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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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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