Damaged product should be _______ and ________.

• A. Inspected, quarantined
• B. Repaired, tested
• C. Dispatched, documented
• D. Recorded, stored

Answer: (A)

Damaged product should be inspected and quarantined. The immediate priority is to assess the damage and any safety risks (inspection) and to prevent any potentially unsafe item from moving through the supply chain until a clear disposition is decided (quarantine). Inspecting reveals the extent of damage and required actions, while quarantining stops further handling, distribution, or use to protect people and other goods. Acting first to isolate the item avoids unsafe situations that could arise if it were repaired or dispatched without proper evaluation. While later steps like repair or testing or proper documentation may occur, they depend on a confirmed assessment and containment, not before it.