[Preparing an ISO/IEC 42001 Audit] Which of the following should be considered when determining the feasibility of the audit?

Determining the feasibility of an audit is a critical step to ensure that the audit objectives can be achieved. A key factor in this determination is the assurance of adequate cooperation from the auditee. Without cooperation, the audit team cannot access the necessary information, personnel, or facilities to gather sufficient and appropriate audit evidence. A lack of cooperation would render the audit unfeasible, as its objectives could not be met.

A. The ability to negotiate terms is part of the contractual agreement process, not a direct measure of whether the audit itself is practically achievable.

C. The motivation of audit team members is an internal team management factor; feasibility is determined based on external factors like auditee cooperation and resource availability.

1. ISO/IEC 19011:2018, Guidelines for auditing management systems, Clause 6.3.2.2, "Determining the feasibility of the audit," explicitly lists "adequate cooperation from the auditee" as a factor to be considered.

2. ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015, Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems — Part 1: Requirements, Clause 9.2.3.1.2, requires the certification body to obtain a commitment from the client to provide access to information and facilities, which is a prerequisite for feasibility.