Question 1

The awarding body must balance the needs of the funding body with that of the end consumer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The EU Ecolabel is very limited in requirements related to social engagement, building community capacity, and the protection of natural areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The certification process should be designed to be transparent and easily understood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A type of label indicating that compliance with standards has been verified by an outside agency

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of label indicating that compliance...

Question 5

Which of the following is an environmental management systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  ISPN 100 
B)  Fair trade 
C)  Environmental Management and Audit Scheme 
D)  LED Lighting

Question 6

The EU Ecolabel urges accommodations to procure from at least two organic farms in their daily meal preparations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The verifying body is generally bias because applicants pay them a fee to be certified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The EU Ecolabel allows campsites to use disposable towels and bed sheets if they have a recycling plan established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ecolabels often preach to the converted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which certification body employs auditors to look at a company's purchases over the past year to ensure that the suppliers used are certified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Funding body 
B)  Verifying body 
C)  Awarding body 
D)  The applicant

Question 11

NGOs often fund a certification project because it can encourage more people to donate to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A reputable certification allows businesses to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicate sustainability accomplishments 
B)  Greenwash their operations 
C)  Work better with large-scale supply partners 
D)  Develop mass tourism

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason why businesses seek sustainability certifications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Altruism 
B)  Charging lower prices 
C)  Achieving competitive advantage 
D)  Cost reductions

Question 14

A certification is a type of criteria used to evaluate a business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Certification

The awarding body must balance the needs of the funding body with that of the end consumer.

The EU Ecolabel is very limited in requirements related to social engagement, building community capacity, and the protection of natural areas.

The certification process should be designed to be transparent and easily understood.

A type of label indicating that compliance with standards has been verified by an outside agency

Which of the following is an environmental management systems?

The EU Ecolabel urges accommodations to procure from at least two organic farms in their daily meal preparations.

The verifying body is generally bias because applicants pay them a fee to be certified.

The EU Ecolabel allows campsites to use disposable towels and bed sheets if they have a recycling plan established.

Ecolabels often preach to the converted.

Which certification body employs auditors to look at a company's purchases over the past year to ensure that the suppliers used are certified?

NGOs often fund a certification project because it can encourage more people to donate to the organization.

A reputable certification allows businesses to:

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason why businesses seek sustainability certifications?

A certification is a type of criteria used to evaluate a business.