Quality Auditor Certification Audit Principles 3

Question 1

Which type of audit is conducted by a customer on its supplier?

Accepted Answer

Second-party audit

Answer

Second-party audits are conducted by external parties with a direct interest, such as customers auditing their suppliers.

Question 2

What does 'audit scope' define?

Accepted Answer

The extent and boundaries of the audit including locations and processes covered

Answer

Audit scope defines the boundaries of the audit, including the physical locations, organizational units, processes, and time period covered.

Question 3

An auditor notices a safety hazard unrelated to the audit scope. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report it to the appropriate authority without including it as a finding

Answer

Auditors should report significant safety hazards to the responsible authority even when outside scope, without formally citing them as audit findings.

Question 4

Which document formally authorizes the conduct of an audit?

Accepted Answer

Audit plan

Answer

The audit plan is the formal document that describes the activities, scope, objectives, timing, and responsibilities for a specific audit.

Question 5

Objective evidence in auditing is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Data supporting the existence or truth of something, based on observation or measurement

Answer

Objective evidence is qualitative or quantitative information, records, or statements that can be verified and are based on facts.

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Quality Auditor Certification Audit Principles 3