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 ‘EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)’ is wrong?

The CFP points out the importance of fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment
Only 2% of EU vessels´ catches are taken outside of EU waters
CFP is criticised by environmentalists for being overcentralized and not protecting fish stocks effectively
CFP goal is to foster a dynamic fishing industry and ensure a fair standard of living for fishing communities
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 principal aim fisheries management is to ensure high long-term fishing yields for all stocks

Question 2

Which of the following facts about ‘Utilization of Europe’s Coasts and Seas’ is true?

Aquaculture production of shellfish in the EU has been decreasing since 2004
Oil and gas extraction is expected to steadily grow in Europe because of new technologies
Marine aquaculture production is increasing in Europe
Wave and tidal power is an important source of clean power in Europe, and increased steadily during the last decades
The three largest European port operations are Rotterdam, Marseille and Barcelona
In Europe, shipbuilding and ship-repair industries are expected to grow in the coming years, driven by the demand for new technologies

Question 3

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

Integrated Coastal Area Management (ICAM) is a complementary approach focusing on land-based activities
ICZM uses the informed participation and co-operation of all stakeholders to assess the societal goals in a given coastal area
Sectoral management approaches can be beneficial for efficient use of resources, the utilization of opportunities towards a more sustainable coastal development
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
‘Integrated’ in ICZM refers to the integration of different objectives and also to the integration of several instruments that are needed to meet these objectives
ICZM seeks to balance environmental, economic, social, cultural and recreational objectives

Question 4

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

Installation of the administrative structure to ensures horizontal and vertical integration of management
Define administrative and virtual system boundaries
Ensure the involvement of all relevant institutions and stakeholders
List the formal actions necessary for official adoption of the plan or measure
Develop a conceptual model and identify Ecological-Social-Economic (ESE) linkages
Assess the system state and identify external hazards

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to the ‘EU Floods Directive’ is correct?

The implementation of flood protection measures has to be accompanied by an ecosystem service assessment
The Directive requires to map the flood extent, assets and humans at risk in these areas
The Directive regulates the relationship between nature protection and flood protection (e.g. sand nourishments)
The Directive requires to assess if water courses and coastlines are at risk from flooding
Between 1998-2009 Europe suffered 2130 major damaging floods
The Directive asks for a comprehensive economic assessment of costs and benefits of flood protection

Question 6

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

The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea unaffected by eutrophication
The BSAP aims at a Baltic Sea undisturbed by hazardous substances
The BSAP aims at a favourable status of Baltic Sea biodiversity
The BSAP provides Maximum Allowable Inputs (MAI) of the nutrients nitrogen and phosphorus into the Baltic Sea
The BSAP aims at protecting ground water and rivers
The BSAP aims at a harmonization of national environmental laws