Audit E 1

What is the primary purpose of an audit in the context of a Quality Management System (QMS)?

• To increase workload

• To determine gaps and improve quality

• To create confusion

• To generate revenue

Which principle of auditing emphasizes the need for auditors to perform their work ethically, honestly, and responsibly?

• Fair presentation

• Integrity

• Confidentiality

• Independence

What is meant by 'fair presentation' in the context of auditing?

• Reporting opinions without evidence

• Reporting truthfully and accurately

• Reporting only positive findings

• Reporting findings to external parties

What is the primary basis for determining the extent of the audit programme?

• Availability of auditors

• Departmental preferences

• Nature, functionality, complexity, and level of maturity of the department

• Number of staff members

Which model is the audit programme based on?

• SWOT Analysis

• PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

• SMART Goals

• DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)

What is the purpose of using audit checklists?

• To randomly select audit areas

• To ensure audits are performed quickly

• To define the scope and sample of the audit and record audit evidence

• To minimize the need for auditor training

What must be assigned to an audit before findings can be recorded in the summary section?

• An audit number

• An actual start date

• An audit plan

• A lead auditor

What happens to a finding raised from the audit module in Q-Pulse?

• It appears only in the CAPA module

• It appears only in the audit module

• It appears in both the CAPA module and the audit module

• It is sent to external auditors

Who is responsible for closing an audit once all findings are closed?

• Only the Lead Auditor

• Only the Quality Practitioner

• Any user with appropriate security privileges

• Only the head of the department

What should auditors review before performing a new audit?

• Financial statements

• Outstanding findings and previous audit reports

• Staff personal records

• External audit results