Drag and Drop Question Select the word that best completes the sentence: Answer:

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Exhibit

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Exam Question Explanation

Context: This is an ISO auditing / quality management terminology question (likely ISO 9001 or ISO 19011). The sentence contains two blanks, and the correct terms are "an observation" then "conformity" - in that order.

The sentence likely reads something like:

"When an auditor notices a concern that does not yet rise to the level of a nonconformity, they record _____. When audit evidence confirms a requirement is being met, the result is _____."

Placement 1: "an observation"

An observation is a finding noted during an audit that signals a potential weakness, risk, or opportunity for improvement - but falls short of a full nonconformity. It's a watch item, not a violation.

• It's placed first because it describes what an auditor records during the audit process, before conclusions are drawn.
• It is not a nonconformity (no requirement is broken) and not a recommendation (it doesn't prescribe action).

Placement 2: "conformity"

Conformity means a requirement has been fulfilled - the evidence matches the criteria. It's the positive audit outcome.

• It goes second because it represents the conclusion or result after evaluating evidence.
• Contrast: nonconformity = requirement NOT met; conformity = requirement IS met.

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