ISO 14001 Foundation Certification FREE ISO 14001 Foundation EMS Planning and Objectives Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which clause of ISO 14001:2015 requires an organization to establish environmental objectives?

Accepted Answer

Clause 6.2

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Clause 4.1

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Clause 8.1

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Clause 9.3

Question 2

When establishing environmental objectives, which of the following must an organization take into account?

Accepted Answer

Significant environmental aspects and applicable compliance obligations

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Only the organization's financial performance

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Competitor environmental strategies

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Stakeholder complaints only

Question 3

What does the term 'environmental aspect' mean in the context of ISO 14001 planning?

Accepted Answer

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

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A legal permit issued by a regulatory body

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A corrective action taken after an incident

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A measurement of carbon emissions only

Question 4

In ISO 14001:2015, what criteria must environmental objectives meet?

Accepted Answer

They must be measurable, monitored, communicated, and updated as appropriate

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They must be approved by external auditors only

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They must be identical to financial performance targets

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They must be set by government regulators

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'compliance obligations' in ISO 14001 planning?

Accepted Answer

Legal requirements and other requirements the organization must comply with or has chosen to comply with

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Only federal environmental laws applicable to the organization

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Internal quality standards set by management

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Customer satisfaction benchmarks

Question 6

What is the purpose of 'planning to achieve environmental objectives' as required by ISO 14001:2015 Clause 6.2.2?

Accepted Answer

To determine what actions will be taken, what resources are needed, who is responsible, and how results will be evaluated

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To document past environmental incidents only

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To satisfy insurance company requirements

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To replace the environmental management program from ISO 14001:2004