Which of the following are considered as the 'principal standards' in the ISO series developed by the International Organization for Standardization?

A. ISO 9000

B. ISO 9001

C. ISO 9002

D. ISO 9003

E. ISO 9004

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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UGC NET (Management) Official Paper-II (Held On: 12 Mar, 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is B, C and D only.

Key Points

ISO Standards:

ISO 9001 is the principal standard in the ISO series. It sets the criteria for implementing a quality management system that focuses on meeting customer requirements, continuous improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
ISO 9002 and ISO 9003 were part of the previous versions of the ISO 9000 series, but they have been superseded by ISO 9001 in the current version. However, they are still recognized as historical standards.
ISO 9002 specified requirements for organizations that did not perform design and development activities but covered production and installation processes.
ISO 9003 specified requirements for organizations that performed final inspection and testing activities but did not engage in design, development, production, or installation.
It's important to note that ISO 9002 and ISO 9003 are now obsolete, and organizations are recommended to use ISO 9001 for their quality management system.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. ISO 9001
C. ISO 9002
D. ISO 9003