How are non-compliance findings typically categorized for enforcement purposes?

• A. By severity levels
• B. By severity levels to determine enforcement actions
• C. For record-keeping only
• D. For sorting by case number

Answer: (B)

Non-compliance findings are categorized by severity to guide enforcement actions. By evaluating how serious the issue is, how widespread it is, and whether it’s a one-time lapse or a recurring problem, authorities assign a level that signals the appropriate response. This makes the process consistent and proportionate: minor issues might merit corrective guidance, while major or repeated failures could lead to formal penalties or escalated action.

Sorting by case number is not about action and response; it’s just a way to organize records and doesn’t help determine what enforcement steps are needed. Keeping only a record-keeping approach ignores the essential purpose of categorization, which is to decide how to respond based on risk and impact.