, ABDSM Practice Exam – Part 1
Questions 1–10 (Original)
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of conducting a risk assessment before implementing a new process?
A. To eliminate all risks permanently
B. To identify potential hazards and determine appropriate controls
C. To reduce documentation requirements
D. To avoid employee training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A risk assessment identifies potential hazards, evaluates their likelihood and impact, and helps determine
appropriate control measures before implementation. It does not eliminate all risk but reduces it to an
acceptable level.
Question 2
Which document provides formal direction regarding organizational expectations?
A. Employee schedule
B. Policy manual
C. Meeting invitation
D. Purchase request
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A policy manual establishes management's expectations, responsibilities, and organizational requirements. It
serves as the foundation for procedures and operational practices.
Question 3
What is the primary objective of an internal audit?
A. Assign employee discipline
B. Verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
C. Increase production quotas
D. Replace management review meetings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Internal audits evaluate whether processes comply with established requirements and determine whether they
are effective. Audit findings also support continual improvement.
Question 4
Which characteristic best describes an effective organizational objective?
A. Difficult to measure
B. Specific and measurable
C. Based on opinion
D. Frequently changing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Effective objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), allowing
organizations to monitor progress objectively.
Questions 1–10 (Original)
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of conducting a risk assessment before implementing a new process?
A. To eliminate all risks permanently
B. To identify potential hazards and determine appropriate controls
C. To reduce documentation requirements
D. To avoid employee training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A risk assessment identifies potential hazards, evaluates their likelihood and impact, and helps determine
appropriate control measures before implementation. It does not eliminate all risk but reduces it to an
acceptable level.
Question 2
Which document provides formal direction regarding organizational expectations?
A. Employee schedule
B. Policy manual
C. Meeting invitation
D. Purchase request
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
A policy manual establishes management's expectations, responsibilities, and organizational requirements. It
serves as the foundation for procedures and operational practices.
Question 3
What is the primary objective of an internal audit?
A. Assign employee discipline
B. Verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
C. Increase production quotas
D. Replace management review meetings
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Internal audits evaluate whether processes comply with established requirements and determine whether they
are effective. Audit findings also support continual improvement.
Question 4
Which characteristic best describes an effective organizational objective?
A. Difficult to measure
B. Specific and measurable
C. Based on opinion
D. Frequently changing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Effective objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), allowing
organizations to monitor progress objectively.
