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PECB ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | PECB |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Exam |
| Exam Number: | ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–80 |
| Available Languages: | German, French, Italian, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, English, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Passing Score: | 70% (minimum 28/40 or 56/80 correct answers) |
| Related Certifications: | ISO 9001 Foundation ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor ISO 9001 Auditor |
| Exam Price: | $1000 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multi-response, Scenario-based, Open-book |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 180 (120 + 30 for non-native speakers) |
| Recommended Training: | PECB ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training Course |
| Exam Registration: | PECB Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored via PECB Exams app or paper-based at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: ISO 9001 Foundation knowledge or certification; no mandatory prerequisites, but experience in quality management is advised |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-9001/iso-9001-lead-auditor |
PECB ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Quality Management System | 10–15% | - Concepts of QMS, risk, process approach - Relationship between ISO 9001 and other standards - Quality management principles |
| Preparation of an ISO 9001 Audit | 10–15% | - Selecting audit team, preparing plan and checklist - Document review and communication - Initiating audit, defining objectives and scope |
| Closing an ISO 9001 Audit | 5–10% | - Preparing conclusions, closing meeting - Audit report, follow-up actions |
| Quality Management System (QMS) Requirements | 25–30% | - Context of the organization, leadership, planning - Scope, normative references, terms and definitions - Support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement |
| Conducting an ISO 9001 Audit | 15–20% | - Evaluating conformity, identifying nonconformities - Opening meeting, on-site activities, evidence collection - Team meetings, audit observations |
| Fundamental Audit Concepts and Principles | 10–15% | - ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 requirements - Independence, evidence-based approach - Audit principles, types, roles and responsibilities |
| Managing an ISO 9001 Audit Program | 5–10% | - Competence and evaluation of auditors - Establishing, implementing and monitoring audit program |
ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About PECB QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
The ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor exam, officially known as PECB QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, is the PECB test that leads to the PECB Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification at the Lead Auditor / Expert level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as ISO 9001 Foundation, ISO 9001 Auditor, ISO 9001 Provisional Auditor.
The ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor exam contains 40–80 questions, and you have 180 (120 + 30 for non-native speakers) to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the ISO-9001-Lead-Auditor exam is 70% (minimum 28/40 or 56/80 correct answers), and the official registration fee is $1000 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Recommended: ISO 9001 Foundation knowledge or certification; no mandatory prerequisites, but experience in quality management is advised
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-9001/iso-9001-lead-auditor.
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The official PECB QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor outline is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Managing an ISO 9001 Audit Program — 5–10% of the exam
- Conducting an ISO 9001 Audit — 15–20% of the exam
- Fundamental Principles and Concepts of Quality Management System — 10–15% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
PECB QMS ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Sample Questions:
Question 1
In the context of a second-party audit, match the activity with the party responsible for conducting it.
Question 2
Scenario 6: Davis Clinic (DC) is an American medical center focused on integrated health care. Since its establishment DC was committed to providing qualitative services for its clients, which is the reason why the company decided to implement a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 9001. After a year of having an active QMS in place, DC applied for a certification audit.
A team of five auditors, from a well-known certification body, was selected to conduct the audit. Eva was appointed as the audit team leader. After three days of auditing, the team gathered to review and examine their findings. They also discussed the audit findings with DC ' s top management and then drafted the audit conclusions.
In the closing meeting, which was held between the audit team and the top management of DC. Eva presented two nonconformities that were detected during the audit. Eva stated that the company did not retain documented information regarding its outsourced services for an analysis laboratory and regarding the conducted management reviews. During the closing meeting, the audit team required from DCs top management to come up with corrective action plans within two weeks. Although the top management did not agree with the audit findings, the audit team insisted that the auditee must submit corrective actions within the given time frame in order for the audit activities to continue.
Once the action plans were evaluated, the audit team began preparing the audit report. Eva required from the team to provide accurate descriptions of the audit findings and the audit conclusions. The report was then distributed to all the interested parties involved in the audit, including the certification body Based on the report, the certification body together with Eva, as the audit team leader, made the certification decision.
Based on the scenario above, answer the following question:
Scenario 6 indicates that although the top management did not agree with the audit findings, the audit team began preparing the audit report. Is this acceptable?
A. Yes, the audit team had to begin preparing the audit report although the top management did not agree with the audit findings
B. No, during the closing meeting, the audit team had to inform the auditee about the complaint and appeal handling process
C. No, the audit report should have been prepared before the audit findings were presented in the closing meeting
Question 3
Takitup is a small fabrication company that manufactures steel fencing, stairs and platforms for the construction sector. It has been certified to ISO 9001 for some time and has appointed a new Quality Manager. The audit plan during a surveillance audit is to cover the company's improvement actions and the auditor asks to see the most recent management review meeting minutes.
Which two of the options would be relevant points for the auditor's checklist for the audit?
A. Redundancies from the workforce due to poor performance.
B. Introduction of a bonus scheme to increase productivity.
C. The date of the most recent management review meeting.
D. Increase in profitability due to a higher throughput of work.
E. Changes made to the quality system by the new Quality Manager.
F. Improvements to the company pension scheme.
Question 4
Scenario 2:
Bell is a Canadian food manufacturing company that operates globally. Their main products include nuts, dried fruits, and confections. Bell has always prioritized product quality and has maintained a good reputation for many years. However, the company ' s production error rate increased significantly, leading to more customer complaints.
To increase efficiency and customer satisfaction, Bell implemented a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001. The top management established a QMS implementation team comprising five middle managers from various departments, including Leslie, the quality manager.
Leslie was responsible for assigning responsibilities and authorities for QMS-related roles. He also suggested including a top management representative in the QMS team, but top management declined due to other priorities.
The team defined the QMS scope as:
" The scope of the QMS includes all activities related to food processing. " Leslie established a quality policy and presented it to the team for review before top management approval.
Top management also proposed a new strategy for handling customer complaints, requiring biweekly customer surveys to monitor customer perceptions.
The quality policy was established by Leslie and approved by top management. Is this acceptable? Please refer to scenario 2.
A. Yes, the quality policy can be established by the QMS implementation team and be approved by top management.
B. Yes, as long as top management is informed, the policy can be established by any responsible employee.
C. No, the quality policy must be established and approved only by the quality manager.
D. No, the quality policy must be established and approved by top management.
Question 5
Match the process descriptions below to the process names:
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: C,E | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: Only visible for members |
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