PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam - Topic 3 Question 53 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor exam

Question #: 53
Topic #: 3

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The audit team leader decided to involve a technical expert as part of the audit team, so they could fill the potential gaps of the audit team members' knowledge. What should the audit team leader consider in this case?

AThe technical expert is allowed to take decisions related to the audit process when it is needed

BThe technical expert should discuss their concerns directly with the certification body, and not with the auditor

CThe technical expert can communicate their audit findings to the auditee only through one of the audit team members

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Suggested Answer: C

The technical expert can communicate their audit findings to the auditee only through one of the audit team members. This ensures that communications remain coordinated and that the audit team maintains control over the audit process.

by Shonda at Jan 09, 2025, 08:13 PM

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Tamera

3 months ago

The expert’s insights are crucial, but they shouldn’t overstep.

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Tiera

3 months ago

I think they should be able to share findings directly if needed.

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Eleni

3 months ago

Wait, can the expert really only talk through the team? That seems odd.

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Claribel

4 months ago

I agree, they should support the team, not lead it.

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Paris

4 months ago

The technical expert should definitely not make decisions on their own.

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Lavelle

4 months ago

I vaguely remember that the expert's findings should be shared through the audit team, but I can't remember if that's a strict rule or just a best practice.

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Irene

4 months ago

I think the expert should be able to voice their concerns, but I'm not sure if it should be directly with the certification body. That seems a bit off to me.

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Chantell

4 months ago

I feel like I saw a practice question about communication protocols in audits. I think the expert should communicate through the team, but I can't recall the exact details.

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Freeman

5 months ago

I remember discussing the role of a technical expert in audits, but I'm not sure if they can make decisions. I think they should provide support instead.

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Brynn

5 months ago

I've got a good handle on this. The technical expert can provide their expertise, but the audit team leader is still in charge of the overall audit process. The expert can't just go rogue and communicate directly with the auditee.

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Victor

5 months ago

Wait, I'm a little confused. Is the technical expert allowed to make decisions on their own, or do they have to go through the audit team? I need to re-read this question more closely.

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Delsie

5 months ago

Okay, the key here is understanding the boundaries and communication channels for the technical expert. I think I can work through this step-by-step and come up with the right answer.

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Laura

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the specifics of how the technical expert should interact with the audit team and the auditee. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Henriette

5 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the role of a technical expert on an audit team. I'm pretty confident I can handle this one.

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Jesus

1 year ago

Haha, imagine the technical expert just starts yelling at the auditee. 'Your servers are a mess, and I'm telling everyone!' Option C is the way to keep things professional.

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Sue

12 months ago

Haha, imagine the technical expert just starts yelling at the auditee. 'Your servers are a mess, and I'm telling everyone!' Option C is the way to keep things professional.

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Venita

12 months ago

C) The technical expert can communicate their audit findings to the auditee only through one of the audit team members

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Hermila

12 months ago

A) The technical expert is allowed to take decisions related to the audit process when it is needed

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Curt

1 year ago

I agree, C is the way to go. We don't want the technical expert going rogue and undermining the audit process.

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Carmen

1 year ago

C) The technical expert can communicate their audit findings to the auditee only through one of the audit team members

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Joseph

1 year ago

A) The technical expert is allowed to take decisions related to the audit process when it is needed

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Carin

1 year ago

I believe the technical expert should not take decisions related to the audit process, that should be left to the audit team leader.

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Arminda

1 year ago

I agree. The technical expert should be able to communicate their findings to the auditee through one of the audit team members.

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Viva

1 year ago

I think the audit team leader should consider how the technical expert will communicate their findings.

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Benedict

1 year ago

Option C is definitely the right choice. The technical expert should work with the audit team members to communicate the findings, not directly with the auditee.

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Audry

1 year ago

That's correct. The technical expert should collaborate with the audit team members to ensure effective communication with the auditee.

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Chauncey

1 year ago

C) The technical expert can communicate their audit findings to the auditee only through one of the audit team members

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Lonny

1 year ago

A) The technical expert is allowed to take decisions related to the audit process when it is needed

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