What is rework?

• A. Replacing the entire system with a new one.
• B. If during testing, an unsatisfactory condition is discovered, a rework can be performed to correct the condition if the exact same procedures are required to correct the unsatisfactory condition.
• C. Recording a new REC.
• D. Ignoring the issue until the next cycle.

Answer: (B)

Rework means correcting a defect by applying the same corrective steps that would be used to produce a compliant result, so the item then meets the specifications. This definition matches the idea that, when testing reveals an unsatisfactory condition, you fix it by repeating the original procedures that would fix it, rather than replacing the entire system or simply documenting the issue. It’s not about discarding the item and starting fresh, nor about waiting for another cycle or ignoring the problem.