ISO-IEC-27001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #95
Drag and Drop Question Select the words that best complete the sentence: "The purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance in a management system is to To complete the sentence with the best…
The correct answer is fulfill management system policy. Explanation: Regulatory Compliance in a Management System Completed sentence: "The purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance in a management system is to fulfill management system policy." --- Why "fulfill management system policy" is correct A management system (e.g., ISO…
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Drag and Drop Question Select the words that best complete the sentence:
"The purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance in a management system is to To complete the sentence with the best word(s), click on the blank section you want to complete so that it is highlighted in red, and then click on the applicable text from the options below. Alternatively, you may drag and drop the option to the appropriate blank section. Answer:
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- fulfill management system policy
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Explanation: Regulatory Compliance in a Management System
Completed sentence: "The purpose of maintaining regulatory compliance in a management system is to fulfill management system policy."
Why "fulfill management system policy" is correct
A management system (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) is built around a documented policy - a formal commitment by the organization to meet certain standards, including legal and regulatory requirements. Regulatory compliance is therefore an internal obligation that flows from that policy. The system exists to deliver on the organization's own stated commitments, and compliance with regulations is one of those commitments.
In other words: the management system defines what you must do; fulfilling its policy is why you maintain compliance within that framework.
Why the other options are incorrect
| Option | Why it's wrong |
|---|---|
| keep good relations with Authorities | A possible side effect, not the stated purpose of a management system. It's relationship-oriented, not policy-driven. |
| pass the audit | An audit is a verification mechanism, not a purpose. Organizations should maintain compliance continuously, not just to pass audits. |
| avoid financial penalties | A consequence of non-compliance, not a management system's purpose. This is reactive/risk-avoidance framing, not the proactive policy-fulfillment framing management systems require. |
Common misconception
The most frequent mistake is choosing "avoid financial penalties" - it feels logical because penalties are a real consequence of non-compliance. However, management system standards (ISO frameworks, etc.) frame compliance as a proactive obligation derived from policy, not a defensive measure to dodge punishment. The distinction is between why the system exists vs. what happens if you ignore it.
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