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 the ‘Baltic Sea - Blue Growth and Spatial Planning’ is correct?

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
EUSBSR is a macro-regional strategy, approved by the European Council in 2009
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

Question 2

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

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
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 aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements
Over 10000 animal and plant species, as well as 2000 habitat types are protected in the EU
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

Question 3

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

Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Assess the limitations of the current sectoral approach
Apply the Ecosystem Service Assessment Tool
Monitor the co-ordinating mechanism
Assess if the objectives were reached
Evaluate the social organization in the coastal zone

Question 4

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

Dramatic changes in an ecosystem are called 'ecological regime shifts'
Over 650 marine fish species are thought to inhabit European seas
Over 180 species of marine birds are found throughout Europe's seas
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
Only 7 % of marine species are in an unfavourable conservation status
Almost 70% of the world's known marine mammal species can be found in Europe's regional seas

Question 5

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ belongs to SAF-step ‘Issue Identification’?

Identify potential issues
Identify financial funding opportunities for implementation
Map ecosystem services and stakeholder preferences
Identify relevant environmental, social & economic elements
Map stakeholders and list human activities
Apply a Geographical Information System for a final spatial analysis

Question 6

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

Ensure sea-floor integrity
Maintain and restore ecosystems
Protect species and habitats
Reduce contaminants in fish and other seafood
Minimize human-induced eutrophication
Help stop the loss of global biodiversity