LEAD-AUDITOR · Question #350
Drag and Drop Question Select the words that best complete the sentence: Answer:
The correct answer is an observation; conformity. Explanation Context: This is an audit terminology question, almost certainly from ISO 9001 / ISO 19011 (audit principles). The sentence likely reads something like: > "When audit evidence confirms that requirements are fulfilled, the auditor records _____ [1] of _____ [2]." The c
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Drag and Drop Question Select the words that best complete the sentence:
Answer:
Exhibit
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Correct arrangement
- an observation
- conformity
Explanation
Explanation
Context: This is an audit terminology question, almost certainly from ISO 9001 / ISO 19011 (audit principles). The sentence likely reads something like:
"When audit evidence confirms that requirements are fulfilled, the auditor records _____ [1] of _____ [2]."
The completed sentence: "an observation of conformity"
Placement 1: an observation
In audit terminology, an observation is a documented audit finding - a factual statement supported by evidence. It is the vehicle auditors use to record what they found, whether positive or negative. The word "an" is required because it introduces a singular, countable noun in context.
Why not the others?
- A finding is the broader category that includes observations, nonconformities, etc. - too general here.
- A recommendation is a suggestion for improvement, not a record of what was found.
Placement 2: conformity
Conformity means the fulfillment of a requirement (ISO 9000:2015, clause 3.6.11). When evidence shows a process meets the requirement, the auditor records an observation of conformity.
Why not the others?
- Nonconformity is the opposite - non-fulfillment of a requirement. A common mistake is confusing these two.
- Criteria are the reference requirements used during the audit, not the outcome.
Common Misconceptions
| Mistake | Why it's wrong |
|---|---|
Choosing a finding instead of an observation | A finding is the umbrella term; an observation is the specific documented record |
Choosing nonconformity instead of conformity | Nonconformity = requirement not met; conformity = requirement is met |
Treating a recommendation as a finding type | Recommendations suggest improvement; they aren't observations of factual audit evidence |
Key takeaway: an observation = how it's recorded; conformity = what was found.
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