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Exam Definitions 2022
ISO 19011:2011 Correct Answer: sets out guidance on internal and external audits of quality
management systems
ISO 9000:2015 Correct Answer: Describes the fundamental concepts and principles of quality
management which are universal
Audit Correct Answer: Systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and
evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the criteria are fulfilled
Audit client Correct Answer: Organization or person requesting an audit. Determines the scope of the
audit. Jointly determines the purpose and criteria of an internal audit with the lead auditor.
Audit conclusion Correct Answer: Outcome of an audit, provided by the audit team after consideration
of the audit objectives and all audit findings
Audit criteria Correct Answer: Set of policies, procedures or requirements
Audit evidence Correct Answer: Records, statements of fact or other info, which are relevant to the
audit criteria and verifiable
Audit findings Correct Answer: Results of the evaluation of the collected evidence against criteria
Audit plan Correct Answer: Description of the activities and arrangements for an audit
Audit Program Correct Answer: Set of one or more audits planned for a specific time frame and
directed towards a specific purpose
Audit scope Correct Answer: Extent and boundaries of an audit. Normally defines the organizations
and time period for the audit. Can include physical locations, departments, products, processes, or
systems, exclusions, timelines, relevant polices or procedures, and applicable regulations or
contracts.
Audit team Correct Answer: One or more auditors conducting an audit, supported if needed by
technical experts
Auditee Correct Answer: Organization being audited
Auditor Correct Answer: Person with the competence to conduct an audit
Part I Correct Answer: Auditing fundamentals
Part I A Correct Answer: Types of quality audits
Part I B Correct Answer: Purpose and scope of audits
, Part I C Correct Answer: Criteria to audit against
Part I D Correct Answer: Roles and responsibilities of audit participants
Part I E Correct Answer: Professional conduct and consequences for auditors
Product or Service Audit Correct Answer: Examination of a particular item or service (hardware,
processed material, software) to evaluate whether it conforms to requirements (that is, specifications,
performance standards, and customer requirements).
Conducted at completed stage of production and has passed final inspection.
Can also measure quality of item going to customer (product quality audit).
Technical exam of the form, fit and function of a completed item after final inspection.
Process audit Correct Answer: Verifies that procedures are working within established limits. It
examines an activity to verify that the inputs, actions, and outputs are in accordance with defined
requirements. It is very focused on a single activity.
General Audit Types Correct Answer: 3 discrete types are product (which includes services), process,
and system
Process audit technique Correct Answer: Audit method of following process steps
System audit Correct Answer: Exam conducted on a management system. A documented activity
performed to verify, by exam and evaluation of objective evidence, that applicable elements of the
system are appropriate and effective and have been developed, documented and implemented in
accordance and in conjunction with specified requirements.
It encompasses all the practices of a facility that assist in providing an acceptable product or service
that is safe and conforms to applicable local, regional, national, and international requirements
A S M E Correct Answer: American Society of mechanical engineers
Desk Audit or Document Review Correct Answer: An audit of an organization's documents. It can be
done prior to or in conjunction with other audit methods but must be performed prior to auditing a new
area to verify documents meet requirements before activity observation.
Audit classifications Correct Answer: Internal or external dependent on the auditor - auditee
relationship
Internal audits Correct Answer: First party audits of an organization's products, processes, and
systems conducted by employees of that organization. Per ISO 9000:2008 they must be scheduled
and carried out by independent personnel
External audits Correct Answer: Can either be second or third party audits. Audits of an organization's
products, processes, and systems conducted by individuals who are not employees of the
organization.
First Party Audit Correct Answer: A K A internal audit. Performed within an organization to measure
its strengths and weaknesses against its own procedures or methods and / or against external
standards adopted (voluntary) or imposed (mandatory) on the organization. Must be performed by
Exam Definitions 2022
ISO 19011:2011 Correct Answer: sets out guidance on internal and external audits of quality
management systems
ISO 9000:2015 Correct Answer: Describes the fundamental concepts and principles of quality
management which are universal
Audit Correct Answer: Systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and
evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the criteria are fulfilled
Audit client Correct Answer: Organization or person requesting an audit. Determines the scope of the
audit. Jointly determines the purpose and criteria of an internal audit with the lead auditor.
Audit conclusion Correct Answer: Outcome of an audit, provided by the audit team after consideration
of the audit objectives and all audit findings
Audit criteria Correct Answer: Set of policies, procedures or requirements
Audit evidence Correct Answer: Records, statements of fact or other info, which are relevant to the
audit criteria and verifiable
Audit findings Correct Answer: Results of the evaluation of the collected evidence against criteria
Audit plan Correct Answer: Description of the activities and arrangements for an audit
Audit Program Correct Answer: Set of one or more audits planned for a specific time frame and
directed towards a specific purpose
Audit scope Correct Answer: Extent and boundaries of an audit. Normally defines the organizations
and time period for the audit. Can include physical locations, departments, products, processes, or
systems, exclusions, timelines, relevant polices or procedures, and applicable regulations or
contracts.
Audit team Correct Answer: One or more auditors conducting an audit, supported if needed by
technical experts
Auditee Correct Answer: Organization being audited
Auditor Correct Answer: Person with the competence to conduct an audit
Part I Correct Answer: Auditing fundamentals
Part I A Correct Answer: Types of quality audits
Part I B Correct Answer: Purpose and scope of audits
, Part I C Correct Answer: Criteria to audit against
Part I D Correct Answer: Roles and responsibilities of audit participants
Part I E Correct Answer: Professional conduct and consequences for auditors
Product or Service Audit Correct Answer: Examination of a particular item or service (hardware,
processed material, software) to evaluate whether it conforms to requirements (that is, specifications,
performance standards, and customer requirements).
Conducted at completed stage of production and has passed final inspection.
Can also measure quality of item going to customer (product quality audit).
Technical exam of the form, fit and function of a completed item after final inspection.
Process audit Correct Answer: Verifies that procedures are working within established limits. It
examines an activity to verify that the inputs, actions, and outputs are in accordance with defined
requirements. It is very focused on a single activity.
General Audit Types Correct Answer: 3 discrete types are product (which includes services), process,
and system
Process audit technique Correct Answer: Audit method of following process steps
System audit Correct Answer: Exam conducted on a management system. A documented activity
performed to verify, by exam and evaluation of objective evidence, that applicable elements of the
system are appropriate and effective and have been developed, documented and implemented in
accordance and in conjunction with specified requirements.
It encompasses all the practices of a facility that assist in providing an acceptable product or service
that is safe and conforms to applicable local, regional, national, and international requirements
A S M E Correct Answer: American Society of mechanical engineers
Desk Audit or Document Review Correct Answer: An audit of an organization's documents. It can be
done prior to or in conjunction with other audit methods but must be performed prior to auditing a new
area to verify documents meet requirements before activity observation.
Audit classifications Correct Answer: Internal or external dependent on the auditor - auditee
relationship
Internal audits Correct Answer: First party audits of an organization's products, processes, and
systems conducted by employees of that organization. Per ISO 9000:2008 they must be scheduled
and carried out by independent personnel
External audits Correct Answer: Can either be second or third party audits. Audits of an organization's
products, processes, and systems conducted by individuals who are not employees of the
organization.
First Party Audit Correct Answer: A K A internal audit. Performed within an organization to measure
its strengths and weaknesses against its own procedures or methods and / or against external
standards adopted (voluntary) or imposed (mandatory) on the organization. Must be performed by
