Quality & Laboratory interview questions

1. A.quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications
2. B.statistically defined number and location of samples, such as √n + 1 containers, drawn from top, middle and bottom of drums
3. C.index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process
4. D.out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass

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1. A.ISO 9001
2. B.Gas chromatography
3. C.Process capability Cpk
4. D.QA vs QC

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1. A.QA vs QC — out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass
2. B.QA vs QC — index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process
3. C.QA vs QC — quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications
4. D.QA vs QC — quality management system standard built on customer focus, process approach, risk-based thinking and PDCA, certified by third-party audit

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1. A.demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
2. B.separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals
3. C.batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment
4. D.liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection

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1. A.Certificate of analysis
2. B.Sampling plan
3. C.ISO 9001
4. D.Statistical process control

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1. A.Certificate of analysis — separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals
2. B.Certificate of analysis — quality management system standard built on customer focus, process approach, risk-based thinking and PDCA, certified by third-party audit
3. C.Certificate of analysis — X-bar and R control charts with limits at ±3σ; a point outside or seven consecutive points on one side signals a special cause
4. D.Certificate of analysis — batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment

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1. A.index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process
2. B.batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment
3. C.separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals
4. D.out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass

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1. A.Statistical process control
2. B.ISO 9001
3. C.Method validation (ICH Q2)
4. D.Gas chromatography

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1. A.Gas chromatography — batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment
2. B.Gas chromatography — out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass
3. C.Gas chromatography — quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications
4. D.Gas chromatography — separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals

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1. A.demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
2. B.index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process
3. C.quality management system standard built on customer focus, process approach, risk-based thinking and PDCA, certified by third-party audit
4. D.liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection

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1. A.Process capability Cpk
2. B.ISO 9001
3. C.Sampling plan
4. D.HPLC

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1. A.HPLC — quality management system standard built on customer focus, process approach, risk-based thinking and PDCA, certified by third-party audit
2. B.HPLC — separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals
3. C.HPLC — liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection
4. D.HPLC — demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release

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1. A.statistically defined number and location of samples, such as √n + 1 containers, drawn from top, middle and bottom of drums
2. B.out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass
3. C.liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection
4. D.demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release

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1. A.Sampling plan
2. B.HPLC
3. C.OOS handling
4. D.QA vs QC

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1. A.OOS handling — liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection
2. B.OOS handling — index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process
3. C.OOS handling — batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment
4. D.OOS handling — out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass

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1. A.separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals
2. B.demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
3. C.quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications
4. D.statistically defined number and location of samples, such as √n + 1 containers, drawn from top, middle and bottom of drums

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1. A.OOS handling
2. B.Sampling plan
3. C.Method validation (ICH Q2)
4. D.Statistical process control

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1. A.Sampling plan — demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
2. B.Sampling plan — index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process
3. C.Sampling plan — statistically defined number and location of samples, such as √n + 1 containers, drawn from top, middle and bottom of drums
4. D.Sampling plan — quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications

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1. A.X-bar and R control charts with limits at ±3σ; a point outside or seven consecutive points on one side signals a special cause
2. B.demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
3. C.statistically defined number and location of samples, such as √n + 1 containers, drawn from top, middle and bottom of drums
4. D.out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass

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1. A.QA vs QC
2. B.Method validation (ICH Q2)
3. C.Gas chromatography
4. D.Sampling plan

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1. A.Method validation (ICH Q2) — quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications
2. B.Method validation (ICH Q2) — separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals
3. C.Method validation (ICH Q2) — demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
4. D.Method validation (ICH Q2) — out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass

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1. A.quality management system standard built on customer focus, process approach, risk-based thinking and PDCA, certified by third-party audit
2. B.liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection
3. C.separation of volatile compounds by partition between carrier gas and column stationary phase, detected by FID or TCD, for solvent purity and residuals
4. D.batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment

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1. A.Method validation (ICH Q2)
2. B.Certificate of analysis
3. C.ISO 9001
4. D.OOS handling

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1. A.ISO 9001 — batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment
2. B.ISO 9001 — liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection
3. C.ISO 9001 — quality management system standard built on customer focus, process approach, risk-based thinking and PDCA, certified by third-party audit
4. D.ISO 9001 — statistically defined number and location of samples, such as √n + 1 containers, drawn from top, middle and bottom of drums

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1. A.X-bar and R control charts with limits at ±3σ; a point outside or seven consecutive points on one side signals a special cause
2. B.demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
3. C.out-of-specification result investigated in Phase I (laboratory error) and Phase II (manufacturing) before any retest, with no averaging to pass
4. D.batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment

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1. A.Statistical process control
2. B.Sampling plan
3. C.Method validation (ICH Q2)
4. D.Certificate of analysis

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1. A.Statistical process control — demonstration of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD/LOQ and robustness before an analytical method is used for release
2. B.Statistical process control — X-bar and R control charts with limits at ±3σ; a point outside or seven consecutive points on one side signals a special cause
3. C.Statistical process control — quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications
4. D.Statistical process control — index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process

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1. A.batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment
2. B.liquid chromatography under high pressure for non-volatile or heat-sensitive compounds such as APIs, usually with UV detection
3. C.quality assurance is the system that prevents defects through procedures, audits and validation; quality control is testing materials and products against specifications
4. D.index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process

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1. A.HPLC
2. B.Process capability Cpk
3. C.QA vs QC
4. D.Certificate of analysis

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1. A.Process capability Cpk — index of how well process spread fits inside specification limits allowing for centring, with 1.33 the usual minimum for a capable process
2. B.Process capability Cpk — X-bar and R control charts with limits at ±3σ; a point outside or seven consecutive points on one side signals a special cause
3. C.Process capability Cpk — statistically defined number and location of samples, such as √n + 1 containers, drawn from top, middle and bottom of drums
4. D.Process capability Cpk — batch document listing each specification parameter, method, limit and result, signed by QC, that accompanies a product shipment

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