Practice quiz · 8 questions

ISO 9001:2026 quality management

Quality management principles and ISO 9001:2026 clauses, including the main changes from the 2015 edition.

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Q1 When was ISO 9001:2026 published?

A September 2026
B April 2026
C September 2015
D It is still a draft

Answer and explanation

Answer: A. ISO announced the publication of ISO 9001:2026 on 16 September 2026; it replaces ISO 9001:2015.

Reference: ISO news release, 16 September 2026

Q2 According to UKAS’s gap analysis, which clause is new in ISO 9001:2026?

A 6.1.3 Actions to address opportunities
B 8.6 Release of products and services
C 7.4 Communication
D 9.2 Internal audit

Answer and explanation

Answer: A. The 2026 edition separates actions to address risks (6.1.2) from actions to address opportunities (6.1.3, new).

Reference: UKAS gap analysis, September 2026

Q3 Which of these is one of ISO’s seven quality management principles?

A Relationship management
B Cost leadership
C Zero defects
D Lean production

Answer and explanation

Answer: A. The seven are customer focus, leadership, engagement of people, process approach, improvement, evidence-based decision making and relationship management.

Reference: ISO quality management principles

Q4 Which clause covers control of externally provided processes, products and services?

A 7.1
B 8.4
C 8.6
D 9.1.2

Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 8.4 covers suppliers and outsourced processes: type and extent of control and information for external providers.

Reference: ISO 9001 clause 8.4

Q5 Monitoring customer satisfaction is required in:

A 5.1.2
B 8.2.1
C 9.1.2
D 10.2

Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 9.1.2 Customer satisfaction sits in performance evaluation. 5.1.2 is customer focus (leadership) and 8.2.1 customer communication.

Reference: ISO 9001 clause 9.1

Q6 Clause 8.7 deals with:

A Design and development changes
B Control of nonconforming outputs
C Management review
D Organisational knowledge

Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 8.7 covers identifying and controlling outputs that do not conform to requirements.

Reference: ISO 9001 clause 8.7

Q7 Organisational knowledge is addressed in:

A 7.1.6
B 7.5.3
C 4.4.2
D 9.3.2

Answer and explanation

Answer: A. 7.1.6 Organisational knowledge is part of resources. UKAS rates its 2026 change as minor.

Reference: ISO 9001 clause 7.1

Q8 Which of these did UKAS rate as “no change” between ISO 9001:2015 and 2026?

A 7.3 Awareness
B 9.3.2 Management review inputs
C 8.6 Release of products and services
D 6.3 Planning of changes

Answer and explanation

Answer: C. UKAS rated 7.3, 9.3.2 and 6.3 as significant changes; 8.6 Release is unchanged.

Reference: UKAS gap analysis, September 2026