Which statement best describes in-process inspection?

• A. It is performed at defined steps during production before continuing work
• B. It is performed only after production is completed
• C. It checks all items in a lot at once
• D. It is the same as final inspection

Answer: (A)

In-process inspection means checking quality at defined steps during production, before you move on to the next operation. By inspecting while the item is still being made, defects can be found and corrected early, preventing waste and rework later in the process. This distinguishes it from inspecting only after everything is finished (final inspection) and from inspecting an entire batch all at once (batch inspection). It’s also not simply the same as final checks on the completed product. So the statement that best describes in-process inspection is performing checks at defined steps during production before continuing work.