CQA Online Practice Questions and Answers

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

The objective evidence supporting an audit observation must be

A. recorded on the working papers

B. verified by the escort

C. mentioned to the auditee

D. written as a nonconformance

To determine whether a finding is a minor, isolated incident or a serious, chronic problem, an auditor should consult with the:

A. auditee's quality assurance inspector

B. auditee's department manager

C. audit team

D. client

Which of the following would NOT normally be used as a major category in a cause and effect diagram?

A. Modifications

B. Methods

C. Materials

D. Machines

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?

A. Close out the corrective action request.

B. Notify the auditee to comply with the procedure.

C. Void the noncompliance.

D. Request that the auditee resolve the conflict.

An audit schedule is an integral part of which of the following phases of the auditing process?

A. Initiation

B. Preparation

C. Closing

D. Reporting

As the last step before distributing an audit plan, an auditor should have the plan:

A. approved by the client

B. approved by the auditee

C. reviewed by the organization to be audited

D. reviewed by auditee management

Who is responsible for preparing the corrective action plan?

A. The auditor

B. The auditee

C. The registrar D. The audit manager

The main function of an audit checklist is to:

A. identify the specific products to be examined

B. serve as a guide for members of the audit team

C. save time by auditing only the items listed

D. expedite the preparation of the final audit report

When should audit checklists be prepared?

A. At the time the audit is requested

B. When the lead auditor is appointed

C. During the opening meeting

D. Before the field work is begun