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An auditee who objects to any part of an audit plan should first make those objections known to the

• A.lead auditor
• B.audit team members
• C.audit program manager
• D.client

When an internal audit program is being formulated, the auditees' anxiety about the audit process is most likely to be reduced by which of the following?

• A.Clearly stated procedures for resolving audit findings
• B.Clearly stated provisions for performing unannounced audits
• C.A cooperative process for involving participants in the development of audit procedures
• D.A clear description of the rules developed by the auditing group

Typically, which two of the following are more important to an auditor in maintaining his or her auditing competency?
I. Understanding current standards for quality systems
II. Attending audit closing meetings
III. Networking with other auditors and auditing organizations
IV.
Learning about changes to existing auditing techniques

• A.I and II
• B.II and III
• C.III and IV
• D.I and IV

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.Notify the auditee to comply with the procedure.
• B.Void the noncompliance.
• C.Request that the auditee resolve the conflict.
• D.Close out the corrective action request.

In quality auditing, a finding is defined as

• A.a fundamental deficiency that can lead to nonconformance
• B.an observation of common behaviors
• C.an item of objective evidence found during an audit
• D.a conclusion of importance based on evidence