ISO-IEC-42001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #16
How does ISO 19011 recommend auditors select audit criteria?
The correct answer is C. According to the requirements of the management system standards and objectives. Audit criteria should be selected according to the requirements of the management system standard (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001:2023) and the organization's objectives. Per ISO 19011:2018 - Clause 5.4.2, audit criteria must be defined based on standards, statutory requirements, internal…
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How does ISO 19011 recommend auditors select audit criteria?
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- ABy choosing criteria that are easiest to measure
- BBased on the organization's industry reputation
- CAccording to the requirements of the management system standards and objectives
- DBy using random selection methods
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(35 responses)- A17% (6)
- B3% (1)
- C71% (25)
- D9% (3)
Explanation
Audit criteria should be selected according to the requirements of the management system standard (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001:2023) and the organization's objectives. Per ISO 19011:2018 - Clause 5.4.2, audit criteria must be defined based on standards, statutory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and contractual obligations relevant to the audit. Random selection or convenience-based criteria are not acceptable in professional audit practice.
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