Run one manual calculation for a single indicator to spot gross errors.
Here is a mini-checklist you can copy into your own document:
| Topic | Checked? | Notes | |--------|-----------|-------| | Product category rules (PCR) | ☐ | | | Life cycle stages declared | ☐ | | | Data quality requirements | ☐ | | | Calculation of biogenic carbon | ☐ | | | (For exams) Microcontroller architecture | ☐ | | | (For exams) Signal integrity basics | ☐ | |
This section clearly defines what was checked:
During an EPD Prüfung, the following findings lead to immediate rejection:
| Failure | Detection method | |--------|------------------| | Password-protected PDF (except printing allowed) | Try to extract text | | Missing verification signature or verifier name | Visual + metadata | | Mismatched GWP between table and summary | Manual calculation | | Expired validity date | Date check | | Non-embedded fonts causing digit shifts | Compare on two viewers | | Inconsistent PCR version (e.g., EN 15804:2012 instead of +A2) | PCR reference line | | Manufacturer logo covers numeric values | Visual inspection |
In many German universities and technical colleges (e.g., Technikerprüfung or IHK-Fortbildungen), the EPD Prüfung tests knowledge in:
Students often search for a "EPD Prüfung PDF" to find condensed scripts, formula collections, or sample exam questions from previous years.