Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Apr 2024

Exam Question

(a) State the difference between an audit and survey. (2)

(b) State the action taken by a recognized organization carrying out ISM certification on

behalf of the Administration towards handling of an ISM certificate in case: (8)

(i) When there is evidence of a major nonconformity

(ii) When nonconformities are found

(iii) When an extension of the Safety Management Certificate is requested for

(iv) When revision of an entry for a certificate is requested for.

Reference Answer

### (a) Difference Between an Audit and a Survey
An **Audit** and a **Survey** are both forms of verification but differ significantly in their scope and focus.
* **Audit (System-Focused):**
* **Definition:** An audit is a systematic, independent, and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the established criteria are fulfilled. In the context of the ISM Code, it verifies the company's Safety Management System (SMS).

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