Which item is NOT typically included in a VT procedure?

• A. Marketing plan.
• B. Scope of VT, equipment list, lighting requirements, acceptance criteria, step-by-step instructions, inspector qualifications, records, and hold points.
• C. Lighting requirements.
• D. Acceptance criteria.

Answer: (A)

In a VT procedure, the document is all about how the visual/optical inspection is performed and controlled. It should clearly define what will be inspected (scope), what tools and conditions are needed (equipment list and lighting requirements), how pass/fail is determined (acceptance criteria), the exact steps to follow (step-by-step instructions), who is qualified to perform the inspection (inspector qualifications), how results are recorded (records), and when work should be paused or rechecked (hold points). A marketing plan sits outside this technical, procedure-focused scope; it addresses market strategy, promotion, and business goals rather than the specific methods, criteria, and documentation used during the VT.

Therefore, the marketing plan is not typically included in a VT procedure because it does not contribute to how the inspection is carried out or how its results are managed. The other items fit because they directly support consistent, repeatable, and auditable testing: lighting ensures visibility, acceptance criteria define acceptance, scope bounds the task, step-by-step instructions guide execution, inspector qualifications ensure competency, records provide traceability, and hold points manage workflow based on findings.