Module 2

Question 1

What are the three elements that make up the overall scope of an audit?

Answer 1

Focus, limits, and time

Question 1

Which type of audit is more common for internal audits?

Answer 1

Partial audit

Question 2

You are a bakery employing 50 people. At your last external audit, three months ago, you received a Corrective Action Report (CAR) concerning employee handwashing practices. You have retrained your staff and now want to conduct an internal audit on employee handwashing procedures. What is the purpose and scope of your internal audit?

Answer 2

The purpose is to see if proper handwashing procedures are being followed. Scope- at the designated times, and ALL employees are doing it. Specific instructions can be included in audit checklist + criteria= handwashing SOP

Question 3

You are a medium-size bottled juice manufacturer. You have just been notified that your facility will be audited by your largest customer. You decide to conduct an internal audit in preparation. What is the purpose and scope of your internal audit?

Answer 3

The purpose of the audit is to prepare for a customer audit. Specifically, if food safety and customer specifications are being met. Criteria includes the HACCP system that is designed.

Question 4

You are a small frozen vegetable manufacturer employing 10 people. You implemented your Prerequisite Program (PRP) 13 months ago, and there have been no major issues. It’s time for your first annual PRP audit. What is the purpose and scope of your internal audit?

Answer 4

The purpose of the audit is to verify the prerequisite program. The most important part is to verify the newly implemented programs within 3 months.

Question 5

The audit schedule is developed on a month-to-month basis.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Audit schedules are modified to account for results from previous audits, corrective actions, high-risk processes, organizational changes, new products, etc.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Audit frequencies are determined by SQF and BRC.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

What makes an effective Auditor?

Answer 8

Honest

Communicative

Impartial

Thick Skinned

Diplomatic

Observant

Hard working

Well trained

Question 9

What makes an ineffective Auditor?

Answer 9

Inconsistent

Hostile

Sarcastic

Condescending

Know-it-all

Argumentative

Disapproving

Question 10

When selecting auditors from your existing staff, what must you evaluate?

Answer 10

Their knowledge, skills, and attitudes

Question 11

Why is auditor calibration required?

Answer 11

To assure the consistent assessment of findings between different auditors.

Question 12

Once people have made an assessment, they tend to only consider evidence that supports that assessment and ignore contrary evidence. Which type of bias is this?

Answer 12

Confirmation bias

Question 13

Who prepares the Audit Checklist?

Answer 13

The auditor

Question 14

What statements are true about the Audit Checklist?

Answer 14

It provides documented evidence.

It is an easily accessible reference for subsequent audits

It helps guide and control the course of the audit.

Question 15

Which of the following are examples of an audit program purpose?

Answer 15

To verify conformity with contractual requirements.
To determine the effectiveness of the management system.
To obtain and maintain confidence in the capability of a supplier.

Question 16

You never have to conduct a full audit, provided that your partial audits cover all aspects.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What are the keys to an effective audit schedule?

Answer 17

Keep the audit schedule up-to-date

Cover the entire food safety management system over the course of a year.

Question 18

When reviewing the schedule for an internal audit, which factors are most likely to cause a change in audit frequency?

Answer 18

Recent changes to food safety and quality controls.
Recent history.
The quality plan

Question 19

Why is it important to keep thorough records of all internal auditor training, evaluations, and reassessments?

Answer 19

To comply with GFSI standards that require internal audit team members are trained

Question 20

What are some ways to obtain participation during the audit?

Answer 20

Give adequate notice in writing when scheduling, such as email notification.
Advise them of the audit criteria and provide the Audit Checklist