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 ‘Ecosystem Services’ (ES) are true?

ES can be grouped into provisioning, regulating and cultural services
The ES concept has been integrated in all EU coastal and marine policies
Ecosystem services are important for flora and fauna
Indirect benefits (e.g. regulation of water supply and quality, nutrient cycling) are not considered to be ES
ES have to be assessed monetarily
All EU member states are required to map and assess their ES

Question 2

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

Ensure pro-active public information/consultation
Obtain legal permits and validate decision
Ensure the required mitigation measures are implemented
Evaluate the need for additional data requirements
Apply DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, State Change, Impact and Response)
Specify regulatory and financial requirements

Question 3

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

To map stakeholders
As a basis for generating conceptual models to analyse a problem in more detail
To generate a common understanding of an issue/problem, its causes and consequences
To guide stakeholder discussion systematically
To calculate cumulative impacts of coastal and marine activities
To assess progress towards sustainability

Question 4

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 is a fundamental principle within all EU environmental policies
An early involvement of stakeholders in the planning process is considered to be beneficial in order to allow exchange and avoid conflicts
Late and unbalanced involvement of stakeholder groups have been identified as major weaknesses in stakeholder engagement within several ICZM case studies
Public participation can be costly, time-consuming, labour-intensive and potentially create new conflicts

Question 5

Which of the following statements related to ‘Regional Sea Conventions (RSC)’ is correct?

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

Question 6

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

The Directive requires to map the flood extent, assets and humans at risk in these areas
The implementation of flood protection measures has to be accompanied by an ecosystem service assessment
The Directive asks for a comprehensive economic assessment of costs and benefits of flood protection
All assessments, maps and plans prepared shall be made available to the public
The Directive requires to take adequate and coordinated measures to reduce this flood risk
The Directive requires to assess if water courses and coastlines are at risk from flooding