QACI (pronounced “quacky”) is a responsibility model developed by Susanne Abdelrahman that adapts the traditional RACI framework specifically for quality practices. The memorable pronunciation was suggested by Simon Tomes. 

QACI stands for:
Quality Practice: A specific quality activity or process, like release readiness determination, bug triage, or writing a test strategy
Accountable: The person who owns the outcome and is held responsible for the practice working effectively
Contributor: People who actively participate in or support the practice. These folks do part of the work
Informed: People who need visibility into the practice and its outcomes but don't participate directly
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