During pharmaceutical scale-up, precise documentation requirements during scale-up ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and robust process transfer. B.Pharm students should grasp master batch records, SOPs, change control, validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validation reports, cleaning validation, analytical method validation, tech transfer documents, risk assessment, and GMP-compliant traceability. Effective documentation supports quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC), stability studies, Computer System Validation (CSV), and successful regulatory submissions. This topic emphasizes practical record-keeping, deviation/OOS reporting, equipment logs, sampling plans, and documentation for critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs). Understanding these elements is vital for scale-up success and inspection readiness. Now let’s test your knowledge with 30 MCQs on this topic.
Q1. Which document defines the step-by-step manufacturing procedure used during scale-up and production?
- Master Production Batch Record
- Validation Summary Report
- Change Control Form
- Analytical Method SOP
Correct Answer: Master Production Batch Record
Q2. During scale-up, which documentation captures deviations from planned processes and their investigations?
- Equipment Logbook
- Deviation Report
- Stability Protocol
- Material Safety Data Sheet
Correct Answer: Deviation Report
Q3. What is the primary purpose of an IQ/OQ/PQ package in scale-up documentation?
- To document analytical method transfer
- To qualify equipment installation, operation and performance
- To record employee training records
- To list raw material suppliers
Correct Answer: To qualify equipment installation, operation and performance
Q4. Which document lists Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) and Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) for a product being scaled up?
- Master Formula Card
- Quality Risk Assessment / Control Strategy
- Purchase Order
- Cleaning Log
Correct Answer: Quality Risk Assessment / Control Strategy
Q5. For a successful technology transfer, which document provides complete manufacturing and analytical details to the receiving site?
- Tech Transfer Report
- Stability Chamber Log
- Environmental Monitoring Plan
- Training Matrix
Correct Answer: Tech Transfer Report
Q6. Which record is essential to demonstrate traceability of raw materials used during scale-up batches?
- Material Reconciliation Report
- Deviation Log
- Analytical Method Validation Report
- Stability Protocol
Correct Answer: Material Reconciliation Report
Q7. What documentation is required to justify changes made to process parameters during scale-up?
- Change Control with Impact Assessment
- Employee Resume
- Purchase Requisition
- Facility Layout Drawing
Correct Answer: Change Control with Impact Assessment
Q8. Which document records results and acceptance criteria from process validation runs at scale?
- Analytical Certificate of Analysis
- Process Validation Report
- Risk Assessment Form
- Supplier Qualification File
Correct Answer: Process Validation Report
Q9. During scale-up, which documentation demonstrates cleaning procedures are effective at the new scale?
- Cleaning Validation Protocol and Report
- Master Formula Card
- Batch Packaging Instructions
- Stability Data Summary
Correct Answer: Cleaning Validation Protocol and Report
Q10. Which document ensures computer systems used in production are validated and controlled during scale-up?
- Computer System Validation (CSV) Plan and Report
- Master Production Batch Record
- Training Attendance Sheet
- Supplier Audit Report
Correct Answer: Computer System Validation (CSV) Plan and Report
Q11. What documentation must accompany an Out-of-Specification (OOS) result during scale-up investigations?
- OOS Investigation Report with Root Cause and CAPA
- Raw Material COA only
- Equipment Calibration Certificate only
- Purchase Order Copy
Correct Answer: OOS Investigation Report with Root Cause and CAPA
Q12. Which document outlines the sampling plan and acceptance criteria for scale-up batches?
- Sampling and Testing Plan
- Employee Job Description
- Facility HVAC Schematic
- Shelf Life Statement
Correct Answer: Sampling and Testing Plan
Q13. Which document captures analytical method performance after transfer to the scale-up laboratory?
- Analytical Method Transfer Report
- Master Production Batch Record
- Change Control Form
- Deviation Report
Correct Answer: Analytical Method Transfer Report
Q14. What is the role of a Master Batch Record during scale-up?
- To provide a template of manufacturing instructions and quality checks for each batch
- To list supplier contact details only
- To document only equipment maintenance
- To store employee salary details
Correct Answer: To provide a template of manufacturing instructions and quality checks for each batch
Q15. Which documentation demonstrates that process changes do not adversely affect product stability?
- Stability Study Reports comparing pre- and post-change batches
- Equipment IQ Report
- Training Records
- Raw Material COA
Correct Answer: Stability Study Reports comparing pre- and post-change batches
Q16. For regulatory inspection readiness during scale-up, which file should be complete and readily available?
- Product Lifecycle Documentation / Technical Dossier
- Company Financial Statements
- Canteen Menu
- Recruitment Ads
Correct Answer: Product Lifecycle Documentation / Technical Dossier
Q17. Which document is critical to show supplier quality and suitability for scale-up raw materials?
- Supplier Qualification File including audits and COAs
- Batch Packaging Instructions
- Employee Training Matrix
- Environmental Monitoring Log
Correct Answer: Supplier Qualification File including audits and COAs
Q18. What must be included in SOPs used during scale-up documentation?
- Clear stepwise procedures, responsibilities, acceptance criteria and revision history
- Only the names of operators
- Only GMP regulatory citations without procedures
- Only equipment serial numbers
Correct Answer: Clear stepwise procedures, responsibilities, acceptance criteria and revision history
Q19. Which documentation supports justification of batch size increases during scale-up?
- Scale-up Study Report with process characterization and risk assessment
- Cleaning Logbook only
- Monthly Sales Report
- Employee Performance Review
Correct Answer: Scale-up Study Report with process characterization and risk assessment
Q20. What documentation is essential to demonstrate control of critical raw material attributes?
- Raw Material Specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
- Office Attendance Records
- Building Plan
- Marketing Materials
Correct Answer: Raw Material Specifications and Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
Q21. Which document records calibration and maintenance status of critical equipment during scale-up?
- Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Log
- Master Batch Record only
- Supplier Invoice
- Employee Health Records
Correct Answer: Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Log
Q22. Which element must be part of a scale-up risk assessment document?
- Identification of hazards, risk ranking, mitigation actions and monitoring
- Only a list of suppliers
- Only the process flowchart without risks
- Only cost estimates
Correct Answer: Identification of hazards, risk ranking, mitigation actions and monitoring
Q23. During analytical method transfer, which documentation demonstrates equivalence between labs?
- Method Transfer/Validation Report with comparative data and acceptance criteria
- Master Formula Card
- Employee Training Log
- Purchase Order
Correct Answer: Method Transfer/Validation Report with comparative data and acceptance criteria
Q24. What documentation is required to support regulatory filings after scale-up changes?
- Comparability Protocols, Change Control Records and Updated Dossiers
- Internal Memo only
- Raw data without summaries
- Job Descriptions
Correct Answer: Comparability Protocols, Change Control Records and Updated Dossiers
Q25. Which document helps demonstrate that personnel are competent to perform scale-up activities?
- Training Records and Qualification Certificates
- Supplier COA
- Environmental Monitoring Report
- Stability Chamber Log
Correct Answer: Training Records and Qualification Certificates
Q26. For serialization and labeling control during scale-up, which documentation is important?
- Label Specification, Artwork Approval and Label Reconciliation Records
- Equipment IQ Report
- Analytical Method SOP
- Warehouse Layout Plan
Correct Answer: Label Specification, Artwork Approval and Label Reconciliation Records
Q27. Which documentation is necessary to validate sampling and testing procedures at scale?
- Sampling Procedure SOP and Method Validation/Qualification Reports
- Employee Salaries Sheet
- Purchase Orders
- Facility Lease Agreement
Correct Answer: Sampling Procedure SOP and Method Validation/Qualification Reports
Q28. What should a Process Validation Protocol include for scale-up batches?
- Objectives, acceptance criteria, test plan, number of batches and statistical approach
- Only the list of operators
- Only the manufacturing address
- Only raw material supplier names
Correct Answer: Objectives, acceptance criteria, test plan, number of batches and statistical approach
Q29. Which record ensures reconciliation of consumables and yield during scale-up runs?
- Batch Yield and Material Reconciliation Report
- Analytical Method Transfer Report
- Cleaning Validation Protocol
- Supplier Qualification File
Correct Answer: Batch Yield and Material Reconciliation Report
Q30. After scale-up, which documented review is essential to confirm process robustness and regulatory compliance?
- Post-Scale-up Review / Management of Change Closure Report
- Employee Vacation Roster
- Marketing Launch Plan
- Office Inventory List
Correct Answer: Post-Scale-up Review / Management of Change Closure Report
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