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 ‘ICZM History in Europe’ is true?

In Europe, ICZM is still high on the political agenda and has kept a strong environmental focus
In 2000, the European Parliament adopted the legally binding directive ‘Integrated Coastal Zone Management: A Strategy for Europe’
Concrete recommendations on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Europe were adopted in 2002
The Demonstration Programme pointed out that ‘there has been inadequate involvement of the stakeholders in formulating and implementing solutions to coastal problems’
The Demonstration Programme pointed out that ‘management of the coasts in Europe is based on a sufficient legal framework and that joint visions and concrete ideas exist.
The EU Directive on establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning was adopted in 2014

Question 2

Which of the following statements related to the ‘Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP)’ is correct?

The BSAP aims at protecting ground water and rivers
The BSAP aims at a harmonization of national environmental laws
The BSAP provides Country-Allocated Reduction Targets (CART) for each country
The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea undisturbed by hazardous substances
The BSAP provides Maximum Allowable Inputs (MAI) of the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus into the Baltic Sea
The BSAP aims at a favourable status of Baltic Sea biodiversity

Question 3

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

The Bucharest Convention is meant for the protection of the Black Sea
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

Question 4

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

Bathing water quality does not pose any risk to the population
Non-indigenous species introduced by human activities are at levels that do not adversely alter the ecosystems
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
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

Question 5

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

Specify regulatory and financial requirements
Apply DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State Change, Impact and Response)
Obtain legal permits and validate decision
Ensure pro-active public information/consultation
Evaluate the need for additional data requirements
Apply CATWOE (Customers-Actors-Transformations-Worldview-Owner-Environment)

Question 6

Which of the following is a target of the ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy’?

Ensure sea-floor integrity
Combat invasive alien species
Help stop the loss of global biodiversity
Protect species and habitats
Minimize human-induced eutrophication
Reduce contaminants in fish and other seafood