Audit Roles & Responsibilities Flashcards
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The audit program manager's role is BEST described as:
Answer: Planning, establishing, implementing, and reviewing the overall audit program
The audit program manager oversees the entire audit program, including planning, resourcing, implementing, monitoring, and improving it.
When an auditee disagrees with an audit finding, the appropriate first step is to:
Answer: Allow the auditee to present objective evidence that could refute the finding
ISO 19011 guidance allows auditees to present counter-evidence; if valid, the finding may be revised before the report is finalized.
A newly assigned lead auditor lacks experience with the organization's specific sector regulations. The BEST resolution is to:
Answer: Assign a technical expert with regulatory knowledge to support the audit team
Gaps in auditor competence can be addressed by adding technical experts who provide the necessary specialized knowledge.
Which statement BEST describes the concept of 'due professional care' for EMS auditors?
Answer: Applying diligence, judgment, and attention to audit work consistent with the significance of the task
Due professional care means auditors exercise judgment and thoroughness proportionate to the complexity and importance of the audit tasks.
After an EMS audit is completed, who is responsible for initiating corrective actions to address nonconformities?
Answer: The auditee
The auditee owns identified nonconformities and is responsible for determining and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
An observer accompanies the audit team at the auditee's request. Observers:
Answer: Are not part of the audit team and do not influence or interfere with audit conduct
Observers accompany the audit team but do not participate as auditors or interfere with the audit process.
What is the primary purpose of an auditor maintaining confidentiality regarding audit information?
Answer: To protect the security and privacy of information obtained during the audit
Confidentiality is an ethical obligation ensuring that sensitive information obtained during an audit is protected and used only for audit purposes.