Which statement about NCR disposition is most accurate?

• A. The disposition should be determined without corrective action.
• B. The disposition should be separate from the root cause analysis.
• C. The disposition must be in line with the standard and approved corrective actions.
• D. The disposition is optional if the defect is minor.

Answer: (C)

Disposal of a nonconforming item must follow the standard and the approved corrective actions. This ensures that any decision about rework, repair, replacement, or scrap is authorized, documented, and aligned with what the standard requires. Linking disposition to the corrective actions also ties the decision to the root cause analysis, so the action taken actually prevents recurrence and remains traceable within the quality system.

Disposing without corrective action leaves no approved remedy and can allow the defect to slip through. Keeping disposition separate from root cause analysis breaks the link between problem solving and the decision on what to do with the item. Making disposition optional for minor defects would permit uncontrolled acceptance or reuse, undermining quality and compliance.