CEM CEM Environmental Auditing & Site Assessment

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify recognized environmental conditions (RECs) through records review and site inspection

Answer

A Phase I ESA identifies Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs) through historical records review, regulatory database searches, and a non-invasive site inspection without sampling.

Question 2

Under ASTM E1527-21, which of the following is NOT a standard component of a Phase I ESA?

Accepted Answer

Collection of soil samples for chemical analysis

Answer

ASTM E1527-21 defines Phase I ESAs as non-invasive assessments; soil sampling is a Phase II activity triggered when RECs are identified.

Question 3

An environmental audit that verifies whether a facility's operations comply with applicable laws and regulations is called a:

Accepted Answer

Compliance audit

Answer

A compliance audit specifically evaluates whether a facility's practices, records, and operations conform to applicable environmental laws, permits, and regulations.

Question 4

Which document serves as the primary guide for conducting environmental management system (EMS) audits?

Accepted Answer

ISO 19011

Answer

ISO 19011 provides guidelines for auditing management systems, including environmental management systems, covering audit principles, managing audit programs, and auditor competence.

Question 5

During a site assessment, a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The presence or likely presence of hazardous substances under conditions that indicate an existing or past release

Answer

A REC indicates the presence or likely presence of hazardous substances or petroleum products due to a release, threatened release, or material threat of a release to the environment.

CEM - Certified Environmental Manager Practice Test

CEM - Certified Environmental Manager Practice Test

CEM CEM Environmental Auditing & Site Assessment