What is the purpose of a Validation Master Plan (VMP) in CBM T6?

• A. Lists equipment inventory only.
• B. Describes calibration intervals.
• C. Compares vendors.
• D. Documents overall validation strategy, scope, responsibilities, timelines, and acceptance criteria.

Answer: (D)

A Validation Master Plan serves as the roadmap for validation activities. It captures the overall strategy for validating equipment, systems, and processes, defining the project scope, the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved, the schedule and milestones, and the criteria that will be used to determine successful validation. This document ensures that validation efforts are aligned, traceable, and compliant with regulatory expectations by outlining which validation activities will be performed, in what order, who signs off, and what constitutes acceptance. It’s not merely an equipment list, nor does it specify calibration intervals or vendor comparisons; those are narrower tasks. Instead, the VMP provides the high-level framework that guides all validation work from start to finish.