My Reading on ASQ CQA HB Part III
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<strong>Part</strong> <strong>III</strong>A<br />
Chapter 10<br />
Auditor Characteristics/<strong>Part</strong> <strong>III</strong>A<br />
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Auditor characteristics are those qualities that make auditors effective. They become integrated into the<br />
auditor’s behavior so that they appear to be a natural pattern of c<strong>on</strong>duct. Characteristics such as interpers<strong>on</strong>al<br />
skills, problem solving, and the ability to work independently as well as <strong>on</strong> a team are learned through study<br />
and practice. For that reas<strong>on</strong>, most audit programs require knowledge and skill competencies gained through a<br />
combinati<strong>on</strong> of educati<strong>on</strong>, training, experience, and dem<strong>on</strong>strati<strong>on</strong> of pers<strong>on</strong>al traits. Auditor competence is<br />
composed of several things, including:<br />
• Educati<strong>on</strong>, training, and knowledge<br />
• Work experience<br />
• Audit skills<br />
• Communicati<strong>on</strong> skills<br />
• Pers<strong>on</strong>al traits<br />
Auditors must understand how to c<strong>on</strong>duct an effective audit in the auditee organizati<strong>on</strong> envir<strong>on</strong>ment and be<br />
able to apply the audit criteria. Auditors must possess the pers<strong>on</strong>al attributes necessary for c<strong>on</strong>ducting an<br />
effective and efficient audit.<br />
Meaning:<br />
Trait: a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically <strong>on</strong>e bel<strong>on</strong>ging to a pers<strong>on</strong>.<br />
Charlie Ch<strong>on</strong>g/ Fi<strong>on</strong> Zhang
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