4-Examination rules

Examination rule and format

Written Examination:
► 100 Minutes
► Extra 20 minutes if delegates take in foreign language & for delegates with
disabilities

► No electronic items in the examination room

► Reference material permitted:

 An unmarked copy of ISO 14001:2015 standard
 A bilingual dictionary
► Examination can cover questions related to any requirement of ISO
14001:2015 and the recommended prior knowledge.

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Written Examination
 Three sections
 70 marks available
 Overall pass mark min. 49 marks (70%)
 Minimum 50% of marks for each section
 Specimen exam paper is provided

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Written Examination
Part 1
 Short answers
 5 questions
 10 marks available, minimum required 5 marks

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Written Examination
Part 2
• Long answer questions
• Detailed written answer: use the space provided
• 10 marks each
• 30 marks available
• minimum required 15 marks

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Written Examination
Part 3
►Description of three incidents

►Analyse incidents, decide if there is evidence of

nonconformance and either
 prepare NCR, or
 identify directions for further investigation
►10 marks each, 30 marks available, minimum
required 15 marks

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