ISO 14001 Foundation Performance Evaluation and Auditing Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which ISO 14001 clause specifically addresses the monitoring and measurement of environmental performance?
Answer: Clause 9.1 – Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
Clause 9.1 requires organizations to determine what needs to be monitored and measured to evaluate environmental performance.
What is the primary purpose of an environmental management system (EMS) internal audit according to ISO 14001?
Answer: To determine whether the EMS conforms to the organization's own requirements and the standard's requirements
Internal audits under ISO 14001 verify that the EMS both meets the organization's planned arrangements and the requirements of the standard itself.
Under ISO 14001, who is responsible for ensuring that internal audits are conducted at planned intervals?
Answer: Top management
ISO 14001 places accountability on top management to ensure the EMS, including its internal audit program, is properly maintained.
When selecting audit criteria for an ISO 14001 internal audit, which of the following is most appropriate?
Answer: Applicable legal requirements, the ISO 14001 standard, and the organization's own EMS requirements
Audit criteria should encompass legal obligations, the ISO 14001 standard, and the organization's established EMS policies and procedures.
What must an organization retain as documented information after conducting an environmental performance evaluation?
Answer: Evidence of monitoring and measurement results and calibration records
ISO 14001 Clause 9.1 requires retaining documented information as evidence of monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation results.
An organization discovers during an internal audit that its process for measuring energy consumption lacks a defined frequency. Which ISO 14001 requirement has most likely not been met?
Answer: Clause 9.1 – Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation
Clause 9.1 requires organizations to determine when monitoring and measurement shall be performed, including the frequency of measurements.