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Quality Auditor Certification Questions 36–40 (page: 9)

Updated On: 10-Feb-2026

Which of the following is the most fundamental role of the audit function?

  1. Reporting identified problems to the supervisor of the audited area
  2. Monitoring performance of the organization and determining corrective action for substandard performance
  3. Reporting findings to upper management to ensure that proper corrective action is taken
  4. Verifying the effectiveness of the organization’s quality system in preventing substandard performance

Answer(s): D



What action should an auditor take if an auditee responds to a procedural noncompliance by stating that the procedure conflicts with a written company policy?

  1. Close out the corrective action request.
  2. Notify the auditee to comply with the procedure.
  3. Void the noncompliance.
  4. Request that the auditee resolve the conflict.

Answer(s): D



In quality auditing, a finding is defined as

  1. an observation of common behaviors
  2. an item of objective evidence found during an audit
  3. a fundamental deficiency that can lead to nonconformance
  4. a conclusion of importance based on evidence

Answer(s): D



An internal audit schedule should be prioritized on the basis of all of the following criteria EXCEPT the

  1. cost of the activities
  2. risk of the activities
  3. size of the auditee’s department
  4. management’s requests

Answer(s): C



The accuracy of quality audit documentation is especially important in which of the following situations?

  1. One of the audit team members is aware of a possible personal bias related to the audit.
  2. The documentation is likely to be used as evidence in litigation.
  3. An audit has yielded more documentation than expected.
  4. The documentation supports an auditor’s viewpoint.

Answer(s): B



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