ISO 14001 Foundation Certification ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Principles 2

Question 1

Which principle of ISO 14001 requires an organization to commit to continual improvement of its EMS?

Accepted Answer

Continual improvement

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Corrective action only

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Management review

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Internal audit

Question 2

In the context of ISO 14001, what does 'environmental aspect' mean?

Accepted Answer

An element of an organization's activities that can interact with the environment

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A legal regulation affecting the environment

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A measured environmental impact value

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A corrective action taken after an incident

Question 3

What is the purpose of establishing environmental objectives under ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

To set measurable targets consistent with the environmental policy

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To replace the environmental policy

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To satisfy customer complaints

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To document all past incidents

Question 4

Which body holds ultimate accountability for the EMS under ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

Top management

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Environmental consultants

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Third-party auditors

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Line supervisors

Question 5

Under ISO 14001, what must an organization do when it identifies a nonconformity?

Accepted Answer

Take corrective action and evaluate if similar nonconformities exist

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Immediately halt all operations

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Report it to the EPA within 24 hours

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Revise the environmental policy

Question 6

What does the 'Check' phase of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle involve in an EMS?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring, measuring, and evaluating performance against objectives

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Setting environmental objectives

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Implementing operational controls

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Defining the environmental policy