ISO 28000 LEAD AUDITOR
350 Practice Questions & Correct Answers • 2026–2027
Supply Chain Security Management Systems
Certification-focused practice covering ISO 28000:2022 concepts, security risk management, leadership,
operations, performance evaluation, auditing and continual improvement.
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Practice Exam • 2026–2027 • Page 1
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Foundation, Context & Scope — Questions 1–35
2. Leadership, Policy & Objectives — Questions 36–70
3. Risk Assessment & Treatment — Questions 71–105
4. Planning, Resources & Competence — Questions 106–140
5. Communication & Documented Information — Questions 141–175
6. Operational Security Controls — Questions 176–210
7. Incident Response, Continuity & Recovery — Questions 211–245
8. Performance Evaluation & Management Review — Questions 246–280
9. Internal Auditing & Auditor Competence — Questions 281–315
10. Nonconformity, Corrective Action & Improvement — Questions 316–350
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Practice Exam • 2026–2027 • Page 2
,1. ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned with?
A. financial reporting controls only
B. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
C. payroll procedures only
D. product quality specifications only
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
2. Which statement best reflects the correct approach? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned with?
A. payroll procedures only
B. product quality specifications only
C. financial reporting controls only
D. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
3. During an ISO 28000 audit, which option should the auditor expect? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned with?
A. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
B. financial reporting controls only
C. payroll procedures only
D. product quality specifications only
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
4. A lead auditor is evaluating this area. Which choice is most appropriate? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned
with?
A. payroll procedures only
B. product quality specifications only
C. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
D. financial reporting controls only
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
5. Which option provides the strongest indication of effective implementation? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily
concerned with?
A. payroll procedures only
B. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
C. product quality specifications only
D. financial reporting controls only
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
6. ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. ports and shipping companies only
B. multinational manufacturers only
C. government agencies only
D. organizations of different types and sizes
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
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, 7. Which statement best reflects the correct approach? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. ports and shipping companies only
B. multinational manufacturers only
C. government agencies only
D. organizations of different types and sizes
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
8. During an ISO 28000 audit, which option should the auditor expect? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. ports and shipping companies only
B. government agencies only
C. multinational manufacturers only
D. organizations of different types and sizes
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
9. A lead auditor is evaluating this area. Which choice is most appropriate? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. organizations of different types and sizes
B. ports and shipping companies only
C. government agencies only
D. multinational manufacturers only
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
10. Which option provides the strongest indication of effective implementation? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. organizations of different types and sizes
B. ports and shipping companies only
C. government agencies only
D. multinational manufacturers only
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
11. The main purpose of a security management system is to?
A. provide a structured approach for managing security risks and improving performance
B. serve only as an annual checklist
C. replace every operational procedure
D. eliminate every possible security event
ANSWER: A
Rationale: A management system provides a structured, repeatable approach to controlling risks and improving performance.
12. Which statement best reflects the correct approach? The main purpose of a security management system is to?
A. eliminate every possible security event
B. replace every operational procedure
C. provide a structured approach for managing security risks and improving performance
D. serve only as an annual checklist
ANSWER: C
Rationale: A management system provides a structured, repeatable approach to controlling risks and improving performance.
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Practice Exam • 2026–2027 • Page 4
350 Practice Questions & Correct Answers • 2026–2027
Supply Chain Security Management Systems
Certification-focused practice covering ISO 28000:2022 concepts, security risk management, leadership,
operations, performance evaluation, auditing and continual improvement.
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Practice Exam • 2026–2027 • Page 1
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Foundation, Context & Scope — Questions 1–35
2. Leadership, Policy & Objectives — Questions 36–70
3. Risk Assessment & Treatment — Questions 71–105
4. Planning, Resources & Competence — Questions 106–140
5. Communication & Documented Information — Questions 141–175
6. Operational Security Controls — Questions 176–210
7. Incident Response, Continuity & Recovery — Questions 211–245
8. Performance Evaluation & Management Review — Questions 246–280
9. Internal Auditing & Auditor Competence — Questions 281–315
10. Nonconformity, Corrective Action & Improvement — Questions 316–350
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Practice Exam • 2026–2027 • Page 2
,1. ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned with?
A. financial reporting controls only
B. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
C. payroll procedures only
D. product quality specifications only
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
2. Which statement best reflects the correct approach? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned with?
A. payroll procedures only
B. product quality specifications only
C. financial reporting controls only
D. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
3. During an ISO 28000 audit, which option should the auditor expect? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned with?
A. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
B. financial reporting controls only
C. payroll procedures only
D. product quality specifications only
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
4. A lead auditor is evaluating this area. Which choice is most appropriate? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily concerned
with?
A. payroll procedures only
B. product quality specifications only
C. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
D. financial reporting controls only
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
5. Which option provides the strongest indication of effective implementation? ISO 28000:2022 is primarily
concerned with?
A. payroll procedures only
B. security management systems, including supply-chain-relevant aspects
C. product quality specifications only
D. financial reporting controls only
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The standard specifies requirements for a security management system, including aspects relevant to supply chains.
6. ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. ports and shipping companies only
B. multinational manufacturers only
C. government agencies only
D. organizations of different types and sizes
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Practice Exam • 2026–2027 • Page 3
, 7. Which statement best reflects the correct approach? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. ports and shipping companies only
B. multinational manufacturers only
C. government agencies only
D. organizations of different types and sizes
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
8. During an ISO 28000 audit, which option should the auditor expect? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. ports and shipping companies only
B. government agencies only
C. multinational manufacturers only
D. organizations of different types and sizes
ANSWER: D
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
9. A lead auditor is evaluating this area. Which choice is most appropriate? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. organizations of different types and sizes
B. ports and shipping companies only
C. government agencies only
D. multinational manufacturers only
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
10. Which option provides the strongest indication of effective implementation? ISO 28000:2022 is intended for?
A. organizations of different types and sizes
B. ports and shipping companies only
C. government agencies only
D. multinational manufacturers only
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The standard is designed for organizations of different types and sizes.
11. The main purpose of a security management system is to?
A. provide a structured approach for managing security risks and improving performance
B. serve only as an annual checklist
C. replace every operational procedure
D. eliminate every possible security event
ANSWER: A
Rationale: A management system provides a structured, repeatable approach to controlling risks and improving performance.
12. Which statement best reflects the correct approach? The main purpose of a security management system is to?
A. eliminate every possible security event
B. replace every operational procedure
C. provide a structured approach for managing security risks and improving performance
D. serve only as an annual checklist
ANSWER: C
Rationale: A management system provides a structured, repeatable approach to controlling risks and improving performance.
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