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QUESTION 14
You work as an external quality consultant for an organisation, ‘A’, which provides packaged food to the public. You are asked to lead a team (you as the leader and two other auditors) to audit a supplier, ‘B’, to ISO
9001 which provides packaging materials to your organisation. It is 4 pm and the audit is close to an end; you are having an internal meeting with the team to decide what will be presented to the auditee during the Closing meeting. The Closing meeting was scheduled at 5 pm.
You, as Audit Team Leader, audited top management. You explain to the audit team that you identified two nonconformities:
a. There is no documented information on Top Management Reviews, as required in clause 9.3 of ISO
9001:2015.
b. There is no evidence of Top Management Commitment as required in clause 5.1 of ISO 9001:2015. (e.g., not ensuring the availability of resources to operate the QMS, not ensuring the establishment of objectives, no promotion of improvement, no promotion of the process approach).
All agreed to present these two nonconformities. They went to meet the Top Management of ‘B’ and noticed that the General Manager and three other managers (Production, Human Resources, and Sales) were present in the meeting room.
Considering the seriousness of the two nonconformities to Top Management, as audit team leader, from the following select the best option:

Present the nonconformities to the whole group and inform that you will recommend your company to remove them from the approved suppliers list.

Present the nonconformities to the managers, inform them that the report will be sent within 10 days, close the meeting and leave the site.

Ask the General Manager to have a private conversation in which you present the nonconformities only to him because of their sensitive nature.

Present the nonconformities to the whole group and analyse with them how to overcome this situation.

According to the guidance on conducting the audit closing meeting1, the audit team leader should provide a summary of the audit findings and conclusions, invite discussions, and agree on timelines for any corrective actions. The audit team leader should also be respectful, constructive, and objective when presenting the nonconformities, and avoid any personal or emotional comments. The audit team leader should also consider the impact of the disruptive event (such as the Covid-19 pandemic) on the auditee’s context, interested parties, and risks2, and acknowledge any good practices or improvements observed during the audit. Therefore, option D is the best option, as it follows the best practices for the closing meeting and allows the auditee to understand the nonconformities and their implications, and to participate in the analysis and resolution of the issues. Option A is not correct, as it is not respectful, constructive, or objective, and it does not invite any discussion or feedback from the auditee. It also assumes that the audit team leader has the authority to recommend the removal of the supplier from the approved list, which may not be the case. Option B is not correct, as it does not provide enough information or explanation to the auditee, and it does not allow any discussion or feedback from the auditee. It also does not follow the best practices for the closing meeting, such as providing a summary of the audit, acknowledging any good practices, and agreeing on timelines for corrective actions. Option C is not correct, as it does not involve the other managers who are responsible for the functions or processes that were audited, and who may have valuable input or information to share. It also does not follow the best practices for the closing meeting, such as providing a summary of the audit, inviting discussions, and agreeing on timelines for corrective actions. References: 1: Conducting the Audit Closing Meeting: Sharing the Results2: Auditing ISO 9001:2015 in the Context of a Disruptive Event.

QUESTION 15
Which two of the following are the key expected results of a quality management system that conforms to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015?

Decreased number of nonconforming products in all stages of the manufacturing cycle

Decreased number of management system nonconformities

Consistently provide products that meet customers’ requirements

Increased profits

Decreased number of warranty claims

Enhanced customer satisfaction

QUESTION 16
XYZ Corporation is an organisation that employs 100 people. As the audit team leader, you conduct a certification audit at Stage 1. When reviewing the quality management system (QMS), you find that the objectives have been defined by an external consultant using those of a competitor, but nothing is documented.
The Quality Manager complains that this has created a lot of resistance to the QMS, and the Chief Executive is asking questions about how much it will cost.
Which two options describe the circumstances in which you could raise a nonconformity against clause 6.2 of ISO 9001?

The consultant has not interpreted ISO 9001 correctly.

Quality objectives were not established in alignment with the organisation’s quality policy.

Quality objectives are not maintained as documented information.

Establishing quality objectives did not include top management.

The organisation cannot afford to undertake quality objectives all at once.

Quality objectives are not being implemented by the organisations’ personnel.

QUESTION 17
Match each of the following statements into the table below to show whether they apply to first-party audits, second-party audits or third-party audits:

QUESTION 18
In the context of a third-party certification audit, match the roles with the following responsibilities:

QUESTION 19
You work for an organisation, ‘A’, which provides packaged food to the public. You are asked to lead a team (you as the leader and two other auditors) to audit a supplier, ‘B’, which provides packaging materials to your organisation. It is 4 p.m. and the audit is close to an end; you are having an internal meeting with the team to decide what will be presented to the auditee during the Closing meeting.
The Closing meeting was scheduled
for 5 p.m.
You, as audit team leader, audited top management, the laboratory, and the storage of raw materials.
Auditor 1 audited the two manufacturing lines and dispatch areas.
You to Auditor 1: “What findings would you report?”
Auditor 1: “When reviewing the Dispatch records, I noticed that during the morning two different trucks (Number 011 and 025) delivered the same batch number of the product (Batch 33555). Truck 011 left the plant at 9.15 am and Truck 025 left the plant at
11.30 am. Procedure P-02 Rev.3 says
that trucks should carry a complete batch. The batch number, once on the truck, is captured using a QR device.” You: “OK, what do you think?” Auditor 2: “I think that this is a nonconformity.” You: “OK. How would you describe the evidence on which the nonconformity will be based”?
Identify which one of the following statements best describes the identified nonconformity.

Dispatch personnel are not fully aware of the need to conform to written procedures.

Dispatch personnel do not always carry out its activities in conformance with Procedure P-02 rev 3.

The batch 33555 was delivered split in two different trucks (011 and 025).

A product delivered to the client was not identified as required in P-02 Rev 3.

QUESTION 20
You are an auditor from a construction organisation who is conducting a second party audit to ISO 9001 at a steel rolling mill producing structural steelwork. When auditing the rolling process, you find that the operator who is unloading the furnace does not use the adjacent infrared pyrometer to measure the appropriate product temperature in readiness for the next production stage.
You: “How do you tell when the billet is ready for the rolling stage?”
Operator: “I’ve done this job for 20 years. I can tell by the bright red colour.” You: “What happens if the colour is wrong?” Operator: “The billet goes back into the furnace.” You: “Is the pyrometer ever used?” Operator: “Only in borderline cases.” You continue to interview the operator and find that around 25% of the billets are sent back to the furnace.
This includes 80% of the borderline cases.
Select three options that would provide evidence of conformance with clause 9.1.1 of ISO 9001.

Periodic analysis of the results of temperature checks.

Certification of conformance to national standards from the manufacture of the pyrometer.

An increase in the use of the pyrometer by operators.

Maintenance plan for the furnace.

A procedure that provides instruction in taking billet temperature.

Planning for monitoring and measuring the billet temperature.

A quality objective to achieve lower recycle rates for billets.

Annual review records for furnace operators.

QUESTION 21
Match the process descriptions below to the process names:

QUESTION 22
You are conducting a third-party audit to ISO 9001 and the next item on your audit plan is ‘internal auditing’.
When reviewing a sample of audit records up to 5 years previously, you find that many contain non-conformance reports and no actions have been taken. You interview the Quality Manager.
You: “I have noted that many of the older files contain non-conformances that have not had any corrective action taken.” Quality Manager: “Because the business is always changing, the departmental managers tell me that the non-conformances are no longer applicable. I made a decision that any non-conformance over 3 years old is automatically closed” You: “Do you obtain any confirmation beforehand from the appropriate departments that the non-conformances are no longer applicable.” Quality Manager: ” No, because they are so old I consider that they are no longer appropriate. Please remember that we take a risk-based approach which means we audit where and when it is considered important to do so.
Select one course of action you would now take from the options.

Interview Top management to determine whether they were aware of and agreed the actions of the Quality Manager

Review all non-conformances reports related to clause 9.2 of ISO 9001

Interview relevant Departmental managers to assess whether the older non-conformances are still valid.

Raise a non-conformance report against clause 9.2.2.e of ISO 9001

QUESTION 23
You are conducting an audit at a single-site organisation seeking certification to ISO 9001 for the first time.
The organisation manufactures cosmetics for major retailers and the name of the retailer supplied appears on the product packaging. Sales turnover has increased significantly over the past five years You are interviewing the new Product Development Manager. You note that a software application called SWIFT is used to help control the product development process.
You have gathered audit evidence as outlined in the table. Match the ISO 9001 clause 8.3 extracts to the audit evidence.

QUESTION 24
According to ISO 19011, what two activities take place during the conduct of a audit follow-up?

Verify the effectiveness of the implemented corrective actions

Verify corrections taken to fix the reported non-conformities

Verify legal compliance

Plan the next audit

Determine feasibility of the audit

Assign roles and responsibilities of observers

QUESTION 25
You are carrying out an audit at a single-site organisation seeking certification to ISO 9001 for the first time.
The organization manufactures cosmetics for major retailers.
You are interviewing the Manufacturing Manager (MM).
You: “I would like to begin by looking at the cleaning controls.”
MM: “We record the cleaning of the equipment at the end of every batch. This document details the minimum cleaning frequency and the procedures to follow for all areas and each item of equipment. The person who carries out the cleaning puts their initial on the document and records the time and date alongside.” Narrative: You sample production records over 3-days and note down evidence of nonconformity as per the table below.

QUESTION 26
You are carrying out an audit at a single-site organisation seeking certification to ISO 9001 for the first time.
The organisation offers warehousing and export services to customers. Customers are invoiced for the time stock items are stored in the warehouse. Transport to and from the warehouse is controlled by the organisation and approved subcontract transport services are used. The organization does not have its own transport vehicles. Stock items are not purchased by the organisation.
You have gathered audit evidence as outlined in the table. Match the ISO 9001 Clause 8 extract to the audit evidence.

QUESTION 27
Audit criteria are a set of requirements used as a reference against which objective evidence is compared.
Which two of the following are not potential audit criteria?

ISO management system standards

Verbal statements by the general manager

Verbal agreements with interested parties

Health and safety notices

Written agreements with interested parties

Commercial advertisements

Organisation’s documented information

Claims made on the organisation’s website

Commitment to follow principles issued by an NGO

Environmental aspects register

According to ISO 19011:2018, clause 3.2, audit criteria are a set of policies, procedures or requirements used as a reference against which objective evidence is compared. Audit criteria are usually selected by the audit client or by agreement between the audit client and the auditee, and they should be appropriate for the audit scope and objectives1. Audit criteria may include, but are not limited to, the following sources2:
*ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.
*Verbal statements by the general manager or other top management, as long as they are consistent with the documented policies and objectives of the organisation
*Verbal agreements with interested parties, such as customers, suppliers, regulators, etc., as long as they are documented and approved by the relevant authorities
*Health and safety notices, such as posters, signs, labels, etc., that communicate the organisation’s legal obligations, policies, or procedures
*Written agreements with interested parties, such as contracts, orders, specifications, etc., that define the requirements and expectations of the parties involved
*Organisation’s documented information, such as policies, procedures, manuals, records, etc., that describe the organisation’s management system and its processes
*Commitment to follow principles issued by an NGO, such as the United Nations Global Compact, the International Labour Organization, etc., as long as they are relevant to the organisation’s context and objectives
*Environmental aspects register, such as a list of the environmental impacts and risks associated with the organisation’s activities, products, and services Therefore, the two options that are not potential audit criteria are F and H, as they are not reliable or verifiable sources of information, and they may not reflect the actual performance or conformity of the organisation’s management system. Commercial advertisements and claims made on the organisation’s website are forms of marketing communication that may be exaggerated, misleading, or inaccurate, and they are not subject to the same level of scrutiny or approval as the other sources of audit criteria.
References: ISO 19011:2018(en), Guidelines for auditing management systems, What are audit criteria? – ISO Update

QUESTION 28
You have been nominated audit team leader of a third-party audit. Which of the following could be the two most relevant objectives of this audit?

Identify the need of resources

Evaluate the capability of the management system to establish and achieve objectives

Evaluate the satisfaction interested parties

Evaluate the benefits obtained since the implementation of the management system

Evaluate the effectiveness of the management system

Identify opportunities for improvement

QUESTION 29
You have been nominated audit team leader of a third-party audit. Which of the following could be the two most relevant objectives of this audit?

Evaluate the satisfaction interested parties

Evaluate the effectiveness of the management system

Identify the need of resources

Evaluate the capability of the management system to establish and achieve objectives

Identify opportunities for improvement

Evaluate the benefits obtained since the implementation of the management system

QUESTION 30
Select which one of the following statements is true.

The team leader shall be an auditor that is qualified in the scheme.

An audit team can include non-qualified auditors.

A technical expert can replace a qualified auditor on an audit team.

Audits leading to auditor qualification are undertaken annually.

QUESTION 31
During a second-party audit of a dairy farm (by a potential customer) complying with ISO 9001:2015, the auditor verifies that there is large variability in the daily production of the milking yard. The current agreement with their only customer is to provide 2,000 litres per day. However, in the last two years, they have noticed an increasing variability in daily production.
If they produce less than 2,000 litres, they are penalised with a fine of 1.5 pesos for every litre that they do not provide. If they produce more than 2,000 litres, they use the extra milk to feed the pigs.
This process has been in operation for decades. The dairy farm was founded by the grandfather of the current owners, who did not want to alter the established practices.
The auditor raises a nonconformity on the basis that the process is not under control (Clause 8.1).
If you had been the auditor, which one of the following actions would you have accepted?

Modify the contract with the current customer to provide them with only 1,500 litres of milk per day and make an agreement with a second customer.

Apply the existing process of addressing the risks and opportunities of milk production.

Retain the current contract and try to sell the occasional surplus milk to a second customer.

Analyse the daily dispatch of milk for 7 days to determine its variability.

The action that the auditor would have accepted is:
*Option B: Apply the existing process of addressing the risks and opportunities of milk production. This option is correct because ISO 9001:2015 clause 8.1 requires the organization to plan, implement and control the processes needed to meet the requirements for the provision of products and services, and to implement actions determined in clause 6.1, which refers to the actions to address risks and opportunities. The organization should apply the existing process of addressing the risks and opportunities of milk production, which may include identifying the sources of variability, assessing the potential impacts and consequences, determining and implementing appropriate actions to reduce or eliminate the variability, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of the actions, and reviewing and updating the actions as necessary.
The following options are not correct:
*Option A: Modify the contract with the current customer to provide them with only 1,500 litres of milk per day and make an agreement with a second customer. This option is not correct because it does not address the root cause of the variability in the daily production of the milking yard, which may affect the quality and consistency of the products and services provided by the organization. It also does not demonstrate the organization’s commitment to meet the customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, as required by ISO 9001:2015 clause 8.2.2.
*Option C: Retain the current contract and try to sell the occasional surplus milk to a second customer. This option is not correct because it does not address the root cause of the variability in the daily production of the milking yard, which may affect the quality and consistency of the products and services provided by the organization. It also does not demonstrate the organization’s commitment to meet the customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, as required by ISO 9001:2015 clause 8.2.2.
*Option D: Analyse the daily dispatch of milk for 7 days to determine its variability. This option is not correct because it does not address the root cause of the variability in the daily production of the milking yard, which may affect the quality and consistency of the products and services provided by the organization. It also does not demonstrate the organization’s commitment to implement actions to address risks and opportunities, as required by ISO 9001:2015 clause 8.1.
References:
*ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems – Requirements, Clause 8: Operation, Subclause 8.1:
Operational planning and control, Subclause 8.2: Requirements for products and services
*ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course Material, Module 4: ISO 9001:2015 Requirements, Slide 23: Clause 8 – Operation
*ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course – IRCA Certified, Section 4.2: ISO 9001:2015 Requirements, Subsection 4.2.8: Clause 8 – Operation
*Lead Auditor Exam Preparation Guide (EPG) Template – PECB, Section 3.2: Exam Content Outline, Subsection 3.2.1: Section 1 – Audit Fundamentals, Subsection 3.2.2: Section 2 – Audit Principles, Subsection
3.2.3: Section 3 – Audit Process, Subsection 3.2.4: Section 4 – Audit Competencies

QUESTION 32
An internal auditor of a manufacturer of polystyrene packaging products for the electronics industry raised a nonconformity against section 10.3 of ISO 9001 in Report IA202. The nonconformity (NC 3) stated:
“The reject rate of ‘finished’ product of 9.7% needs improvement as it doesn’t meet the stated objective of top management of 5%.” Just before the Closing meeting of a third-party audit, the audit team leader is invited to a meeting with the Quality Manager. He tells the audit team leader that a member of the audit team was seen taking photographs of the factory on his phone during the day and wants him suspended from the Closing meeting with any nonconformities raised by him rescinded. The issue of photographs was not discussed during the opening meeting.
Select the three options for how the audit team leader might deal with this situation.

Insist that the nonconformities must stand since they have been agreed by the team from other evidence gathered

Delay the Closing meeting until the audit team leader has consulted his audit programme manager at Head Office

Advise the Quality Manager that the auditor will be reported to Head Office

State that the auditor will take no further part in the audit and all his photographs will be deleted

Apologise for the situation and ensure the Quality Manager that all photographs will be deleted during the Closing meeting

Advise the Quality Manager that he, as audit team leader, needs to speak to the auditor about the situation and he will report back to the Quality Manager once this is done

The audit team leader should deal with this situation in a professional and ethical manner, while maintaining the integrity and credibility of the audit process and the audit findings. The audit team leader should also try to resolve the conflict with the Quality Manager in a constructive and respectful way, without compromising the audit objectives or the audit team’s independence and impartiality. According to the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Reference Materials guides and documents, the possible actions that the audit team leader might take are:
*A. Insist that the nonconformities must stand since they have been agreed by the team from other evidence gathered. This action is consistent with the principle of evidence-based approach, which states that the audit team should collect and verify information that is appropriate, sufficient, and reliable to support the audit findings and conclusions. The audit team leader should explain to the Quality Manager that the nonconformities are not based solely on the photographs, but on other audit evidence that corroborates them.
The audit team leader should also remind the Quality Manager that the nonconformities are subject to review and approval by the certification body, and that any attempt to influence or interfere with the audit results would be considered a breach of the audit agreement and the certification rules.
*D. State that the auditor will take no further part in the audit and all his photographs will be deleted. This action is consistent with the principle of confidentiality, which states that the audit team should exercise discretion in the use and protection of information acquired during the audit. The audit team leader should acknowledge that the auditor’s behavior was inappropriate and unprofessional, and that he violated the audit rules and the auditee’s rights. The audit team leader should apologize for the inconvenience and the discomfort caused by the auditor, and assure the Quality Manager that the auditor will be removed from the audit team and that his photographs will be erased from his phone and any other device or media. The audit team leader should also inform the auditor of his misconduct and the consequences, and report the incident to the audit program manager and the certification body.
*F. Advise the Quality Manager that he, as audit team leader, needs to speak to the auditor about the situation and he will report back to the Quality Manager once this is done. This action is consistent with the principle of communication, which states that the audit team should exchange information with the auditee in a timely, open, honest, and respectful manner. The audit team leader should express his concern and his willingness to address the issue with the auditor, and ask for the Quality Manager’s patience and cooperation. The audit team leader should also explain that the audit process is not finished yet, and that the Closing meeting is an opportunity to present and discuss the audit findings and conclusions, and to seek feedback and clarification from the auditee. The audit team leader should then speak to the auditor privately, and follow the steps described in action D.
The other options are not appropriate or effective ways to deal with this situation, because they either:
*B. Delay the Closing meeting until the audit team leader has consulted his audit program manager at Head Office. This action would disrupt the audit schedule and the audit plan, and create unnecessary delays and costs for both the audit team and the auditee. It would also show a lack of leadership and decision-making skills from the audit team leader, and undermine his authority and credibility. The audit team leader should be able to handle the situation on site, and consult his audit program manager only if the situation escalates or becomes unmanageable.
*C. Advise the Quality Manager that the auditor will be reported to Head Office. This action would escalate the conflict and create a hostile and defensive atmosphere between the audit team and the auditee. It would also imply that the audit team leader is not capable or willing to resolve the issue himself, and that he is threatening or punishing the auditee for raising a legitimate concern. The audit team leader should try to defuse the tension and restore the trust and the rapport with the Quality Manager, and report the auditor to Head Office only after the audit is completed and the audit report is submitted.
*E. Apologise for the situation and ensure the Quality Manager that all photographs will be deleted during the Closing meeting. This action would not address the root cause of the problem, and would not prevent the auditor from taking more photographs or using them for other purposes. It would also expose the audit team and the auditee to unnecessary risks and liabilities, and compromise the confidentiality and the security of the audit information. The audit team leader should delete the photographs as soon as possible, and not wait until the Closing meeting.
References: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19011:2018, PECB Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Common Audit Problems and How to Deal with Them, The Auditor’s Guide to Conflict Resolution, Conflict Resolution in your Audit Career, How to Be a Good Auditor as a Team Leader

QUESTION 33
Put the following steps of a third-party audit into the correct sequence in which they happen.

Explanation:
Sequence:
Stage 1 Audit
Stage 2 Opening Meeting
Interviews
Stage 2 Closing Meeting
Close-out of Stage 2 Audit Findings
Issue Certificate
Surveillance Audit
Follow-up Audit
To complete the sequence, you can drag and drop the options to the appropriate blank section.
Here is a brief explanation of each step:
Stage 1 Audit: This is the initial audit that aims to assess the readiness of the organization for the stage 2 audit. It involves reviewing the documentation of the quality management system, evaluating the scope and objectives of the audit, and identifying any major gaps or nonconformities34.
Stage 2 Opening Meeting: This is the meeting that marks the start of the stage 2 audit. It involves confirming the audit plan, the audit criteria, the audit scope, and the audit team. It also provides an opportunity for the auditee to ask any questions or raise any concerns34.
Interviews: This is the main activity of the stage 2 audit, where the audit team collects evidence by interviewing the personnel involved in the quality management system, observing the processes and activities, and examining the records and documents. The audit team uses various techniques, such as sampling, measurement, analysis, and evaluation, to verify the conformity and effectiveness of the quality management system345.
Stage 2 Closing Meeting: This is the meeting that marks the end of the stage 2 audit. It involves presenting the audit findings, the audit conclusions, and the audit report to the auditee. It also provides an opportunity for the auditee to provide feedback, ask questions, or dispute any findings34.
Close-out of Stage 2 Audit Findings: This is the process of verifying that the auditee has taken appropriate corrective actions to address any nonconformities or opportunities for improvement identified during the stage 2 audit. The audit team may request evidence or conduct a follow-up visit to confirm the effectiveness of the corrective actions34.
Issue Certificate: This is the process of issuing a certificate of conformity to the auditee, if the audit team is satisfied that the quality management system meets the requirements of the standard and that there are no major nonconformities or unresolved issues. The certificate is valid for a specified period, usually three years, and is subject to periodic surveillance audits34.
Surveillance Audit: This is the process of conducting periodic audits, usually once a year, to monitor the continued conformity and effectiveness of the quality management system. It involves reviewing the changes, improvements, and performance of the quality management system, and identifying any new nonconformities or opportunities for improvement34.
Follow-up Audit: This is the process of conducting an additional audit, usually in response to a significant change, a complaint, or a major nonconformity, to verify the impact and the corrective actions taken by the auditee. It may result in the suspension, withdrawal, or renewal of the certificate, depending on the outcome of the audit34.

QUESTION 34
Select the word that best completes the sentence:

QUESTION 35
Which two of the following are the key expected results of a quality management system that conforms to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015?

Consistently provide products that meet customers’ requirements

Decreased number of management system nonconformities

Decreased number of warranty claims

Decreased number of nonconforming products in all stages of the manufacturing cycle

Enhanced customer satisfaction

Increased profits

QUESTION 36
An audit team leader arrives at a printing organisation to carry out a Stage 2 audit for a certification body. At a meeting with the Quality Manager, she is told that they have won their biggest contract from a computer manufacturer to print and compile computer documentation packages. They have leased the unit next door for space reasons but have never worked in this sector before. The Quality Manager wants the ISO 9001 certificate to cover the new contract.
During the audit, a team member finds that a number of print jobs have been rejected by several clients over a number of months due to spelling errors in the print run. The Print Manager blames the new employees they had to take on because of a big contract. The auditor raises a nonconformance against clause 10.2.1.b of ISO
9001.
Which one of the evidence statements would support this finding?

There was no record that the organisation evaluated the effectiveness of the training given to new employees.

There was no evidence that a check of spelling took place before the release of printing to the client.

The actions taken to deal with customer complaints did not prevent recurrence of the problem.

The organisation did not provide the correct resources to prevent nonconformity.

QUESTION 37
You are carrying out an audit to ISO 9001 at an organisation which offers regulatory consultancy services to manufacturers of cosmetics.
You are interviewing the Technical Director (TD), who manages a team of regulatory experts responsible for providing regulatory services to customers.
You: “How do you ensure your regulatory team’s competence concerning regulatory requirements is maintained?” TD: “The two Regulatory Experts we employ full-time have years of experience of working in the cosmetics industry.” You: “How is their regulatory competence maintained?” TD: “They are dedicated individuals with lots of contacts in the sector.” You: “How does the business enable them to maintain their understanding of current regulatory requirements?” TD: “We leave that up to them.”

QUESTION 38
In a third-party audit to ISO 9001, select two options of when the organisation is required to act in response to reported findings.

A recommendation is given in the report.

A finding of good practice is reported.

An opportunity for improvement is raised.

A major non-conformity is raised.

A finding of conformity is reported.

A minor non-conformity is raised.

According to ISO 19011:2018, clause 6.6.2, a nonconformity is the non-fulfilment of a requirement. A nonconformity can be classified as either major or minor, depending on the nature and extent of the deviation from the audit criteria. A major nonconformity is a nonconformity that affects the ability or the integrity of the organization’s management system to achieve the intended results. A minor nonconformity is a nonconformity that does not affect the ability or the integrity of the organization’s management system to achieve the intended results, but is a deviation from the audit criteria1.
According to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, clause 9.4.9, the organization is required to analyze the cause and describe the specific correction and corrective actions taken, or planned to be taken, to eliminate detected nonconformities, within a defined time. The organization is also required to provide the certification body with records and evidence of the implementation and effectiveness of the correction and corrective actions taken.
The certification body will then verify the correction and corrective actions taken by the organization and decide on the certification status2.
Therefore, the two options of when the organization is required to act in response to reported findings are D and F, as they indicate the presence of nonconformities that need to be corrected and prevented from recurring.
The other options are not correct, as they do not require the organization to act in response to reported findings:
*A. A recommendation is given in the report: A recommendation is a suggestion for improvement that is not related to a nonconformity. A recommendation is not binding for the organization and does not affect the certification status. The organization may choose to accept or reject the recommendation, but it is not required to act on it.
*B. A finding of good practice is reported: A finding of good practice is a positive observation that indicates a strength or a best practice of the organization’s management system. A finding of good practice is not related to a nonconformity and does not affect the certification status. The organization may choose to acknowledge or share the finding of good practice, but it is not required to act on it.
*C. An opportunity for improvement is raised: An opportunity for improvement is a potential area where the organization’s management system can be enhanced or optimized. An opportunity for improvement is not related to a nonconformity and does not affect the certification status. The organization may choose to pursue or ignore the opportunity for improvement, but it is not required to act on it.
*E. A finding of conformity is reported: A finding of conformity is a confirmation that the organization’s management system fulfils the audit criteria. A finding of conformity is not related to a nonconformity and does not affect the certification status. The organization may choose to celebrate or communicate the finding of conformity, but it is not required to act on it.
References: ISO 19011:2018(en), Guidelines for auditing management systems, ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015(en), Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems
– Part 1: Requirements

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