ISO 14001:2026 prior knowledge quiz

Question 1 of 14

Where in the standard will you find being prepared for emergencies?

Clause 8.2

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Clause 9.1.2

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Clause 10.2

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Question 2 of 14

In ISO 14001:2026 what is "compliance"?

Legal and other requirements

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Handling of complaints

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Question 3 of 14

Which is a top management responsibility? Select as many as you think apply.

Promoting continual improvement

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Ensuring the EMS is integrated into the business

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Supporting personnel to achieve an effective EMS

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Ensuring there are sufficient resources for the EMS

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Question 4 of 14

"ISO 14001:2026 uses the same 10-clause framework as ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022." Is this statement true or false?

True

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False

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Question 5 of 14

“If an organisation has no contractual control of a supplier, there is nothing else they can do”. Is this statement true or false?

True

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False

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Question 6 of 14

According to ISO 14001:2026, the organisation must share which documented information with interested parties, should they request it? Select as many as you think apply.

Their EMS scope

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Their Environmental Policy

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The results of their Internal Audits

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The results of their Management Review

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Question 7 of 14

ISO 14001:2026 requires which of the following to be documented (in Clause 6)? Select as many as you think apply

Risks and opportunities

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Aspects and Impacts

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Legal obligations

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Question 8 of 14

“ISO 14001:2026 is focussed solely on the prevention of pollution, not other environmental impacts.” Is this statement true or false?

True

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False

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Question 9 of 14

How is 'Environment' defined in an EMS (environmental management system) based on ISO 14001:2026?

air, water, land, natural resources, plant life, animals, humans etc.

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The Standard allows the organisation to define it themselves

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Question 10 of 14

"Prevention of pollution is optional." Is this statement true or false?

True

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False

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Question 11 of 14

Which of the following are included in clause 4.1 in ISO 14001:2026? Select as many as you think apply.

Climate change

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Biodiversity

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Eco-system health

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Renewable energy

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Question 12 of 14

"The scope of the management system needs to be available as documented information." Is this statement true or false?

True

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False

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Question 13 of 14

ISO 14001:2026 Terms and definitions are located in:

ISO 14001

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ISO 14000

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Oxford English Dictionary

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Question 14 of 14

"ISO 14001:2026 requires a documented process or procedure for managing environmental risks." Is this statement true or false?

True

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False

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