IPC A 610- Questions and Answers
If documents other than IPC-A-610 are cited, the order of precedence shall be defined in the _
Correct Ans-Procurement documents
Target Condition Correct Ans-A condition that is close to perfect, but is not always
achievable and may not be necessary to ensure the reliability of the assembly.
Acceptable Condition Correct Ans-A condition that, while not necessarily perfect, will
maintain integrity and reliability of the assembly
Defect Condition Correct Ans-The form, fit or function of the assembly is inadequate for
use in its end use environment.
A defect for Class 1... Correct Ans-automatically implies a defect for Class 2 and 3. A defect
for Class 2 implies a defect for Class 3.
Disposition Correct Ans-The determination of how defects should be treated. These
include rework, use as is, scrap, and repair.
Who dispositions defect conditions? Correct Ans-The manufacturer, based on design,
service and customer requirements.
, IPC A 610- Questions and Answers
Process Indicator Conditions Correct Ans-A condition (not a defect) that does not affect the
form, fit or function of a product.
Class 1 Product Correct Ans-General Electronics Product - includes products where the
major requirement is function of the completed assembly.
Class 2 Product Correct Ans-Dedicated Service Electronic Product - Continued performance
and extended life required. Uninterrupted service is desired but not required.
Class 3 Product Correct Ans-High Performance Electrical Product - Continued high
performance or performance-on-demand is critical. Equipment downtime cannot be
tolerated. Equipment might be used for life-support or other critical systems.
Who as the ultimate responsibility for identifying the class to which the assembly is
evaluated? Correct Ans-The Customer.
Shall Correct Ans-Invokes a requirement for manufacturers of all classes or product, and
failure to comply with the requirement is a noncompliance to this standard.
Order of Precedence in event of conflict 1 Correct Ans-1. Procurement as agreed and
documented between customer and supplier.
If documents other than IPC-A-610 are cited, the order of precedence shall be defined in the _
Correct Ans-Procurement documents
Target Condition Correct Ans-A condition that is close to perfect, but is not always
achievable and may not be necessary to ensure the reliability of the assembly.
Acceptable Condition Correct Ans-A condition that, while not necessarily perfect, will
maintain integrity and reliability of the assembly
Defect Condition Correct Ans-The form, fit or function of the assembly is inadequate for
use in its end use environment.
A defect for Class 1... Correct Ans-automatically implies a defect for Class 2 and 3. A defect
for Class 2 implies a defect for Class 3.
Disposition Correct Ans-The determination of how defects should be treated. These
include rework, use as is, scrap, and repair.
Who dispositions defect conditions? Correct Ans-The manufacturer, based on design,
service and customer requirements.
, IPC A 610- Questions and Answers
Process Indicator Conditions Correct Ans-A condition (not a defect) that does not affect the
form, fit or function of a product.
Class 1 Product Correct Ans-General Electronics Product - includes products where the
major requirement is function of the completed assembly.
Class 2 Product Correct Ans-Dedicated Service Electronic Product - Continued performance
and extended life required. Uninterrupted service is desired but not required.
Class 3 Product Correct Ans-High Performance Electrical Product - Continued high
performance or performance-on-demand is critical. Equipment downtime cannot be
tolerated. Equipment might be used for life-support or other critical systems.
Who as the ultimate responsibility for identifying the class to which the assembly is
evaluated? Correct Ans-The Customer.
Shall Correct Ans-Invokes a requirement for manufacturers of all classes or product, and
failure to comply with the requirement is a noncompliance to this standard.
Order of Precedence in event of conflict 1 Correct Ans-1. Procurement as agreed and
documented between customer and supplier.
