Part11solutions | Frequently asked questions

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About Us
With 25 years of experience and 8 of the Top 10
life science companies as clients, CIMCON
Software is a trusted partner for Digital
Transformation, serving 500 customers across 30
countries with 24/7 support and global coverage
through offices in the US, UK, and Asia-Pacific,
along with partnerships with leading Cloud
providers, technology vendors, and Value-Added
Resellers.
CIMCON automates critical business processes,
including data and document management, drawings,
training, forms, vendor audits, and data
integrity assessments, while ensuring Part 11
compliance for Excel spreadsheets, Access
databases, and legacy lab/instrument software.
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1) What is the use of document control software?
Document control software ensures efficient
management, tracking, and security of documents
by automating version control, access
permissions, and compliance workflows. It helps
organizations maintain regulatory compliance,
improve collaboration, and reduce errors in
document handling.
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2) What are the requirements of 21 CFR part 11?
21 CFR Part 11 outlines requirements for
electronic records and electronic signatures to
ensure their reliability, integrity, and
equivalence to paper records. Key requirements
include access controls, audit trails,
validation, electronic signature authentication,
and data security measures. Compliance ensures
adherence to FDA regulations for regulated
industries like pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
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3) What is the purpose of data validation in
Excel?
The purpose of data validation in Excel is to
ensure accuracy and consistency by controlling
the type, range, or format of data entered into
cells. By using Excel validation, users can
prevent errors, maintain data integrity, and
enforce compliance with specific rules or
standards.
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4) What is data validation in Excel? How does it
work?
Data validation in Excel is a feature that
restricts the type of data entered into a cell,
ensuring it meets specific criteria. By applying
rules like numeric limits or drop-down lists,
Excel validation helps control the input and
maintain consistency. This reduces errors and
enhances the accuracy of the data.
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Contact Us
Boston (Corporate Office)
Tel [phone]
234 Littleton Road Westford, MA 01886, USA
New York
Tel [phone]
394 Broadway New York, NY 10013