CMM Online Test - IKZM Lehrbrief 2019

Question 1

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

For solving conflicts between stakeholder groups

To brainstorm and broaden ones thinking and perspective about a particular problem

To explore functional relationships between stakeholders that are affected by a particular problem

For business problems

To describe the cause-and-effect chain of a problem

To gain a broader understanding of a problem

Question 2

Which of the following statements related to ‘Regional Sea Conventions (RSC)’ is correct?

The MARPOL Convention regulates the prevention of pollution and protection of the European Arctic Region

RSC shall support the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive

The OSPAR Convention is on protection of the marine environment in the in the North-East Atlantic

Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) aims at the protection of the marine environment in the Baltic Sea Area

The Bucharest Convention is meant for the protection of the Black Sea

The Barcelona Convention focusses on the protection of marine environment and the coastal region of the Mediterranean

Question 3

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

Oil and gas extraction is expected to steadily grow in Europe because of new technologies

It is expected that marine mining will see continued decline because of high costs

The three largest European port operations are Rotterdam, Marseille and Barcelona

Wave and tidal power is an important source of clean power in Europe, and increased steadily during the last decades

Marine aquaculture production is increasing in Europe

In Europe, shipbuilding and ship-repair industries are expected to grow in the coming years, driven by the demand for new technologies

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the ‘Habitats Directive & Natura 2000’ is true?

Over 10000 animal and plant species, as well as 2000 habitat types are protected in the EU

Until 2018, the 28 EU member States protected only 1.8 % of the total territory in 200 single sites under Natura 2000

The Habitats Directive is a core element in implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy

Nature reserves, national parks or other nationally or regionally protected sites are automatic Natura 2000 sites and are managed jointly under the Habitats Directive

Natura 2000 sites have been designated specifically to protect core areas for a sub-set of species or habitat types listed in the Habitats and Birds Directives

The Habitats Directive aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements

Question 5

Which of the following statements about ‘Maritime Spatial Planning in practice’ (MSP) is true

MSP provides an integrated framework for management that provides a guide for, but does not replace, single-sector planning

MSP includes permissions to carry out activities in and uses of the sea

MSP is a continuing, iterative process that learns and adapts over time

MSP usually has a local (community) to regional (district, federal state) spatial scale

MSP integrates major ideas of Integrated Coastal Zone Management

MSP can provide important contextual information for marine protected area management or for fisheries management

Question 6

Which of the following statements about ‘European Union (EU) Integrated Maritime Policy’ is true?

EU Integrated Maritime Policy largely replaced single sector-based policy

The Maritime Forum aims to improve communication amongst EU maritime policy stakeholders

Goal 14 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is ‘to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources’

EU Integrated Maritime Policy cross-cutting policies are e.g. blue growth, maritime spatial planning and marine data & knowledge

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) – is the agency responsible for implementing the EU maritime policy

The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) organises the way humans use the oceans