Discuss PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam Topic 3 Question 38

The purpose of a management system audit is to? Select 1

AEvaluate the performance of an organisation's management system

BImprove the performance of an organisation's management system

CManage the performance of an organisation's management system

DResearch the performance of an organisation's management system

Suggested Answer: A, B, F

A) Advise the Shipping Manager that his request will be included in the audit report. This is true because the audit report should document all the relevant information and evidence related to the audit, including any requests or objections raised by the auditee.The audit report should also provide the rationale for the audit conclusions and recommendations12.

B) Advise management that the new information provided will be discussed when the auditors have more time. This is true because the auditors should not make hasty decisions based on incomplete or unverified information.The auditors should review and evaluate the new information in a systematic and objective manner, and determine whether it affects the audit findings, nonconformities, or conclusions12.

F) Thank the Shipping Manager for his honesty but advise that withdrawing the nonconformity is not the right way to proceed. This is true because the auditors should acknowledge and appreciate the cooperation and transparency of the auditee, but also maintain their professional integrity and independence.The auditors should not withdraw a nonconformity unless they are satisfied that it was raised in error or that it has been effectively corrected and verified12.

ISO 19011:2022 Guidelines for auditing management systems

ISO/IEC 17021-1:2022 Conformity assessment --- Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems --- Part 1: Requirements

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37 comments · newest first

Suzan 10 months ago

Totally agree with A, it’s all about evaluation!

Candida 11 months ago

Wait, I thought audits were just for research?

Peggy 11 months ago

C sounds off, audits don’t manage systems.

Talia 11 months ago

I think B makes more sense for audits.

Cyndy 11 months ago

A is definitely the right choice.

Lisbeth 12 months ago

I don't recall much about research in this context, so D seems less likely. I think A or B are the best options.

Dana 12 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like managing performance could also be part of the audit process. Maybe C is right?

Shawna 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I feel like improving performance is a key goal, which makes B a strong contender.

Sharita 1 year ago

I think the audit is mainly about evaluating performance, so I might go with A.

Ahmed 1 year ago

This is a good test of my understanding of management system audits. I'll need to think about the overall goal and responsibilities of an audit to determine the most accurate answer.

Wilda 1 year ago

I've covered this topic in my studies, so I'm confident I can identify the correct purpose of a management system audit. I'll eliminate the options that don't quite fit and select the best one.

Kiera 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem similar, so I'll need to read them carefully and think about the nuances between them.

Malinda 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the purpose of a management system audit. I'll focus on the key words like "evaluate", "improve", "manage", and "research" to determine the best answer.

Rodrigo 1 year ago

I've got a good feeling about this one. The key is to focus on the core components of the billable item class generation process.

Shizue 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question. I'll carefully review the options and think through which one would not be applicable for collecting email marketing contact details.

Matt 1 year ago

Okay, let me break this down. The question says the underlined text needs to be evaluated to determine if it's correct. The options are to either select "No change is needed" or choose an answer that makes the statement correct. I'll read the underlined text again and see if I can spot the issue.

Annalee 1 year ago

Proxy server is the obvious choice here. As a web developer, Sam would need to be able to manage and monitor the content that's being downloaded by the browser. That's exactly what a proxy server allows you to do.

Ciara 1 year ago

As an auditor, I can tell you that option A is spot on. We're not there to run the show, just to see how it's running.

Chantell 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ciara

That's true, we're there to assess and provide feedback, not to manage the system ourselves.

Troy 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ciara

It's important to evaluate the performance of an organisation's management system as an auditor.

Serita 1 year ago

↳ replying to Ciara

I agree, option A is definitely the right choice for the purpose of a management system audit.

Sena 1 year ago

Manage the performance? That's what the management team is for. The audit is there to assess, not manage, the system.

Ashley 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sena

C) Manage the performance of an organisation's management system

Lang 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sena

B) Improve the performance of an organisation's management system

Ellsworth 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sena

A) Evaluate the performance of an organisation's management system

Roosevelt 1 year ago

Haha, option D is like wanting to do research instead of actually improving the system. Nice try, but I'll stick with the correct answer.

Bettye 1 year ago

I would go with option B. The goal of an audit is to improve the performance of the management system, not just evaluate it.

Shawna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bettye

I'm leaning towards option C. Managing the performance seems like a key aspect of a management system audit.

Lemuel 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bettye

I see your point, but I still think option B is the most accurate. Improving performance is the main goal of a management system audit.

Coletta 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bettye

I think option A could also be correct. Evaluating the performance is important in order to make improvements.

Gilma 1 year ago

↳ replying to Bettye

I agree, option B is the best choice. Audits are meant to help improve performance.

Tesha 2 years ago

The purpose of a management system audit is to evaluate the performance of an organisation's management system. This is the most accurate answer in my opinion.

Raymon 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tesha

I think option B could also be a valid answer, as audits can help improve performance.

Moon 1 year ago

↳ replying to Tesha

I agree, option A is the correct answer.

Oren 2 years ago

I believe it's also to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with standards.

Nikita 2 years ago

I agree with Mohammad, it's about assessing how well the management system is working.

Mohammad 2 years ago

I think the purpose is to evaluate the performance.

PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam - Topic 3 Question 38 Discussion