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 ‘Participation and Stakeholder Engagement’ is false?

An active involvement of stakeholders for all EU environmental policies is required by the Aarhus Convention
Participation is a process in which the concerns, needs and values of the public are incorporated into decision making
Public participation can be costly, time-consuming, labour-intensive and potentially create new conflicts
Late and unbalanced involvement of stakeholder groups have been identified as major weaknesses in stakeholder engagement within several ICZM case studies
Different levels of participation exist, ranging from the provision of information to an active involvement
An early involvement of stakeholders in the planning process is considered to be beneficial in order to allow exchange and avoid conflicts

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
Over the past ten years, European Union total fish catches increased steadily
The three largest European port operations are Rotterdam, Marseille and Barcelona
It is expected that marine mining will see continued decline because of high costs
Oil and gas extraction is expected to steadily grow in Europe because of new technologies
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 ‘Sustainability Indicators’ is true?

In ICZM sustainability indicators have been applied to assess sustainable development and progress towards ICZM implementation
Sustainable indicators provide immediate and concrete benefits for coastal communities
On a local and regional level, sustainability indicators are well accepted and frequently applied
Sustainability indicators can be applied to concrete case studies to assess the success of measures
On a local and regional level, general acceptance of sustainability indicators is low
Sustainability indicators in ICZM are mostly used on a global and national level

Question 4

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

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
Dramatic changes in an ecosystem are called 'ecological regime shifts'
Almost 70% of the world's known marine mammal species can be found in Europe's regional seas
Over 180 species of marine birds are found throughout Europe's seas
Only 7 % of marine species are in an unfavourable conservation status
Over 650 marine fish species are thought to inhabit European seas

Question 5

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

In 2009, about 13 wind farms existed in the Baltic Sea. Until 2030 the number could increase to 67 offshore wind farms
12 % of the Baltic Sea is protected through marine protected areas and the Baltic Sea is worldwide leading in this respect
Three out of nine assessed commercial fish stocks are in good status with respect to both biomass and fishing mortality rates
Recently, the number of improving trends outweighs the number of deteriorating trends in the monitored hazardous substances
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
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

Question 6

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

Apply the Stakeholder Preference and Planning Tool
Visualize the consequences of different management scenarios
Apply the indicator-based Sustainability Assessment Tool
Conduct stakeholder meetings
Assess the institutional system arrangements
Carry out a systematic policy assessment