ISO AUDITOR Reporting, Nonconformities & Corrective Actions 2

Question 1

During an audit, the auditor finds that a procedure exists but is inconsistently followed by some operators. How should this be classified?

Accepted Answer

Nonconformity because conformance to the documented procedure is required

Answer

ISO 9001 requires that documented procedures be followed, so inconsistent adherence constitutes a nonconformity.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a corrective action request (CAR) in the context of ISO 9001 auditing?

Accepted Answer

To assign responsibility for fixing a detected problem and preventing recurrence

Answer

A CAR is issued to ensure both correction of the nonconformity and implementation of actions to prevent its recurrence.

Question 3

An auditor discovers a nonconformity late in the closing meeting. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Present it to the auditee at the closing meeting before finalizing the report

Answer

All findings, even those discovered late, must be communicated to the auditee at the closing meeting before the report is finalized.

Question 4

Which element is NOT typically required when documenting a nonconformity in an audit report?

Accepted Answer

The auditor's recommended corrective action solution

Answer

Auditors document nonconformities with evidence and clause references but do not prescribe specific solutions—that is the auditee's responsibility.

Question 5

Under ISO 9001, when must an organization evaluate the need for corrective action after a nonconformity occurs?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after the nonconformity is detected, in all cases

Answer

Clause 10.2 requires that the need for corrective action be evaluated immediately upon detection of any nonconformity.

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