Discuss PECB ISO-14001-Lead-Auditor Exam Topic 4 Question 2

What are the primary purposes of implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015? Select two.

AIt provides a means by which environmental impacts are addressed at relevant stages of the life cycle.

BIt is used to demonstrate to external parties that the organisation has met all its legal requirements.

CIt enables the organisation to tender for government-funded contracts.

DIt provides a framework for protecting the environment.

EIt improves the organisation's financial results.

FIt ensures that organisations operate fully online management systems.

Suggested Answer: A, D

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24 comments · newest first

Lauran 10 months ago

C is a stretch; not all contracts require ISO certification.

Tiffiny 10 months ago

Totally agree with A! Life cycle impacts matter.

Candida 10 months ago

Wait, does it really improve financial results? Sounds too good to be true.

Brittani 10 months ago

A and D are definitely the main purposes!

Ngoc 10 months ago

I think B is more important than you guys think.

Jimmie 11 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I think improving financial results might be more of a secondary benefit, so I’m leaning towards A and D.

Harley 11 months ago

I feel like D is definitely a key purpose since it talks about providing a framework for protecting the environment.

Therese 11 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about demonstrating compliance with legal requirements, which could be B.

Bronwyn 11 months ago

I think one of the main purposes is to address environmental impacts throughout the life cycle, so maybe A?

Marg 11 months ago

I think the key here is to focus on the "primary" purposes, not just any potential benefits. Based on my understanding, the top two would be option A about addressing environmental impacts and option D about providing an environmental protection framework. The other options seem more secondary or tangential.

Jodi 12 months ago

Wait, I'm a little confused. Option B about demonstrating legal compliance also seems like it could be a primary purpose. And option C about enabling government contract tenders - is that really a primary purpose or just a potential benefit? I'll need to re-read the question and options more closely.

Lindsey 12 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The primary purposes are to provide a framework for protecting the environment (option D) and to address environmental impacts at relevant stages of the life cycle (option A). I'm confident those are the right answers.

Wade 12 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem to cover a range of potential benefits, but I'm not entirely sure which two would be considered the "primary" purposes. I'll need to think this through carefully.

Page 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question about the purposes of implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015. I'll need to carefully read through the options and select the two that best match the primary purposes.

Soledad 1 year ago

A and D, all the way. Who cares about tendering for government contracts or improving financial results? This is about the planet, people!

Trinidad 1 year ago

Hmm, let me see... A and D, definitely. Anything else is just window dressing. This is about the environment, not lining our pockets!

Kenny 1 year ago

A and D, no doubt. The life cycle approach and environmental protection are the whole point of ISO 14001. The other options are just wishful thinking.

Tamera 1 year ago

↳ replying to Kenny

I agree, A and D are definitely the primary purposes of implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015.

France 1 year ago

B and D are the obvious choices here. Demonstrating legal compliance and environmental protection are key reasons to implement an EMS. Anything else is just fluff.

Yan 1 year ago

A and D, of course! An EMS helps us address environmental impacts and provides a framework for environmental protection. Duh!

Lavelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Yan

I agree, A and D are the primary purposes of implementing an EMS.

Olive 1 year ago

I think B is also important because demonstrating legal compliance is crucial for gaining trust from external parties.

Leota 1 year ago

I agree with you, Janey. A and D seem like the most relevant options for the exam question.

Janey 1 year ago

I think the primary purposes of implementing an EMS based on ISO 14001:2015 are to address environmental impacts and protect the environment.

PECB ISO-14001-Lead-Auditor Exam - Topic 4 Question 2 Discussion