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What is the role of the Lead Auditor in the certification body's audit process?
The Lead Auditor writes the report.
What is the process for issuing the audit report to the audit client?
In some cases, the report is written and issued at the time of the site audit, but it depends on the certification body.
What does the audit client need to do after the audit report is issued?
The audit client needs to identify root causes for any non-conformity and develop corrections and corrective actions.
How are corrective actions reviewed by the Lead Auditor?
The Lead Auditor reviews the corrective actions to ensure they are appropriate to the non-conformity raised and have appropriate timescales, responsibilities, and clear actions.
What is the difference in the review process for minor and major non-conformities?
For minor non-conformities, the actions will be reviewed at the next audit. For major non-conformities, the Lead Auditor needs to accept and verify the actions.
Which one of the following is a responsibility of the audit team leader when planning a certification audit?
Determining the scope and objectives of the audit
What is the purpose of a certification audit?
To assess the effectiveness of the organization's management system
Which one of the following is NOT a responsibility of the audit team leader during a certification audit?
Preparing the audit report
Test your knowledge on certification body audit procedures and the lead auditor's role in report writing. Learn about the importance of setting a time period for report completion and how to handle delays in informing the audit client. Explore different processes of issuing reports and their impact on certification outcomes. Challenge yourself and become an expert in certification body audits!
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