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 about the ‘Ecosystem Services’ (ES) are true?

All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES
Direct benefits (e.g. food, raw material) to humans are not considered to be ES
The ES concept has been integrated in all EU coastal and marine policies
ES have to be assessed monetarily
Ecosystem services are important for flora and fauna
ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems

Question 2

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
VASAB (Visions and Strategies Around the Baltic Sea) is an intergovernmental multilateral co-operation of 10 countries of the BSR
EUSBSR is a macro-regional strategy, approved by the European Council in 2009
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
In 2010, HELCOM and VASAB jointly adopted ‘Maritime Spatial Planning Principles’ for the BSR

Question 3

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

The Habitats Directive aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements
Nature reserves, national parks or other nationally or regionally protected sites are automatic Natura 2000 sites and are managed jointly under the Habitats Directive
The Habitats Directive is a core element in implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy
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
Until 2018, the 28 EU member States protected only 1.8 % of the total territory in 200 single sites under Natura 2000
Over 10000 animal and plant species, as well as 2000 habitat types are protected in the EU

Question 4

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

Concentrations of contaminants are at levels not giving rise to pollution effects
Populations of all commercially exploited fish and shellfish are within safe biological limits
Permanent alteration of hydrographical conditions does not adversely affect marine ecosystems
Properties and quantities of marine litter do not cause harm to the coastal and marine environment
Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystems
Emission from shipping are reduced to a level that does not cause harm to the environment

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is true?

‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems
ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives
‘Integrated’ in ICZM refers to the integration of different objectives and also to the integration of several instruments that are needed to meet these objectives
Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities
Sectoral management approaches can be beneficial for efficient use of resources, the utilization of opportunities towards a more sustainable coastal development
ICZM uses the informed participation and co-operation of all stakeholders to assess the societal goals in a given coastal area

Question 6

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

The Maritime Forum aims to improve communication amongst EU maritime policy stakeholders
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
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is a non-scientific organization responsible for the economic exploration of the sea
EU Integrated Maritime Policy cross-cutting policies are e.g. blue growth, maritime spatial planning and marine data & knowledge
European Union has taken action for oceans and adopted the EU Integrated Maritime Policy