Discuss PECB ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Exam Topic 2 Question 24

Which two of the following should be included in an audit plan?

AList of findings from the last audit

BName of the auditee general manager

CSignature of Certification Body Technical Reviewer

DSequence and timings of audit activities

EDate of next audit

FName of auditees and auditors

Suggested Answer: B, D

Question no: 22 Verified Answer: = B. Establish how the organisation reviews

According to ISO 9001:2015, clause 10.3, the organisation must continually improve the suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the quality management system. The organisation must also consider the results of analysis and evaluation, and the outputs from management review, to determine if there are any needs or opportunities for improvement. SWOT analysis can help the organisation to identify the areas where improvement is needed or possible, such as addressing the weaknesses and threats, or exploiting the strengths and opportunities. However, the SWOT analysis alone is not sufficient to comply with the requirement, as the organisation also needs to take actions to implement the improvement, such as setting objectives, allocating resources, assigning responsibilities, and evaluating the effectiveness. Therefore, another audit trail would be to establish what actions were taken to improve the QMS, such as what, when, by whom, how, and with what results. 124 Reference:

1: ISO 9001:2015 - Quality management systems --- Requirements

2: Advisera, ''Context of the organization in ISO 9001:2015 explained'', https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-to-identify-the-context-of-the-organization-in-iso-90012015/

3: ISO Templates, ''ISO 9001 - Clause 4: Context of the organisation explained'', https://resources.iso-templates.com/blog/iso-9001-clause-4-context-of-the-organisation-explained

4: Advisera, ''How to implement continual improvement in ISO 9001'', https://advisera.com/9001academy/knowledgebase/how-to-implement-continual-improvement-in-iso-9001/

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35 comments · newest first

Brittani 10 months ago

Agreed, the name of auditees and auditors is essential for accountability.

Miles 11 months ago

Surprised that the date of the next audit isn't a must-have!

Jesusa 11 months ago

Wait, why would the general manager's name be necessary?

Leonard 11 months ago

I think the list of findings from the last audit is crucial too.

Solange 11 months ago

Definitely need the sequence and timings of audit activities!

Alison 12 months ago

I’m a bit lost on this one. I feel like the date of the next audit might be relevant, but I can’t recall if it’s a must-have in the plan.

Joni 12 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the names of auditees and auditors should definitely be included. It’s essential for accountability.

Davida 12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think the list of findings from the last audit is also crucial. It provides context for the current audit, right?

Steffanie 1 year ago

I remember we discussed the importance of including the sequence and timings of audit activities in the audit plan. It helps in organizing the process effectively.

Denae 1 year ago

This is a good question to test our understanding of audit planning. I think the key is to focus on the information that would be most useful for conducting the audit effectively, such as the findings from the previous audit and the timeline of activities. The other options seem less relevant.

Caprice 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by this question. I'm not sure what the difference is between some of these options, like the name of the auditee general manager versus the name of the auditees and auditors. I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand the key components of an audit plan.

Artie 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The audit plan should include the list of findings from the last audit, as well as the sequence and timings of the audit activities. Those seem like the most important elements to have in the plan.

Alisha 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a lot of options and I'm not entirely sure which two would be the most appropriate to include in an audit plan. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Lillian 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question about what should be included in an audit plan. I'll start by identifying the key elements - the list of findings from the last audit and the sequence and timings of audit activities seem like the most relevant options.

Chanel 1 year ago

Audits are like a surprise party - you never know what's going to happen! Might as well include everything, just to be safe.

Kallie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chanel

F) Name of auditees and auditors

Son 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chanel

D) Sequence and timings of audit activities

Britt 1 year ago

↳ replying to Chanel

A) List of findings from the last audit

Ira 1 year ago

A list of findings from the last audit? That's like giving the answers away before the test even starts! I'd go with D and F.

Katie 1 year ago

Hmm, the date of the next audit could be useful information to include, but I think the sequence and timing of the audit activities are more critical for the plan.

Margot 1 year ago

↳ replying to Katie

The name of the auditee general manager and the auditors should definitely be included for accountability.

Vivan 1 year ago

↳ replying to Katie

I think including the list of findings from the last audit is also important to track progress.

Lashaunda 1 year ago

↳ replying to Katie

I agree, having the sequence and timings of the audit activities is crucial for planning.

Edison 1 year ago

I'm not sure why the general manager's name or the certification body's technical reviewer's signature would be needed in an audit plan. Those seem like unnecessary details.

Gail 1 year ago

↳ replying to Edison

F) Name of auditees and auditors

Freeman 1 year ago

↳ replying to Edison

D) Sequence and timings of audit activities

Onita 1 year ago

↳ replying to Edison

A) List of findings from the last audit

Omega 2 years ago

I also think A should be included, as the list of findings from the last audit can provide important context for the current audit.

Madelyn 2 years ago

I agree with you, Dominga. D for the sequence and timings of audit activities, and F for the names of auditees and auditors.

Sheridan 2 years ago

D and F seem like the clear choices here. An audit plan should outline the sequence and timing of the audit activities, as well as the names of the auditees and auditors involved.

Xochitl 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sheridan

It's good to have a clear plan in place for audits.

Nettie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sheridan

Including the names of the auditees and auditors is important for clarity.

Alonzo 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sheridan

Having the sequence and timings of audit activities is crucial.

Tiera 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sheridan

I agree, D and F are essential for an audit plan.

Dominga 2 years ago

I think D and F should be included in an audit plan.

PECB ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Exam - Topic 2 Question 24 Discussion