LCA

What is the first stage of a life cycle assessment?

• Inventory analysis

• Goal and scope definition

• Impact assessment

• Data collection

Name one advantage of conducting a life cycle assessment.

• It helps identify environmental impacts for better decision-making.

• It eliminates the need for regulatory compliance.

• It guarantees a product will be environmentally friendly.

• It increases production costs significantly.

What are the inputs considered in the inventory analysis?

• Inventory levels, demand forecasts, lead times, carrying costs, stockout costs.

• Market share analysis

• Employee performance metrics

• Sales revenue projections

What is assessed during the impact assessment stage?

• The timeline for project completion.

• The team members involved in the project.

• The financial budget of the project.

• The potential effects of a project on the environment, society, and economy.

List one disadvantage of life cycle assessments.

• They provide a comprehensive overview of environmental impacts.

• They can be time-consuming and resource-intensive.

• They require minimal data and resources to complete.

• They are always cost-effective and quick to perform.

What does the assembly stage involve in an LCA?

• The assembly stage involves testing the product for quality assurance.

• The assembly stage involves compiling and organizing data related to the product's life cycle processes.

• The assembly stage focuses on marketing strategies for the product.

• The assembly stage is about financial analysis of the product's sales.

Which stage of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) focuses on evaluating the environmental impact of obtaining the primary materials used in manufacturing?

• Material Production

• Assembly

• Raw Materials Extraction

• Distribution

What is the purpose of defining the goal and scope in an LCA?

• To identify the environmental impacts of a product.

• To compare different products without context.

• To establish the context, boundaries, and objectives of the LCA study.

• To calculate the cost of production for a product.

What are the outputs analyzed in the inventory analysis?

• Stock levels, turnover rates, order quantities, demand forecasts

• Market trends, competitor analysis, advertising spend

• Sales revenue, profit margins, customer satisfaction

• Supplier performance, shipping times, production costs

What is meant by 'disposal/recycling' in the context of LCA?

• Disposal/recycling is only concerned with the manufacturing process of a product.

• Disposal/recycling involves the marketing strategies for a product.

• Disposal/recycling refers to the initial stages of a product's life cycle.

• Disposal/recycling in LCA refers to the final stages of a product's life cycle involving waste management and resource recovery.