Which item is NOT a corrective action that can be initiated by the contractor or subcontractor?

• A. Increasing the number of contractors on the project
• B. Declining to exercise available options under the contract
• C. Removal of contractor or employees
• D. Termination of the contract for fault or cause

Answer: (A)

Corrective actions are steps aimed at fixing a deficiency in contract performance and Bringing the work back into compliance with requirements. Increasing the number of contractors on the project isn’t a targeted fix to a specific deficiency; it changes staffing and costs but doesn’t by itself cure the root cause of nonconforming work and typically requires approvals or contract modifications. In contrast, removing contractor or employees directly addresses noncompliant personnel, and termination of the contract for fault or cause is a formal remedy when performance has breached obligations. Declining to exercise available options under the contract is a control measure to avoid continuing under terms that could worsen risk. So, adding more contractors isn’t considered a corrective action that a contractor or subcontractor would initiate.