Which statement about sign-off responsibilities is correct?

Which statement about sign-off responsibilities is correct?

• A. All discrepancies are signed off by the same person.
• B. Red Dash and Red Diagonal discrepancies are signed off by the individual who accomplished the inspection/corrective action.
• C. Red X discrepancies are signed by the inspector, while Red Dash and Red Diagonal by the individual who accomplished the action.
• D. Sign-offs are not required for any discrepancies.

Answer: (B)

Sign-offs on discrepancy records are about who is responsible for confirming that an issue was found and properly addressed, and it depends on the type of discrepancy. For Red Dash and Red Diagonal discrepancies, the person who performed the inspection or corrective action signs off, showing that they completed the required work and validated the result. This keeps the maintenance history clear and assigns accountability to the individual who did the action, which is why these two categories are signed by the same person who carried out the work. Red X discrepancies, by contrast, typically involve a more thorough verification process and may require the inspector or supervisor to sign off after confirming the corrective steps, rather than the person who first identified the issue. Sign-offs are required for discrepancies; stating that none are needed isn’t accurate.

Sign-offs on discrepancy records are about who is responsible for confirming that an issue was found and properly addressed, and it depends on the type of discrepancy. For Red Dash and Red Diagonal discrepancies, the person who performed the inspection or corrective action signs off, showing that they completed the required work and validated the result. This keeps the maintenance history clear and assigns accountability to the individual who did the action, which is why these two categories are signed by the same person who carried out the work. Red X discrepancies, by contrast, typically involve a more thorough verification process and may require the inspector or supervisor to sign off after confirming the corrective steps, rather than the person who first identified the issue. Sign-offs are required for discrepancies; stating that none are needed isn’t accurate.