PECB Exam ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Topic 1 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor exam

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Which of the following three options could be considered potential threats to impartiality in an audit context?

ACompetence

BExperience

CFamiliarity

DIntimidation

ESelf-audit

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Suggested Answer: C, D, E

Questions no: 1 Verified Answer: = C, D, E Comprehensive But Short = Potential threats

by Fannie at Apr 10, 2024, 12:29 PM

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Paul

7 months ago

I see your point, Carol. Intimidation could definitely lead to bias in the audit process.

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Kanisha

7 months ago

I believe option D) Intimidation could also threaten impartiality, if auditors feel pressured by the client.

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Lisandra

7 months ago

I agree with familiarity with the client could compromise objectivity in the audit.

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Earleen

7 months ago

I think option C) Familiarity could be a potential threat to impartiality.

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Absolutely! I mean, come on, if I had to choose an auditor, I'd want someone who's competent and experienced, not some fresh-faced newbie who's gonna get pushed around by the client. C, D, and E are the clear answers, no doubt about it. And anyone who tries to argue otherwise is just messing with us, plain and simple.

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Dahlia

7 months ago

Self-audit is a clear conflict of interest as well.

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Lea

7 months ago

I agree. Familiarity with the client can also be a potential threat.

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Nicolette

7 months ago

Exactly! Competence, experience, and intimidation can definitely compromise impartiality.

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Lai

8 months ago

I agree with Madonna. Familiarity with the client could lead to bias, intimidation could sway the auditor's judgement, and self-auditing is a clear conflict of interest. I'm not sure why competence and experience are even listed as options - those seem like desirable qualities for an auditor.

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Madonna

8 months ago

Hmm, this is an interesting question. I think the obvious threats to impartiality in an audit context would be options C, D, and E. Familiarity with the client, intimidation, and self-auditing could all potentially compromise the independence and objectivity required for an effective audit.

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PECB Exam ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Topic 1 Question 2 Discussion

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