1 - CE Laws, Contracts, Specification

Question 1

Under the Constitution, governmental powers in the Philippines is divided among three institutions

Answer 1

executive, legislative and judicial.

Question 2

headed by the president – enforces the laws;

Answer 2

The Executive Branch

Question 3

made up of the House of Representative and Senate (collectively called Congress) – makes the laws.

Answer 3

The Legislative Branch

Question 4

(through the Supreme Court and lower courts established by Congress) – also called the judiciary, – interprets the laws.

Answer 4

The Judicial Branch

Question 5

Contractor’s License Law. An act creating the Philippine licensing board for contractor’s, prescribing its powers, duties and functions, providing funds therefore, and for other purpose.

Answer 5

RA 4566

Question 6

Creating the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines(CIAP).

Answer 6

PD 1746

Question 7

Developing and Regulating the overseas construction industry, providing incentives therefore, and for other purposes.

Answer 7

PD 1167

Question 8

Government Procurement Reform Act – an Act providing for the modernization, Standardization and Regulation of the Procurement Activities of the Government.

Answer 8

RA 9184

Question 9

National Building Code  Implementing rules and regulations

Answer 9

PD 1096

Question 10

Fire Code of the Philippines

Answer 10

PD 1185

Question 11

Code on Sanitation of the Philippines

Answer 11

PD 856

Question 12

Accessibility Law

Answer 12

BP 344

Question 13

Implementing rules and regulations
an act to enhance the mobility of the disabled persons by requiring certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to install facilities and other devices.

Answer 13

Accessibility Law

BP 344

Question 14

The practice of civil engineering within the meaning and intent of this act shall embrace services in the form of consultation, design, preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, erection, installation and supervision of the construction of streets, bridges, highways, railroads, airports and hangers, port works, canals, river and shore improvements, lighthouses and dry docks; buildings, fixed structures for irrigation, flood protection, drainage, water supply and sewerage works; demolition of permanent structures; and tunnels. The enumeration of any work in this section shall not be construed as excluding any other work requiring civil engineering knowledge.

Answer 14

Article 1.0

Question 15

The term ________ as used in this act shall mean a person duly registered with the Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers.

Answer 15

Civil Engineer

Question 16

Article 2.0

Answer 16

BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS

Question 17

Composition of Board.

Answer 17

Section 3

Question 18

Within _____ after the approval of this act there shall be created a Board of Examiners for Civil Engineers, hereinafter referred to as the board, to be composed of a chairman and two members who shall be appointed by the secretary of Public Works and Highways.

Answer 18

30 days

Question 19

Article 3.0

Answer 19

Examination and registration

Question 20

Examination Requirement.

Answer 20

Section 8

Question 21

All applicants for registration for the practice of civil engineering shall be required to pass a ________ as hereinafter provided.

Answer 21

technical examination

Question 22

Qualifications for Examinations.

Answer 22

Section 12

Question 23

Any person applying for admission to the civil engineering examination as herein provided shall, prior to the date of examination, establish to the satisfaction of the Board that he has the following qualifications:

Answer 23

a. Be at least twenty-one years of age
b. Be a citizen of the Philippines
c. Be of good reputation and moral character
d. Be a graduate of a four-year course in civil engineering from a school, institute and college.