Which three of the following options are an advantage of using a sampling plan for the audit?

The correct answer is C. Provides a suitable understanding of the ISMS D. Implements the audit plan efficiently E. Gives confidence in the audit results. According to ISO 19011:2018, which provides guidelines for auditing management systems, a sampling plan is a method for selecting a representative subset of the audit evidence from a defined population. A sampling plan can have several advantages for the audit, such as providing

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Options

AOverrules the auditor's instincts
BUse of the plan for consecutive audits
CProvides a suitable understanding of the ISMS
DImplements the audit plan efficiently
EGives confidence in the audit results
FMisses key issues

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(34 responses)

A
12% (4)
B
6% (2)
C
79% (27)
F
3% (1)

Explanation

According to ISO 19011:2018, which provides guidelines for auditing management systems, a sampling plan is a method for selecting a representative subset of the audit evidence from a defined population. A sampling plan can have several advantages for the audit, such as providing a suitable understanding of the ISMS by covering its key processes, activities, and controls; implementing the audit plan efficiently by optimizing the use of time and resources; and giving confidence in the audit results by ensuring that the sample is sufficient, reliable, and unbiased. Therefore, these three options are examples of advantages of using a sampling plan for the audit.

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