JSIA Workshop Quiz

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

• To calculate the total emissions from a product

• To ensure statistical relevance of the results

• To clarify the study’s intent, boundaries, and functional unit

• To compare economic costs between products

Which of the following is the main activity in the Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) phase?

• Interpreting environmental results

• Weighting environmental impacts

• Collecting and quantifying inputs and outputs of the system

• Setting policy priorities

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of LCA phases?

• Inventory → Goal and Scope → Impact Assessment → Interpretation

• Goal and Scope → Inventory → Impact Assessment → Interpretation

• Impact Assessment → Inventory → Goal and Scope → Interpretation

• Impact Assessment → Inventory → Goal and Scope → Interpretation

What kind of data is typically collected in the inventory phase?

• Material flows, energy inputs, and emissions

• Stakeholder opinions

• Prices of raw materials

• Marketing data

Which of the following is not a common impact category in LCIA?

• Climate change

• Human toxicity

• Ozone layer depletion

• Brand perception

What does Social Return on Investment (SROI) aim to measure?

• The net present value of product sales

• The level of environmental impact reduction

• The quantified social value generated relative to the investment made

• The income level of stakeholders

What is the main purpose of a Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA)?

• To measure ecological biodiversity

• To assess social and socio-economic impacts across a product’s life cycle

• To calculate product durability

• To develop environmental product declarations

Which of the following is a valid SLCA impact subcategory for the “Worker” stakeholder?

• Occupational health and safety

• • Climate change

• Acidification potential

• Ozone depletion

What kind of data is typically required for SLCA?

• Only carbon emission data

• Market penetration rate

• Stakeholder interviews and company reports

• Noise level measurements

Which phase in the SLCA process involves identifying social impact subcategories?

• • Social Life Cycle Inventory

• • Goal and Scope Definition

• Social Impact Assessment

• Interpretation