Online Test

This type of multiple choice test will be used in the exam! However, the 'Online Test' does not cover all possible questions! 65% correct answers are needed to pass the test!

Question 1

Which of the following statements about ‘Sustainability Indicators’ is true?

In ICZM sustainability indicators have been applied to assess sustainable development and progress towards ICZM implementation
Indicator-based sustainability assessments of sustainability are required by the MSP Directive
Sustainable indicators provide immediate and concrete benefits for coastal communities
On a local and regional level, sustainability indicators are well accepted and frequently applied
Sustainability indicators can be applied to concrete case studies to assess the success of measures
On a local and regional level, general acceptance of sustainability indicators is low

Question 2

Which of the following statements related to the ‘Baltic Sea - Blue Growth and Spatial Planning’ is correct?

In 2010, HELCOM and VASAB jointly adopted ‘Maritime Spatial Planning Principles’ for the BSR
EUSBSR is a macro-regional strategy, approved by the European Council in 2009
In 2014, the European Commission adopted ‘A Sustainable Blue Growth Agenda for the Baltic Sea Region’
VASAB (Visions and Strategies Around the Baltic Sea) is an intergovernmental multilateral co-operation of 10 countries of the BSR
The Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme is a non-governmental organization with the aim to promote Maritime Spatial Planning in the BSR
HELCOM is the governing body of the Helsinki Convention

Question 3

Which of the following statements related to ‘Regional Sea Conventions (RSC)’ is correct?

RSC shall support the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
The MARPOL Convention regulates the prevention of pollution and protection of the European Arctic Region
The Bucharest Convention is meant for the protection of the Black Sea
IMO Convention is on protection of the marine environment in the 25 European Union Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)
The OSPAR Convention is on protection of the marine environment in the in the North-East Atlantic
Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) aims at the protection of the marine environment in the Baltic Sea Area

Question 4

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ belongs to SAF-step ‘Issue Identification’?

Identify relevant environmental, social & economic elements
Identify potential issues
Check if a System Approach Framework is really needed
Map stakeholders and list human activities
Map ecosystem services and stakeholder preferences
Apply a Geographical Information System for a final spatial analysis

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the ‘Ecosystem Services’ (ES) are true?

All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES
ES can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services
Ecosystem services are important for flora and fauna
ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
Indirect benefits (e.g. regulation of water supply and quality, nutrient cycling) are not considered to be ES
Direct benefits (e.g. food, raw material) to humans are not considered to be ES

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the ‘EU Water Framework Directive (WFD)’ is correct?

Transitional waters are partly saline surface water bodies in the vicinity of river mouths
Reference conditions are a description of the biological quality elements at high status
The WFD wants to expand the scope of water protection to all waters, surface waters and groundwater
Biological quality elements (fish, benthic, invertebrates, aquatic flora) are used to describe the good ecological status of water bodies
The WFD ensures a water management based on river basins
Surface water bodies sub-divide transitional and coastal waters and are the smallest management unit of the WFD