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Qualification Program
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The entire process by which products are obtained
from suppliers, examined and tested and then identified on a qualified
products list. The qualification process includes an evaluation of the
manufacturer's facilities and capabilities to meet requirements on a continuing
basis. (23/06/94) (programme d'homologation)
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Qualified Product
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A product produced under controlled and substantially
unchanged conditions which met the requirements and procedures specified
to enable that product to be listed in the applicable qualified products
list. (23/06/94) (produit homologue)
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Qualified Products List (QPL)
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A listing of products qualified as conforming
to the requirements of standards or specifications by the appropriate panel.
A QPL identifies the qualifying authority and includes the appropriate
product identification and reference data together with the name of the
supplier of the qualified product. (23/06/94) (liste des produits homologués
[LPH])
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Qualifying Authority
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The agency or organization responsible for the
maintenance of a listing program, including the development and implementation
of policies and procedures, and which is responsible for the accuracy and
integrity of listings. (23/06/94) (autorité d'homologation)
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Quality
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The totality of features and characteristics
of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy a given need.
(23/06/94) (qualité)
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Quality of Conformance
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A measure, taken at the point of acceptance,
which determines the degree to which the final product conforms to the
design. (23/06/94) (qualité de conformité)
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Quality of Design
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The value inherent in the design; a measure of
the excellence of the design in relation to the client's requirements.
(23/06/94) (qualité technique)
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