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# Executing a Protocol Instance

When executing a given **Protocol Instance**, the **Protocol** state owner to whom the **Protocol** state execution was assigned can explore several actions, such as:

* Creating, approving and executing tasks
* Associate or Disassociate **Materials**
* Define dispositions for the associated **Materials**
* Execute **Material** dispositions

Depending on the set of configurations defined at the **Protocol** level, all these actions can be restricted to specific roles, as well as the moment when they are expected to happen.

During the **Protocol** execution, the system displays two options for execution views: a flowchart format where you can track the current **Protocol** state the workflow is at; alternatively, you can use an execution format where you have visibility over the defined set of parameters and **Checklist** items that need to be performed on each **Protocol** state being executed at any moment.

See the video for a detailed look on how to execute a **Protocol Instance**.

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!!! info
    To continue learning, proceed to [[tutorials-exception-management-rules]].