Difference between quality assurance and quality control.

Quality assurance (QA) is targeted for avoiding defect, whereas quality control (QC) is aimed at identify defect and fix these defects. QA is process focused whereas QC is end product focused. Quality Assurance team usually in manufacturing industry gathers certification related to quality of raw materials used, machineries used in processing the end product and final product. Whereas Quality Control team is software testers inspects by running or analyzing steps followed in products and services to make sure that it is working fine as per expected standards.