CQA

CQA practice questions, page 3 of 4, with answer review and explanations.

Question 11

During the opening meeting, it is the auditee’s responsibility to

  1. prepare the meeting agenda
  2. set the audit schedule
  3. state the audit purpose and scope
  4. identify safety requirements

Question 12

Auditor independence includes freedom from which of the following? I. Bias - II. Conflict of interest - III. External influences - IV. Previous exposure to the area

  1. I and II only
  2. II and IV only
  3. I, II, and III only
  4. II, III and IV only

Question 13

Which of the following requests by an auditor is likely to obtain the most objective evidence for verification?

  1. "What kind of information do you receive?"
  2. "Who provides the information to you?"
  3. "Describe how you receive information."
  4. "Show me the information you have received."

Question 14

Audits are conducted against a performance standard to ensure which of the following? I. Meaningful measurements - II. Objectively evaluated performance III. Perceptive observations -

  1. I only
  2. I and II only
  3. II and III only
  4. I, II, and III

Question 15

While performing an internal audit, an auditor notices that an operator on one shift skips part of the documented procedure. In this situation, the auditor should do which of the following?

  1. Make a note on the checklist and initial it.
  2. Report it to the operator’s supervisor or manager.
  3. Question the operator about the observation.
  4. Ask another operator to evaluate the situation.