Which item is NOT typically sampled as material in quality control?

• A. Intermediates
• B. Raw materials
• C. Records
• D. Final products

Answer: (C)

Records are not sampled as material in quality control because sampling targets physical substances used in production, not the documentation that records what happens. Raw materials are pulled and tested to confirm identity and purity before use, intermediates are checked at different production stages, and final products are tested to ensure they meet specifications before release. Records, meanwhile, are records of those tests and processes; they’re reviewed or audited for accuracy and traceability, but they aren’t sampled as material themselves.