Who coordinates and administers the QA program in their respective work center?

• A. Commanding Officer (CO)
• B. Quality Assurance Investigator (QAI)
• C. Department Head (DH)
• D. Control Material PO (CMPO)

Answer: (B)

The Quality Assurance Investigator coordinates and administers the QA program in the work center. This role acts as the QA focal point, ensuring QA policies are implemented, organizing and conducting QA audits and surveillance, collecting and analyzing quality data, and maintaining required documentation. They drive corrective actions when issues are found and communicate findings to leadership to keep the program compliant and effective.

The Commanding Officer has overarching authority but does not manage day-to-day QA activities. The Department Head oversees the department’s operations, not specifically the QA program. The Control Material PO handles material control and procurement, not QA program coordination.