My Reading on ASQ CQA HB Part I-IA~IE-s

Part IC
Specifications (Audit against…)
Specifications are normally used when conducting product or service audits. An auditor examines
physical dimensions, placement or arrangement of items, or chemical compositions, for example,
to see if they are in compliance with the specified requirements.
Policies and objectives (Audit against…)
Internally, many companies regularly assess compliance/conformance and effectiveness with
their own policies or policy statements. These policies are often stated in manuals and are the
basis for a quality, environmental, or safety program. Most companies publish specified
objectives. Objectives may relate to cost, safety, stewardship, health, efficiency, effectiveness,
optimum use of resources, and so on. Auditors can verify the progress of departments, functions,
and projects toward the achievement of objectives.
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