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)’?

Adaptive management during a gradual process which will facilitate adjustment as problems and knowledge develop
A long-term perspective which will take into account the precautionary principle and the needs of present and future generations
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
Regular obligatory reporting to the Commission and an EU ICZM Expert group on the experience
Involving all the parties concerned in the management process
Development of a legally binding national strategy to implement the principles for integrated management of the coastal zone in every member state

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the ‘EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)’ is wrong?

Only 2% of EU vessels´ catches are taken outside of EU waters
CFP is criticised by environmentalists for being overcentralized and not protecting fish stocks effectively
The principal aim fisheries management is to ensure high long-term fishing yields for all stocks
Being a minor fishing power, and a relatively small single market for fisheries products in the world, the EU is mainly observer in a number of international organisations
CFP goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry and ensure a fair standard of living for fishing communities
The CFP aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable and that they provide a source of healthy food

Question 3

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

Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) aims at the protection of the marine environment in the Baltic Sea Area
IMO Convention is on protection of the marine environment in the 25 European Union Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)
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
The Barcelona Convention focusses on the protection of marine environment and the coastal region of the Mediterranean
The MARPOL Convention regulates the prevention of pollution and protection of the European Arctic Region

Question 4

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

To map stakeholders that might be affected by an issue
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 solving conflicts between stakeholder groups
For business problems
To model socio-ecological systems

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to ‘The Baltic Sea Region (BSR)’ is wrong?

Population in the BSR catchment is about 85 Million people in 14 countries
The Neva is the river with be largest catchment area and highest water discharge in the BSR
Water residence time in the Baltic Sea is about 30 years
The Baltic Sea surface area is about 420,000 km²
The Baltic Sea is one of the largest saline water areas in the world
The Baltic Sea average depth is 55 m

Question 6

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

Check if a System Approach Framework is really needed
Map ecosystem services and stakeholder preferences
Identify potential issues
Map stakeholders and list human activities
Identify financial funding opportunities for implementation
Identify relevant environmental, social & economic elements