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Quarter common intermediate format (QCIF) – A subset of the coded video signals transmitted when using CCITT Rec. H.261 coding methods.

Quality improvement process (QIP) - A team-based, structured, problem-solving process aimed at achieving exceptional customer satisfaction.

Queue – (1) To arrange or form in a line. (2) A waiting line. (3) A series of elements, one waiting behind the other. (4) A temporary delay in providing service caused by the inability of the particular system to handle the number of messages or calls attempted (example, a call queued for the least expensive route).

Queued telecommunications access method (QTAM) – Method used to transfer data between main storage and remote terminals; may also be employed for data collection, message switching and many other teleprocessing efforts involving queued messages or direct access storage devices.