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 related to ‘Regional Sea Conventions (RSC)’ is correct?

Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) aims at the protection of the marine environment in the Baltic Sea Area
IMO Convention is on protection of the marine environment in the 25 European Union Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs)
The MARPOL Convention regulates the prevention of pollution and protection of the European Arctic Region
The Barcelona Convention focusses on the protection of marine environment and the coastal region of the Mediterranean
The Bucharest Convention is meant for the protection of the Black Sea
RSC shall support the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the ‘Habitats Directive & Natura 2000’ is true?

Natura 2000 sites have been designated specifically to protect core areas for a sub-set of species or habitat types listed in the Habitats and Birds Directives
The Habitats Directive aims to promote the maintenance of biodiversity, taking account of economic, social, cultural and regional requirements
The Habitats Directive is a core element in implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy
Until 2018, the 28 EU member States protected only 1.8 % of the total territory in 200 single sites under Natura 2000
Over 10000 animal and plant species, as well as 2000 habitat types are protected in the EU
Nature reserves, national parks or other nationally or regionally protected sites are automatic Natura 2000 sites and are managed jointly under the Habitats Directive

Question 3

Which of the following statements about climate change and the ‘EU Climate Change Strategy’ is correct?

The ‘EU strategy on adaptation to climate change’ adopted in 2013 aims to make Europe more climate-resilient and to enhance the preparedness to respond to the impacts of climate change
Some water-borne diseases, such as vibriosis infections are likely to increase with increasing sea surface temperatures
Sea surface temperature is projected to increase faster than atmospheric temperature
A first ‘EU strategy on adaptation to climate change’ was adopted already in 1990 and aimed at promoting research on climate change
Ocean surface pH is projected to decrease to values between 4.05 and 3.75 by the end of 21st century, depending on future CO2 emissions levels
Several recent model-based studies and expert assessments have suggested an upper boundary for the global mean sea level rise in the 21st century in the range of 1.5–2.0 m

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the ‘Ecosystem Services’ (ES) are true?

ES are defined as the benefits humans obtain from ecosystems
The ES concept has been integrated in all EU coastal and marine policies
ES have to be assessed monetarily
Direct benefits (e.g. food, raw material) to humans are not considered to be ES
All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES
ES can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

Identify financial funding opportunities for implementation
Identify relevant environmental, social & economic elements
Apply a Geographical Information System for a final spatial analysis
Map ecosystem services and stakeholder preferences
Identify potential issues
Map stakeholders and list human activities