PECB ISO 22301 Lead Implementer Exam - Topic 3 Question 17 Discussion

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

Question #: 17
Topic #: 3

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Scenario:

Teleconn, a UK-based telecommunications provider, initiated a BCMS based on ISO 22301 to ensure reliable and consistent services. To monitor the BCMS's performance, the internal audit function was outsourced to a company specializing in auditing services. The outsourced internal auditor was given unrestricted access to employees and documented information necessary for an effective audit.

The top management granted the outsourced internal auditor unrestricted access to employees and documented information necessary to conduct an effective audit. Is this appropriate?

AYes, internal auditors should have unrestricted access to executives, employees, and information.

BNo, outsourced internal auditors cannot have unrestricted access to employees and documented information for confidential reasons.

CNo, outsourced internal auditors can have unrestricted access only to employees but not to documented information.

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Suggested Answer: A

by Rosendo at Mar 03, 2026, 01:36 PM

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Dyan

15 days ago

Wait, can they really access all that info? Seems sketchy.

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Alease

20 days ago

I think it's risky to give them access to everything.

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Reena

26 days ago

Totally agree, unrestricted access is key for effective audits!

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Osvaldo

1 month ago

I disagree, confidentiality should come first!

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Ronna

1 month ago

Yeah, they need access to do their job right.

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Alyssa

1 month ago

Wait, can they really access all that info? Seems sketchy.

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Paulina

2 months ago

I think it's risky to give them access to everything.

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Marva

2 months ago

Totally agree, unrestricted access is key for effective audits!

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Remedios

2 months ago

I recall that in our case studies, unrestricted access was often emphasized, but I wonder if there are exceptions for outsourced auditors. Option A seems right, but I'm hesitant.

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Iluminada

2 months ago

I feel like there are risks with giving unrestricted access, especially to sensitive information. Maybe option B is safer?

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Phillip

2 months ago

I think we practiced a similar question where we debated the balance between access and confidentiality. I lean towards option A, but I can see the concerns.

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Joseph

2 months ago

I remember discussing how internal auditors need access to perform their jobs effectively, but I'm not sure if unrestricted access is always appropriate for outsourced auditors.

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