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PECB ISO-IEC-42001-Lead-Auditor Exam - Topic 2 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-IEC-42001-Lead-Auditor exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 2

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How does ISO 19011 recommend auditors select audit criteria?

ABy choosing criteria that are easiest to measure

BBased on the organization's industry reputation

CAccording to the requirements of the management system standards and objectives

DBy using random selection methods

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Suggested Answer: C

Audit criteria should be selected according to the requirements of the management system standard (e.g., ISO/IEC 42001:2023) and the organization's objectives.

Per ISO 19011:2018 -- Clause 5.4.2, audit criteria must be defined based on standards, statutory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and contractual obligations relevant to the audit.

Random selection or convenience-based criteria are not acceptable in professional audit practice.

ISO/IEC 42001:2023 -- Clause 9.2.1 (Internal Audit planning)

PECB Lead Auditor Guide -- Domain 3: ''Defining Audit Criteria and Reference Documents''

by Annmarie at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Rebbecca

2 months ago

D seems too random. We need structure in audits.

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Kris

2 months ago

A is tempting, but it’s not thorough enough.

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Cecily

2 months ago

Agreed! Management system standards are key.

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Graham

3 months ago

I think C is the best choice. It aligns with standards.

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Nguyet

3 months ago

B sounds a bit subjective, not sure that's the best approach.

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Kimbery

3 months ago

ISO 19011 emphasizes relevance to objectives, so C makes sense.

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Amira

3 months ago

Wait, are we really just picking criteria randomly? That seems off.

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Tuyet

3 months ago

Totally agree, management system standards are key!

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Rocco

3 months ago

C is the way to go! Standards matter.

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Nu

4 months ago

Haha, choosing criteria based on industry reputation? That's like basing your diet on what your neighbor eats.

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Natalya

4 months ago

C is the way to go. Gotta make sure the audit is actually relevant to the organization.

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Lorean

4 months ago

D - random selection? Really? That's about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

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Charisse

5 months ago

Option C makes the most sense. Auditors need to focus on the actual standards and goals, not just what's easiest to measure.

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Cassi

5 months ago

I always thought auditors just closed their eyes and pointed at the criteria. Glad to know there's a more scientific approach.

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Lisbeth

5 months ago

C is the correct answer. ISO 19011 recommends auditors select audit criteria based on the requirements of the management system standards and objectives.

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Annamaria

5 months ago

Random selection methods don't sound right for audit criteria; I think they should be more structured according to specific requirements.

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Lindsey

5 months ago

I feel like choosing criteria based on industry reputation could be relevant, but it seems less aligned with ISO 19011's focus on standards.

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Whitley

5 months ago

I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think the right answer is about the organization's objectives, not just what's easiest to measure.

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Hermila

6 months ago

I think ISO 19011 emphasizes aligning audit criteria with management system standards, but I'm not completely sure if that's the only factor.

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Walker

6 months ago

C seems like the most logical choice based on what I know about auditing best practices. ISO 19011 is all about ensuring audits are effective, so selecting criteria aligned with the management system makes the most sense.

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Sherell

6 months ago

I remember discussing this in class, but I'm drawing a blank on the specifics. I'll have to think it through carefully and eliminate the options that don't seem to fit the guidance in ISO 19011.

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Annmarie

6 months ago

Choosing criteria that are easiest to measure seems like it could lead to missing important issues, so I'm pretty confident that A is not the right answer. I'm leaning towards C, but I'll double-check my notes just to be sure.

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Azalee

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the ISO 19011 guidelines more closely to make sure I understand how they recommend selecting audit criteria.

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Markus

7 months ago

I think the answer is C. ISO 19011 recommends selecting audit criteria based on the requirements of the management system standards and objectives.

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Elouise

5 days ago

C is the way to go! Random methods don't work.

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Gertude

11 days ago

Definitely, it aligns with the management system goals.

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Marylou

16 days ago

I agree, C makes the most sense.

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