What precautions must the certification body take when conducting short-notice audits?

The correct answer is A. Inform clients in advance about the conditions under which the audits will be conducted. According to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 9.6.4, certification bodies must notify clients in advance of short-notice audits and define the conditions and procedures under which these audits are conducted. This ensures transparency, preparedness, and impartiality during the audit

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AInform clients in advance about the conditions under which the audits will be conducted
BObtain consent from clients for the selection of audit team members
CPrioritize audits based on the client's schedule

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According to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 9.6.4, certification bodies must notify clients in advance of short-notice audits and define the conditions and procedures under which these audits are conducted. This ensures transparency, preparedness, and impartiality during the audit

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