CIPS Exam L3M5 Topic 3 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam

Question #: 36
Topic #: 3

[All L3M5 Questions]

An Environmental Impact Assessment does not necessarily include cumulative effects or impacts.

True or false?

ATrue

BFalse

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Suggested Answer: A

True.

EIAs can be direct, indirect or cumulative.

by Lennie at Jul 03, 2025, 02:56 PM

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Delmy

27 days ago

B) False. Considering cumulative impacts is a crucial part of a thorough Environmental Impact Assessment.

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Lai

10 days ago

A) True

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Jenelle

29 days ago

Haha, who writes these exam questions? Of course an EIA needs to look at the big picture, not just isolated impacts!

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Aracelis

14 days ago

B) False

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Stephaine

25 days ago

A) True

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Vallie

1 months ago

True, the statement is correct. Cumulative effects are not always included in EIAs, it depends on the scope and requirements.

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Claribel

22 days ago

That's correct, it depends on the specific project and regulations in place.

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Vivienne

23 days ago

A) True

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Miss

1 months ago

I agree with you, Flo. Cumulative effects are important to consider in assessing the overall impact.

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Flo

2 months ago

I think it's false because an Environmental Impact Assessment should consider cumulative effects.

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Shantell

2 months ago

False, an EIA should definitely consider cumulative effects and impacts. This is a basic requirement.

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Rory

1 months ago

False, an EIA should definitely consider cumulative effects and impacts. This is a basic requirement.

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Moira

1 months ago

B) False

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Virgina

1 months ago

A) True

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Miss

2 months ago

True

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Flo

2 months ago

False

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