ISO Audit Planning & Preparation Flashcards
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Which statement about audit sampling is most accurate?
Answer: Statistical or judgmental sampling can be used; the method should be documented and appropriate to the audit objectives
ISO 19011 allows both statistical and non-statistical (judgmental) sampling; auditors should select an appropriate method and document their rationale.
When reviewing a quality manual during audit preparation, an auditor's primary goal is to:
Answer: Understand the organization's QMS structure, scope, and documented processes
Reviewing the quality manual helps the auditor understand the QMS scope, exclusions, and how the organization has structured its processes.
A 'remote audit' using digital tools is:
Answer: Permitted when agreed by all parties and risks are managed, including data security
ISO 19011:2018 recognizes remote audit techniques as acceptable when all parties agree and risks such as data security are adequately managed.
The concept of 'audit risk' in planning refers to:
Answer: The possibility that the audit will fail to detect significant nonconformities
Audit risk is the risk that the audit process itself may fail to identify significant problems, which influences decisions about sampling size and method.
When is it appropriate for an auditor to modify the audit plan during fieldwork?
Answer: When evidence gathered indicates an area requires more or less attention than originally planned
ISO 19011 allows the audit plan to be adjusted during the audit when evidence suggests the original allocation of time or focus is insufficient or excessive.
What is the main purpose of defining audit criteria before an ISO 9001 audit begins?
Answer: To establish the reference baseline against which audit evidence will be compared to form findings
Audit criteria define the standards, policies, and requirements the organization is measured against, providing an objective basis for audit findings.
Which clause of ISO 9001:2015 directly addresses the organization's obligation to conduct internal audits?
Answer: Clause 9.2 – Internal Audit
Clause 9.2 of ISO 9001:2015 specifically requires organizations to plan, establish, implement, and maintain an internal audit program.