While preparing for an AIMS audit, a technology company faced an issue: the auditor lacked a required security clearance for accessing sensitive information related to government contracts. The…

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• AYes, the auditor not holding the security clearance required by the auditee is a valid reason to
• BNo, the auditee can request the replacement of the auditor only if the auditor is in a conflict of
• CNo, the auditee can request the replacement of the auditor only if the auditor has audited the

• A
  71% (20)
• B
  18% (5)
• C
  11% (3)

Explanation

It is acceptable for an auditee to request a change if the assigned auditor lacks necessary security clearances to perform the audit properly. ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.2 requires that auditors must have appropriate competence, including security requirements, for sensitive audits. The Lead Auditor Training specifies: "Auditee organizations have the right to request a replacement of auditors if competence (including security clearance) is insufficient for audit scope

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