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?

Direct benefits (e.g. food, raw material) to humans are not considered to be ES
Indirect benefits (e.g. regulation of water supply and quality, nutrient cycling) are not considered to be ES
The ES concept has been integrated in all EU coastal and marine policies
ES can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services
ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
Ecosystem services are important for flora and fauna

Question 2

Which of the following statements related to the ‘Baltic Sea – State, Trends & Challenges’ is correct?

Around 140 non-indigenous species have so far been recorded in the Baltic Sea
12 % of the Baltic Sea is protected through marine protected areas and the Baltic Sea is worldwide leading in this respect
In 2009, about 13 wind farms existed in the Baltic Sea. Until 2030 the number could increase to 67 offshore wind farms
The number of beach litter items ranges from around 50 on reference beaches to up to 300 on urban beaches, per 100 metres of beach
The assessment of fish from a biodiversity perspective indicates good status in about half of the assessed coastal areas
Recently, the number of improving trends outweighs the number of deteriorating trends in the monitored hazardous substances

Question 3

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

To gain a broader understanding of a problem
To describe the cause-and-effect chain of a problem
To model socio-ecological systems
For business problems
For solving conflicts between stakeholder groups
To explore functional relationships between stakeholders that are affected by a particular problem

Question 4

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:

Ocean energy: could fuel economic growth through innovation and create new, high-quality jobs
Coastal and maritime tourism: employing over 3.2 million people, this sector generates a total of € 183 billion in gross value added
Fisheries: since fish stock are increasing again the sector is on the rise
Marine Science: oceans gain importance and require an increasing amount of high-skilled persons
Marine biotechnology: it is expected that the sector will offer high-skilled employment and significant downstream opportunities
Shipping: low emission ships have a vast market and generate sustainable growth and jobs

Question 5

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

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
‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems
In the EU, Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is defined as a dynamic, multi-disciplinary and iterative process to promote sustainable management of coastal zones
ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives
Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities

Question 6

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

The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) is a non-scientific organization responsible for the economic exploration of the sea
European Union has taken action for oceans and adopted the EU Integrated Maritime Policy
EU Integrated Maritime Policy largely replaced single sector-based policy
The Maritime Forum aims to improve communication amongst EU maritime policy stakeholders
EU Integrated Maritime Policy cross-cutting policies are e.g. blue growth, maritime spatial planning and marine data & knowledge
Goal 14 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is ‘to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources’