ASTM E2708-16
(Terminology)Standard Terminology for Accreditation and Certification
Standard Terminology for Accreditation and Certification
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1.1 This terminology defines terms related to accreditation and certification. These terms are compiled from existing ASTM E36 standards and other sources to enable the development of future ASTM documents and to provide guidance on proper usage of the terms. The first edition of this standard contained terms relating to personnel certificate and certification programs and is expanded. The source document for each definition is cited when an appropriate document is available. Many definitions are the product of the committee that compiled this terminology, and as such, are the result of the collected knowledge and experience of the committee members.
1.1.1 Since accreditation and certification are being carried out by many different bodies in many fields, usage of descriptive terms can vary. There is no attempt to include all accreditation and certification terms in this terminology. Rather, this terminology contains those terms most commonly encountered in accreditation and certification programs.
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Designation: E2708 −16 An American National Standard
Standard Terminology for
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Accreditation and Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2708; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E1986 Guide for Information Access Privileges to Health
Information
1.1 This terminology defines terms related to accreditation
E2135 Terminology for Property and Asset Management
and certification. These terms are compiled from existing
E2159 Guide for Selection, Assignment, and Monitoring of
ASTM E36 standards and other sources to enable the devel-
PersonsToBeUtilizedasAssessors/AuditorsorTechnical
opmentoffutureASTMdocumentsandtoprovideguidanceon
Experts
proper usage of the terms. The first edition of this standard
E2161 Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in
contained terms relating to personnel certificate and certifica-
Thermal Analysis and Rheology
tion programs and is expanded. The source document for each
E2659 Practice for Certificate Programs
definition is cited when an appropriate document is available.
2.2 Other Standards:
Many definitions are the product of the committee that com-
ASAE Certification and Accreditation Law Handbook, Sec-
piled this terminology, and as such, are the result of the
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ond Edition, 2004
collected knowledge and experience of the committee mem-
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ICE Basic Guide to Credentialing Terminology, 2006
bers.
ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems—Fundamentals
1.1.1 Since accreditation and certification are being carried
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and Vocabulary, 2000
out by many different bodies in many fields, usage of descrip-
ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity Assessment—Vocabulary and
tive terms can vary. There is no attempt to include all
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General Principles, 2004
accreditation and certification terms in this terminology.
ISO/IEC 17011 ConformityAssessment—General Require-
Rather, this terminology contains those terms most commonly
ments for Accreditation Bodies Accrediting Conformity
encountered in accreditation and certification programs.
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Assessment Bodies, 2004
ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity Assessment—General Require-
2. Referenced Documents
ments for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons,
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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2003
D4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and
ISO/IEC 17050-1 ConformityAssessment—Supplier’s Dec-
Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
laration of Conformity—Part 1: General Requirements,
E1187 Terminology Relating to Conformity Assessment
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2004
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(Withdrawn 2006)
E1424 TestMethodforDeterminingtheRateofAirLeakage
3. Definitions
Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors
access/access to a system or scheme, n—opportunity for an
Under Specified Pressure and Temperature Differences
applicant to obtain conformity assessment under the rules of
Across the Specimen
the system or scheme. ISO/IEC 17000
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
E1732 Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
accommodation, n—a reasonable modification in an assess-
ment instrument or its administration made to compensate
for the effects of a qualified disability without altering the
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on
purpose of the assessment instrument. ISO/IEC 17000 and
Accreditation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
ICE
E36.95 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally
approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E2708 – 10. DOI:
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10.1520/E2708-16. AvailablefromAmericanSocietyofAssociationExecutives(ASAE),1575ISt.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), 2025 M Street,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on N.W. Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036, http://www.credentialingexcellence.org.
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the ASTM website. Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 1, ch. de
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on la Voie-Creuse, Case postale 56, CH-1211, Geneva 20, Switzerland, http://
www.astm.org. www.iso.ch.
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accountability, n—the responsibility of a governing board, scope of attestation, n—range of characteristics of confor-
committee, or other sponsor
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: E2708 − 10 E2708 − 16 An American National Standard
Standard Terminology for
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Personnel CredentialingAccreditation and Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2708; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology defines terms related to the credentialing of persons. accreditation and certification. These terms are
offered compiled from existing ASTM E36 standards and other sources to enable the development of future ASTM documents and
to provide guidance on proper usage of the terms. The first edition of this standard contained terms relating to personnel certificate
and certification programs. programs and is expanded. The source document for each definition is cited when an appropriate
document is available. Many definitions are the product of the committee that compiled this terminology, and as such, are the result
of the collected knowledge and experience of the committee members.
1.1.1 Since credentialing of persons isaccreditation and certification are being carried out by many different bodies in many
career fields, usage of descriptive terms can vary. There is no attempt to include all credentialing accreditation and certification
terms in this terminology. Rather, this terminology contains those terms most commonly encountered in the credentialing
process.accreditation and certification programs.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D4538 Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
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E1187 Terminology Relating to Conformity Assessment (Withdrawn 2006)
E1424 Test Method for Determining the Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under
Specified Pressure and Temperature Differences Across the Specimen
E1480 Terminology of Facility Management (Building-Related)
E1605 Terminology Relating to Lead in Buildings
E1732 Terminology Relating to Forensic Science
E1986 Guide for Information Access Privileges to Health Information
E2135 Terminology for Property and Asset Management
E2159 Guide for Selection, Assignment, and Monitoring of Persons To Be Utilized as Assessors/Auditors or Technical Experts
E2161 Terminology Relating to Performance Validation in Thermal Analysis and Rheology
E2659 Practice for Certificate Programs
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E36 on Accreditation & Certification and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E36.95 on
Terminology.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010Feb. 1, 2016. Published March 2010March 2016. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E2708
– 10. DOI: 10.1520/E2708-10.10.1520/E2708-16.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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2.2 Other Standards:
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ASAE Certification and Accreditation Law Handbook, Second Edition, 2004
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ICE Basic Guide to Credentialing Terminology, 2006
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ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems—Fundamentals and Vocabulary, 2000
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ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity Assessment—Vocabulary and General Principles, 2004
ANSI/ISO/IEC 17011 ISO/IEC 17011 Conformity Assessment—General Requirements for Accreditation Bodies Accrediting
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Conformity Assessment Bodies, 2004
ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024ISO/IEC 17024 Conformity Assessment—General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of
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Persons, 2003
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ASAE Certification and Accreditation Law Handbook, Second Edition, 2004
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ISO/IEC 17000 Conformity Assessment—Vocabulary and General Principles, 2004
ICEISO/IEC 17050-1 Basic Guide to Credentialing Terminology, 2006Conformity Assessment—Supplier’s Declaration of
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Conformity—Part 1: General Requirements, 2004
3. Definitions
access/access to a system or scheme—scheme, n—opportunity for an applicant to obtain conformity assessment under the rules
of the system or scheme. ISO/IEC 17000ISO/IEC 17000
accommodation—accommodatio
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