ISO-IEC-27001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #159
Drag and Drop Question Select the words that best complete the sentence: Answer:
The correct answer is an observation; conformity. Explanation: Audit Terminology - "An Observation of Conformity" The sentence (incomplete in your question, but standard in audit/quality management exams) likely reads something like: > "When evidence gathered during an audit shows that requirements are being met, the auditor…
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Drag and Drop Question Select the words that best complete the sentence:
Answer:
Exhibit
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Correct arrangement
- an observation
- conformity
Explanation
Explanation: Audit Terminology - "An Observation of Conformity"
The sentence (incomplete in your question, but standard in audit/quality management exams) likely reads something like:
"When evidence gathered during an audit shows that requirements are being met, the auditor documents ___ of ___."
Correct: an observation → conformity
Why Each Item Goes Where It Does
Position 1 - "an observation"
In auditing (ISO 9001, ISO 19011), an observation is a documented note from the auditor - something they witnessed and recorded during the audit. It is distinct from:
- A finding - a formal, evidence-based conclusion after evaluating against criteria (findings can be conforming or nonconforming)
- A recommendation - advice for improvement, not a factual record of what was seen
The sentence calls for what the auditor documents, which is the act of noting what was seen → an observation.
Position 2 - "conformity"
Conformity means the evidence shows requirements are being met. It completes the phrase "observation of conformity," meaning the auditor noted that the process/system aligns with the audit criteria.
- Nonconformity would be the opposite - requirements are not met, and is typically documented as a finding of nonconformity, not an observation.
- Criteria are the benchmarks audits are measured against - not a result.
Common Misconceptions
| Mistake | Why It's Wrong |
|---|---|
| Choosing a finding instead of an observation | A finding is the formal conclusion; an observation is the lighter, documented note. Exams often test this distinction. |
| Choosing nonconformity | This is the opposite - it means requirements are not met. |
| Choosing a recommendation | Recommendations are suggestions, not audit records of what was observed. |
Key rule: "Observation of conformity" = auditor saw it, it's good. "Finding of nonconformity" = formal failure documented against criteria.
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