ISO 14001 Foundation Certification ISO 14001 Foundation Performance and Continual Improvement Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which clause of ISO 14001:2015 specifically addresses the evaluation of environmental performance?

Accepted Answer

Clause 9 – Performance Evaluation

Answer

Clause 9 (Performance Evaluation) covers monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of environmental performance.

Question 2

Under ISO 14001:2015, how often must an organization evaluate its compliance with applicable legal and other requirements?

Accepted Answer

At planned intervals

Answer

ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.1.2 requires compliance evaluation to occur at planned intervals determined by the organization.

Question 3

What is the PRIMARY purpose of an internal audit under ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

To provide information on whether the EMS conforms to requirements and is effectively implemented

Answer

Internal audits determine whether the EMS conforms to planned arrangements and is effectively implemented and maintained.

Question 4

Which of the following is a required input to the management review under ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Status of actions from previous management reviews

Answer

ISO 14001:2015 Clause 9.3 explicitly lists the status of actions from previous management reviews as a required input.

Question 5

What does 'continual improvement' mean in the context of ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Recurring activity to enhance environmental performance over time

Answer

ISO 14001:2015 defines continual improvement as a recurring activity to enhance environmental performance, not a one-time event.

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