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 ‘actions and tools’ belongs to SAF-step ‘Implementation’?

Specify regulatory and financial requirements
Apply CATWOE (Customers-Actors-Transformations-Worldview-Owner-Environment)
Ensure pro-active public information/consultation
Ensure the required mitigation measures are implemented
Evaluate the need for additional data requirements
Obtain legal permits and validate decision

Question 2

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

Assess the limitations of the current sectoral approach
Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Monitor the co-ordinating mechanism
Assess if the objectives were reached
Apply the Ecosystem Service Assessment Tool
Evaluate the need to re-iterate the Systems Approach Framework

Question 3

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

CFP is criticised by environmentalists for being overcentralized and not protecting fish stocks effectively
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
In the EU, aquaculture accounts for about 20% of fish production and directly employs about 85,000 people
Only 2% of EU vessels´ catches are taken outside of EU waters
The principal aim fisheries management is to ensure high long-term fishing yields for all stocks
The CFP points out the importance of fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment

Question 4

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

Marine aquaculture production is increasing in Europe
Oil and gas extraction is expected to steadily grow in Europe because of new technologies
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
In Europe, shipbuilding and ship-repair industries are expected to grow in the coming years, driven by the demand for new technologies
Over the past ten years, European Union total fish catches increased steadily

Question 5

Which of the following statements about Sustainable Development and Agenda 21 is true?

The follow-up ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ was not signed because of differences of opinion and a lack of political commitment
The Agenda 21 reflects a global consensus and political commitment but does not include concrete management-related activities
The Agenda 21 addresses the pressing problems of today and also aims at preparing the world for the challenges of the next century
The regional Baltic 2030 Action Plan wants to realize a common vision of sustainable development in the Baltic
One sustainable development goal is that states should conserve at least 40 per cent of their coastal and marine areas
Chapter 17 of the Agenda 21 addresses integrated management and sustainable development of coastal areas, including exclusive economic zones

Question 6

Which of the following statements related to the ‘EU Floods Directive’ is correct?

The implementation of flood protection measures has to be accompanied by an ecosystem service assessment
Between 1998-2009 Europe suffered 2130 major damaging floods
The Directive asks for a comprehensive economic assessment of costs and benefits of flood protection
The Directive requires to assess if water courses and coastlines are at risk from flooding
All assessments, maps and plans prepared shall be made available to the public
Flood risk management plans and Water Framework Directive river basin management plans shall be coordinated