LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #324
Drag and Drop Question Select a word from the following options that best completes the sentence: To complete the sentence with the word(s) click on the blank section you want to complete so that it…
The correct answer is act on behalf of the certification body. Exam Question Explanation Context: This question is drawn from ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems) and the role definitions within certification audits. The sentence being completed is most…
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Drag and Drop Question Select a word from the following options that best completes the sentence:
To complete the sentence with the word(s) click on the blank section you want to complete so that it is highlighted in red, and then click on the application text from the options below. Alternatively, you may drag and drop the option to the appropriate blank section. Answer:
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- act on behalf of the certification body
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Exam Question Explanation
Context: This question is drawn from ISO/IEC 17021-1 (Conformity Assessment - Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit and Certification of Management Systems) and the role definitions within certification audits.
The sentence being completed is most likely:
"The audit team leader is authorized to ___."
Why "act on behalf of the certification body" is Correct
Under ISO/IEC 17021-1, the audit team leader holds a unique and specific authority: they are the individual formally designated to act on behalf of the certification body during the conduct of the audit. This is the defining legal/functional distinction of that role - no other team member carries this authority.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
| Option | Why It's Incorrect |
|---|---|
| Select the audit team members | This is the responsibility of the certification body's management/audit program manager, not the team leader's defining function during the audit. |
| Compile checklists for the audit team | A valid audit task, but it can be done by any team member or technical expert - it does not define the team leader's unique authority. |
| Identify non-conformances | This is the function of the entire audit team collectively, not a role-specific authority of the leader alone. |
Common Misconceptions
- Candidates often confuse "selecting team members" with the team leader's role - this authority sits with the certifying body, not the leader themselves.
- "Identifying non-conformances" sounds like a leadership task, but it is shared across the whole team and is not the defining characteristic of the leader's mandate.
- The phrase "act on behalf of the certification body" is a precise, formal term from the standard - it means the team leader has delegated authority to make decisions and communicate outcomes in the certification body's name during the audit.
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