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APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 3 Question 116 Discussion

Which of the following ISO standards is used to assist organizations with sustainable development?
C) ISO 26000
A) ISO 31000
B) ISO 14001
D) ISO 9001

APICS CSCP Exam - Topic 3 Question 116 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CSCP exam
Question #: 116
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following ISO standards is used to assist organizations with sustainable development?

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Suggested Answer: C

ISO Standards Overview: ISO standards provide guidelines and specifications to ensure products, services, and systems are safe, reliable, and of good quality.

ISO 31000: Focuses on risk management principles and guidelines, helping organizations manage risks effectively.

ISO 14001: Specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS), enabling organizations to improve their environmental performance.

ISO 26000: Provides guidance on social responsibility, assisting organizations in contributing to sustainable development by encouraging them to operate in an ethical and transparent manner.

ISO 9001: Specifies criteria for a quality management system (QMS) and is based on principles such as customer focus and continuous improvement.

Sustainable Development: ISO 26000 is specifically designed to assist organizations in adopting socially responsible practices that contribute to sustainable development.


International Organization for Standardization (ISO). (2010). ISO 26000: Guidance on Social Responsibility. ISO.

Pojasek, R. B. (2011). ISO 26000 Guidance on Social Responsibility. Environmental Quality Management, 20(3), 85-93.

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Dino
7 months ago
ISO 31000 focuses on risk management, not sustainability.
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Nu
7 months ago
Totally agree, ISO 14001 is key for sustainability.
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Wilford
7 months ago
Wait, isn’t ISO 26000 also related to social responsibility?
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Von
7 months ago
I thought ISO 9001 was for quality management, not sustainability!
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Brittni
7 months ago
ISO 14001 is all about environmental management!
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Ryann
8 months ago
I practiced a question like this before, and I think ISO 26000 is definitely the one that focuses on sustainable development.
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Catarina
8 months ago
I might be mixing things up, but I feel like ISO 31000 is about risk management, not sustainability.
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Florinda
8 months ago
I remember studying ISO 26000 for social responsibility, which seems more aligned with sustainable development.
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Major
8 months ago
I think ISO 14001 is related to environmental management, but I'm not sure if it's specifically for sustainable development.
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Desiree
9 months ago
I've got this! ISO 26000 is the standard that provides guidance on social responsibility and how organizations can operate in a sustainable way. Definitely the right answer here.
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Caitlin
9 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. ISO 31000 is for risk management, ISO 9001 is for quality management systems. I think the sustainable development one is ISO 26000, but I'll double-check my notes to be sure.
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Jerlene
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know ISO 14001 is for environmental management, but I can't remember which one is specifically for sustainable development.
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Larae
9 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is ISO 26000 - it's the standard for social responsibility and sustainable development.
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