ISO AUDITOR Supplier & External Provider Auditing 3

Question 1

What does ISO 9001:2015 require an organization to do when significant changes occur at a supplier, such as new manufacturing processes or relocated facilities?

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate or re-audit the supplier to confirm continued conformance to requirements

Answer

Significant supplier changes can affect capability and conformance, so ISO 9001:2015 requires re-evaluation to verify the supplier's continued suitability.

Question 2

Which elements are TYPICALLY included in an initial supplier qualification process?

Accepted Answer

Assessment of QMS capability, process capability, and quality performance history

Answer

Supplier qualification focuses on QMS capability, process capability, and quality history — the technical and quality factors that determine whether the supplier can consistently meet requirements.

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR)?

Accepted Answer

To require the supplier to identify root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Answer

A SCAR is a formal mechanism requiring the supplier to investigate root cause and implement effective corrective actions, driving accountability and preventing recurrence.

Question 4

When auditing a supplier, which ISO 9001:2015 clause focuses on the supplier's ability to identify and control nonconforming outputs?

Accepted Answer

Clause 8.7 — Control of Nonconforming Outputs

Answer

Clause 8.7 requires that outputs not conforming to requirements be identified and controlled to prevent unintended use or delivery, and this applies when auditing supplier operations.

Question 5

Which approach BEST demonstrates that an organization has verified externally provided products meet requirements before use?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining incoming inspection records that document acceptance criteria and verification results

Answer

Documented incoming inspection records with acceptance criteria and results provide the objective evidence that ISO 9001:2015 requires to demonstrate verification of externally provided products.

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ISO AUDITOR Supplier & External Provider Auditing 3