Task 5 Evaluate Planet and Prosperity Impacts for a Given Scenario CSPP Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   A manufacturing facility is planning to increase its output. Which sustainability concern is most directly related to the facility's water usage?

   • AWater consumption and potential impact on local water availability
   • BNoise pollution from production machinery
   • CAir quality from emissions
   • DSoil erosion on the facility grounds
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2. 17foundation · easy

   When assessing the energy sustainability of a project, which factor is most directly related to greenhouse gas emissions?

   • AThe color of the energy-efficient light bulbs used in the facility
   • BThe number of employees working on the project
   • CThe location of the project office relative to the city center
   • DThe amount of energy consumed and the carbon intensity of the energy source
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4. 18application · medium

   A manufacturing company is evaluating two options for a new production line. Option 1 uses a high-efficiency natural gas boiler. Option 2 uses an electric boiler powered by a new on-site solar array. Both have the same capital cost and production capacity. The company's sustainability team must recommend an option that minimizes long-term operational greenhouse gas emissions. Which option should they recommend?

   • AOption 2, because the on-site solar array provides renewable electricity with no direct combustion emissions.
   • BOption 1, because natural gas boilers are typically cheaper to maintain than electric boilers.
   • COption 1, because natural gas is a reliable and well-understood industrial fuel.
   • DOption 2, because electric boilers are always more efficient than gas boilers.
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5. 19application · medium

   A publicly traded company is preparing its annual sustainability report. The company has reduced its energy consumption by 15% and switched to 100% renewable electricity for its operations. The sustainability team must decide how to present this information to stakeholders. Which action best aligns with current ESG disclosure practices?

   • AReport the metrics in a separate document that is not part of the main annual report.
   • BReport the metrics only if they show a positive trend, omitting any negative data.
   • CReport only the qualitative narrative of the company's sustainability efforts.
   • DReport the quantitative metrics (energy consumption, renewable percentage) alongside the methodology used to calculate them.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   A project involves handling hazardous materials. Which consumption process is most important to prevent environmental contamination?

   • AMixing hazardous waste with regular waste to dilute it
   • BProper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous waste
   • CBurying hazardous waste on-site without treatment
   • DStoring hazardous waste in open containers for easy access
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