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 ‘State of ICZM (in Europe)’ is true?

The problems in our coastal zones are largely solved and the competition for space is successfully addressed by maritime spatial planning
The EC-Directive on ‘establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning’ of 2014 includes major ICZM elements
The Barcelona Convention with its Protocol on ICZM re-vitalized ICZM in Europe and caused the implementation of several national and regional ICZM plans
ICZM still suffers from weaknesses, such as insufficient political and legal status or the lack of a consistent and applicable process for practitioners and policy makers
To strengthen ICZM, a guided, systematic, stepwise, user-friendly approach is necessary
The EU Strategy on ICZM and the subsequent ICZM Recommendations caused a lot of activities all over Europe

Question 2

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

The principal aim fisheries management is to ensure high long-term fishing yields for all stocks
The CFP aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable and that they provide a source of healthy food
The CFP points out the importance of fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment
CFP goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry and ensure a fair standard of living for fishing communities
CFP is criticised by environmentalists for being overcentralized and not protecting fish stocks effectively
In the EU, aquaculture accounts for about 20% of fish production and directly employs about 85,000 people

Question 3

Which of the following facts about ‘State of Europe’s Seas’ is true?

Over 180 species of marine birds are found throughout Europe's seas
Only 7 % of marine species are in an unfavourable conservation status
Almost 70% of the world's known marine mammal species can be found in Europe's regional seas
Dramatic changes in an ecosystem are called 'ecological regime shifts'
Over 650 marine fish species are thought to inhabit European seas
An increasing sea level (1.7 mm/year) changes the shape of coastlines, contributes to coastal erosion and leads to flooding and more underground salt-water intrusion

Question 4

Which of the following ‘actions and tools’ does not belong to SAF-step ‘System Assessment’?

Conduct stakeholder meetings
Assess the institutional system arrangements
Carry out a systematic policy assessment
Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Apply the Stakeholder Preference and Planning Tool
Define the system monitoring procedures to gather further information

Question 5

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

The Baltic Sea accounts for up to 15% of the world’s cargo transportation. The number of commercial ships in the Baltic Sea is expected to double by 2030
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
In 1992, HELCOM listed 162 major pollution hot spots in the Baltic Sea Region. In 2019, 19 industrial hot spots and 23 municipal or combined municipal and industrial sites still existed
12 % of the Baltic Sea is protected through marine protected areas and the Baltic Sea is worldwide leading in this respect
The assessment of fish from a biodiversity perspective indicates good status in about half of the assessed coastal areas

Question 6

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:

Seabed mining: has the potential to generate sustainable growth and jobs for future generations
Shipping: low emission ships have a vast market and generate sustainable growth and jobs
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
Ocean energy: could fuel economic growth through innovation and create new, high-quality jobs
Marine biotechnology: it is expected that the sector will offer high-skilled employment and significant downstream opportunities