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 qualitative descriptors are used in the ‘EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)’ to determine the Good Environmental Status

Emission from shipping are reduced to a level that does not cause harm to the environment
Properties and quantities of marine litter do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment
Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not adversely affect marine ecosystems
Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystems
Bathing water quality does not pose any risk to the population
Concentrations of contaminants are at levels not giving rise to pollution effects

Question 2

The sectors that have a high potential for sustainable jobs and growth and are explicitly mentioned in the ‘EU Blue Growth Strategy’ in Europe are:

Shipping: low emission ships have a vast market and generate sustainable growth and jobs
Marine biotechnology: it is expected that the sector will offer high-skilled employment and significant downstream opportunities
Marine Science: oceans gain importance and require an increasing amount of high-skilled persons
Fisheries: since fish stock are increasing again the sector is on the rise
Seabed mining: has the potential to generate sustainable growth and jobs for future generations
Ocean energy: could fuel economic growth through innovation and create new, high-quality jobs

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Which of the following statements about ‘ICZM – Tools & Approaches’ is true? Decision support tools (DSTs)…

Are used to support science and policy
Include a wide variety of tools ranging for instance from environmental descriptors to economic and social evaluations
Include quantitative assessment tools with a low level of uncertainty
Include tools that are applied to support participation processes
Are heavily used in practice to support decision making processes
Include tools that are directly applied by authorities to decide on a management option

Question 5

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

Assess if the objectives were reached
Apply the Ecosystem Service Assessment Tool
Evaluate the social organization in the coastal zone
Evaluate the need to re-iterate the Systems Approach Framework
Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Assess the limitations of the current sectoral approach

Question 6

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

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