Which QA inspection verifies that a product meets all engineering specifications and requirements?

• A. Final inspection
• B. Verification inspection
• C. Type approval
• D. Conformance check

Answer: (A)

Final inspection is the step where the finished product is checked against all engineering specifications and requirements before it is released. It brings together evidence from the manufacturing and testing records, dimensional checks, materials, workmanship, and required documentation to confirm that every criterion is satisfied. Only when the product passes this comprehensive check is it approved for shipment, with any nonconformances having been identified and addressed.

This evaluation happens after manufacturing and testing are complete, making it the definitive release check. It differs from verification, which focuses more on whether designs and processes correctly implement the requirements during development; type approval, which is regulatory certification for a product type; and a general conformance check, which may verify adherence to standards but not necessarily imply final readiness for release.