Exam ISO-14001-Lead-Auditor Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for PECB's ISO-14001-Lead-Auditor exam
Question #: 18
Topic #: 1
An audit team leader arrives at a steel fabrication organisation that manufactures fire escape stairs to carry out a Stage 2 certification audit. At a meeting with the EMS Manager, she is told that they have won their biggest contract from a construction organisation to manufacture and install fire escape stairs. They appointed a subcontractor to perform the installation work. The EMS Manager wants the ISO 14001 audit extended to cover the installation site.
Select which one of the options is the correct response by the auditor.

Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer

According to ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 9.3.1 and ISO 19011:2018 Clause 5.4.1:
Any change in scope requires formal review and approval through certification body's application process.
The auditor cannot unilaterally extend the scope during the audit.
The correct course of action is to inform the auditee that scope changes require an application process.
Reference: ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 9.3.1; ISO 19011:2018 Clause 5.4.1.

by Morton at Jun 28, 2025, 04:11 AM

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