2026 Valid ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor FREE EXAM DUMPS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS [Q225-Q246]

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Certification and Accreditation Framework	15%	– ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements for certification bodies – Principles of certification bodies – Surveillance and re-certification audits – Certification decision process – Audit report preparation and documentation
Topic 2: Audit Lifecycle and Competencies of the Lead Auditor	25%	– Managing audit relationships with audited parties – Conflict resolution during audits – Audit communication strategies – Leading an audit team – Audit follow-up and corrective action verification
Topic 3: ISMS Audit Based on ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1	25%	– Auditing organizational structure and roles – Continual improvement processes – Auditing the context of the organization – Auditing control selection and implementation (Annex A) – Measuring, monitoring, and reporting ISMS performance – Auditing risk assessment and treatment processes – Auditing leadership commitment
Topic 4: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and the ISO/IEC 27001 Standard	15%	– Fundamental principles and concepts of information security – Regulatory and legal considerations in information security – Overview of ISO/IEC 27001 and its relationship with ISO/IEC 27002
Topic 5: Audit Principles and Audit Process	20%	– Risk-based audit approach – Audit sampling methodology – Audit scope and objectives – Audit evidence collection techniques – Audit types and stages ( initiation, planning, execution, reporting)

NEW QUESTION 225
Someone from a large tech company calls you on behalf of your company to check the health of your PC, and therefore needs your user-id and password. What type of threat is this?

Social engineering threat

Organisational threat

Technical threat

Malware threat

NEW QUESTION 226
During a third-party certification audit, you are presented with a list of issues by an auditee. Which four of the following constitute ‘internal’ issues in the context of a management system to ISO 27001:2022?

Higher labour costs as a result of an aging population

A rise in interest rates in response to high inflation

Poor levels of staff competence as a result of cuts in training expenditure

Poor morale as a result of staff holidays being reduced

Increased absenteeism as a result of poor management

A reduction in grants as a result of a change in government policy

A fall in productivity linked to outdated production equipment

Inability to source raw materials due to government sanctions

According to ISO 27001:2022 clause 4.1, the organisation shall determine external and internal issues that are relevant to its purpose and that affect its ability to achieve the intended outcome(s) of its information security management system (ISMS)12 External issues are factors outside the organisation that it cannot control, but can influence or adapt to. They include political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors that may affect the organisation’s information security objectives, risks, and opportunities12 Internal issues are factors within the organisation that it can control or change. They include the organisation’s structure, culture, values, policies, objectives, strategies, capabilities, resources, processes, activities, relationships, and performance that may affect the organisation’s information security management system12 Therefore, the following issues are considered ‘internal’ in the context of a management system to ISO
27001:2022:
* Poor levels of staff competence as a result of cuts in training expenditure: This is an internal issue because it relates to the organisation’s capability, resource, and process of developing and maintaining the competence of its personnel involved in the ISMS. The organisation can control or change its training expenditure and its impact on staff competence12
* Poor morale as a result of staff holidays being reduced: This is an internal issue because it relates to the organisation’s culture, value, and relationship with its employees. The organisation can control or
* change its staff holiday policy and its impact on staff morale12
* Increased absenteeism as a result of poor management: This is an internal issue because it relates to the organisation’s performance, structure, and accountability of its management. The organisation can control or change its management practices and its impact on staff absenteeism12
* A fall in productivity linked to outdated production equipment: This is an internal issue because it relates to the organisation’s capability, resource, and process of ensuring the availability and suitability of its production equipment. The organisation can control or change its equipment maintenance and upgrade and its impact on productivity12 The following issues are considered ‘external’ in the context of a management system to ISO 27001:2022:
* Higher labour costs as a result of an aging population: This is an external issue because it relates to the social and demographic factor that affects the availability and cost of labour in the market. The organisation cannot control or change the aging population, but can influence or adapt to its impact on labour costs12
* A rise in interest rates in response to high inflation: This is an external issue because it relates to the economic and monetary factor that affects the cost and availability of capital in the market. The organisation cannot control or change the interest rates or inflation, but can influence or adapt to its impact on capital costs12
* A reduction in grants as a result of a change in government policy: This is an external issue because it relates to the political and legal factor that affects the availability and conditions of public funding for the organisation. The organisation cannot control or change the government policy, but can influence or adapt to its impact on grants12
* Inability to source raw materials due to government sanctions: This is an external issue because it relates to the political and legal factor that affects the availability and cost of raw materials in the market. The organisation cannot control or change the government sanctions, but can influence or adapt to its impact on raw materials12 References:
1: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (Information Security Management Systems) Course by CQI and IRCA Certified Training 1 2: ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Training Course by PECB 2

NEW QUESTION 227
You are performing an ISMS audit at a residential nursing home (ABC) that provides healthcare services. The next step in your audit plan is to verify the information security of ABC’s healthcare mobile app development, support, and lifecycle process. During the audit, you learned the organization outsourced the mobile app development to a professional software development company with CMMI Level 5, ITSM (ISO/IEC
20000-1), BCMS (ISO 22301) and ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001) certified.
The IT Manager presented the software security management procedure and summarised the process as following:
The mobile app development shall adopt “security-by-design” and “security-by-default” principles, as a minimum. The following security functions for personal data protection shall be available:
Access control.
Personal data encryption, i.e., Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm, key lengths: 256 bits; and Personal data pseudonymization.
Vulnerability checked and no security backdoor
You sample the latest Mobile App Test report, details as follows:

You ask the IT Manager why the organisation still uses the mobile app while personal data encryption and pseudonymization tests failed. Also, whether the Service Manager is authorised to approve the test.
The IT Manager explains the test results should be approved by him according to the software security management procedure.
The reason why the encryption and pseudonymisation functions failed is that these functions heavily slowed down the system and service performance. An extra 150% of resources are needed to cover this. The Service Manager agreed that access control is good enough and acceptable. That’s why the Service Manager signed the approval.
You are preparing the audit findings. Select the correct option.

There is NO nonconformity (NC). The Service Manager makes a good decision to continue the service.
(Relevant to clause 8.1, control A.8.30)

There is a nonconformity (NC). The organisation and developer do not perform acceptance tests.
(Relevant to clause 8.1, control A.8.29)

There is a nonconformity (NC). The organisation and developer perform security tests that fail.
(Relevant to clause 8.1, control A.8.29)

There is a nonconformity (NC). The Service Manager does not comply with the software security management procedure. (Relevant to clause 8.1, control A.8.30)

NEW QUESTION 228
During a third-party certification audit, you are presented with a list of issues by an auditee. Which four of the following constitute ‘internal’ issues in the context of a management system to ISO 27001:2022?

A reduction in grants as a result of a change in government policy

Higher labour costs as a result of an aging population

Poor levels of staff competence as a result of cuts in training expenditure

Increased absenteeism as a result of poor management

A fall in productivity linked to outdated production equipment

Poor morale as a result of staff holidays being reduced

A rise in interest rates in response to high inflation

Inability to source raw materials due to government sanctions

NEW QUESTION 229
You are performing an ISMS audit at a residential nursing home that provides healthcare services. The next step in your audit plan is to verify the information security incident management process. The IT Security Manager presents the information security incident management procedure and explains that the process is based on ISO/IEC 27035-1:2016.
You review the document and notice a statement “any information security weakness, event, and incident should be reported to the Point of Contact (PoC) within 1 hour after identification”. When interviewing staff, you found that there were differences in the understanding of the meaning of “weakness, event, and incident”.
You sample incident report records from the event tracking system for the last 6 months with summarized results in the following table.

You would like to further investigate other areas to collect more audit evidence. Select two options that will not be in your audit trail.

Collect more evidence on how and when the Human Resources manager pays the ransom fee to unlock personal mobile data, i.e., credit card, and bank transfer. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

Collect more evidence on what the service requirements of healthcare monitoring are. (Relevant to clause 4.2)

Collect more evidence on how the organization determined no further action was needed after the incident. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

Collect more evidence on how the organisation determined the incident recovery time. (Relevant to control A.5.27)

Collect more evidence on the incident recovery procedures. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

Collect more evidence by interviewing more staff about their understanding of the reporting process.
(Relevant to control A.6.8)

Collect more evidence on how and when the company pays the ransom fee to unlock the company’s mobile phone and data, i.e., credit card, and bank transfer. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

NEW QUESTION 230
Scenario 5: Cobt. an insurance company in London, offers various commercial, industrial, and life insurance solutions. In recent years, the number of Cobt’s clients has increased enormously. Having a huge amount of data to process, the company decided that certifying against ISO/IEC 27001 would bring many benefits to securing information and show its commitment to continual improvement. While the company was well- versed in conducting regular risk assessments, implementing an ISMS brought major changes to its daily operations. During the risk assessment process, a risk was identified where significant defects occurred without being detected or prevented by the organizations internal control mechanisms.
The company followed a methodology to implement the ISMS and had an operational ISMS in place after only a few months After successfully implementing the ISMS, Cobt applied for ISO/IEC 27001 certification Sarah, an experienced auditor, was assigned to the audit Upon thoroughly analyzing the audit offer, Sarah accepted her responsibilities as an audit team leader and immediately started to obtain general information about Cobt She established the audit criteria and objective, planned the audit, and assigned the audit team members’ responsibilities.
Sarah acknowledged that although Cobt has expanded significantly by offering diverse commercial and insurance solutions, it still relies on some manual processes Therefore, her initial focus was to gather information on how the company manages its information security risks Sarah contacted Cobt’s representatives to request access to information related to risk management for the off-site review, as initially agreed upon for part of the audit However, Cobt later refused, claiming that such information is too sensitive to be accessed outside of the company This refusal raised concerns about the audit’s feasibility, particularly regarding the availability and cooperation of the auditee and access to evidence Moreover, Cobt raised concerns about the audit schedule, stating that it does not properly reflect the recent changes the company made It pointed out that the actions to be performed during the audit apply only to the initial scope and do not encompass the latest changes made in the audit scope Sarah also evaluated the materiality of the situation, considering the significance of the information denied for the audit objectives. In this case, the refusal by Cobt raised questions about the completeness of the audit and its ability to provide reasonable assurance. Following these situations, Sarah decided to withdraw from the audit before a certification agreement was signed and communicated her decision to Cobt and the certification body. This decision was made to ensure adherence to audit principles and maintain transparency, highlighting her commitment to consistently upholding these principles.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
Question:
Based on Scenario 5, Cobt stated that the audit schedule did not properly reflect the recent changes they made in the audit scope. What should Sarah do in this case?

Change the audit schedule as requested by Cobt as the scope should reflect the status and importance of the activities to be audited

Continue the audit with the initial scope since Cobt can request a change in the audit scope only if there are recent changes in technologies in place

Change the audit schedule only if Cobt, Sarah, and the certification body agree on the changes in the audit scope

NEW QUESTION 231
__________ is a software used or created by hackers to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems.

Trojan

Operating System

Virus

Malware

NEW QUESTION 232
You are an experienced ISMS auditor, currently providing support to an ISMS auditor in training who is carrying out her first initial certification audit. She asks you what she should be verifying when auditing an organisation’s Information Security objectives. You ask her what she has included in her audit checklist and she provides the following replies.
Which three of these responses would you cause you concern in relation to conformity with ISO/IEC
27001:2022?

I am going to check how each Information Security objective has been communicated to those who need to be aware of it in order for the objective to be achieved

I am going to check that top management have determined the Information Security objectives for the current year. If not, I will check that this task has been programmed to be completed

I am going to check that the Information Security objectives are written down on paper so that everyone is clear on what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, and by when it will be achieved

I am going to check that there is a process in place to periodically revisit Information Security objectives, with a view to amending or cancelling them if circumstances necessitate this

I am going to check that a completion date has been set for each objective and that there are no objectives with missing ‘achieve by’ dates

I am going to check that the necessary budget, manpower and materials to achieve each objective has been determined

I am going to check that all the Information Security objectives are measurable. If they are not measurable the organisation will not be able to track progress against them

According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, which specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS), clause 6.2 requires an organization to establish information security objectives at relevant functions and levels1. The objectives should be consistent with the information security policy; measurable (if practicable) or capable of being evaluated; monitored; communicated; updated as appropriate1. Therefore, when auditing an organization’s information security objectives, an ISMS auditor should verify these aspects in accordance with the audit criteria.
Three responses from the ISMS auditor in training that would cause concern in relation to conformity with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 are:
* I am going to check that top management have determined the Information Security objectives for the current year. If not, I will check that this task has been programmed to be completed: This response would cause concern because it implies that the auditor in training is not aware of the requirement to establish information security objectives at relevant functions and levels, not just at the top management level. It also implies that the auditor in training is willing to accept a delay or postponement in determining the information security objectives, which may affect the ISMS performance and effectiveness.
* I am going to check that the Information Security objectives are written down on paper so that everyone is clear on what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, and by when it will be achieved: This response would cause concern because it implies that the auditor in training is not aware of the requirement to establish information security objectives that are measurable (if practicable) or capable of being evaluated, not just written down on paper. It also implies that the auditor in training is not aware of the flexibility and suitability of different media or formats for documenting and communicating information security objectives, such as electronic or digital records, posters, newsletters, etc.
* I am going to check that a completion date has been set for each objective and that there are no objectives with missing ‘achieve by’ dates: This response would cause concern because it implies that the auditor in training is not aware of the requirement to establish information security objectives that are monitored, not just completed by a certain date. It also implies that the auditor in training is not aware of the possibility and necessity of updating information security objectives as appropriate, such as when changes occur in the internal or external context of the organization, or when new risks or opportunities arise.
The other responses from the ISMS auditor in training are acceptable and do not cause concern in relation to conformity with ISO/IEC 27001:2022. For example, checking how each Information Security objective has been communicated to those who need to be aware of it in order for the objective to be achieved is relevant to verifying the communication aspect of clause 6.2; checking that there is a process in place to periodically revisit Information Security objectives, with a view to amending or cancelling them if circumstances necessitate this is relevant to verifying the updating aspect of clause 6.2; checking that the necessary budget, manpower and materials to achieve each objective has been determined is relevant to verifying the planning aspect of clause 6.2; checking that all the Information Security objectives are measurable. If they are not measurable the organisation will not be able to track progress against them is relevant to verifying the measurability aspect of clause 6.2. References: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information technology – Security techniques – Information security management systems – Requirements

NEW QUESTION 233
Scenario 4: SendPay is a financial company that provides its services through a network of agents and financial institutions. One of their main services is transferring money worldwide. SendPay, as a new company, seeks to offer top quality services to its clients. Since the company offers international transactions, it requires from their clients to provide personal information, such as their identity, the reason for the transactions, and other details that might be needed to complete the transaction. Therefore, SendPay has implemented security measures to protect their clients’ information, including detecting, investigating, and responding to any information security threats that may emerge. Their commitment to offering secure services was also reflected during the ISMS implementation where the company invested a lot of time and resources.
Last year, SendPay unveiled their digital platform that allows money transactions through electronic devices, such as smartphones or laptops, without requiring an additional fee. Through this platform, SendPay’s clients can send and receive money from anywhere and at any time. The digital platform helped SendPay to simplify the company’s operations and further expand its business. At the time, SendPay was outsourcing its software operations, hence the project was completed by the software development team of the outsourced company.
The same team was also responsible for maintaining the technology infrastructure of SendPay.
Recently, the company applied for ISO/IEC 27001 certification after having an ISMS in place for almost a year. They contracted a certification body that fit their criteria. Soon after, the certification body appointed a team of four auditors to audit SendPay’s ISMS.
During the audit, among others, the following situations were observed:
1.The outsourced software company had terminated the contract with SendPay without prior notice. As a result, SendPay was unable to immediately bring the services back in-house and its operations were disrupted for five days. The auditors requested from SendPay’s representatives to provide evidence that they have a plan to follow in cases of contract terminations. The representatives did not provide any documentary evidence but during an interview, they told the auditors that the top management of SendPay had identified two other software development companies that could provide services immediately if similar situations happen again.
2.There was no evidence available regarding the monitoring of the activities that were outsourced to the software development company. Once again, the representatives of SendPay told the auditors that they regularly communicate with the software development company and that they are appropriately informed for any possible change that might occur.
3.There was no nonconformity found during the firewall testing. The auditors tested the firewall configuration in order to determine the level of security provided by these services. They used a packet analyzer to test the firewall policies which enabled them to check the packets sent or received in real-time.
Based on this scenario, answer the following question:
How do you evaluate the evidence obtained related to the monitoring process of outsourced operations? Refer to scenario 4.

Irrelevant, monitoring the outsourced operations is not a requirement of the standard

Not reliable. SendPay provided only verbal evidence regarding the monitoring of its outsourced operations

Appropriate and sufficient, verbal confirmation from the SendPay’s representatives indicates that the they were aware that outsourced operations must be monitored

NEW QUESTION 234
You are performing an ISMS audit at a residential nursing home that provides healthcare services. The next step in your audit plan is to verify the information security incident management process. The IT Security Manager presents the information security incident management procedure and explains that the process is based on ISO/IEC 27035-1:2016.
You review the document and notice a statement “any information security weakness, event, and incident should be reported to the Point of Contact (PoC) within 1 hour after identification”. When interviewing staff, you found that there were differences in the understanding of the meaning of “weakness, event, and incident”.
You sample incident report records from the event tracking system for the last 6 months with summarized results in the following table.

You would like to further investigate other areas to collect more audit evidence. Select two options that will not be in your audit trail.

Collect more evidence on how and when the Human Resources manager pays the ransom fee to unlock personal mobile data, i.e., credit card, and bank transfer. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

Collect more evidence on what the service requirements of healthcare monitoring are. (Relevant to clause 4.2)

Collect more evidence on how the organization determined no further action was needed after the incident. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

Collect more evidence on how the organisation determined the incident recovery time. (Relevant to control A.5.27)

Collect more evidence on the incident recovery procedures. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

Collect more evidence by interviewing more staff about their understanding of the reporting process.
(Relevant to control A.6.8)

Collect more evidence on how and when the company pays the ransom fee to unlock the company’s mobile phone and data, i.e., credit card, and bank transfer. (Relevant to control A.5.26)

NEW QUESTION 235
The following are definitions of Information, except:

accurate and timely data

specific and organized data for a purpose

mature and measurable data

can lead to understanding and decrease in uncertainty

NEW QUESTION 236
In regard to generating an audit finding, select the words that best complete the following sentence.
To complete the sentence with the best word(s), click on the blank section you want to complete so that it Is highlighted in red, and then click on the applicable text from the options below. Alternatively, you may drag and drop the option to the appropriate blank section.

NEW QUESTION 237
Does the security have the right to ask you to display your ID badges and check your bags?

True

False

NEW QUESTION 238
Scenario 9: Techmanic is a Belgian company founded in 1995 and currently operating in Brussels. It provides IT consultancy, software design, and hardware/software services, including deployment and maintenance. The company serves sectors like public services, finance, telecom, energy, healthcare, and education. As a customer-centered company, it prioritizes strong client relationships and leading security practices.
Techmanic has been ISO/IEC 27001 certified for a year and regards this certification with pride. During the certification audit, the auditor found some inconsistencies in its ISMS implementation. Since the observed situations did not affect the capability of its ISMS to achieve the intended results, Techmanic was certified after auditors followed up on the root cause analysis and corrective actions remotely During that year, the company added hosting to its list of services and requested to expand its certification scope to include that area The auditor in charge approved the request and notified Techmanic that the extension audit would be conducted during the surveillance audit Techmanic underwent a surveillance audit to verify its iSMS’s continued effectiveness and compliance with ISO/IEC 27001. The surveillance audit aimed to ensure that Techmanic’s security practices, including the recent addition of hosting services, aligned seamlessly with the rigorous requirements of the certification The auditor strategically utilized the findings from previous surveillance audit reports in the recertification activity with the purpose of replacing the need for additional recertification audits, specifically in the IT consultancy sector. Recognizing the value of continual improvement and learning from past assessments.
Techmanic implemented a practice of reviewing previous surveillance audit reports. This proactive approach not only facilitated identifying and resolving potential nonconformities but also aimed to streamline the recertification process in the IT consultancy sector.
During the surveillance audit, several nonconformities were found. The ISMS continued to fulfill the ISO/IEC
27001*s requirements, but Techmanic failed to resolve the nonconformities related to the hosting services, as reported by its internal auditor. In addition, the internal audit report had several inconsistencies, which questioned the independence of the internal auditor during the audit of hosting services. Based on this, the extension certification was not granted. As a result. Techmanic requested a transfer to another certification body. In the meantime, the company released a statement to its clients stating that the ISO/IEC 27001 certification covers the IT services, as well as the hosting services.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
Question:
Is questioning the independence of the internal auditor important given the inconsistencies found in the internal audit report?

No, internal auditors should only be independent when a surveillance audit relies on their findings

No, internal auditors cannot be independent since they have an advisory role

Yes, internal auditors must be independent of the audited activities

NEW QUESTION 239
Scenario 7: Lawsy is a leading law firm with offices in New Jersey and New York City. It has over 50 attorneys offering sophisticated legal services to clients in business and commercial law, intellectual property, banking, and financial services. They believe they have a comfortable position in the market thanks to their commitment to implement information security best practices and remain up to date with technological developments.
Lawsy has implemented, evaluated, and conducted internal audits for an ISMS rigorously for two years now. Now, they have applied for ISO/IEC 27001 certification to ISMA, a well-known and trusted certification body.
During stage 1 audit, the audit team reviewed all the ISMS documents created during the implementation. They also reviewed and evaluated the records from management reviews and internal audits.
Lawsy submitted records of evidence that corrective actions on nonconformities were performed when necessary, so the audit team interviewed the internal auditor. The interview validated the adequacy and frequency of the internal audits by providing detailed insight into the internal audit plan and procedures.
The audit team continued with the verification of strategic documents, including the information security policy and risk evaluation criteri a. During the information security policy review, the team noticed inconsistencies between the documented information describing governance framework (i.e., the information security policy) and the procedures.
Although the employees were allowed to take the laptops outside the workplace, Lawsy did not have procedures in place regarding the use of laptops in such cases. The policy only provided general information about the use of laptops. The company relied on employees’ common knowledge to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information stored in the laptops. This issue was documented in the stage 1 audit report.
Upon completing stage 1 audit, the audit team leader prepared the audit plan, which addressed the audit objectives, scope, criteria, and procedures.
During stage 2 audit, the audit team interviewed the information security manager, who drafted the information security policy. He justified the Issue identified in stage 1 by stating that Lawsy conducts mandatory information security training and awareness sessions every three months.
Following the interview, the audit team examined 15 employee training records (out of 50) and concluded that Lawsy meets requirements of ISO/IEC 27001 related to training and awareness. To support this conclusion, they photocopied the examined employee training records.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
The audit team photocopied the examined employee training records to support their conclusion. Should the audit team obtain an approval from Lawsy before taking this action? Refer to scenario 7.

Yes. the audit team should obtain the approval of the auditee when verifying the existence of a process in all cases, including when taking notes and photocopying documents

Yes, the audit team can photocopy documents observed during the audit if the auditee agrees to it

No, the audit team has the authority to photocopy documents in order to verify the conformity of a certain document to the audit criteria

NEW QUESTION 240
Question
Company XYZ, a software development company certified under ISO/IEC 27001, informs the certification body a year after certification that they are not prepared for the scheduled surveillance audit and refuse to undergo it. What is the immediate consequence in this situation?

The certification is suspended

The current certification remains valid until the next surveillance audit

The company must initiate a formal transfer of certification to another certification body

NEW QUESTION 241
You are an experienced ISMS audit team leader providing guidance to an auditor in training. She asks you why it is important to have specific criteria relating to the grading of nonconformities.
Which one of the following responses is correct?

Because grading criteria provide a common basis for the evaluation of nonconformities across the organization

Because ISO/IEC 27001:2022 requires it

Because the establishment and implementation of grading criteria demonstrate a high level of commitment to the corrective action process

Because grading criteria will ensure that all auditors score nonconformities in exactly the same way

NEW QUESTION 242
Which two of the following are examples of audit methods that ‘do not’ involve human interaction?
* Conducting an interview using a teleconferencing platform

Performing a review of auditees procedures in preparation for an audit

Reviewing the auditee’s response to an audit finding

Analysing data by remotely accessing the auditee’s server

Observing work performed by remote surveillance

Confirming the date and time of the audit

NEW QUESTION 243
Scenario 6: Cyber ACrypt is a cybersecurity company that provides endpoint protection by offering anti-malware and device security, asset life cycle management, and device encryption. To validate its ISMS against ISO/IEC 27001 and demonstrate its commitment to cybersecurity excellence, the company underwent a meticulous audit process led by John, the appointed audit team leader.
Upon accepting the audit mandate, John promptly organized a meeting to outline the audit plan and team roles This phase was crucial for aligning the team with the audit’s objectives and scope However, the initial presentation to Cyber ACrypt’s staff revealed a significant gap in understanding the audit’s scope and objectives, indicating potential readiness challenges within the company As the stage 1 audit commenced, the team prepared for on-site activities. They reviewed Cyber ACrypt’s documented information, including the information security policy and operational procedures ensuring each piece conformed to and was standardized in format with author identification, production date, version number, and approval date Additionally, the audit team ensured that each document contained the information required by the respective clause of the standard This phase revealed that a detailed audit of the documentation describing task execution was unnecessary, streamlining the process and focusing the team’s efforts on critical areas During the phase of conducting on-site activities, the team evaluated management responsibility for the Cyber Acrypt’s policies This thorough examination aimed to ascertain continual improvement and adherence to ISMS requirements Subsequently, in the document, the stage 1 audit outputs phase, the audit team meticulously documented their findings, underscoring their conclusions regarding the fulfillment of the stage 1 objectives. This documentation was vital for the audit team and Cyber ACrypt to understand the preliminary audit outcomes and areas requiring attention.
The audit team also decided to conduct interviews with key interested parties. This decision was motivated by the objective of collecting robust audit evidence to validate the management system’s compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements. Engaging with interested parties across various levels of Cyber ACrypt provided the audit team with invaluable perspectives and an understanding of the ISMS’s implementation and effectiveness.
The stage 1 audit report unveiled critical areas of concern. The Statement of Applicability (SoA) and the ISMS policy were found to be lacking in several respects, including insufficient risk assessment, inadequate access controls, and lack of regular policy reviews. This prompted Cyber ACrypt to take immediate action to address these shortcomings. Their prompt response and modifications to the strategic documents reflected a strong commitment to achieving compliance.
The technical expertise introduced to bridge the audit team’s cybersecurity knowledge gap played a pivotal role in identifying shortcomings in the risk assessment methodology and reviewing network architecture. This included evaluating firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other network security measures, as well as assessing how Cyber ACrypt detects, responds to, and recovers from external and internal threats. Under John’s supervision, the technical expert communicated the audit findings to the representatives of Cyber ACrypt. However, the audit team observed that the expert s objectivity might have been compromised due to receiving consultancy fees from the auditee. Considering the behavior of the technical expert during the audit, the audit team leader decided to discuss this concern with the certification body.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
Based on Scenario 6, was the objective of the interviews during the Stage 1 audit accordingly set by the audit team?

Yes, the objective of the interviews is to collect audit evidence to validate the management system’s compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements

No, the objective of the interviews was not aligned with the management system’s key performance indicators (KPIs), reducing the audit’s effectiveness

No, the objective of the interviews is to ensure an adequate understanding of the challenges the auditee faces

NEW QUESTION 244
Objectives, criteria, and scope are critical features of a third-party ISMS audit. Which two issues are audit objectives?

Evaluate customer processes and functions

Assess conformity with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements

Fulfil the audit plan

Confirm sites operating the ISMS

Determine the scope of the ISMS

Review organisation efficiency

Explanation
Audit objectives are the specific purposes or goals that the customer or the certification body wants to achieve through the audit. They define what the audit intends to accomplish and provide the basis for planning and conducting the audit. Audit objectives may vary depending on the type, scope, and criteria of the audit, but they should be clear, measurable, and achievable.
Some examples of audit objectives for a third-party ISMS audit are:
* Assess conformity with ISO/IEC 27001 requirements: This objective means that the audit aims to verify that the organisation’s ISMS meets the requirements of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, which specifies the best practices for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an information security management system. The audit will evaluate the organisation’s ISMS documentation, processes, controls, and performance against the standard’s clauses and annex A controls.
* Confirm sites operating the ISMS: This objective means that the audit aims to confirm that the organisation’s ISMS covers all the relevant sites or locations where the organisation operates or provides its services. The audit will verify that the scope of the ISMS is accurate and consistent with the organisation’s context, objectives, and risks.
The other phrases are not audit objectives, but rather:
* Evaluate customer processes and functions: This is not an audit objective, but rather a possible audit criterion or a requirement that the organisation’s processes and functions should meet. The audit criterion is the reference against which the audit evidence is compared to determine conformity or nonconformity. The audit criterion may include ISO/IEC 27001 requirements, customer requirements, or other applicable standards or regulations.
* Fulfil the audit plan: This is not an audit objective, but rather a task or an activity that the auditor performs during the audit. The audit plan is a document that describes the arrangements and details of the audit, such as the objectives, scope, criteria, schedule, roles, and responsibilities. The auditor should follow and fulfil the audit plan to ensure that the audit is conducted effectively and efficiently.
* Determine the scope of the ISMS: This is not an audit objective, but rather a prerequisite or an input for conducting the audit. The scope of the ISMS is the extent and boundaries of the information security management system within the organisation. It defines what processes, activities, locations, assets, and stakeholders are included or excluded from the ISMS. The scope of the ISMS should be determined by the organisation before applying for certification or undergoing an audit.
* Review organisation efficiency: This is not an audit objective, but rather a possible outcome or a result of conducting an audit. The organisation efficiency is a measure of how well the organisation uses its
* resources to achieve its goals and objectives. The audit may help review and improve the organisation efficiency by identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in its information security management system.
References:
* ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (Information Security Management Systems) objectives and content from Quality.org and PECB
* ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems [Section 5.3.1]

NEW QUESTION 245
You are carrying out your first third-party ISMS surveillance audit as an audit team leader. You are presently in the auditee’s data centre with another member of your audit team and the organisation’s guide.
You request access to a locked room protected by a combination lock and iris scanner. The room contains several rows of uninterruptable power supplies along with several data cabinets containing client-supplied equipment, predominantly servers, and switches.
You note that there is a gas-based fire extinguishing system in place. A label indicates that the system requires testing every 6 months however the most recent test recorded on the label was carried out by the manufacturer 12 months ago.
Based on the scenario above which two of the following actions would you now take?

Determine if requirements for recording fire extinguisher checks have been revised within the last year. If so, suggest these are referenced on the existing labels as an opportunity for improvement

Make a note to ask the site maintenance manager for evidence that a fire extinguishing system test was carried out 6 months ago

Providing water-based extinguishers are accessible in the room, take no further action as these provide an alternative means to put out a fire

Raise a nonconformity against control A.5.7 ‘threat intelligence’ as the organisation has not identified the need to take action against the threat of fire

Raise a nonconformity against control A.7.11 ‘supporting utilities’ as information processing facilities are not adequately protected against possible disruption

Require the guide to initiate the organisation’s information security incident process

NEW QUESTION 246
Match the correct responsibility with each participant of a second-party audit:

Explanation:

The correct responsibility with each participant of a second-party audit is:
* Prepares the audit report: Audit Team Leader. The audit team leader is responsible for coordinating the audit activities, communicating with the auditee and the customer, and preparing and delivering the audit report that summarizes the audit findings and conclusions1.
* Prepares audit checklists for use during the audit: Auditor. The auditor is responsible for collecting and verifying objective evidence during the audit, using audit checklists as a tool to guide the audit process and ensure that all relevant aspects of the audit criteria are covered1.
* Supports an auditor and provides feedback on their experience: Auditor in training. The auditor in training is a person who is learning how to perform audits under the supervision of an experienced auditor. The auditor in training supports the auditor by observing and participating in the audit activities, and provides feedback on their experience to improve their skills and competence1.
* Follows-up on audit findings within an agreed timeframe: Auditee. The auditee is the organisation that is being audited by the customer or a third party on behalf of the customer. The auditee is responsible for providing access and cooperation to the auditors, and for following up on the audit findings within an agreed timeframe, by implementing corrective actions or improvement measures as needed1.
* Provides an independent account of the audit but does not participate in the audit: Observer. The observer is a person who accompanies the audit team but does not participate in the audit activities. The observer may be a representative of the customer, a regulatory body, or another interested party. The observer provides an independent account of the audit but does not interfere with or influence the audit process or outcome1.
* Escorts the auditors but does not participate in the audit: Guide. The guide is a person who is appointed by the auditee to assist the audit team during the audit. The guide may escort the auditors to different locations, facilitate access to information and personnel, or provide clarification or explanation as requested by the auditors. The guide does not participate in the audit or influence its results1.