ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor practice questions, page 2 of 5, with answer review and explanations.

Question 6

Which two of the following are included in the objectives of the ‘stage I initial certification audit’? (Choose two.)

  1. To evaluate the internal audit and management review processes.
  2. To evaluate the preparedness of the organization for a Stage 2 audit.
  3. To evaluate the performance of monitoring and reviewing activities.
  4. To make a decision on certification to ISO 9001:2015.
  5. To review the quality manual.
  6. To evaluate the operational processes of the organization.

Question 7

Which two of the following may be changed once a Stage 2 certification audit has commenced? (Choose two.)

  1. Agreed language of the audit
  2. Audit scope
  3. Audit plan
  4. Agreed standard for the audit criteria
  5. Audit checklists
  6. Increase of audit duration

Question 8

In the context of a second-party audit, match the activity with the party responsible for conducting it. To complete the table, click on the blank section you want to complete so that is highlighted in red, and then click on the applicable text from the options below. Alternatively, drag and drop each option to the appropriate blank section.

Question 9

On behalf of organization ‘ABC’, you are preparing a second-party audit of the quality management system of an external provider ‘XYZ’. ‘XYZ’has already sent to you a list with all documented procedures and work instructions related to the services provided to ‘ABC’ (a quality manual is not included in the list). To complete the audit planning which additional information would you ask to XYZ to submit? (Choose four).

  1. XYZ’s organizational structure
  2. The list of risks and opportunities determined by XYZ
  3. Information to understand XYZ’s operations
  4. The results of XYZ’s last internal audit
  5. A description of responsibilities and authorities of the key roles of XYZ
  6. The number of personnel involved in activities related to the quality management system
  7. The results of the last two management reviews
  8. The quality manual

Question 10

You have been nominated audit team leader of a third-party audit. Which of the following could be the two most relevant objectives of this audit?

  1. Evaluate the capability of the management system to establish and achieve objectives
  2. Evaluate the benefits obtained since the implementation of the management system
  3. Evaluate the satisfaction of interested parties
  4. Identify opportunities for improvement
  5. Identify the need for resources
  6. Evaluate the effectiveness of the management system