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ISO-IEC-42001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #147

In which situations does an auditor have the right to decline the audit mandate?

The correct answer is B. When the allocated time for conducting the audit does not allow for a thorough assessment of the. Auditors have the right and responsibility to ensure that audits are conducted effectively. According to ISO 19011:2018 and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, if the audit time allocated is insufficient to conduct a comprehensive and thorough audit, the auditor may refuse or request…

Audit Planning and Preparation

Question

In which situations does an auditor have the right to decline the audit mandate?

Options

  • AWhen clear problems exist related to the experience and language proficiency of the auditee's
  • BWhen the allocated time for conducting the audit does not allow for a thorough assessment of the
  • CWhen technical experts have not been assigned to participate in the audit
  • DWhen the auditee is unwilling to provide documented information in advance

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    78% (18)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    13% (3)

Explanation

Auditors have the right and responsibility to ensure that audits are conducted effectively. According to ISO 19011:2018 and ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, if the audit time allocated is insufficient to conduct a comprehensive and thorough audit, the auditor may refuse or request modification of This helps maintain audit integrity, quality, and professional due care.

Topics

#audit mandate#time allocation#auditor rights#audit scope

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