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

Question 1

Which clause of ISO 14001:2015 addresses 'Performance Evaluation'?

Accepted Answer

Clause 9

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Clause 7

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Clause 8

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Clause 10

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an internal audit within an EMS?

Accepted Answer

To determine whether the EMS conforms to planned arrangements and is effectively implemented

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To satisfy regulatory inspectors

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To rank environmental aspects by severity

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To set new environmental objectives

Question 3

Under ISO 14001:2015, who is responsible for ensuring the EMS is reviewed at planned intervals?

Accepted Answer

Top management

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The environmental manager

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The internal audit team

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The compliance officer

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT typically an input to a management review under ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Employee salary data

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Status of actions from previous management reviews

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Results of internal audits

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Changes in external and internal issues

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Making recurring activities to enhance environmental performance over time

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Achieving zero emissions within one year

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Implementing ISO 14001 for the first time

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Replacing all non-conforming products

Question 6

When an organization identifies a nonconformity, what must it do FIRST according to ISO 14001:2015 Clause 10?

Accepted Answer

React to the nonconformity and take action to control and correct it

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Notify the certification body

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Update the environmental policy

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Immediately retrain all staff