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ISO-IEC-42001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #171

ISO-IEC-42001-LEAD-AUDITOR Question #171: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. No, the auditee is required to inform the auditor about the completion status of the corrections and. According to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023, even when minor nonconformities are addressed without an on-site follow-up visit, the auditee is still obligated to inform the audit team leader or certification body of the status and completion of corrective actions. Thi

Question

After an AIMS audit, the auditee made the required corrections and implemented corrective actions. However, it did not notify the auditor that led the audit regarding the completion status of the corrections and corrective actions since the auditee had been recommended for certification under the condition that corrective actions be submitted without a prior visit. Is this acceptable?

Options

  • ANo, the auditee is required to inform the auditor about the completion status of the corrections and
  • BYes, since the auditee was recommended for certification upon the submission of corrective action
  • CNo, the audit team leader must be informed to evaluate the effectiveness of the actions with a visit

Explanation

According to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023, even when minor nonconformities are addressed without an on-site follow-up visit, the auditee is still obligated to inform the audit team leader or certification body of the status and completion of corrective actions. This allows the certification body to determine whether the actions taken are effective. ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 9.4.8 states that the certification body must ensure that corrective actions are reviewed for effectiveness, and that communication must be maintained throughout the process. The audit team leader does not necessarily need to revisit the site but must still review submitted evidence (documentation, records, etc.).

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