Understanding Standards and Auditing
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What are the common phases in all environmental audits?

  • Pre-audit activities, On-site audit activities, Post-audit activities (correct)
  • Assessment, Review, Validation
  • Initial audit, Follow-up audit, Corrective action
  • Planning, Execution, Monitoring

    • Which document sets the requirements for an Environmental Management System?

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • ISO 45001:2018
  • BS EN ISO 19011:2018
  • ISO 14001:2015 (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a Compliance Audit?

  • Checking whether the organization complies with legislation and regulations (correct)
  • Evaluating environmental management systems
  • Ensuring internal policies are followed
  • Verifying supplier performance

    • In which audit would you verify if an organization's Environmental Management System meets ISO 14001 requirements?

    <p>ISO 14001 certification audit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does BS EN ISO 19011:2018 provide guidance on?

    <p>Auditing management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an environmental auditor in a Supplier Audit?

    <p>Checking supplier compliance with environmental performance requirements in their contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the first recorded formal appearance of environmental auditing?

    <p>United States in 1977</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to ISO 14001:2015, what is the main purpose of an environmental audit?

    <p>To determine compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did the first Environmental Management Standard (BS 7750) become an International Standard (ISO 14001)?

    <p>1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an environmental auditor according to the text?

    <p>Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ISO 14001:2015 define as an environmental audit?

    <p>A systematic, independent, and documented process for obtaining audit evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drove the evolution of environmental auditing in the 1970s?

    <p>Need to comply with new environmental laws and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of an environmental auditor?

    <p>Ensuring an organization's environmental performance meets set requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an organization need to carry out an Environmental Audit?

    <p>To comply with relevant legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which standard might organizations aim to meet through Environmental Audits?

    <p>ISO 14001:2015</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When carrying out an Environmental Audit, what is the purpose of auditing against a standard?

    <p>To compare actual performance with expected outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an Environmental Audit, why is it important to check that internal activities are not causing environmental harm?

    <p>To prevent negative impacts on the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting an Environmental Audit?

    <p>To evaluate employees' job performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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