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)’?

Development of a legally binding national strategy to implement the principles for integrated management of the coastal zone in every member state
A long-term perspective which will take into account the precautionary principle and the needs of present and future generations
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
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

Question 2

Which of the following statements about Sustainable Development and Agenda 21 is true?

Chapter 17 of the Agenda 21 addresses integrated management and sustainable development of coastal areas, including exclusive economic zones
The follow-up ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ was not signed because of differences of opinion and a lack of political commitment
The Agenda 21 reflects a global consensus and political commitment but does not include concrete management-related activities
The Agenda 21 addresses the pressing problems of today and also aims at preparing the world for the challenges of the next century
The regional Baltic 2030 Action Plan wants to realize a common vision of sustainable development in the Baltic
One sustainable development goal is that states should conserve at least 40 per cent of their coastal and marine areas

Question 3

Which of the following statements related to ‘Baltic Sea - Helsinki Convention’ is correct?

The HELCOM-GEAR group promotes the implementation of the ecosystem approach and supports region-wide co-operation on all elements of national marine strategies
The HELCOM-PRESSURE group controls the implementation of international policies according to the timetables in the BSR
HELCOM sees itself as a developing, supervisory and coordinating body with respect to the BSR
HELCOM sees itself as an environmental policy maker and focal point for the Baltic Sea Region (BSR)
The Helsinki Commission meets annually and decides on legally binding environmental laws for the BSR
HELCOM funds the implementation of major environmental EU directives

Question 4

For what purpose can the ‘DPSIR/DAPSI(W)RM Framework’ be applied within coastal and marine management?

As a basis for generating conceptual models to analyse a problem in more detail
To assess progress towards sustainability
To map stakeholders
To calculate cumulative impacts of coastal and marine activities
To review coastal and marine management plans
To conduct a monetary evaluation of ecosystem services

Question 5

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

Identifying needs and establishing authority
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the environmental consequences
Approving, implementing and enforcing the spatial management plan
Organizing stakeholder participation
Monitoring and evaluating performance
A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the spatial management plan

Question 6

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

To describe the cause-and-effect chain of a problem
To gain a broader understanding of a problem
To explore functional relationships between stakeholders that are affected by a particular problem
For business problems
For solving conflicts between stakeholder groups
To brainstorm and broaden ones thinking and perspective about a particular problem