ASQ Exam CQE Topic 1 Question 87 Discussion

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Question #: 87
Topic #: 1

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The purpose of the opening meeting for an audit is to

Aestablish the authority of the lead auditor and audit team over the auditees

Bdetermine approximately how much time and what resources will be required to conduct the audit

Cconduct introductions, review the audit's scope and procedures, and clarify details of the audit plan

Dpresent the audit team's initial observations regarding the effectiveness of the auditee's quality system

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Suggested Answer: C

by Isadora at May 08, 2024, 12:01 PM

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Jamal

1 months ago

I'm just hoping the auditor doesn't start breakdancing during the opening meeting. That would be a real icebreaker!

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Latrice

5 days ago

C) conduct introductions, review the audit's scope and procedures, and clarify details of the audit plan

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Janine

16 days ago

A) establish the authority of the lead auditor and audit team over the auditees

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Mirta

1 months ago

Is there a 'all of the above' option? That would be my answer - the opening meeting should cover all of these bases!

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Bethanie

16 days ago

C) conduct introductions, review the audit's scope and procedures, and clarify details of the audit plan

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Izetta

24 days ago

B) determine approximately how much time and what resources will be required to conduct the audit

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Kaitlyn

1 months ago

A) establish the authority of the lead auditor and audit team over the auditees

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Karrie

2 months ago

D is interesting, but the initial observations should come later in the audit process, not at the very beginning.

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Luisa

4 days ago

C) conduct introductions, review the audit's scope and procedures, and clarify details of the audit plan

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Danica

5 days ago

B) determine approximately how much time and what resources will be required to conduct the audit

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Renay

9 days ago

A) establish the authority of the lead auditor and audit team over the auditees

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Stefanie

2 months ago

A is a bit too authoritative for an opening meeting. We want to establish a collaborative tone, not a power dynamic.

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Yuonne

1 months ago

Let's go with C to conduct introductions and review the audit's scope and procedures.

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Willard

1 months ago

Yes, C is definitely the most appropriate choice for the purpose of the opening meeting.

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Robt

1 months ago

I think C is the best option, it sets a collaborative tone and clarifies the audit plan.

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Twanna

2 months ago

I agree, A does seem a bit too authoritative for the opening meeting.

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Dudley

2 months ago

B seems like a good option too. Determining the time and resources needed is important for planning the audit.

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Emerson

1 months ago

B) determine approximately how much time and what resources will be required to conduct the audit

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Kathryn

1 months ago

A) establish the authority of the lead auditor and audit team over the auditees

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King

2 months ago

I believe the opening meeting is also to conduct introductions and review the audit's scope. It helps to clarify details of the audit plan.

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Ryan

2 months ago

I think C is the correct answer. The opening meeting should be about setting expectations and clarifying the audit plan.

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Kiera

2 months ago

I agree with Belen. It's important to set the tone and show that the audit team is in charge.

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Belen

2 months ago

I think the purpose of the opening meeting is to establish the authority of the lead auditor and audit team.

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