PECB Lead Implementer (ISO/IEC 27001) — Question 55

Based on scenario 17, did InVid Electric provide a valid reason for requesting the replacement of the audit team leader?

Answer options

• A. No, because issuing a recommendation for certification to a main competitor is not a conflict of interest situation
• B. No, because the auditee can request the replacement of an auditor only if the auditor has worked for the auditee
• C. Yes, because the auditee can request to replace an auditor that has worked for one of its major competitors

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because making a certification recommendation to a major competitor does not inherently create a conflict of interest. Option B is incorrect as it misinterprets the conditions under which an auditee may request a replacement. Option C is also incorrect since it suggests that the auditee can replace an auditor based on their relationships with competitors, which is not standard policy.