Which discrepancy process permits a discrepancy without rework instructions?

• A. Waiver
• B. General P/U
• C. Immediate Rework
• D. Disposition with Instructions

Answer: (B)

Discrepancy handling in Boeing QA focuses on how to manage a found nonconformity without immediately forcing rework. When a discrepancy doesn’t require a corrective action right away, you want a path that keeps the workflow moving while still capturing the issue for later disposition. General P/U fits that need. It allows you to acknowledge the discrepancy and place the item into a general pool or hold without issuing specific rework instructions at that moment. This keeps production flowing and provides a neutral step where the discrepancy can be reviewed, prioritized, or resolved later, especially when the item isn’t critical for immediate use or further work depends on additional information.

In contrast, immediate rework demands action now to correct the item; disposition with instructions requires explicit next steps to be carried out; a waiver is an approved exception to rework or acceptance criteria often with justification and oversight. Those paths involve concrete actions or approvals, which is why they don’t fit the scenario of permitting a discrepancy without rework instructions.