If a part has a discrepancy, which statement best describes its meaning?

If a part has a discrepancy, which statement best describes its meaning?

• A. Part is different in some way from the drawing or specification
• B. Part is exactly as drawn
• C. Part is within tolerance
• D. Part is ready for shipment

Answer: (A)

Discrepancy means the part differs from the drawing or specification in some way. That difference could be in dimensions, material, surface finish, geometry, or missing features, and it means the part does not meet what was required. Because it doesn't conform, it isn't ready for shipment and would typically trigger a nonconformance process to determine whether it can be reworked, scrapped, or otherwise disposed of. The other statements describe parts that conform to requirements: being exactly as drawn means no difference; being within tolerance means all specified dimensions meet the limits; and ready for shipment implies no outstanding issues.

Discrepancy means the part differs from the drawing or specification in some way. That difference could be in dimensions, material, surface finish, geometry, or missing features, and it means the part does not meet what was required. Because it doesn't conform, it isn't ready for shipment and would typically trigger a nonconformance process to determine whether it can be reworked, scrapped, or otherwise disposed of.

The other statements describe parts that conform to requirements: being exactly as drawn means no difference; being within tolerance means all specified dimensions meet the limits; and ready for shipment implies no outstanding issues.