What is the primary purpose of a Nonconformance Report (NCR)?

• A. To log equipment failures only.
• B. To document nonconformities, authorize containment, and trigger corrective actions.
• C. To authorize overtime.
• D. To schedule employee vacations.

Answer: (B)

The core point is managing quality issues in a systematic way when something doesn’t meet requirements. A Nonconformance Report captures that nonconformity in detail, authorizes containment to prevent further use or shipment of the nonconforming item, and triggers corrective actions to address the root cause and prevent recurrence. This creates traceability and assigns responsibility with timelines for investigation, disposition (such as rework, scrap, or concession), and verification of effectiveness. It’s broader than logging equipment failures and isn’t about overtime or vacations—it's specifically for handling any nonconforming product, process, or service within the quality system to ensure issues are visible, controlled, and resolved.