Question

Based on the ISO 14040 methodology for Life Cycle Assessment, match the terms with the descriptions in the table.

Term	Description
(a) Goal and Scope	(i) Based on the product or system, the comparative unit must be carefully defined and be same for all scenarios
(b) Functional Unit	(ii) The problem is described, and the objective of the study are defined
(c) Life Cycle Inventory	(iii) Evaluates the environmental implications due to the inventorized emissions
(d) Impact Assessment	(iii)  Process based approach and input-output approach

The correct match(es) is/are

• A. (a)-(ii); b-(I);
• B. (a)-(iii), b-(i)
• C. (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
• D. (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, D

The correct matches for the ISO 14040 Life Cycle Assessment are as follows: 
(a) Goal and Scope is appropriately matched with (ii), which emphasizes the detailed definition and scope establishment necessary for LCA. 
(b) Functional Unit is correctly aligned with (i), defining the reference unit crucial for consistency and comparability in LCA studies. 
(c) Life Cycle Inventory aligns with (iv), highlighting the broad methodological approaches used in compiling environmental data. 
(d) Impact Assessment matches with (iii), focusing on the assessment of environmental impacts based on compiled data, accurately reflecting the impact assessment's goal.