Alignment with regulatory standards includes NDT and QA/QC. Which option best describes?

• A. NDT only
• B. QA/QC only
• C. Neither NDT nor QA/QC
• D. Both NDT and QA/QC

Answer: (D)

Regulatory standards alignment requires both nondestructive testing and QA/QC processes, because safety and reliability depend on both detecting flaws and ensuring the work is performed under a controlled, verifiable system. NDT provides the means to identify hidden defects in a component without damaging it, establishing integrity limits and serviceability. QA/QC covers the broader quality system—procedures, calibration, personnel competence, documentation, and process controls—that prove the work is done to defined requirements and can be traced and audited. Regulators expect evidence of both: effective testing to catch issues and robust quality processes that prevent defects from occurring or going unnoticed. So, describing alignment as including both NDT and QA/QC captures the full scope of regulatory expectations.