ISO 14001 Foundation Certification ISO 14001 Foundation Planning for Risks/Opportunities Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which clause of ISO 14001:2015 specifically addresses actions to address risks and opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Clause 6.1

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Clause 4.1

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Clause 5.1

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Clause 7.1

Question 2

When determining risks and opportunities, an organization must consider which of the following inputs?

Accepted Answer

Internal issues, external issues, and interested parties' needs

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Financial statements and audit reports only

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Customer satisfaction scores and sales data

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Employee performance reviews and HR records

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of identifying opportunities in ISO 14001 planning?

Accepted Answer

To enhance environmental performance and prevent negative impacts

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To reduce the cost of environmental compliance

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To satisfy legal obligations only

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To document past environmental incidents

Question 4

An organization identifies a new technology that could significantly reduce its carbon emissions. Under ISO 14001, this would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

An environmental opportunity

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An environmental aspect

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A legal requirement

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A significant environmental impact

Question 5

Which statement best describes the relationship between risks/opportunities and environmental objectives?

Accepted Answer

Risks and opportunities inform the setting of environmental objectives and planning actions

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Environmental objectives are set before risks and opportunities are identified

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Risks and opportunities are documented separately and never influence objectives

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Objectives are only based on legal requirements, not risks or opportunities

Question 6

What must an organization retain as documented information related to risks and opportunities per ISO 14001?

Accepted Answer

Sufficient documented information to have confidence the processes are carried out as planned

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A full risk register with financial valuations

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Minutes of every risk meeting held during the year

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Signed approvals from top management for each identified risk