ISO 9001 Document Control

Question 1

According to ISO 9001:2015, which clause specifically addresses the control of documented information?

Accepted Answer

Clause 7.5

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Clause 6.1

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Clause 8.1

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Clause 9.2

Question 2

When an auditor reviews documented information, which of the following is NOT typically verified as a control requirement?

Accepted Answer

Employee salary records

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Distribution and access

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Storage and preservation

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Retention and disposition

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of maintaining documented information in a QMS?

Accepted Answer

To demonstrate conformity to requirements and effective QMS operation

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To satisfy external auditor curiosity

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To comply with accounting standards

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To track employee performance

Question 4

During an audit, an auditor finds that a work instruction has been revised but the revision date has not been updated. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A nonconformity related to document control

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An opportunity for improvement only

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A major finding requiring immediate shutdown

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Normal document management practice

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'documented information of external origin' under ISO 9001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Customer specifications, regulatory standards, and supplier documents needed for QMS operation

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Internal memos between departments

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Meeting minutes from management reviews

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Corrective action requests issued internally

Question 6

An organization stores its quality records only in paper format in an unlocked cabinet accessible to all staff. Which ISO 9001 requirement is most likely being violated?

Accepted Answer

Protection of documented information

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Identification of documented information

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Distribution of documented information

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Creation of documented information

Question 7

When auditing document control, an auditor should confirm that obsolete documents are:

Accepted Answer

Identified to prevent unintended use, and retained only if required with suitable identification

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Destroyed immediately upon revision

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Kept in the same location as current documents

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Distributed to all staff as reference material