Auditors should have certain knowledge and skills; while audit team leaders should have some additional knowledge and skills. From the following list, select two that only apply to audit team leaders.

The audit team leader has unique responsibilities for the overall management and execution of the audit. This includes preparing the audit plan and assigning tasks to the team (A), as well as managing the audit process to ensure the effective use of all allocated resources (D). While all auditors contribute to the audit, the ultimate responsibility for planning and resource management rests with the team leader. Other skills listed are core competencies expected of all audit team members.

B. The risk-based approach is a fundamental principle of auditing that all auditors must understand and apply.
C. Any auditor collecting evidence via sampling must be competent in applying appropriate sampling techniques.
E. Cultural and social awareness is a generic competence required for effective communication by all auditors.
F. Verifying the relevance and accuracy of information is a core activity for any auditor collecting audit evidence.

- ISO 19011:2018

Guidelines for auditing management systems

Clause 7.2.3.5

"Knowledge and skills of audit team leaders". (Supports A

D)

- ISO 19011:2018

Guidelines for auditing management systems

Clause 7.2.3.2

"Generic knowledge and skills of management system auditors". (Refutes B

C

E

F)