ISO-IEC-27001-Foundation Exam Dumps and Practice Questions

Clause 7.3 (Awareness) requires:

''Persons doing work under the organization's control shall be aware of: (a) the information security policy; (b) their contribution to the effectiveness of the ISMS, including the benefits of improved information security performance; (c) the implications of not conforming with the ISMS requirements.''

This applies not only to employees but also contractors and external parties under the organization's control. Competence (B) requires having skills, training, and experience, while Communication (C) covers defining communication processes (Clause 7.4). Nonconformity and corrective action (A) is part of Clause 10 (Improvement).

Therefore, the specific requirement that ensures contractors are made aware of the information security policies is found in Clause 7.3 Awareness. Correct answer: D.

Clause 9.2.2 of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 specifies requirements for the internal audit programme. It requires organizations to:

''Plan, establish, implement and maintain an audit programme(s) including the frequency, methods, responsibilities, planning requirements and reporting, which shall take into consideration the importance of the processes concerned, changes affecting the organization, and the results of previous audits.''

This makes option C correct, since importance of the processes is a required factor. Option A is incorrect because audits do not need third-party auditors; objectivity can be maintained internally if independence is respected. Option B is wrong because previous audit results must be considered, not disregarded. Option D is also incorrect --- the standard does not specify a 3-year cycle; frequency depends on risks and needs.

Thus, the correct verified answer is C.

Clause 9.2 (Internal Audit) and Clause 9.3 (Management Review) highlight that audit outputs and management reviews are key inputs for evaluating ISMS performance. Surveillance audits, conducted by Certification Bodies, check ongoing compliance and effectiveness. ISO certification schemes (per ISO/IEC 17021) require surveillance audits to verify whether corrective actions and continuous improvements are being made. A critical focus area is the results of internal audits and management reviews, ensuring that the organization maintains its ISMS between certification cycles.

Option A is incorrect --- third-party audits are performed by independent Certification Bodies, not customers. Option B is incorrect --- certificates are typically valid for three years with annual surveillance. Option D is incorrect --- Stage 1 is primarily a documentation and readiness review, not evidence observation.

Therefore, the verified correct answer is C.

Clause 4.3 (Determining the scope of the ISMS) requires consideration of:

''the external and internal issues referred to in 4.1; the requirements referred to in 4.2; and interfaces and dependencies between activities performed by the organization, and those that are performed by other organizations.''

This confirms that dependencies between activities are a required factor when defining scope. Options B (quality levels), C (lessons learned), and D (regular activities for improvement) are not scope requirements, though they may be relevant in planning or improvement processes.

Thus, the verified answer is A: Dependencies between activities performed by the organization.

Clause 10.1 (Nonconformity and corrective action) specifies:

''The organization shall react to the nonconformity and, as applicable: take action to control and correct it; deal with the consequences; evaluate the need for action to eliminate the cause(s)... Corrective actions shall be appropriate to the effects of the nonconformities encountered.''

This confirms option B. Option A is inaccurate---ISO requires actions appropriate to effects, not probability alone. Option C is false---policies may need updating to correct nonconformities. Option D is incorrect, as not every cause can always be eliminated; residual issues may exist.

Thus, the verified requirement is B.