I came across [a post](https://meta.superuser.com/questions/15107/audit-failed-why-is-this-not-opinion-based), analyzed its content, and subsequently answered, drawing from [my own experience](https://meta.superuser.com/questions/12185/one-of-those-trick-questions) of encountering a similar issue in the past. 


In an effort to provide a comprehensive answer rooted in addressing the underlying cause, I searched SU meta's search, attempting to locate an established canonical response that succinctly addresses such inquiries in which I was unsuccessful. 

### The essence of the matter 
The existing review queue audit is **flawed and requires updating**; fortunately, encountering failures is **generally manageable**, and **proactive strategies exist to identify and address flaws effectively**.


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**I'm seeking a thorough and canonical response** that covers these aspects as well as any additional considerations contributors may suggest. This response will serve as a reference for all related inquiries, streamlining discussions about questions like "*I answered review questions honestly and failed audit; should X really be Y?*" so that we can avoid revisiting the same issues repeatedly.

## Related Posts

**Note:** *I've posted relevant questions, as have numerous others, and even "current" moderators have historically raised similar issues here. Below are some examples with links for reference.*

 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/9223/bad-audit-question-failed-audit-on-question-that-should-have-been-closed
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/14621/review-audit-test-failed-why
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/8377/disagreeing-with-a-failed-review-audit
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/15107/audit-failed-why-is-this-not-opinion-based
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/6800/review-test-error
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/12478/is-this-a-review-bug-to-the-dreaded-test-questions
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/9248/design-flaw-in-the-review-audit-system
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/11636/can-the-review-system-be-fixed
 - https://meta.superuser.com/questions/13656/review-audit-dissagreement