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 belong to explicitly mentioned principles in the ‘ICZM Recommendations for Europe (2002)’?

Use of a joint single instrument and law designed to facilitate coherence between planning and management
Development of a legally binding national strategy to implement the principles for integrated management of the coastal zone in every member state
Local specificity and the great diversity of European coastal zones which will make it possible to respond to their practical needs with specific solutions and flexible measures
Adaptive management during a gradual process which will facilitate adjustment as problems and knowledge develop
Involving all the parties concerned in the management process
Regular obligatory reporting to the Commission and an EU ICZM Expert group on the experience

Question 2

Which of the following is a target of the ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy’?

Make fishing more sustainable and seas healthier
Reduce contaminants in fish and other seafood
Combat invasive alien species
Maintain and restore ecosystems
Protect species and habitats
Minimize human-induced eutrophication

Question 3

Which of the following facts about ‘Utilization of Europe’s Coasts and Seas’ is true?

Aquaculture production of shellfish in the EU has been decreasing since 2004
Marine aquaculture production is increasing in Europe
Over the past ten years, European Union total fish catches increased steadily
It is expected that marine mining will see continued decline because of high costs
In Europe, shipbuilding and ship-repair industries are expected to grow in the coming years, driven by the demand for new technologies
The three largest European port operations are Rotterdam, Marseille and Barcelona

Question 4

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

‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems
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
Sectoral management approaches can be beneficial for efficient use of resources, the utilization of opportunities towards a more sustainable coastal development
ICZM uses the informed participation and co-operation of all stakeholders to assess the societal goals in a given coastal area
Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities
ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the ‘EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)’ is wrong?

CFP goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry and ensure a fair standard of living for fishing communities
Being a minor fishing power, and a relatively small single market for fisheries products in the world, the EU is mainly observer in a number of international organisations
The CFP aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable and that they provide a source of healthy food
CFP is criticised by environmentalists for being overcentralized and not protecting fish stocks effectively
Only 2% of EU vessels´ catches are taken outside of EU waters
In the EU, aquaculture accounts for about 20% of fish production and directly employs about 85,000 people

Question 6

Which of the following statements about ‘European Union Environmental Policy’ is correct?

The EU Floods Directive focuses on the assessment and management of flood risks
The Habitats and Birds Directives – Natura 2000 (adopted in 1992) aims to protect more effectively the marine environment across Europe and wants to achieve a ‘Good Environmental Status’ (GES) in the sea
EU Common Fisheries Policy was already introduced in the 1970s
The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) (adopted in 2000) aims to protect more effectively the marine environment across Europe
The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) (adopted in 2008) regulates shipping and aims to reduce emissions from ships in Europe
The EU Bathing Water Directive (BWD) defines the monitoring and classification of bathing water quality and the provision of information to the public