complies with the documented standards and criteria.

Key Points

  • Used to confirm that outputs meet written standards, specifications, or requirements.
  • Can occur at receipt, during execution, or before final acceptance.
  • Often uses checklists, measurements, and sampling to detect defects.
  • Results may trigger acceptance, rejection, rework, or updates to the defect log.

Example

The quality engineer examines completed wiring panels against the project specifications and safety codes, using a checklist to confirm labeling, torque settings, and component ratings before authorizing installation sign-off.

PMP Example Question

Which quality control technique involves checking a delivered component against documented specifications to decide if it should be accepted or sent for rework?

  1. Inspection
  2. Quality audit
  3. Variance analysis
  4. Benchmarking

Correct Answer: A - Inspection

Explanation: Inspection is a direct examination of a work product against written standards to determine accept or reject decisions, whereas audits assess process compliance, variance analysis compares performance data, and benchmarking compares to external best practices.

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