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 ‘ICZM History in Europe’ is true?

The Demonstration Programme pointed out that ‘there has been inadequate involvement of the stakeholders in formulating and implementing solutions to coastal problems’
In 2000, the European Parliament adopted the legally binding directive ‘Integrated Coastal Zone Management: A Strategy for Europe’
From 1993 to 1995, the European Commission operated a Demonstration Programme on Integrated Coastal Zone Management to take stock of the existing situation in Europe
The EU Directive on establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning was adopted in 2014
The United Nations Earth Summit of Rio de Janeiro in 1992 initiated the development of focussed European Union policy on ICZM
Concrete recommendations on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe were adopted in 2002

Question 2

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

ICZM uses the informed participation and co-operation of all stakeholders to assess the societal goals in a given coastal area
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
‘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
Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities
‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems

Question 3

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

Installation of the administrative structure to ensures horizontal and vertical integration of management
Assess the system state and identify external hazards
Ensure the involvement of all relevant institutions and stakeholders
Define administrative and virtual system boundaries
Develop a conceptual model and identify Ecological-Social-Economic (ESE) linkages
List the formal actions necessary for official adoption of the plan or measure

Question 4

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

Apply the Ecosystem Service Assessment Tool
Evaluate the need to re-iterate the Systems Approach Framework
Assess the limitations of the current sectoral approach
Evaluate the social organization in the coastal zone
Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Monitor the co-ordinating mechanism

Question 5

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

Defining and analysing existing conditions and future conditions
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the spatial management plan
Organizing stakeholder participation
Adapting the maritime spatial management process
Approving, implementing and enforcing the spatial management plan
Monitoring and evaluating performance

Question 6

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

Over 180 species of marine birds are found throughout Europe's seas
Only 7 % of marine species are in an unfavourable conservation status
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
Over 650 marine fish species are thought to inhabit European seas
Across the regional seas of Europe, 50 different seabed habitat types are identified
Almost 70% of the world's known marine mammal species can be found in Europe's regional seas