Clause 9.3 requires top management to review the ISMS at planned intervals. What is the principal purpose of this management review?
A.To approve the colour scheme of the corporate website
B.To replace the internal audit process entirely
C.To ensure the ISMS's continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness
D.To set individual salaries for the IT department
Why C is correct
Clause 9.3 directs top management to review the ISMS to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness. The review is not about website design, salaries, or substituting for audits.
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Where this fits in the ISO 27001 exam
Performance Evaluation
Clause 9: monitoring and measurement, internal audit, management review, KPIs and metrics
This question belongs to the "Performance Evaluation & Improvement" domain, which makes up about 15% of the ISO 27001 exam.
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Which set of items are explicitly required outputs of the management review under clause 9.3.3?