What minimum information is typically included in an SOP header?

• A. Footer only.
• B. SOP title, unique ID/number, version, effective date, owner, approver, and distribution list.
• C. Author's biography.
• D. Revision history.

Answer: (B)

SOP headers carry essential document control information that keeps procedures identifiable and accountable. The best choice lists the standard header metadata: the SOP title, a unique ID or number, version, effective date, owner responsible for the content, approver who authorized it, and the distribution list of those who should receive it. This set of elements lets you locate the exact procedure, know its current version, confirm it has been reviewed and approved, and ensure the right people have access. Other options miss important control data: a footer alone doesn’t provide identification or versioning, an author’s biography isn’t relevant to document control, and revision history belongs in a separate section rather than the header.