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  1. What is the primary goal of a corrective action in the CAPA process?

    Answer: Eliminate existing nonconformities

    Corrective actions are taken to eliminate the causes of existing nonconformities or other undesirable situations.

  2. Which of the following best defines a preventive action?

    Answer: Eliminate causes of potential problems

    Preventive actions aim to eliminate the causes of potential nonconformities to prevent their occurrence.

  3. What is typically the first step in the CAPA process?

    Answer: Identify and document the problem

    The process begins by identifying and documenting the problem, which is critical to understanding and solving it.

  4. Why is root cause analysis important in the CAPA process?

    Answer: To prevent problem recurrence

    Without identifying the root cause, corrective actions may not prevent recurrence of the issue.

  5. Which document typically initiates the CAPA process?

    Answer: Nonconformance report

    A nonconformance report (NCR) is a common trigger that begins the CAPA process.

  6. What should be done after implementing a corrective action?

    Answer: Conduct a verification of effectiveness

    Verification ensures that the corrective action effectively resolved the issue and that it does not recur.

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