Discuss PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam Topic 3 Question 29

Which three of the following options are an advantage of using a sampling plan for the audit?

AOverrules the auditor's instincts

BUse of the plan for consecutive audits

CProvides a suitable understanding of the ISMS

DImplements the audit plan efficiently

EGives confidence in the audit results

FMisses key issues

Suggested Answer: C, D, E

According to ISO 19011:2018, which provides guidelines for auditing management systems, a sampling plan is a method for selecting a representative subset of the audit evidence from a defined population1.A sampling plan can have several advantages for the audit, such as providing a suitable understanding of the ISMS by covering its key processes, activities, and controls; implementing the audit plan efficiently by optimizing the use of time and resources; and giving confidence in the audit results by ensuring that the sample is sufficient, reliable, and unbiased1. Therefore, these three options are examples of advantages of using a sampling plan for the audit. The other options are not advantages, but rather disadvantages or risks of using a sampling plan.For example, overruling the auditor's instincts may lead to missing important evidence or issues that are not covered by the sampling plan; using the same plan for consecutive audits may reduce the effectiveness and validity of the audit results; and missing key issues may result from an inadequate or inappropriate sampling plan1.Reference:ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for auditing management systems

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28 comments · newest first

Sharee 11 months ago

I’m not so sure about missing key issues being an advantage…

Jolanda 11 months ago

Using the plan for consecutive audits is a big plus!

Kattie 12 months ago

Wait, does it really overrule the auditor's instincts? That sounds off.

Gracia 12 months ago

I think it also helps implement the audit plan efficiently.

Salena 1 year ago

Definitely agree that it gives confidence in the audit results!

Dallas 1 year ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the use of the plan for consecutive audits is definitely an advantage, but I’m uncertain about the others.

Edelmira 1 year ago

I feel like the option about providing a suitable understanding of the ISMS is important, but I can't recall if it's actually an advantage of a sampling plan.

Marget 1 year ago

I think using a sampling plan gives confidence in the audit results, but I might be mixing it up with another concept we covered.

Refugia 1 year ago

I remember discussing how a sampling plan can help implement the audit plan efficiently, but I'm not sure if that's one of the advantages listed.

Ben 1 year ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. Based on my understanding, the top three advantages are B, D, and E. I'll select those and move on to the next question.

Wynell 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. Some of these options don't seem like clear advantages to me. I'll need to re-read the question and really think through which ones are the best advantages of using a sampling plan.

Buddy 1 year ago

Okay, I've got a good handle on the key advantages of using a sampling plan. I think options B, D, and E are the clear winners here. I'll mark those and move on.

Cherry 1 year ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure what the "advantages" of using a sampling plan are, so I'll need to think through each option carefully. Hopefully I can eliminate a couple of the less relevant ones.

Ruth 1 year ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the advantages of using a sampling plan correctly. I'll need to carefully read through each option and think about which ones are truly advantages.

Latosha 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. If the story is too big, we need to break it down. So I'm going to go with story decomposition as the best approach.

Twanna 1 year ago

Hmm, this is an interesting one. I think I'll need to carefully consider the different approaches and how they might apply to renewing a quote.

Tonette 2 years ago

Overall, it seems like using a sampling plan for the audit has its pros and cons.

Moon 2 years ago

I think missing key issues could be a disadvantage of using a sampling plan.

Maybelle 2 years ago

Yes, it may overrule instincts, but it also gives confidence in the audit results.

Annabelle 2 years ago

But doesn't using a sampling plan overrule the auditor's instincts?

Val 2 years ago

I agree, it can also provide a suitable understanding of the ISMS.

Lisha 2 years ago

I think using a sampling plan for the audit can help in implementing the audit plan efficiently.

Lindsay 2 years ago

Overall, it seems like using a sampling plan for the audit has its pros and cons.

Jacki 2 years ago

I think missing key issues could be a disadvantage of using a sampling plan.

Desmond 2 years ago

Yes, it may overrule instincts, but it also gives confidence in the audit results.

Kimberely 2 years ago

But doesn't using a sampling plan overrule the auditor's instincts?

Rodolfo 2 years ago

I agree, it can also provide a suitable understanding of the ISMS.

Talia 3 years ago

I think using a sampling plan for the audit can help in implementing the audit plan efficiently.

PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Exam - Topic 3 Question 29 Discussion