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| Certification Vendor: | PECB |
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| Exam Name: | PECB Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Examination |
| Exam Number: | ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Exam |
| Real Exam Qty: | 80 MCQs |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions, Closed-book exam, Scenario-based questions |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, Arabic, French, English, German, Chinese, Portuguese |
| Related Certifications: | ISO 9001:2015 Foundation ISO 9001:2015 Lead Implementer QMS ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor ISO 19011 Lead Auditor |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (renewal required for certification validity) |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region (typically approx. USD 500–800) |
| Recommended Training: | PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training ISO 9001:2015 QMS Training Resources |
| Exam Registration: | PECB Official Certification Page PECB Exam Registration Portal |
| Sample Questions: | PECB ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite exam (depending on PECB authorized providers) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: basic knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 or prior experience in quality management systems or auditing. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://pecb.com |
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NEW QUESTION # 99
Whistlekleen is a national dry cleaning and laundry company with 50 shops. You are conducting a surveillance audit of the Head Office and are sampling customer complaints. 80% of complaints originate from five shops in the same region. Most of these complaints relate to customer laundry not being cleaned as customers require. The Quality Manager tells you that these are the oldest shops in the company. The cleaning equipment needs replacing but the company cannot afford it now. You learn that the shop managers were told to dismiss most of the complaints because of the poor quality of the laundered materials.
On raising the matter with senior management, you are told that there are plans to replace the equipment in these shops over the next five years.
You raised a nonconformity against clause 8.5.1 of ISO 9001.
Based on the scenario, select the three options which best describe the evidence for raising such a nonconformity.
Answer: D,F,G
Explanation:
The nonconformity was raised against ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.5.1 - Control of production and service provision. This clause requires organisations to carry out production and service provision under controlled conditions, including:
* the use of suitable infrastructure and equipment,
* the availability and use of appropriate monitoring and control, and
* the prevention of nonconforming outputs being delivered to customers.
In this scenario, the evidence shows a systemic failure in operational control, not isolated human error.
Explanation of the selected evidence:
E). The organisation failed to control the laundry operations in 5 shops adequately.
Clause 8.5.1 requires consistent control of service provision. The fact that 80% of complaints come from five specific shops demonstrates a lack of effective operational control in those locations.
G). The organisation failed to maintain all of its equipment to an adequate standard.
Clause 8.5.1 requires suitable infrastructure for service provision. Management acknowledged that equipment in these shops is old and cannot currently be replaced, meaning it is not being maintained at a level necessary to ensure conformity of service.
H). Some equipment used was not suitable for the laundry process.
The poor cleaning outcomes and high complaint levels directly indicate that the equipment is not fit for purpose, which is a clear breach of the requirement to provide suitable resources for controlled service provision under Clause 8.5.1.
Explanation of why the other options are not appropriate evidence for Clause 8.5.1:
* A relates to strategic planning and investment decisions, not directly to operational control.
* B and C relate to inspection activities, which were not evidenced in the scenario.
* D and F relate to complaint handling behaviour, which would align more closely with Clause 9.1.2 (customer satisfaction) or Clause 10.2 (nonconformity and corrective action), not Clause 8.5.1.
ISO-aligned conclusion:
The nonconformity is justified because the organisation is continuing to provide services using unsuitable and inadequately maintained equipment, resulting in repeated service failures in multiple locations. This demonstrates a clear failure to control service provision as required by ISO 9001:2015 Clause 8.5.1, supported by evidence E, G and H.
NEW QUESTION # 100
XYZ Corporation is an organisation that employs 100 people. As audit team leader, you are conducting a certification audit at Stage 1. When reviewing the quality management system (QMS) documentation, you find that quality objectives have been set for every employee in the organisation except top management.
The Quality Manager complains that this has created a lot of resistance to the QMS, and the Chief Executive is asking questions about how much it will cost. He asks for your opinion on whether this is the correct method of setting objectives.
Three months after Stage 1, you return to XYZ Corporation to conduct a Stage 2 certification audit as Audit Team Leader with one other auditor. You find that the Quality Manager has cancelled the previous quality objectives for all employees and replaced them with a single objective for himself. This states that "The Quality Manager will drive multiple improvements in the QMS in the next year". The Quality Manager indicates that this gives him the authority to issue instructions to department managers when quality improvement is needed. He says that this approach has the full backing of senior management. He shows you the latest Quality Improvement Request that was included in the last management review.
After further auditing, the issues below were found. Select two statements that apply to the term
`nonconformity'.
Answer: A,B
Explanation:
According to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, clause 10.2.1 defines nonconformity as the non-fulfilment of a requirement. A requirement can be related to the quality management system, the products and services, the customer expectations, or the applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Nonconformities can be detected through various sources, such as audits, inspections, tests, customer complaints, or internal reviews.
Nonconformities must be addressed by taking appropriate actions to correct them and prevent their recurrence.
In this scenario, the auditee has shown several issues that indicate nonconformities in their quality management system. Two statements that apply to the term nonconformity are:
A: No quality objectives planned for the top management team: According to ISO 9001, clause 6.2.1, the organization must establish quality objectives at relevant functions, levels, and processes. The quality objectives must be consistent with the quality policy and the strategic direction of the organization. The top management team is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the quality management system and ensuring its alignment with the organization's purpose and context. Therefore, the absence of quality objectives for the top management team is a nonconformity as it violates the requirement of clause 6.2.1.
E: Quality improvements not aligning with the quality policy: According to ISO 9001, clause 5.2.1, the quality policy is a statement of the organization's intentions and direction regarding quality, as formally expressed by top management. The quality policy must provide a framework for setting quality objectives and be compatible with the context and strategic direction of the organization. The quality policy must also be communicated, understood, and applied within the organization. Therefore, if the quality improvements are not aligned with the quality policy, it is a nonconformity as it violates the requirement of clause 5.2.1.
NEW QUESTION # 101
An audit team leader arrives at a printing company to carry out a Stage 2 audit for a certification body. At a meeting with the Quality Manager, she is told that they have won their biggest contract from a computer manufacturer to print and compile computer documentation packages. The Quality Manager wants the ISO
9001 certificate to cover the new contract.
During the audit, a team member found that some print jobs had been rejected by several clients over some months due to spelling errors in the print run. The Print Manager blames the new employees they had to take on because of a big contract.
The auditor finds that the responsibility for checking spelling errors is placed on the printer that sets up the print run.
In line with the policy of the certification body, the audit team raise improvement opportunities in the audit report. Which three of the following options would represent acceptable opportunities for improvement in the report?
Answer: A,E,F
Explanation:
According to the ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on Improvement Opportunities1, an improvement opportunity is a suggestion made by the auditor for the auditee to consider that, if implemented, may enhance the performance of the QMS. Improvement opportunities are not mandatory, but they should be based on objective evidence and aligned with the audit criteria and objectives. Improvement opportunities should also be realistic, feasible, and beneficial for the auditee. In this case, the evidence statements that represent acceptable improvement opportunities in the report are A, C, and E, because they address the potential causes and effects of the spelling errors in the print run, and propose possible actions that may improve the quality of the products and services, and the effectiveness of the QMS. These options are consistent with the requirements and principles of ISO 9001, such as clause 6.1 on actions to address risks and opportunities, clause 8.1 on operational planning and control, clause 8.5.1 on control of production and service provision, and clause 10.2 on nonconformity and corrective action. The other options are not appropriate improvement opportunities, because they are either irrelevant, unrealistic, or unhelpful for the auditee. For example, option B may contradict the audit objective and scope, option D may imply a lack of auditor competence or impartiality, option F may not address the root cause of the problem, option G may not be applicable or effective, and option H may not be feasible or justified. References: ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on Improvement Opportunities, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Guidance on Audit Evidence
NEW QUESTION # 102
You are carrying out an audit to ISO 9001 at an organisation which offers consultancy services on the implementation of ISO 9001 quality management systems to manufacturers of cosmetics.
You are interviewing the Technical and Quality Director (TQD), who manages a team of biochemists responsible for providing ISO 9001 consultancy services to customers.
You: "How do you ensure your team's competence concerning regulatory and ISO 9001 requirements?" TQD: "We subcontract a part-time lead consultant who has years of experience working as a biochemist in the cosmetics industry. She is responsible for ensuring the team's competency." You: "Do they retain any documented information on the individual competency of each consultant?" TQD: "No. The lead consultant is a dedicated individual with lots of contacts in the sector. We rely on her decision on the consultants' competency. She says that she thought that it was not necessary to keep documented information; however, after the event two weeks ago, which could not be solved due to the lack of documentation, she may consider in the future to plan which information we may need to keep." You: "How does the organisation enable the consultants you employ to maintain updated their competence on ISO 9001 and regulatory requirements?" TQD: "As I said before, we leave that up to the lead consultant. She tells us when we need to employ more young consultants and when changes are introduced in the applicable regulations. Our regular survey shows that customers are quite satisfied with our consultants; last year's objective of customer satisfaction was achieved. We gave a salary increase to consultants when they knew that the objectives had been achieved." You decide to raise a non-conformity.
To complete the non-conformity report, click on the blank section you want to complete so it is highlighted in red and then click on the applicable text from the options below. Alternatively, drag and drop the options to the appropriate blank section.
Answer:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Non-conformity Report
ISO 9001 Clause Number:
7.2
Nature of problem:
Documented information is not retained on the necessary competence of consultants with respect to relevant regulatory and ISO 9001 requirements.
ISO 9001 requirement that has not been fulfilled:
ISO 9001 - "The organization shall retain appropriate documented information as evidence of competence." ISO 9001:2015 places a clear requirement on organisations to ensure that persons doing work under its control that affects performance and conformity are competent, and that this competence is demonstrated and evidenced.
Relevant ISO 9001 requirements
* Clause 7.2 - Competence requires the organisation to:
* determine the necessary competence of persons doing work under its control,
* ensure that these persons are competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, or experience, and
* retain appropriate documented information as evidence of competence.
In the scenario:
* Competence decisions are entirely delegated to a subcontracted lead consultant.
* No documented information is retained to demonstrate individual consultant competence.
* A recent event could not be resolved specifically due to the absence of documented competence records, which directly confirms non-fulfilment of Clause 7.2.
* Reliance on customer satisfaction results or the personal judgement of a consultant does not replace the ISO 9001 requirement for objective evidence.
Why other clauses are not applicable:
* Clause 7.1 relates to provision of resources, not evidence of competence.
* Clause 7.3 relates to awareness of quality objectives, not competence records.
* Statements such as "consultants are not aware of customer satisfaction objectives" or "persons necessary are not determined" are not supported by the scenario evidence.
ISO-aligned conclusion:
The organisation has failed to retain documented information as evidence of competence for consultants providing ISO 9001 and regulatory consultancy services. This is a clear and justified nonconformity against ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.2.
NEW QUESTION # 103
Which action indicates that an organization is meeting the requirements of ISO 9001 regarding nonconforming outputs?
Answer: B
Explanation:
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
ISO 9001:2015 requires organizations to identify and control nonconforming outputs to prevent unintended use or delivery.
Clause References:
* Clause 8.7 (Control of Nonconforming Outputs): Organizations must ensure that nonconforming outputs are identified and controlled to prevent unintended use or delivery.
* Clause 10.2 (Nonconformity and Corrective Action): Requires organizations to take appropriate actions when nonconformities are found, including during or after service provision.
Why is the Correct Answer C?
* If nonconforming products or services are identified after delivery or during service, organizations must take corrective actions to protect customers and stakeholders.
* Actions may include recalls, rework, customer notifications, compensation, or process improvements.
* This approach aligns with ISO 9001:2015, ensuring that products/services consistently meet requirements.
Why are the Other Options Incorrect?
* A (Retaining documentation only) # While documentation is required, it alone does not ensure proper handling of nonconforming outputs.
* B (Verifying conformity before correction) # While verification is good practice, ISO 9001 prioritizes corrective action over mere verification.
* D (Allowing employees to handle nonconformities without structure) # ISO 9001 requires documented procedures for handling nonconformities (Clause 8.7).
NEW QUESTION # 104
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