$1\mathrm{.}1$ Before starting with the project, you are asked to do an Environmental Improvement

Assessment $($EIA$),$ briefly discuss the purpose and state three $(3)$ benefits for conducting an

environmental improvement assessment. $(5)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ What determines whether an EIA application for environmental authorisation is approved or

not approved? $(4)$

$1\mathrm{.}3$ What relevant considerations must the competent environmental authority consider when

deciding on an environmental authorisation? $(3)$

$1\mathrm{.}4$ How are EIAs implemented in South Africa and state two $(2)$ regulations which are used.

$(4)$

$1\mathrm{.}5$ Risks are a part of every organization's functioning. Every new project comes with new risks,

and it is important to identify and mitigate them for the smooth operation of your business. What

can a comprehensive risk management process help the business with? $(5)$

$1\mathrm{.}6$ There are two $(2)$ types of risk assessment; briefly state and explain how they work. $(4)$

$1\mathrm{.}7$ What are engineering risk management principles? State and discuss the two important

aspects that form part of these principles.