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ASQ CQE Exam - Topic 1 Question 91 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASQ's CQE exam

Question #: 91
Topic #: 1

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An auditor who finds a major discrepancy during a pre-award audit of a new supplier should take which of the following actions?

AIssue a stop-work request

BVerify prompt corrective action

CInvestigate the cause of the discrepancy

DInclude the discrepancy in the final report

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Suggested Answer: B

by Giuseppe at Jul 02, 2024, 06:51 AM

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Annice

7 months ago

I think issuing a stop-work request might be overkill in some cases.

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Lanie

8 months ago

A major discrepancy should always be included in the final report.

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Leatha

8 months ago

Wait, can they really just stop work like that? Seems extreme.

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Elvis

8 months ago

I agree, verifying corrective action is crucial too.

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Lucille

8 months ago

Definitely investigate the cause of the discrepancy first!

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Aracelis

9 months ago

I recall a practice question where including discrepancies in the final report was emphasized, but I think it comes after addressing the issue.

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Noel

9 months ago

I feel like issuing a stop-work request could be too drastic unless the discrepancy is really serious. I’d lean towards investigating it first.

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Teri

9 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about verifying corrective actions being important too. Maybe that's a good option?

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Lanie

9 months ago

I think the auditor should definitely investigate the cause of the discrepancy first. That seems like the most logical step.

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Tawny

9 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. Should the auditor issue a stop-work request, investigate the cause, or just include the discrepancy in the final report? I'll need to review my notes to make sure I understand the appropriate steps an auditor should take in this scenario.

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Glendora

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a few different actions the auditor could take, and I'll need to think through the pros and cons of each option to determine the best course of action.

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Lavera

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the appropriate actions an auditor should take when finding a major discrepancy during a pre-award audit. I'll need to carefully consider the options and choose the one that best aligns with standard auditing practices.

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Vanda

9 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The auditor should verify prompt corrective action to address the discrepancy. That's the most responsible and effective way to handle the situation and ensure the supplier addresses the issue.

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Lyda

9 months ago

I'm confident that option B is the way to go here. Specifying the Container Developer role in the cloudbuild.yaml file is the simplest and most straightforward solution. It keeps everything in one place and doesn't require any additional setup or configuration.

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Cordelia

9 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure about the interactions between allopurinol and the drugs listed. I'll need to carefully consider each option and try to eliminate the ones that don't seem relevant.

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Avery

10 months ago

I seem to recall that some advertising costs could be amortized if they provide long-term benefits, but is that the same as deferring?

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Blair

1 year ago

Hold up, where's the 'ask the supplier to bring donuts to the next meeting' option? That's the only way I'm finding this discrepancy!

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Terry

1 year ago

C) Investigate the cause of the discrepancy

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Krystal

1 year ago

B) Verify prompt corrective action

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Glenna

1 year ago

A) Issue a stop-work request

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Jerlene

1 year ago

Ooh, this is a tricky one! I'd go with option B - verifying prompt corrective action is key to ensuring the supplier addresses the problem quickly.

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Quentin

1 year ago

Including the discrepancy in the final report is also important for documentation purposes.

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Roslyn

1 year ago

Verifying prompt corrective action can prevent future issues with the supplier.

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Minna

1 year ago

It's important to make sure the supplier takes quick action to fix the discrepancy.

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Edelmira

1 year ago

I agree, option B is the best choice in this situation.

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Arminda

1 year ago

Option D seems like the easiest choice, but I don't think that's the right approach. We need to dig deeper and uncover the underlying issue.

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Roxanne

1 year ago

A) Issue a stop-work request

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Florinda

1 year ago

B) Verify prompt corrective action

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Sunshine

1 year ago

C) Investigate the cause of the discrepancy

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Jestine

1 year ago

A) Issue a stop-work request

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Luz

1 year ago

I think option C is the correct answer. We need to investigate the cause of the discrepancy to understand the root problem and ensure proper corrective action is taken.

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Na

1 year ago

I believe investigating the cause of the discrepancy is crucial to prevent future issues.

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Annalee

1 year ago

I agree with Tayna. It's important to halt any further work until the discrepancy is resolved.

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Tayna

1 year ago

I think the auditor should issue a stop-work request.

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