If an operation is not routine, what additional documentation is required?

• A. The nature of the defect, when discovered, and any remedial action taken
• B. Only the date of operation
• C. A summary of the experiment goals
• D. The weather conditions at the time of operation

Answer: (A)

When an operation is not routine, you need to document how it deviated from the standard process. This includes the nature of the defect, when it was discovered, and any remedial action taken. Recording these details ensures traceability and accountability, helps identify root causes, and supports safety and quality management in the lab.

The date of the operation alone doesn’t capture what went wrong or how you responded, so it doesn’t provide the necessary context. A summary of experiment goals describes what you aimed to do, not what went wrong or how you fixed it. Weather conditions at the time are typically not relevant to documenting non-routine deviations or corrective actions.