ISO AUDITOR Supplier & External Provider Auditing

Question 1

Under ISO 9001:2015, which clause addresses the control of externally provided processes, products, and services?

Accepted Answer

Clause 8.4

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Clause 7.4

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Clause 9.1

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Clause 6.1

Question 2

Which criterion is MOST important when determining the type and extent of controls applied to an external provider?

Accepted Answer

The potential impact of the externally provided output on the organization's products and services

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The external provider's geographic location

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The length of the existing business relationship with the provider

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The external provider's total number of employees

Question 3

What information must an organization communicate to external providers before work commences, per ISO 9001:2015 clause 8.4.3?

Accepted Answer

Requirements for processes, products, or services and criteria for release

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The organization's internal audit schedule

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The organization's annual financial performance targets

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The names and credentials of all internal auditors

Question 4

Which document type is most commonly used to formally establish quality requirements between an organization and an external provider?

Accepted Answer

Quality agreement or supplier quality manual

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Internal audit report

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Management review minutes

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Corrective action report

Question 5

When conducting a supplier audit, which audit approach focuses on evaluating the supplier's processes rather than only inspecting end products?

Accepted Answer

Process audit

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Product inspection audit

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System audit

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Compliance audit

Question 6

What is the PRIMARY purpose of maintaining an Approved Supplier List (ASL)?

Accepted Answer

To ensure only evaluated and qualified suppliers are used for critical procurement

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To track supplier invoice payment history

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To document supplier delivery lead times for scheduling purposes

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To record customer complaints about supplier-provided products

Question 7

According to ISO 9001:2015, what must occur before externally provided products or services are released or used?

Accepted Answer

Verification that externally provided products and services meet specified requirements

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The external provider must submit a self-assessment audit report

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A management review meeting must be held to approve the purchase

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The external provider must hold a current ISO 9001 certification