Exam ISO-IEC-42001-Lead-Auditor Topic 4 Question 90 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-IEC-42001-Lead-Auditor exam
Question #: 90
Topic #: 4
Question:
While preparing for an AIMS audit, a technology company faced an issue: the auditor lacked a required security clearance for accessing sensitive information related to government contracts.
The company requested a replacement auditor. Is this acceptable?

Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer

It isacceptablefor an auditee to request a change if the assigned auditorlacks necessary security clearancesto perform the audit properly.
* ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.2requires that auditors must have appropriate competence, including security requirements, for sensitive audits.
* TheLead Auditor Trainingspecifies:"Auditee organizations have the right to request a replacement of auditors if competence (including security clearance) is insufficient for audit scope requirements." Reference:ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.2; ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Guide Chapter 5 ("Auditor Competence and Replacement").

by Reginald at Jul 24, 2026, 04:31 AM

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