ISO-IEC-27001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #41
Which three of the following options are an advantage of using a sampling plan for the audit?
The correct answer is C. Provides a suitable understanding of the ISMS D. Implements the audit plan efficiently E. Gives confidence in the audit results. According to ISO 19011:2018, which provides guidelines for auditing management systems, a sampling plan is a method for selecting a representative subset of the audit evidence from a defined population1. A sampling plan can have several advantages for the audit, such as…
Question
Which three of the following options are an advantage of using a sampling plan for the audit?
Options
- AOverrules the auditor's instincts
- BUse of the plan for consecutive audits
- CProvides a suitable understanding of the ISMS
- DImplements the audit plan efficiently
- EGives confidence in the audit results
- FMisses key issues
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A5% (1)
- B5% (1)
- C90% (18)
Explanation
According to ISO 19011:2018, which provides guidelines for auditing management systems, a sampling plan is a method for selecting a representative subset of the audit evidence from a defined population1. A sampling plan can have several advantages for the audit, such as providing a suitable understanding of the ISMS by covering its key processes, activities, and controls; implementing the audit plan efficiently by optimizing the use of time and resources; and giving confidence in the audit results by ensuring that the sample is sufficient, reliable, and unbiased1. Therefore, these three options are examples of advantages of using a sampling plan
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