ISO-IEC-42001-LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #59
DenSolutions, a financial institution, is seeking to certify its AIMS. The certification body appointed Sarah as the audit team leader, who previously provided consultancy services regarding the…
The correct answer is C. No - auditors who contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the AIMS cannot. Sarah cannot audit because auditors who have contributed to the design, implementation, or maintenance of a management system must not audit that same system to avoid conflict of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.5 clearly states: "Personnel who have provided management system…
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DenSolutions, a financial institution, is seeking to certify its AIMS. The certification body appointed Sarah as the audit team leader, who previously provided consultancy services regarding the AIMS. Can Sarah audit the AIMS of DenSolutions?
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- AYes, if the auditor does not directly audit any component of the AIMS they consulted on and only
- BYes, if a minimum of two years have passed following the end of the consultancy
- CNo - auditors who contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the AIMS cannot
- DYes, with approval from the auditee
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(17 responses)- A6% (1)
- C82% (14)
- D12% (2)
Explanation
Sarah cannot audit because auditors who have contributed to the design, implementation, or maintenance of a management system must not audit that same system to avoid conflict of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.5 clearly states: "Personnel who have provided management system consultancy, including those acting in a managerial capacity, shall not be used to conduct The Lead Auditor Guide explains: "Maintaining impartiality requires that individuals with consultancy roles be excluded from auditing the systems they helped create."
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