A root cause of a nonconformance is defined as a problem that
(A) is discovered by conducting designed experiments
(B) is established through the use of fishbone diagrams
(C) must be reviewed by the material review board
(D) must be corrected in order to prevent a recurrence correct answers...
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A root cause of a nonconformance is defined as a problem that
(A) is discovered by conducting designed experiments
(B) is established through the use of fishbone diagrams
(C) must be reviewed by the material review board
(D) must be corrected in order to prevent a recurrence correct answers (D) must be corrected in
order to prevent a recurrence
When lower-tier documents are compared to higher-tier documents before the fieldwork starts,
the comparison is called a
(A) desk audit
(B) process audit
(C) conformance audit
(D) management audit correct answers (A) desk audit
An audit trail is necessary in order to
(A) schedule and budget for audit assignments
(B) show how and when items were reviewed
(C) provide management with justification for an audit
(D) provide the audit manager with audit results correct answers (B) show how and when items
were reviewed
Which of the following audit strategies is a common technique to assess compliance to a specific
requirement at all locations where that requirement is applicable?
(A) Discovery method
(B) Element method
(C) Department method
(D) Process method correct answers (B) Element method
Which of the following conclusions can be made by an auditor who observes that statistical
process control (SPC) charts posted near operator workstations are done correctly and are
regularly completed throughout the plant?
(A) Commitment of management to quality is strong
(B) Processes are being improved continually
(C) Shop floor staff have been fully trained
(D) SPC charts are available correct answers (D) SPC charts are available
When is it acceptable to grant an extension of the time frame for a corrective action?
(A) When the auditor cannot perform the follow-up audit as scheduled
(B) When the auditee determines that the proposed corrective action is not cost-effective
(C) When the corrective action plan requires more time than originally anticipated
(D) When there has been a change in operators who perform the task correct answers (c) When
the corrective action plan requires more time than originally anticipated
,The fraction of nonconforming products is plotted on which of the following types of control
charts?
(A) p chart
(B) u chart
(C) np chart
(D) c chart correct answers (A) p chart
Auditors can use flowcharts in their work in order to
(A) analyze the causal factors of process dispersion
(B) understand the overall process or system being audited
(C) distinguish variations in a process over time
(D) determine process capability and uniformity correct answers (B) understand the overall
process or system being audited
An auditee responds to a corrective action request by stating that the problem has never occurred
before and is "not the norm for our operation." Which of the following is the most appropriate
action for the lead auditor?
(A) Note that the deficiency is the result of a random occurrence.
(B) Draft a response explicitly requesting a more concise root-cause analysis.
(C) Confer with the audit client to assess the appropriateness of the response.
(D) Schedule a follow-up audit immediately. correct answers (B) Draft a response explicitly
requesting a more concise root-cause analysis.
Which of the following is an audit reporting technique for prioritizing audit findings?
(A) Weibull distribution
(B) Risk-benefit ratio
(C) Cognitive dissonance
(D) Ishikawa diagram correct answers (B) Risk-benefit ratio
Which of the following is most important for an auditor to convey at an initial audit interview?
(A) A give-and-take atmosphere that focuses on compromise
(B) A formal approach that is guided by specific roles for each participant
(C) An interest in cooperation and open dialogue
(D) A personal approach to information gathering correct answers (C) An interest in cooperation
and open dialogue
If the audit escort for one area is repeatedly late or unavailable, what is the best option open to
the auditor?
(A) Notify the auditee management of the consequences created by the delays.
(B) Narrow the scope of the audit to accommodate the delays.
(C) Proceed without the escort.
(D) Assess system effectiveness using objective evidence from other areas. correct answers (A)
Notify the auditee management of the consequences created by the delays.
Which of the following statistics would best describe the central tendency of a sample of data?.
(A) Mode
, (B) Mean
(C) Standard deviation
(D) Range correct answers (B) Mean
During the opening meeting, it is the auditee's responsibility to
(A) prepare the meeting agenda
(B) set the audit schedule
(C) state the audit purpose and scope
(D) identify safety requirements correct answers (D) identify safety requirements
Auditor independence includes freedom from which of the following?
I. Bias
II. Conflict of interest
III. External influences
IV. Previous exposure to the area
(A) I and II only
(B) II and IV only
(C) I, II, and III only
(D) II, III and IV only correct answers (C) I. Bias, II. Conflict of interest and III. External
influences
Which of the following requests by an auditor is likely to obtain the most objective evidence for
verification?
(A) "What kind of information do you receive?"
(B) "Who provides the information to you?"
(C) "Describe how you receive information."
(D) "Show me the information you have received." correct answers (D) "Show me the
information you have received."
Audits are conducted against a performance standard to ensure which of the following?
I. Meaningful measurements
II. Objectively evaluated performance
III. Perceptive observations
(A) I only
(B) I and II only
(C) II and III only
(D) I, II, and III correct answers (B) I. Meaningful measurements and II. Objectively evaluated
performance
While performing an internal audit, an auditor notices that an operator on one shift skips part of
the documented procedure. In this situation, the auditor should do which of the following?
(A) Make a note on the checklist and initial it.
(B) Report it to the operator's supervisor or manager.
(C) Question the operator about the observation.
(D) Ask another operator to evaluate the situation correct answers (C) Question the operator
about the observation.
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