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 related to ‘Regional Sea Conventions (RSC)’ is correct?

RSC shall support the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
IMO Convention is on protection of the marine environment in the 25 European Union Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)
Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) aims at the protection of the marine environment in the Baltic Sea Area
The Barcelona Convention focusses on the protection of marine environment and the coastal region of the Mediterranean
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

Question 2

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ belongs to SAF-step ‘Monitoring & Evaluation’?

Assess if the objectives were reached
Evaluate the need to re-iterate the Systems Approach Framework
Monitor the co-ordinating mechanism
Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Assess the limitations of the current sectoral approach
Apply the Ecosystem Service Assessment Tool

Question 3

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ does not belong to SAF-step ‘System Assessment’?

Assess the institutional system arrangements
Carry out a systematic policy assessment
Conduct stakeholder meetings
Define the system monitoring procedures to gather further information
Visualize the consequences of different management scenarios
Prepare the model output and results for stakeholders

Question 4

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 brainstorm and broaden ones thinking and perspective about a particular problem
To map stakeholders that might be affected by an issue
To describe the cause-and-effect chain of a problem
To gain a broader understanding of a problem
For solving conflicts between stakeholder groups

Question 5

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

Question 6

Which of the following facts about ‘State of Europe’s Seas’ is true?

Dramatic changes in an ecosystem are called 'ecological regime shifts'
Only 7 % of marine species are in an unfavourable conservation status
Over 180 species of marine birds are found throughout Europe's seas
Over 650 marine fish species are thought to inhabit European seas
Across the regional seas of Europe, 50 different seabed habitat types are identified
An increasing sea level (1.7 mm/year) changes the shape of coastlines, contributes to coastal erosion and leads to flooding and more underground salt-water intrusion