ISO-IEC-42001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #56
An auditor has been assigned to perform a certification audit for an organization. However, the auditor discovers that their close relative holds a key management position within the organization…
The correct answer is B. Familiarity. This situation represents a Familiarity Threat. ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.7 identifies familiarity as a risk when an auditor develops a relationship with a client that could impair objectivity. The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Guide states: "Familiarity threat occurs when…
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An auditor has been assigned to perform a certification audit for an organization. However, the auditor discovers that their close relative holds a key management position within the organization being audited. What kind of threat to impartiality does this situation represent?
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- ASelf-interest
- BFamiliarity
- CIntimidation
- DAdvocacy
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(21 responses)- A5% (1)
- B81% (17)
- C10% (2)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
This situation represents a Familiarity Threat. ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.7 identifies familiarity as a risk when an auditor develops a relationship with a client that could impair objectivity. The ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Guide states: "Familiarity threat occurs when an auditor becomes too sympathetic to the auditee's interests, due to close relationships or repeated A relative in management would heavily impair the auditor's independence.
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