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A key audit process is the way auditors gather information and determine the findings ' characteristics. Put the actions in the correct order to complete this process.

The following statements are related to audit methods. Review each one and select the two that are true:

• A. During a multi-day stage 2 initial certification audit, auditors must be permitted to take copies of procedures and records off-site for review.
• B. During a virtual audit, evidence can only be collected using methods that involve human interaction.
• C. The sampling methods that are used to obtain audit evidence should be agreed by the auditee.
• D. Auditors are expected to use a combination of different audit methods to collect information during an audit.
• E. During a virtual third-party surveillance audit, the auditor should seek permission from the auditee prior to recording an individual or if taking screenshots of documents.
• F. As Top Management represents the most senior members of the organisation, audit evidence collected by interview from this group does not require verification by other methods.

An internal auditor of a manufacturer of aluminium products for the car industry raised a nonconformity against section 6.2.2 of ISO 14001 in Report IA202. The nonconformity (NC3) stated:
" Top management has not analysed why none of the environmental objectives set for the last year have been met. " A third-party auditor reviewing the internal audit process came across the nonconformity and found that no corrective action was documented. The EMS Manager confirmed no action had been taken, but added he expected a number of objectives to be achieved in the next three months, so there was no need for further action. He explained in confidence that the organisation was fighting a takeover bid and resources for environmental projects had been cut.
From the information, select three nonconformities that the auditor could raise to ISO 14001.

• A. 6.2.2 - Actions were not planned to achieve environmental objectives set by management.
• B. 7.4.2 - Staff were not made aware that environmental projects were being scaled back.
• C. 10.2.a - Management failed to take corrective action to deal with the audit nonconformity.
• D. 9.2.2 - Report IA202 contained a nonconformity (NC3) lacking in necessary detail.
• E. 9.3 - A management review should be undertaken to determine the implications of the takeover on the EMS.
• F. 7.1 - The top management failed to provide the resources needed to meet the objectives.
• G. 6.2.1 - New environmental objectives associated with the takeover should be set.
• H. 7.4.3 - Management should communicate the impacts of the takeover on the EMS to the bidders.

Which one of the following is not part of the required knowledge of a technical expert appointed to an audit team?
Technical experts should know:

• A. The overall certification processes.
• B. The certification audit processes.
• C. How to raise a nonconformity report.
• D. When to provide advice to the audit team.

What are the primary purposes of implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015? Select two.

• A. It enables the organisation to tender for government-funded contracts.
• B. It provides a framework for protecting the environment.
• C. It improves the organisation ' s financial results.
• D. It provides a means by which environmental impacts are addressed at relevant stages of the life cycle.
• E. It ensures that organisations operate fully online management systems.
• F. It is used to demonstrate to external parties that the organisation has met all its legal requirements.