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 the ‘Ecosystem Services’ (ES) are true?

ES can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services
ES have to be assessed monetarily
The ES concept has been integrated in all EU coastal and marine policies
All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES
Indirect benefits (e.g. regulation of water supply and quality, nutrient cycling) are not considered to be ES
ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true? ‘CATWOE analysis’ can be used…

To explore functional relationships between stakeholders that are affected by a particular problem
To model socio-ecological systems
To map stakeholders that might be affected by an issue
To describe the cause-and-effect chain of a problem
For solving conflicts between stakeholder groups
For business problems

Question 3

Which of the following steps does not belong to the development and implementation of ‘Maritime Spatial Planning’ (MSP) according to Ehler & Douvere

Organizing stakeholder participation
Defining and analysing existing conditions and future conditions
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the environmental consequences
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Adapting the maritime spatial management process
Approving, implementing and enforcing the spatial management plan

Question 4

Which of the following statements about Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is true?

Sectoral management approaches can be beneficial for efficient use of resources, the utilization of opportunities towards a more sustainable coastal development
‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems
Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities
In the EU, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is defined as a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal zones
ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives
‘Integrated’ in ICZM refers to the integration of different objectives and also to the integration of several instruments that are needed to meet these objectives

Question 5

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

Apply a Geographical Information System for a final spatial analysis
Identify relevant environmental, social & economic elements
Map ecosystem services and stakeholder preferences
Map stakeholders and list human activities
Identify potential issues
Identify financial funding opportunities for implementation

Question 6

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

Sustainable indicators provide immediate and concrete benefits for coastal communities
On a local and regional level, general acceptance of sustainability indicators is low
On a local and regional level, sustainability indicators are well accepted and frequently applied
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
Sustainability indicators in ICZM are mostly used on a global and national level