EPD V7 MASTERY EXAM 2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to ISO 14025, which of the following best defines a Type III environmental
declaration?
A. A self-declared environmental claim without third-party verification.
B. A voluntary program awarding a license to use a logo on products.
C. A certification focusing solely on the energy efficiency of electronic products.
D. Quantified environmental data using predetermined parameters based on ISO 14040
and 14044.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Type III environmental declarations (EPDs) are defined by ISO
14025 as providing quantified environmental life cycle data, verified by an independent
party.
2. In the context of EPD v7, what does the term ‘PCR’ stand for?
A. Process Cycle Recovery
B. Primary Carbon Reporting
,C. Product Category Rules
D. Project Climate Roadmap
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: PCR stands for Product Category Rules, which are the set of
specific rules, requirements, and guidelines for developing EPDs for one or more product
categories.
3. Which European standard is primarily used for developing EPDs for construction products?
A. ISO 9001
B. EN 50128
C. ISO 14001
D. EN 15804
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: EN 15804 provides the core Product Category Rules for the
environmental declarations of construction products and services.
4. Under EPD v7, what is the mandatory validity period for a published EPD?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. Indefinite as long as the product doesn’t change
, D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Typically, an EPD is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of
publication, after which it must be reviewed and updated.
5. Which LCA stage covers the raw material supply, transport, and manufacturing of a
product?
A. Stage C1-C4
B. Stage B1-B5
C. Stage A1-A3
D. Stage D
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Stage A1-A3 represents the ‘Cradle-to-Gate’ portion of the life
cycle, covering raw materials, transport to the factory, and manufacturing.
6. In EPD reporting, what does the ‘GWP-total’ indicator represent?
A. Global Warming Potential
B. General Waste Production
C. Groundwater Pollution
D. Green Watt Power
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to ISO 14025, which of the following best defines a Type III environmental
declaration?
A. A self-declared environmental claim without third-party verification.
B. A voluntary program awarding a license to use a logo on products.
C. A certification focusing solely on the energy efficiency of electronic products.
D. Quantified environmental data using predetermined parameters based on ISO 14040
and 14044.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Type III environmental declarations (EPDs) are defined by ISO
14025 as providing quantified environmental life cycle data, verified by an independent
party.
2. In the context of EPD v7, what does the term ‘PCR’ stand for?
A. Process Cycle Recovery
B. Primary Carbon Reporting
,C. Product Category Rules
D. Project Climate Roadmap
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: PCR stands for Product Category Rules, which are the set of
specific rules, requirements, and guidelines for developing EPDs for one or more product
categories.
3. Which European standard is primarily used for developing EPDs for construction products?
A. ISO 9001
B. EN 50128
C. ISO 14001
D. EN 15804
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: EN 15804 provides the core Product Category Rules for the
environmental declarations of construction products and services.
4. Under EPD v7, what is the mandatory validity period for a published EPD?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. Indefinite as long as the product doesn’t change
, D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Typically, an EPD is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of
publication, after which it must be reviewed and updated.
5. Which LCA stage covers the raw material supply, transport, and manufacturing of a
product?
A. Stage C1-C4
B. Stage B1-B5
C. Stage A1-A3
D. Stage D
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Stage A1-A3 represents the ‘Cradle-to-Gate’ portion of the life
cycle, covering raw materials, transport to the factory, and manufacturing.
6. In EPD reporting, what does the ‘GWP-total’ indicator represent?
A. Global Warming Potential
B. General Waste Production
C. Groundwater Pollution
D. Green Watt Power
