Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) Prasctice Exam

Which documentation cannot be reviewed during a supplier audit?

1. Reports of internal audits performed by the supplier

2. Information concerning the company's parts inventory

3. Quality records for a product made for another customer

4. Operating or working instructions

The correct answer is: Quality records for a product made for another customer

In the context of a supplier audit, the focus is primarily on the suppliers' processes, systems, and documents that pertain directly to the quality assurance of products or services provided to the auditing organization. Quality records for a product made for another customer do not typically provide relevant or allowable insight into the supplier's current performance or adherence to relevant quality standards for products being supplied to the auditing organization. Moreover, these records contain proprietary information that may not be shared without permission from the other customer, making them inaccessible during the audit. In contrast, internal audit reports, parts inventory information, and operating instructions are pertinent to the supplier's quality management system and processes. They demonstrate compliance and the effectiveness of the supplier's quality control mechanisms. Therefore, these types of documents can be reviewed to assess the supplier's quality management capabilities and adherence to contractual obligations for the products supplied to the auditing organization.