Which element captures accountability and authorization on a test report?

• A. Maximum capacity
• B. Description of the packaging type
• C. Name and address of the test applicant
• D. Signature, name, and status of the signatory

Answer: (C)

The main idea is to establish who is responsible for the test and who authorized it. Including the name and address of the test applicant creates a clear link to the organization and person that requested the test, making them accountable for the test’s scope and decisions. It also provides a concrete contact for any questions or approvals, ensuring there’s a real, identifiable source of authority behind the testing.

Other elements serve different purposes: maximum capacity and packaging type relate to the technical or logistical aspects of the item being tested, not to who is accountable for the test. A signature block identifies who signed the document, but the crucial accountability and authorization start with who requested the test—they are the applicant.