PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam - Topic 2 Question 5 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO 22301 Lead Implementer exam

Question #: 5
Topic #: 2

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Scenario:

Headquartered in Sri Lanka, Operons Inc. is a freight forwarding company that adopted a BCMS aligned with ISO 22301. Prior to the certification audit, Operons Inc. measured gaps between their BCMS and the standard's requirements to ensure compliance. The certification body was contracted to conduct the audit, and a biased auditor from a previous ISO 9001 audit was replaced upon request. During the audit, two minor nonconformities were identified, and the audit team issued a recommendation for certification.

Based on Scenario 8, considering that these are only minor nonconformities and the top management was quick to acknowledge the oversight, the audit team issued a recommendation for certification. Is this acceptable?

ANo, a recommendation for certification conditional upon filing of corrective actions should have been issued.

BNo, an unfavorable recommendation for certification should have been issued.

CYes, a recommendation for certification should be issued even in cases of minor nonconformities.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Ocie at Jan 14, 2025, 05:11 PM

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Selma

3 months ago

Sounds a bit too lenient to me, what if those nonconformities are bigger?

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Timothy

3 months ago

Totally acceptable, as long as they acknowledge and address the gaps.

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Zachary

3 months ago

Surprised they got a recommendation with even minor issues!

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Brande

4 months ago

I disagree, they should have fixed those before getting certified.

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Dyan

4 months ago

Minor nonconformities shouldn't hold back certification!

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Lura

4 months ago

I believe it's acceptable to recommend certification for minor nonconformities, as long as the management acknowledges them and has a plan to fix them.

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Tamie

4 months ago

This scenario feels similar to a practice question we did where minor issues were still considered serious enough to delay certification.

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Anissa

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think the audit team should have required corrective actions before recommending certification, especially since it's a formal process.

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Aleshia

5 months ago

I remember discussing how minor nonconformities can sometimes be overlooked if management is proactive about addressing them.

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Alex

5 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. On one hand, the minor nonconformities seem like they should be addressed before certification. But the question also says the top management acknowledged the oversight, which makes me think option C might be the right call. I'll need to re-read the scenario carefully before deciding.

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Felix

5 months ago

Okay, let's think this through. The key points are that the nonconformities were minor, and the top management was quick to acknowledge them. Given that, I think a recommendation for certification is acceptable, even with the minor issues. I'll go with option C.

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Eugene

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The question mentions that there were minor nonconformities, but I'm not sure if that's enough to warrant a full recommendation for certification. I might lean towards option A, where the recommendation is conditional on corrective actions.

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Vi

5 months ago

This scenario seems straightforward - the audit team identified only minor nonconformities, and the top management acknowledged the oversight. I think option C is the correct answer here.

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Lang

1 year ago

Apparently, the 'minor' non-conformities included things like 'not enough free donuts in the break room' and 'lack of mandatory nap time policy.' Clearly, they're really cracking down on the important stuff!

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Laticia

1 year ago

A) No way! If there are any non-conformities, even minor ones, the certification should be conditional. This is a serious matter, not a popularity contest. Let's not cut corners here.

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Carolynn

12 months ago

C) Yes, a recommendation for certification should be issued even in cases of minor nonconformities.

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Golda

12 months ago

B) No, a recommendation for certification conditional upon filing of corrective actions should have been issued.

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Wilbert

12 months ago

A) No way! If there are any non-conformities, even minor ones, the certification should be conditional. This is a serious matter, not a popularity contest. Let's not cut corners here.

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Sarah

1 year ago

But the top management was quick to acknowledge the oversight, so maybe it's acceptable to issue a recommendation for certification.

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Jacob

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. While the non-conformities may be minor, a conditional recommendation would have been more appropriate. Issuing a full certification recommendation seems a bit too lenient in my opinion.

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Stevie

1 year ago

In my opinion, it's important to address any nonconformities, no matter how minor, before issuing a recommendation for certification.

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Dominic

1 year ago

I think the audit team should have been stricter and issued an unfavorable recommendation for certification.

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Tandra

1 year ago

I agree, a conditional recommendation would have shown that the company still needs to address those minor nonconformities.

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Tegan

1 year ago

I disagree. A recommendation for certification conditional upon filing of corrective actions should have been issued.

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Mary

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is C. Even with minor non-conformities, the organization has demonstrated a strong commitment to compliance and should be awarded the certification. It's important to encourage and support these efforts, not penalize them.

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Quentin

1 year ago

C) Yes, a recommendation for certification should be issued even in cases of minor nonconformities.

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Cyril

1 year ago

A) No, a recommendation for certification conditional upon filing of corrective actions should have been issued.

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Rory

1 year ago

C) Yes, a recommendation for certification should be issued even in cases of minor nonconformities.

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Sarah

1 year ago

I think a recommendation for certification should be issued even in cases of minor nonconformities.

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