PECB ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Question Answer
What should the auditor document during the Stage 1 audit?
The main processes of the auditee
The interviews with the auditee’s employees
The observations that could result in nonconformities during the on-site audit
Comprehensive and Detailed In-Depth Explanation:
Stage 1 Audit (ISO 9001:2015, Clause 9.2.2) is a documentation review to assess the readiness for a Stage 2 Audit. The auditor must document:
Observations that could lead to nonconformities, ensuring they are addressed before Stage 2.
Areas needing improvement, such as missing documented information or unclear process definitions.
While understanding the auditee’s main processes is important, documenting interviews is not a requirement at Stage 1.
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