Environmental management Bank PO MCQ Questions With Answers Quiz Questions

1. An environmentalist wants to use a model in Environmental Management Systems such as ISO 14001. Which of the following models will be appropriate?

A John P. Kotter’s ‘8 Steps to Successful Change B ADKAR Model C Deming Cycle (Plan–Do–Check–Act) D Change Curve

2. The following are examples of raw data and unadjusted by any other factor except.

A Electricity could be expressed as ‘kWh per 1,000units produced’ B Total water consumed in litres over a set period C Total product sold in units over a set period D Total waste sent to landfill in tonnes over a setperiod.

3. Which statements relate to the reasons why monitoring is an essential element of environmental management?

A Measuring the extent to which objectives have been achieved – e.g. environmental performance, expected return on investment for energy-efficient product installations B Legal requirements – e.g. a permit or licence requirement and to provide data for decision-making – e.g.greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions C Contractual obligation – e.g. zero waste to landfill on construction sites and significant resource uses D Demonstrating the failure of an environmentalimprovement programme.

4. Which is an environmental sustainability which localized approach in sustainable development passed in each region, province, city, and municipality?

A Philippine Agenda 21 (1996) B Philippine Strategy for Sustainable Development (1990) C UN Sustainable Development Goals D all of the above

5. Which of the following is not part of Change Curve in relation to change management models?

A ‘shock’ B ‘anger’ C ‘acceptance’ D ‘capability’

6. "An audit of the purchasing department against ISO 14001" would best be described as which of the following audit types?

A Due diligence audit B Activity audit C Third party audit D Legal compliance audit

7. Different data types may need to be managed indifferent ways. _________________ requires all environmentalcommunications to be reliable.

A ISO 14006:2015 B ISO 14026:2015 C ISO 14000:2015 D ISO 14001:2015

8. Which of the following is a barrier to change?

A Make the business case for change.Provide resources to enable a change in focus.Emphasise that a shift to a leadership approachis more sustainable, encourages greater staffresponsibility and output – less focus on reporting.Provide leadership training. B Identify the risks from not changing.Highlight others’ achievements through differentways of working. C Working in isolated silos rather than holistically D Establish a strategy to determine priorities.Create a ‘change team’ and allocate adequateresources.

9. Which bureau in DENR issues the Environmental Compliance certificate and provides research and laboratory services?

A Land Management Bureau B Mine and Geosciences Bureau C Environmental Management Bureau D Biodiversity Management Bureau

10. It is the governance strategy to change human behavior in their environment.

A Environmental Science B Environmentalism C Environmental Management D All of the above

11. Which sustainability treaties and framework that phase out substances that deplete the ozone?

A Montreal Protocol (1987) B Kyoto Protocol (1997) C UN Sustainable Development Goals (2015) D Paris Agreement (2016)

12. Which of the following is not an enabler of change?

A Create a ‘change team’ and allocate adequateresource B Reframe the risk associated with staying the same C Create a ‘change team’ and allocate adequateresource D The necessary internal competence may not be inplace

13. Which environmental law is applicable to environmentally critical activities like, mining and large scale poultry?

A Toxic Substances, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act (1990) B Clean Air Act (1999) C Environmental Impact Statement System (1978) D Clean Water Act (2004)

14. Which of the statements below does not fall within the implementation of an Environmental Management System?

A Get top management support and assign responsibility and authority to ensure the system conforms, and for reporting performance B Consider potential objectives and devise the policy statement C Consider the competencies required and gain staff commitment and improving awareness D Determine the scope but do not consider the operational and emergency processes required

15. A manufacturing company is audited by a third party certification body as part of their EMS certification. The auditor identifies a number of areas where the company is not meeting the required standard. What terminology is used to describe these areas?

A Compliance B Nonconformity C Conformity D Breaches

16. Certification by a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited certification body normally involvesan application to determine the scope and risk. Which of the following is not part of the certification process ?

A Determines the intent of the EMS and readiness for stage 2. It includes a review of documentation to make sure the key parts of the standard have been considered. B Conduct an environmental review to determine the external and internal issues, needs and expectations of interested parties, risks and opportunities, environmental aspects and compliance obligations C Continued assessments are conducted to ensure the system remains effective after certification. A more in-depth strategic review is conducted after three years. D Focuses on the effectiveness of the systems at achieving their intended outcome, and is more in-depth than stage 1. It covers all requirements of the standard and all in-scope activities.

17. Which ISO sits within the ISO 14000 family of standards is internationally recognised EMS standard which provides organisations with a framework to protect the environment, and respond to changing environmental conditions in balance with socio-economic needs.?

A ISO 14001 It specifies requirements that enable an organisation to achieve the intended outcomes that it sets for its EMS. B ISO 14020 series – environmental labels anddeclarations C ISO 14031 – environmental performance evaluation D ISO 14015 – environmental assessment of sites andorganisations

18. This limits global warming and strengthen countries’ ability to deal with its impacts.

A Montreal Protocol (1987) B Kyoto Protocol (1997) C UN Sustainable Development Goals (2015) D Paris Agreement (2016)

19. Which of the ISO 14000 family of standards deals with incorporating eco-design in organisations?

A ISO 14063 B ISO 14064 C ISO 14040 D ISO 14006