asq cqa practice test

Which of the following is most important for an auditor to convey at an initial audit interview?

• A. A give-and-take atmosphere that focuses on compromise
• B. A formal approach that is guided by specific roles for each participant
• C. An interest in cooperation and open dialogue
• D. A personal approach to information gathering

If the audit escort for one area is repeatedly late or unavailable, what is the best option open to the
auditor?

• A. Notify the auditee management of the consequences created by the delays.
• B. Narrow the scope of the audit to accommodate the delays.
• C. Proceed without the escort.
• D. Assess system effectiveness using objective evidence from other areas.

Which of the following statistics would best describe the central tendency of a sample of data?

• A. Mode
• B. Mean
• C. Standard deviation
• D. Range

During the opening meeting, it is the auditee’s responsibility to

• A. prepare the meeting agenda
• B. set the audit schedule
• C. state the audit purpose and scope
• D. identify safety requirements

Auditor independence includes freedom from which of the following?
I. Bias
II. Conflict of interest
III. External influences
IV. Previous exposure to the area

• A. I and II only
• B. II and IV only
• C. I, II, and III only
• D. II, III and IV only

Which of the following requests by an auditor is likely to obtain the most objective evidence for
verification?

• A. “What kind of information do you receive?”
• B. “Who provides the information to you?”
• C. “Describe how you receive information.”
• D. “Show me the information you have received.”

Audits are conducted against a performance standard to ensure which of the following?
I. Meaningful measurements
II. Objectively evaluated performance
III. Perceptive observations

• A. I only
• B. I and II only
• C. II and III only
• D. I, II, and III

While performing an internal audit, an auditor notices that an operator on one shift skips part of the
documented procedure. In this situation, the auditor should do which of the following?

• A. Make a note on the checklist and initial it.
• B. Report it to the operator’s supervisor or manager.
• C. Question the operator about the observation.
• D. Ask another operator to evaluate the situation.

An auditor is performing an audit of a drilling machine that produces 100 pieces a day and that is
showing improved quality. Which of the following rules should be used for determining the proper
sample size for a fixed level of confidence?

• A. The moving average should be calculated.
• B. The sample size should be decreased as the quality improves.
• C. The AQL of the raw material should be used.
• D. A 10% sample size should be used, regardless of the change in quality.

An audit report should contain which of the following?

• A. Audit findings
• B. Root cause analysis
• C. Corrective action
• D. Re-audit schedule