LEAD-AUDITOR Question #85: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Options

• AApologise to the client and tell them you will return at a later date to review leadership and
• BSuggest to the client that if they are prepared to upgrade your return flight to first class you will
• CAdvise the auditee and audit client that it is not possible to make a positive recommendation at this
• DAdvise the auditee that the certification audit will need to be terminated and rescheduled.
• EContact the individual managing the audit programme and seek their permission to record a
• FContact your head office and await their further instructions of how to proceed.
• GGiven there have been no nonconformities identified and the overall impression of the organisation

Explanation

Leadership and commitment is a key requirement of ISO/IEC 27001:2022, as it establishes the top management's role and responsibility in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the ISMS. Without assessing this aspect, the audit team cannot conclude that the ISMS is effective and conforms to the standard. Therefore, the audit team leader should advise the auditee and audit client that it is not possible to make a positive recommendation at this point, and explain the reason and the implications. The audit team leader should also consult with the certification body and the audit programme manager on the next steps, such as extending the audit duration, conducting a follow-up audit, or issuing a conditional certification, depending on the certification body's policy and the audit client's agreement.

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