EPD V7 PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Which ISO standard specifically defines the principles and procedures for Type III
environmental declarations (EPDs)?
A. ISO 9001
B. ISO 14040
C. ISO 14025
D. ISO 14064
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: ISO 14025 establishes the principles and specifies the
procedures for developing Type III environmental declaration programs and Type III
environmental declarations.
2. Under EN 15804+A2, which module is mandatory for all construction products unless they
fulfill specific exemption criteria?
A. Module B1-B7
,B. Module A4-A5
C. Modules A1-A3, C1-C4 and D
D. Only Module A1-A3
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The amendment A2 of EN 15804 made the end-of-life stages
(C1-C4) and the benefits beyond the system boundary (D) mandatory for almost all EPDs.
3. What does Module D represent in an EPD according to the EN 15804 standard?
A. Deconstruction and demolition
B. Disposal of waste
C. Benefits and loads beyond the system boundary
D. Operational energy use
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Module D covers the net benefits and loads resulting from reuse,
recycling, and energy recovery potential of the product after its end-of-life.
4. Which of the following describes a ‘Functional Unit’ in an LCA study for an EPD?
A. The quantified performance of a product system for use as a reference unit
B. The amount of product leaving the factory gate
C. The total weight of the packaging material
, D. The monetary value of the product per unit
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A functional unit provides a reference to which the input and
output data are normalized, ensuring comparability between different products serving the
same function.
5. In EPD v7, what is the standard validity period for a published EPD?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 10 years
D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Environmental Product Declarations are generally valid for a
period of 5 years from the date of publication, after which they must be reviewed and
updated.
6. What is the purpose of Product Category Rules (PCR)?
A. To define the specific rules for a product category to ensure consistency and
comparability
B. To provide marketing guidelines for green products
C. To calculate the final price of the EPD certification
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Which ISO standard specifically defines the principles and procedures for Type III
environmental declarations (EPDs)?
A. ISO 9001
B. ISO 14040
C. ISO 14025
D. ISO 14064
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: ISO 14025 establishes the principles and specifies the
procedures for developing Type III environmental declaration programs and Type III
environmental declarations.
2. Under EN 15804+A2, which module is mandatory for all construction products unless they
fulfill specific exemption criteria?
A. Module B1-B7
,B. Module A4-A5
C. Modules A1-A3, C1-C4 and D
D. Only Module A1-A3
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The amendment A2 of EN 15804 made the end-of-life stages
(C1-C4) and the benefits beyond the system boundary (D) mandatory for almost all EPDs.
3. What does Module D represent in an EPD according to the EN 15804 standard?
A. Deconstruction and demolition
B. Disposal of waste
C. Benefits and loads beyond the system boundary
D. Operational energy use
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Module D covers the net benefits and loads resulting from reuse,
recycling, and energy recovery potential of the product after its end-of-life.
4. Which of the following describes a ‘Functional Unit’ in an LCA study for an EPD?
A. The quantified performance of a product system for use as a reference unit
B. The amount of product leaving the factory gate
C. The total weight of the packaging material
, D. The monetary value of the product per unit
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A functional unit provides a reference to which the input and
output data are normalized, ensuring comparability between different products serving the
same function.
5. In EPD v7, what is the standard validity period for a published EPD?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 10 years
D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Environmental Product Declarations are generally valid for a
period of 5 years from the date of publication, after which they must be reviewed and
updated.
6. What is the purpose of Product Category Rules (PCR)?
A. To define the specific rules for a product category to ensure consistency and
comparability
B. To provide marketing guidelines for green products
C. To calculate the final price of the EPD certification
