Why must management review be conducted before a certification audit?
- A.It sets the audit fee and schedule, which the certification body then confirms with the organization before Stage 2 starts
- B.It demonstrates top management involvement and ISMS governance, which is a mandatory requirement auditors will verify
- C.It replaces the internal audit programme, but auditors still sample records and interviews from the previous certification cycle
- D.It lets the certification body approve the risk treatment plan, which is then filed with the accreditation body and the regulator
Why B is correct
Management review is a mandatory ISO 27001 requirement that demonstrates top management engagement. Auditors will verify that reviews have been conducted with appropriate inputs and outputs.
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