Which document element is typically included in a master document in CBM T6 document control?

• A. Document title, author, and last modified date.
• B. Master document status, owner, approval signature, and retention period.
• C. Master document, unique version number, approvals, change history, controlled distribution, access controls, archival and retention.
• D. No versioning or change history is required.

Answer: (C)

In CBM T6 document control, the master document must carry comprehensive governance and traceability to maintain integrity through revisions. The strongest approach includes a unique version number for each revision, formal approvals to authorize changes, and a change history that records what changed, who made the change, and when it happened. It also covers controlled distribution to ensure only authorized recipients access the document, access controls to prevent unauthorized edits, and archival and retention policies to manage how long the document is kept and when it’s preserved or disposed of. This combination ensures the document remains authoritative, auditable, and properly managed throughout its lifecycle.

Without versioning and change history, you can't prove which state of the document was used or when changes occurred. Without approvals and access controls, governance and security are weakened. Without archival and retention, records management isn’t complete. The option that includes all these elements is the right choice because it provides full lifecycle control and accountability for the master document.