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 Sustainable Development and Agenda 21 is true?

Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
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 follow-up ‘2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’ was not signed because of differences of opinion and a lack of political commitment
Chapter 17 of the Agenda 21 addresses integrated management and sustainable development of coastal areas, including exclusive economic zones
The regional Baltic 2030 Action Plan wants to realize a common vision of sustainable development in the Baltic

Question 2

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

In the EU, aquaculture accounts for about 20% of fish production and directly employs about 85,000 people
CFP is criticised by environmentalists for being overcentralized and not protecting fish stocks effectively
The CFP aims to ensure that fishing and aquaculture are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable and that they provide a source of healthy food
Only 2% of EU vessels´ catches are taken outside of EU waters
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
CFP goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry and ensure a fair standard of living for fishing communities

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

To review coastal and marine management plans
To generate a common understanding of an issue/problem, its causes and consequences
To guide stakeholder discussion systematically
To conduct a monetary evaluation of ecosystem services
To map stakeholders
As a basis for generating conceptual models to analyse a problem in more detail

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to ‘Baltic Sea - Helsinki Convention’ is correct?

The HELCOM-PRESSURE group controls the implementation of international policies according to the timetables in the BSR
The HELCOM-GEAR group promotes the implementation of the ecosystem approach and supports region-wide co-operation on all elements of national marine strategies
HELCOM sees itself as a developing, supervisory and coordinating body with respect to the BSR
HELCOM sees itself as an environmental policy maker and focal point for the Baltic Sea Region (BSR)
The HELCOM-RESPONSE group enables and promotes public participation and stakeholder involvement in the BSR
HELCOM funds the implementation of major environmental EU directives

Question 6

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

Apply the Stakeholder Preference and Planning Tool
Define the system monitoring procedures to gather further information
Conduct stakeholder meetings
Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Prepare the model output and results for stakeholders
Assess the institutional system arrangements