Which data element is included in the DPAS Item Master?

• A. Hazard class
• B. Employee ID
• C. Purchase order number
• D. Warranty expiration

Answer: (A)

Hazard class is included in the DPAS Item Master because items that pose safety risks must be classified so the system can manage how they are stored, handled, labeled, and shipped in compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. The item master captures fundamental item attributes needed for accountability and proper logistics, and hazard information is a key attribute to ensure safe, compliant operations across inventory and transactions.

Employee ID relates to people, not items, so it belongs in personnel records, not the item master. Purchase order number is a transaction-specific detail tied to a procurement event, not a static item attribute. Warranty expiration concerns asset-specific terms that may be tracked separately from core item data in the master.