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ASQ CQA Exam - Topic 6 Question 95 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASQ's CQA exam
Question #: 95
Topic #: 6
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An auditee is likely to be most threatened by an auditor's use of which of the following interviewing techniques?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Pansy
3 months ago
Paraphrasing (A) could make them feel like they're being judged!
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Rebbeca
3 months ago
Not sure about the silence technique (B), seems harmless to me.
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Tabetha
3 months ago
Wait, underlining key facts (C) could be threatening too, right?
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Vincenza
4 months ago
Totally agree, tape recorders feel invasive!
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Nada
4 months ago
I think using a tape recorder (D) would definitely make auditees uneasy.
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Lauryn
4 months ago
I feel like paraphrasing could be a good technique, but it might also make the auditee feel like their words are being twisted.
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Deeanna
4 months ago
Underlining key facts seems less threatening to me, but I can see how it might make someone feel like they're being judged.
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Verlene
4 months ago
I remember practicing with a similar question, and I think being silent could also be intimidating for the auditee, but I'm not sure.
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Scarlet
5 months ago
I think the use of a tape recorder might make the auditee feel uncomfortable, like they're being scrutinized more than usual.
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Jerry
5 months ago
Hmm, I think the auditee would be most threatened by the auditor paraphrasing their responses while writing them down. That could make the auditee feel like the auditor is trying to twist their words or not fully listening to them.
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Eun
5 months ago
I'm not sure about this one. The options all seem like standard interviewing techniques that auditors might use. I guess the auditee could feel threatened by any of them, depending on the situation. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Alonso
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I think the auditee would feel most threatened by the auditor using a tape recorder to record their responses. That seems like it could make them really uncomfortable and less likely to open up.
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Bobbye
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. I'd say the auditee would probably be most threatened by the auditor just sitting there silently, waiting for them to respond. That awkward silence could really put them on the spot and make them feel pressured.
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Elsa
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. Card sorting, task analysis, and prototype testing all seem like they could be relevant activities too. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Salley
10 months ago
Option A with paraphrasing? That's just smart auditing. If they can't even get my words right, how can I trust them to understand what I'm saying?
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Tanja
9 months ago
I agree, it helps ensure accuracy in the audit process.
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Salena
9 months ago
Exactly, it shows they are actively listening and trying to understand.
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Deangelo
10 months ago
Option A with paraphrasing? That's just smart auditing.
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Vincent
10 months ago
Come on, how is option C with underlining key facts threatening? That's just good note-taking. I bet the auditors do that to look professional, not to scare us.
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Rebecka
8 months ago
D) Using a tape recorder to record an auditee's response
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Karl
9 months ago
C) Underlining key facts when recording an auditee's response
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Stephen
10 months ago
B) Being silent while waiting for an auditee to respond to a question
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Temeka
10 months ago
A) Paraphrasing an auditee's response while writing it down
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Lai
10 months ago
I disagree, I think C) Underlining key facts could make the auditee feel like they are being scrutinized more closely.
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Delmy
10 months ago
I don't know, I think option D with the tape recorder would be the worst. It's like Big Brother is watching, you know? I'd feel so self-conscious.
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Carmela
10 months ago
B) Being silent while waiting for an auditee to respond to a question
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Shantay
10 months ago
A) Paraphrasing an auditee's response while writing it down
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Bev
10 months ago
Definitely option B - the silence is so uncomfortable, it feels like they're trying to intimidate us! I'd be sweating bullets if an auditor did that to me.
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Eric
11 months ago
I agree with Cristy, using a tape recorder might make the auditee feel like their words are being used against them.
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Cristy
11 months ago
I think an auditee would be most threatened by D) Using a tape recorder to record their response.
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