During an audit, verifying that the authorization requirements for a change are addressed is part of which process?

• A. Management of Change
• B. Quality Assurance
• C. Incident Investigation
• D. Training

Answer: (A)

Authorization before implementing a modification is a fundamental control when changing a process to prevent introducing hazards. In an audit, verifying that the authorization requirements for a change are addressed is a direct reflection of how changes are controlled, which is the Management of Change process. This process covers identifying the need for a change, performing risk assessment, obtaining the necessary approvals, updating procedures, communicating the change, training affected personnel if needed, and reviewing the change after implementation. The other options don’t center on controlling modifications to a process: Quality Assurance focuses on product or service quality, Incident Investigation looks at causes after an incident, and Training concentrates on ensuring personnel have the necessary skills rather than approving changes.