ISO 14001 Foundation Certification ISO 14001 Foundation Improvement and Corrective Action Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which ISO 14001 clause specifically addresses 'nonconformity and corrective action'?

Accepted Answer

Clause 10.2

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Clause 9.3

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Clause 8.1

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Clause 6.2

Question 2

When a nonconformity is detected in an EMS, what is the FIRST required action according to ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

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

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Submit a formal report to top management

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Update the environmental policy

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Notify the relevant regulatory authority

Question 3

After implementing a corrective action in an ISO 14001 EMS, what must the organization verify?

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of the corrective action taken

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That all employees were informed of the change

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That costs of the action were minimized

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That the action was completed within 30 days

Question 4

In ISO 14001, which of the following best describes 'continual improvement'?

Accepted Answer

Recurring activity to enhance environmental performance

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A one-time project to achieve a specific environmental target

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Annual review of the environmental policy only

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Periodic replacement of outdated equipment

Question 5

What does an organization retain as documented information when a nonconformity occurs under ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

The nature of the nonconformity, actions taken, and results of corrective action

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Only the financial cost associated with the nonconformity

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The names of employees responsible for the nonconformity

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Environmental permit numbers related to the incident

Question 6

Which concept drives the 'improvement' section (Clause 10) of ISO 14001:2015?

Accepted Answer

Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle

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Total Quality Management (TQM) principles

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Six Sigma DMAIC methodology

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Lean manufacturing waste reduction