Which of the following is NOT a role of the audit team members?

The correct choice reflects a role that typically falls outside the scope of the audit team’s responsibilities. Audit team members are primarily focused on assessing compliance with established information security policies, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, and providing feedback based on their findings. This includes evaluating information security policies, conducting interviews with relevant personnel to gather evidence, and presenting their findings at the conclusion of an audit.

In contrast, deciding on external partnerships is generally not within the remit of the audit team. Such decisions are typically made by senior management or specific business units that are focused on strategy, operations, and vendor relationships. The audit team's role is more about independently evaluating the current state of security practices and ensuring that the organization adheres to ISO/IEC 27001 standards, rather than engaging in strategic decisions about partnerships.

This distinction emphasizes the specific and independent nature of the audit function, which is designed to provide assurance regarding the organization's adherence to information security policies and controls, rather than influencing operational decisions like partnerships.