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

For what purpose can the ‘DPSIR/DAPSI(W)RM Framework’ be applied within coastal and marine management?

To calculate cumulative impacts of coastal and marine activities
To review coastal and marine management plans
To assess progress towards sustainability
As a basis for generating conceptual models to analyse a problem in more detail
To conduct a monetary evaluation of ecosystem services
To map stakeholders

Question 2

Which of the following statements about ‘EU Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP)’ is true?

Benefits of MSP are to encourage investment
Benefit of MSP is the provision of a joint guideline that has to be implemented in each EU member state until 2023
Maritime spatial planning and marine spatial planning is largely the same
A maritime spatial plan should take into account coherence with integrated coastal management
Benefits of MSP are to reduce conflicts between sectors and create synergies between different activities
A maritime spatial plan should take into account land-sea interactions

Question 3

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

ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives
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
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
Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities
‘Ecosystem based approach’ describes an approach that respects the limits of natural resources and ecosystems

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:

Fisheries: since fish stock are increasing again the sector is on the rise
Shipping: low emission ships have a vast market and generate sustainable growth and jobs
Marine Science: oceans gain importance and require an increasing amount of high-skilled persons
Aquaculture: farming finfish, shellfish and aquatic plants is one of the world's fastest growing food sectors
Ocean energy: could fuel economic growth through innovation and create new, high-quality jobs
Seabed mining: has the potential to generate sustainable growth and jobs for future generations

Question 5

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

Ensure pro-active public information/consultation
Specify regulatory and financial requirements
Apply DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State Change, Impact and Response)
Ensure the required mitigation measures are implemented
Obtain legal permits and validate decision
Apply CATWOE (Customers-Actors-Transformations-Worldview-Owner-Environment)

Question 6

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

To gain a broader understanding of a problem
To map stakeholders that might be affected by an issue
For business problems
To brainstorm and broaden ones thinking and perspective about a particular problem
To model socio-ecological systems
To explore functional relationships between stakeholders that are affected by a particular problem