CEA ISO 14001 & Management Systems 3

Question 1

Under ISO 14001:2015, what distinguishes a 'significant environmental aspect' from a general environmental aspect?

Accepted Answer

It has or can have significant environmental impact based on defined criteria

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It must involve a regulatory violation

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It only applies to air emissions and water discharges

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It is determined solely by regulatory agencies

Question 2

An EMS auditor reviews a company's environmental objectives and finds no documented plans for achieving them. Which ISO 14001:2015 requirement is unmet?

Accepted Answer

Clause 6.2.2 – Planning actions to achieve environmental objectives

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Clause 4.4 – Environmental management system

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Clause 7.4 – Communication

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Clause 10.1 – General improvement

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 'context of the organization' as required by ISO 14001:2015 Clause 4?

Accepted Answer

Internal and external factors affecting the EMS's ability to achieve intended outcomes

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Only the geographic location of facilities

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The company's organizational chart and reporting structure

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Legal registration details and business permits

Question 4

ISO 14001:2015 requires top management to demonstrate leadership by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Directly conducting all internal environmental audits

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Ensuring environmental policy is established

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Promoting continual improvement

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Ensuring integration of EMS requirements into business processes

Question 5

When determining its EMS scope, an organization may exclude which of the following from ISO 14001:2015 certification?

Accepted Answer

Facilities or activities where the organization has no control or influence

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Any activities that have legal compliance obligations

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Emergency preparedness and response procedures

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Monitoring and measurement activities

Question 6

Under ISO 14001:2015, the term 'interested parties' is synonymous with which commonly used term?

Accepted Answer

Stakeholders

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Shareholders only

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Regulatory inspectors

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Environmental consultants

Question 7

Which output of the management review process is specifically required by ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Conclusions on the continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the EMS

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A certified list of all environmental aspects

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A complete regulatory compliance report submitted to authorities

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Updated emergency response procedures signed by the CEO