$1\mathrm{.}7$ When may a non$-$conformance be issued during an ISO $14001$ audit? $(2)$

A$)$ The emergency management plan is only available to relevant interested parties.

B$)$ Only relevant communication$[$s$]$ from interested parties are considered during in the management review.

C$)$ The scope of the EMS is only available to relevant interested parties.

D$)$ The environmental policy is communicated within the organization but only available to interested parties through the company$$s website.

E$)$ All the above.

$1\mathrm{.}8$ According to Clause $9\mathrm{.}2,$ what key element must an internal audit program for ISO $14001$:$2015$ include to demonstrate effectiveness? $(2)$

A$)$ A planned program that considers environmental importance, changes, and previous audit results, with objective and impartial auditors.

B$)$ Audits conducted annually by external consultants only.

C$)$ Audits limited to top management interviews without site visits.

D$)$ Documentation of audits but no requirement for follow$-$up actions.

$1\mathrm{.}9$ Which standard$($s$)$ in the ISO $14000$ family is$/$are specification code$($s$)$ against which third party certification may be obtained? $(2)$

A$)$ ISO $14004$

B$)$ ISO $14001$

C$)$ ISO $14010$

D$)$ ISO $14011$

E$)$ A and B above

F$)$ All the above.

$1\mathrm{.}10$ When auditing Clause $10\mathrm{.}2$ on non$-$conformity and corrective action, what should an auditor confirm regarding the organization's response to a detected non$-$conformity? $(2)$

A$)$ Immediate correction is sufficient without root cause analysis.

B$)$ The organization must analyse the non$-$conformity, determine causes, implement actions to prevent recurrence, and review action effectiveness.

C$)$ Non$-$conformities are only reportable if they result in legal penalties.

D$)$ Corrective actions can be deferred indefinitely if resources are limited$.$

$1\mathrm{.}11$ Which mechanism may not be used by the auditor$$s organization to verify the completion of agreed corrective actions? $(2)$

A$)$ Acceptance of a written response through WhatsApp.

B$)$ Evaluation of submitted evidence.

C$)$ Verbal verification through MS Teams. D$)$ Verification of corrective action at the audit location.

$1\mathrm{.}12$ When auditing Clause $9\mathrm{.}3,$ what inputs must be considered in the management review process for an ISO $14001$:$2015$ EMS? $(2)$

A$)$ Financial performance related to environmental investments.

B$)$ Employee satisfaction surveys.

C$)$ Changes in context, compliance status, audit results, risks$/$opportunities$,$ and performance against objectives.

D$)$ Legal requirements in legal registers. E$)$ Review outputs but not the need for continual improvement.

$1\mathrm{.}13$ When an organization integrates its ISO $14001$:$2015$ EMS with other management systems $($e$.$g$.,$ ISO $45001),$ what should auditors focus on during the audit? $(2)$

A$)$ Verify alignment of common elements like leadership, planning, and performance evaluation, ensuring no conflicts in processes.

B$)$ Separate audits for each system without considering synergies.

C$)$ Require complete merger of documentation into one manual.

D$)$ Ignore integration as it is not mandated by the standard