18 Questions
What are the common phases in all environmental audits?
Pre-audit activities, On-site audit activities, Post-audit activities
Which document sets the requirements for an Environmental Management System?
ISO 14001:2015
What is the purpose of a Compliance Audit?
Checking whether the organization complies with legislation and regulations
In which audit would you verify if an organization's Environmental Management System meets ISO 14001 requirements?
ISO 14001 certification audit
What does BS EN ISO 19011:2018 provide guidance on?
Auditing management systems
What is the role of an environmental auditor in a Supplier Audit?
Checking supplier compliance with environmental performance requirements in their contract
What was the first recorded formal appearance of environmental auditing?
United States in 1977
According to ISO 14001:2015, what is the main purpose of an environmental audit?
To determine compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
In which year did the first Environmental Management Standard (BS 7750) become an International Standard (ISO 14001)?
1996
What is the primary role of an environmental auditor according to the text?
Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations
What does ISO 14001:2015 define as an environmental audit?
A systematic, independent, and documented process for obtaining audit evidence
What drove the evolution of environmental auditing in the 1970s?
Need to comply with new environmental laws and regulations
What is the primary role of an environmental auditor?
Ensuring an organization's environmental performance meets set requirements
Why might an organization need to carry out an Environmental Audit?
To comply with relevant legislation
Which standard might organizations aim to meet through Environmental Audits?
ISO 14001:2015
When carrying out an Environmental Audit, what is the purpose of auditing against a standard?
To compare actual performance with expected outcomes
In an Environmental Audit, why is it important to check that internal activities are not causing environmental harm?
To prevent negative impacts on the environment
Which of the following is NOT a reason for conducting an Environmental Audit?
To evaluate employees' job performance
This quiz covers the concept of standards, including set requirements, quality levels, and ways of doing things. It also discusses auditing against standards using examples like compliance audits and ISO 14001 certification audits.
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