The audit team leader prepares the audit plan for an initial certification stage 2 audit...

D. This statement is true because the audit team leader should communicate the audit plan to the audit client and the auditee, and obtain their approval before conducting the audit12. The audit plan should include the audit objectives, scope, criteria, methods, schedule, resources, roles and responsibilities, and other relevant information12. The audit plan should also be reviewed and updated as necessary during the audit process, and any changes should be agreed upon by the audit team leader, the audit client, and the auditee12. The purpose of reviewing and agreeing on the audit plan is to ensure that the audit is conducted in an efficient and effective manner, and that the audit expectations and requirements are clear and consistent among all parties involved.

References:

1: PECB Candidate Handbook - ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, page 23 2: ISO 19011:2018 - Guidelines for auditing management systems, clause 6.4.2