EPD V7 2026/2027 PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under the updated EPD V7 standards, which ISO standard provides the core requirements
for Type III environmental declarations?
A. ISO 9001
B. ISO 14040
C. ISO 14025
D. ISO 19011
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. In the context of EN 15804+A2, which module represents the ‘Benefits and loads beyond
the system boundary’?
A. Module B
,C. Module D
B. Module A
D. Module C
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Module D covers the net benefits and loads arising from reuse,
recovery, and recycling potentials beyond the system boundary.
3. Which indicator is used to measure the potential of a substance to contribute to the
greenhouse effect?
A. ODP
B. GWP
C. AP
D. EP
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: GWP stands for Global Warming Potential, which measures how
much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere.
4. The ‘Declared Unit’ is used instead of a ‘Functional Unit’ when:
A. The EPD is a Cradle-to-Grave assessment.
B. The product has no environmental impact.
, C. The product is only sold in one country.
D. The precise function of the product at the building level is not known.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A declared unit is used when the specific function of the product
in a building context is not defined or known at the time of the LCA.
5. Which LCA stage includes the transport of raw materials to the manufacturer?
A. A1
B. A2
C. A3
D. B1
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Module A2 specifically covers the transport of raw materials and
intermediate products to the manufacturing site.
6. According to EPD V7, what is the standard validity period for a verified EPD?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under the updated EPD V7 standards, which ISO standard provides the core requirements
for Type III environmental declarations?
A. ISO 9001
B. ISO 14040
C. ISO 14025
D. ISO 19011
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. In the context of EN 15804+A2, which module represents the ‘Benefits and loads beyond
the system boundary’?
A. Module B
,C. Module D
B. Module A
D. Module C
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Module D covers the net benefits and loads arising from reuse,
recovery, and recycling potentials beyond the system boundary.
3. Which indicator is used to measure the potential of a substance to contribute to the
greenhouse effect?
A. ODP
B. GWP
C. AP
D. EP
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: GWP stands for Global Warming Potential, which measures how
much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere.
4. The ‘Declared Unit’ is used instead of a ‘Functional Unit’ when:
A. The EPD is a Cradle-to-Grave assessment.
B. The product has no environmental impact.
, C. The product is only sold in one country.
D. The precise function of the product at the building level is not known.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A declared unit is used when the specific function of the product
in a building context is not defined or known at the time of the LCA.
5. Which LCA stage includes the transport of raw materials to the manufacturer?
A. A1
B. A2
C. A3
D. B1
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Module A2 specifically covers the transport of raw materials and
intermediate products to the manufacturing site.
6. According to EPD V7, what is the standard validity period for a verified EPD?
A. 2 years
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
