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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?

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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
15 days ago
D seems too random. We need structure in audits.
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Kris
20 days ago
A is tempting, but it’s not thorough enough.
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Cecily
25 days ago
Agreed! Management system standards are key.
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Graham
1 month ago
I think C is the best choice. It aligns with standards.
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Nguyet
1 month ago
B sounds a bit subjective, not sure that's the best approach.
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Kimbery
1 month ago
ISO 19011 emphasizes relevance to objectives, so C makes sense.
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Amira
2 months ago
Wait, are we really just picking criteria randomly? That seems off.
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Tuyet
2 months ago
Totally agree, management system standards are key!
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Rocco
2 months ago
C is the way to go! Standards matter.
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Nu
2 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
2 months ago
C is the way to go. Gotta make sure the audit is actually relevant to the organization.
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Lorean
2 months ago
D - random selection? Really? That's about as useful as a chocolate teapot.
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Charisse
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
5 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
5 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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