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Audit Result Calculation Methodology

This article explains how the AuditBLOOM system calculates audit results, particularly when logical blocks are used in the audit template. Understanding the calculation methodology will help auditors and administrators correctly interpret the results and configure templates to accurately reflect required metrics.

General Calculation Principles​

Audit result is expressed as a percentage and shows the ratio of points scored to the maximum possible points that could have been earned in the audit.

Calculation Formula​

Audit Result (%)=(Points Scored in the AuditMaximum Points Possible in the Audit)×100%\text{Audit Result (\%)} = \left( \frac{\text{Points Scored in the Audit}}{\text{Maximum Points Possible in the Audit}} \right) \times 100\%
  • Points Scored in the Audit: The sum of points earned for all answered and evaluated questions in the audit.
  • Maximum Points Possible in the Audit: The sum of the maximum points for all questions that should have been displayed in the audit, considering the logic applied.

Impact of Template Logic on Calculation​

Logical Blocks and Display Conditions​

The audit template may include logical blocks and conditions determining whether a specific question will be displayed based on answers to preceding questions.

  • Displayed Questions: Questions that were shown to the auditor during the audit.
  • Hidden Questions: Questions not displayed due to logic conditions in the template.

Calculation of Maximum Points​

When calculating the maximum points possible in the audit, only the questions that should have been displayed according to the template logic are included.

  • If a question should have been displayed (based on logic), its maximum score is added to the total maximum points.
  • If a question should not have been displayed, its maximum score is not included in the calculation.

This ensures the audit result calculation is accurate, as irrelevant questions are excluded from the assessment.

Example Calculation​

Example Conditions​

  • Total number of questions in the template: 10 questions.
  • Maximum points per question: 10 points.
  • Logic usage: Questions 6 and 7 are displayed only if the answer to question 5 is "Yes."
  • In this audit:
    • The auditor answered "No" to question 5.
    • Therefore, questions 6 and 7 were not displayed.

Calculation​

  1. Points Scored in the Audit:

    • Questions 1–5: The auditor scored 40 points in total.
    • Questions 6 and 7: Not displayed, no points scored.
    • Questions 8–10: The auditor scored 30 points in total.
    • Total Points Scored: 40 + 30 = 70 points.

  2. Maximum Points Possible:

    • Questions 1–5: Maximum possible score = 50 points.
    • Questions 6 and 7: Not displayed, maximum points not included.
    • Questions 8–10: Maximum possible score = 40 points.
    • Total Maximum Points: 50 + 40 = 90 points.

  3. Audit Result:

Audit Result=(7090)×100%=77.78%\text{Audit Result} = \left( \frac{70}{90} \right) \times 100\% = 77.78\%

Alternative Scenario​

  • If the auditor answered "Yes" to question 5, questions 6 and 7 are displayed.
  • Points Scored in the Audit: The auditor scored 90 points.
  • Maximum Points Possible: 98 points.
  • Audit Result:
Audit Result=(9098)×100%=91.84%\text{Audit Result} = \left( \frac{90}{98} \right) \times 100\% = 91.84\%

Important Notes​

  • Template Logic Configuration: Ensure the template logic is correctly configured to reflect real audit conditions for accurate result calculation.
  • Unanswered Questions: If an auditor skips a question that should have been displayed, its contribution to points scored will be zero, but its maximum points will still be included in the maximum points possible.

Conclusion​

The audit result calculation methodology in AuditBLOOM ensures a fair and accurate assessment by considering only relevant questions for a particular audit. This is achieved by dynamically calculating the maximum points based on the template logic.

Additional Resources​