PECB ISO-IEC-27001-Lead-Auditor Test Dumps

C.   To identify nonconformances against a standard

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

The main purpose of a Stage 2 third-party audit is to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the organisation’s management system and to identify any nonconformances against the requirements of the standard12. The other options are either the objectives of a Stage 1 audit (A, D) or a specific aspect of the audit scope (B). References: 1: ISO/IEC 27006:2022, Information technology — Security techniques — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of information security management systems, Clause 9.2 \n2: PECB Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Exam Preparation Guide, Domain 4: Preparing an ISO/IEC 27001 audit

A.   Statistical sampling

Answer DescriptionExplanation:
The use of probability theory in the sample selection process indicates that "statistical sampling" was used. Statistical sampling allows auditors to make inferences about the population based on the properties of the sample, relying on the principles of probability to select representative elements.

References: ISO 19011:2018, Guidelines for auditing management systems

A.   I will determine whether internal and external sources of information are used in the production of threat intelligence


D.   I will check that the organisation has a fully documented threat intelligence process


E.   I will check that threat intelligence is actively used to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the organisation's information assets

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

The options that represent valid audit trails for assessing the organisation's application of control 5.7 - Threat Intelligence, according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, are:

Option A: I will determine whether internal and external sources of information are used in the production of threat intelligence. This is relevant because effective threat intelligence typically requires gathering information from multiple sources to be comprehensive.

Option D: I will check that the organisation has a fully documented threat intelligence process. Proper documentation is a core requirement in ISO standards to ensure processes are defined, implemented, and maintained consistently.

Option E: I will check that threat intelligence is actively used to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organisation's information assets. This verifies that the output of threat intelligence is being used effectively within the organisation's information security practices.

C.   An organisation's financial statement


E.   A career history of the IT manager

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

According to ISO 19011:2018, which provides guidelines for auditing management systems, an auditor conducting a certification audit should prepare for an audit by reviewing relevant information about the auditee’s context and processes1. This may include reviewing documented information related to the audited management system (such as policies, procedures, manuals), previous audit reports and records (such as findings, nonconformities, corrective actions), relevant legal and regulatory requirements (such as laws, standards), relevant risks and opportunities (such as internal and external issues), relevant performance indicators (such as objectives, targets), etc1. Therefore, an auditor may need work documents such as an audit plan (which defines what will be done during an audit), a sample plan (which defines how many samples will be taken from a population), and a checklist (which helps to ensure that all relevant aspects are covered during an audit)1. However, an auditor does not need work documents such as an organisation’s financial statement (which is not directly related to information security management), a career history of the IT manager (which is not relevant to assessing conformity with ISO/IEC 27001:2022), or a list of external providers (which is not necessary for planning an audit)1. References: ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for auditing management systems

A.   Employees with a business need-to-know

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

According to ISO/IEC 27001:2022, clause 8.2.1, the organization shall ensure that access to information and information processing facilities is limited to authorized users based on the access control policy and in accordance with the business requirements of access control2. Therefore, only employees with a business need-to-know are allowed to access highly confidential files, and not contractors, non-employees or employees with signed NDA.

References: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor (Information Security Management Systems) | CQI | IRCA

D.   ISO/IEC 27001


E.   Relavent legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

The two standards that are used as ISMS third-party certification audit criteria are ISO/IEC 27001 and relevant legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements. ISO/IEC 27001 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system (ISMS)1. Relevant legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements are those that apply to the organization’s information security aspects and objectives2. The other options are either not standards (E) or not directly related to the ISMS certification audit criteria (A, B, C, F). References: 1: ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Requirements, Clause 1 \n2: ISO/IEC 27001:2022, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Requirements, Clause 4.2

D.   Resetting objectives


E.   Achieving improvements

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

The Act phase of the PDCA cycle is where the organisation takes actions to improve its processes and performance based on the results of the Check phase. This may involve resetting objectives to make them more realistic, achievable or challenging, or implementing changes to address the root causes of problems and achieve the desired outcomes. The Act phase is also where the organisation monitors the effects of the actions taken and evaluates their effectiveness and efficiency. The Act phase is important because it enables the organisation to learn from its experience and continually improve its ISMS. References: What is ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’? A framework for continuous improvement, PDCA in ISO27001 - Free guide to learn | Dr. Erdal Ozkaya, PECB Candidate Handbook ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (page 12)

B.   Setting up an ethics committee

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

The role of the audit team leader does not include setting up an ethics committee. The primary responsibilities of the audit team leader include planning the audit, directing the activities of the audit team, ensuring compliance with the auditing standards, managing conflicts that arise during the audit, and presenting audit conclusions. References: ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems

C.   Yes, the internal auditor may follow-up on the implementation of corrective actions until a verification from the external auditor during the surveillance audit

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

Yes, it is acceptable for the internal auditor to follow-up on the implementation of corrective actions until verified by the external auditor during the next surveillance audit. This practice supports continuous improvement and ensures that corrective actions are effectively implemented and maintained over time.

References: PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor Course Material; ISO/IEC 27001:2013, Clause 9.2 (Internal audit)

A.   A certification body auditor




B.   An audit team from an accreditation body

Answer DescriptionExplanation:

A first-party audit is an internal audit in which the organization’s own staff or contractors check the conformity and effectiveness of the ISMS. A certification body auditor and an audit team from an accreditation body are external auditors who conduct audits for the purpose of certification or accreditation. They do not participate in a first-party audit, but rather in a third-party audit. References: First & Second Party Audits - operational services, The ISO 27001 Audit Process | Blog | OneTrust, The ISO 27001 Audit Process | A Beginner’s Guide - IAS USA