Exam ISO-IEC-42001-Lead-Auditor Topic 5 Question 12 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-IEC-42001-Lead-Auditor exam
Question #: 12
Topic #: 5
Question:
DenSolutions, a financial institution, is seeking to certify its AIMS. The certification body appointed Sarah as the audit team leader, who previously provided consultancy services regarding the AIMS. Can Sarah audit the AIMS of DenSolutions?

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Sarahcannot auditbecause auditors who have contributed to the design, implementation, or maintenance of a management systemmust not audit that same systemto avoid conflict of interest.
* ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.5clearly states:"Personnel who have provided management system consultancy, including those acting in a managerial capacity, shall not be used to conduct audits."
* TheLead Auditor Guideexplains:"Maintaining impartiality requires that individuals with consultancy roles be excluded from auditing the systems they helped create." Reference:ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 5.2.5; ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor Training Material, Conflict of Interest Management.

by Arabela at Apr 20, 2026, 03:43 PM

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