ChE Laws Flashcards
The ‘Board’ that is mentioned in the definition on the IRR of RA 9297 refers to
Board of Examiners for Chemical Engineering
This document may be issued by the Board of Chemical Engineering to a person for advanced studies and major accomplishments in research in chemical engineering
certificate of recognition
In order for a person to practice chemical engineering he should be a holder of valid certificate of registration and a professional I.D. card issued by
the Professional Regulations Commission
When a chemical engineer does not accept payment or remuneration for his professional services, it means that he is not rendering ‘chemical engineering services’.
(true or false)
False
Based on the IRR of RA 9297, the professional ID card of a chemical engineer can not be renewed by PRC if he did not comply with the required number of units of Continuing Professional Education (CPE).
(true or false)
False
An industrial plant may be considered as
any entity that utilizes unit processes and unit operations
An integrated national professional organization that is duly accredited and recognized by the corresponding Board and the Professional Regulations Commission is referred to as
Accredited Professional Organization
A PhD holder in chemical engineering who has not passed the licensure examination in chemical engineering is automatically allowed to teach chemical engineering professional subjects (true or false)
False
The PRC Modernization Act of 2000 is referred to as
RA 8981
When a person is given a special permit to practice in their specialty field of endeavor in chemical engineering, the person is given
certificate of recognition
The chemical engineering profession is always under the administrative control and supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission.
(true or false)
True
The members of the board of chemical engineering are nominated by
Professional Regulations Commission
One of the duties of the Board of Chemical Engineering is to administer the licensure examination and recommends to PRC those qualified to be granted authority to practice chemical engineering
(true or false)
True
The members of the Chemical Engineering Board are not allowed to visit or evaluate schools offering chemical engineering since this tasked is mandated to the Commission on Higher Education (true or false)
False
The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering can issue subpoena daces tecum to require witnesses to attend hearings scheduled by the Board (true or false)
true
The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering are empowered to decide on which of the following cases brought before them
Administrative cases
Decisions of the Board on cases filed before it is may be appealed for in
15 days
The design of the dry seal that is required of chemical engineers in order to practice the profession must be authorized by
Board of Chemical Engineering
A naturalized Filipino citizen may become a member of the Board of Chemical Engineering as long as he is of good moral character, has the required degree and has practiced the profession for at least 10 years. (true or false)
False
In order for the plans and design of industrial plant be approved by the concerned government agencies, these must be stamped on all pages with the chemical engineer’s professional dry seal (true or false)
True
R.A. 9297 is also known as
Chemical Engineering Law of 2004
Which of the following is not included in the practice of chemical engineering?
Chemical analysis
Which of the following is not included in the powers and duties of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
Issue warrant of arrest for violators of RA 9297
Who will appoint the secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
PRC
Which of the following can practice chemical engineering?
licensed and registered chemical engineers
The licensure board examination for chemical engineering covers
3 subjects
Jose Ang took the ChE Board examination with the following results:
Physical and Chemical Principles 95%
General Engineering 49%
Chemical Engineering 89%
Choices:
a) Jose Ang passed.
b) Jose Ang failed.
c) Jose Ang shall retake the exam-only in the general engineering subject.
b) Jose Ang failed.
The Board of Chemical Engineering shall complete the correction of examination papers within ____ days from the last day of examination.
20
In what age does a BSChE graduate can take the ChE Board Examination?
No age restrictions
RA 9297 repealed RA 318 (true or false)
True
Which among the following statements is not true regarding the codes of ethics?
Choices:
a) They are based on human values.
b) They involve persons learning what is right or wrong, and then doing what is
beneficial to them.
c) They include the fundamental ground rules by which people live by.
d) They are lists of guidelines that govern a person’s conduct
b) They involve persons learning what is right or wrong, and then doing what is
beneficial to them.
Which among these is among the duties and powers of the Chemical Engineering Regulatory Board?
The Board inspects the facilities, faculty, equipment, and other aspects directly related to the chemical engineering program offered by educational institutions.
How many years comprise one term for the members of the ChE Regulatory Board?
3
Which among the following is considered as an objective for giving licensure examinations for qualified ChE applicants?
to test the overall knowledge and proficiency of the applicants for the practice of the profession
The compensation and/or honorarium provided for the members of the ChE Regulatory Board is provided by this body.
PRC
Which among these is not included in the Statement of Policy as included in the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
Choices:
a) to ensure that educational institutions, industrial plants, and companies involved in the chemical engineering profession are not committing any violation according to the new Chemical Engineering Law
b) to reserve the practice of the chemical engineering profession to Filipino citizens
c) to supervise and regulate the practice of chemical engineering
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
According to the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004, who appoints the members of the ChE Regulatory Board?
President of the country
What body is responsible in determining the contents of the ChE licensure examination?
ChE Regulatory Board
The general passing average for ChE licensure examination is this.
70%
The following are requirements for applicants who intend to take the ChE Licensure Examination except this.
Choices:
a) possess good moral character
b) conferred with a B. S. ChE degree
c) a citizen of the Philippines
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
The following may be taken as grounds for the revocation of a ChE license except this.
Choices:
a) tax evasion
b) gross immorality
c) acts of misrepresentation
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
Which among the following is not involved in the administration of the ChE Licensure examination?
Choices:
a) PRC
b) ChE Regulatory Board
c) PICHE
d) none of the above
c) PICHE
Which among the following is not in accordance with the ChE Code of Ethics?
Choices:
a) The chemical engineer shall not indulge in self-laudatory advertisements.
b) The chemical engineer shall review the work of another chemical engineer only upon consent of their common client.
c) The chemical engineer shall uphold at all times the dignity of the chemical engineering profession and shall protect it from misrepresentation.
d) none of the above
b) The chemical engineer shall review the work of another chemical engineer only upon consent of their common client.
This was the previous chemical engineering law repealed by the new 2004 version.
RA 318
A duly registered chemical engineer must be a holder of the following except this.
Choices:
a) college diploma
b) Professional identification Card
c) Certificate of Registration.
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
Potential members of the ChE Regulatory Board are nominated by this body.
PICHE
Correction of the ChE Licensure Examination papers must be completed within these number of days from the last day of examination.
15
Foreign chemical engineers may be allowed to practice the profession in the country as long as their country also allows Filipino chemical engineers to practice the profession in their territory by virtue of reciprocity.
Choices:
a) This statement is TRUE.
b) This statement is FALSE.
c) This statement is TRUE for foreign countries who have active diplomatic ties with the Philippines.
d) This statement is true for chemical engineers under the age of 60 years.
a) This statement is TRUE.
The Chemical Engineering Law of 2004 is otherwise known as this.
RA 9297
Who in the Philippine Senate was the main proponent of the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
Aquilino Pimentel
The practice of chanical engineering may include the following activities except this
Choices:
a) equipment design
b) preparation of specifications
c) teaching, lecturing, and reviewing professional chemical engineering subjects
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
- In a calendar year, how many times is the ChE Licensure Examination officially given?
Twice
Which of the following may be exempt from registration as stipulated in the Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
Choices:
a) foreign chemical engineers recognized as experts in their specific fields of chemical engineering, called by the Republic of the Philippines for consultation
b) foreign chemical engineers who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields of specialization, contracted as professors or lecturers on chemical engineering subjects by Philippine universities
c) foreign chemical engineers who have successfully passed the ChẾ Licensure Examination in the Philippines
d) none of the above
a) foreign chemical engineers recognized as experts in their specific fields of chemical engineering, called by the Republic of the Philippines for consultation
Which among the following is not allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?
Choices:
a) three textbooks
b) bound reviewers
c) ChE Handbook by Perry
d) calculator
b) bound reviewers
Which among the following is allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?
Choices:
a) pencils
b) ballpen of any color
c) Periodic Table of Elements
d) all of the above
a) pencils
An act creating a patent office, prescribing its powers and duties, regulating the issuance of patents, and appropriating funds therefore.
RA 165
An act to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks, tradenames, and service marks, defining unfair competition and false marking and providing remedies against the same.
RA 166
Mark used in the sale and advertising of services to identify the services of one person and distinguish them from the services of others.
b) service mark
An act to provide standards for foods and drugs and to provide penalties for violations of the same.
RA 1655
An act prescribing incentives and guarantees to investment in the Philippines creating the Board of Investment, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes.
RA 5186
An act which amended some portions of RA 5186
RA 5455
An act to invigorate the economic growth by grabbing certain incentives and exemptions to registered export producers, export traders and service exporters.
RA 6136
An act providing for the fixing of maximum selling price of essential articles or commodities and creating the price control council.
RA 6124
A presidential decree creating the Professional Regulation Commission and prescribing its powers and functions.
PD 223
It protects the inventor from the illegal use of his invention
Patent
It is copying of one’s written research without acknowledging the author.
Plagiarism
It is the act regulating the practice of chemical engineering in the Philippines
RA 9297
The Chemical Engineering Law was signed on
May 13, 2004
It is also known as the Toxic Substances and Hazardous Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 is also known as
RA 6969
Meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself with respect to the other to give something or to render
Contract
A juridical necessity to give, to do, or not to do
Obligation
Initial step in the formation of a contract.
Offer
An act to integrate, coordinate, and intensify scientific and technological research and development and to foster invention to provide funds therefore.
RA 2067
The person who uses an invention for profit without the permission of the inventor is known as
Infringer
What government agency supervises the Bureau of Patents, Trademarks and Technology transfer
DTI
A chemical engineer shall disclose all known or potential conflicts of interest to their clients by promptly informing them of any business association, interest or other circumstances which could influence or appear to influence their judgment of the quality of their services.
Choices:
a) Absolutely true
b) Absolutely not true
c) will not disclose if the conflict of interest is very minor
a) Absolutely true
A chemical engineer in public service, as a member of a government body or department, shall not participate in decisions with respect to professional services solicited or provided by them or their organizations in private engineering practices.
Choices:
a) Absolutely true
b) Absolutely not true
c) it is okay to participate in the decision-making if there is no professional fee for the public service work
a) Absolutely true
A Chemical Engineer shall not accept allowances or commissions from suppliers, contractors and other entities dealing with clients or employers of the Chemical Engineer in connection with work for which the Chemical Engineer is responsible.
Choices:
a) Absolutely true
b) Absolutely not true
c) Can indirectly accept
d) Can accept if immediate superior approves
a) Absolutely true
A Chemical Engineer shall not disclose confidential information of the technical process to any present or former client or employer on which they serve.
Choices:
a) Absolutely true
b) Absolutely not true
c) Can disclose, if with consent of the client or employer
b) Absolutely not true
A Chemical Engineer shall not complete, sign or seal plans and specifications that are not in conformance with chemical engineering standards. If the client or employer insists;
The Chemical Engineer shall notify the proper authorities and withdraw from further service on the project
Chemical engineers shall not accept outside employment.
Choices:
a) Absolutely true
b) Absolutely not true
c) Can accept, even without notifying their employers if the work is not detriment of their regular work and interest
d) Can accept, if not detrimental to their regular work and interest and if with permission from their employer.
d) Can accept, if not detrimental to their regular work and interest and if with permission from their employer.
Chemical engineers shall not use equipment, supplies, laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to carry on outside private practice.
Choices:
a) Absolutely true
b) Absolutely not true
c) Can use, if with consent from employer and does not conflict with his/her work.
a) Absolutely true
A chemical engineer shall not make public comments or statements in areas outside of his competence
Choices:
a) Absolutely true
b) Absolutely not true
c) Can comment, but only on the details of a project within the area of knowledge and limited to enquiries which seek deeper understanding to assist the public to evaluate cogineering works without the engineer implying personal competence in the area.
d) Can comment, as long as they feel that by so doing they can constructively advance the well-being of the community
a) Absolutely true
Who enacted Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
President
Who has the administrative control and supervision over the Board of Chemical
Engineering?
President
How many Articles does RA 9297 contain?
5
How many persons composed the Board of Chemical Engineering?
3
The Statement(s) of Policy of RA 9297 is/are:
Choices:
a) to prescribe the subjects in the Chemical licensure examination
b) to supervise and regulate the practice of Chemical Engineering Profession
c) both A & B
d) None
c) both A & B
Who recommends nominees to become Chairman and Members of the Board of Chemical Engineering to the President?
PICHE
What is an Order or Writ to secure the attendance of witnesses in connection with any administrative case before the Board of Chemical Engineering?
Subpoena
What is an Order or Writ to secure the production of documents in connection with any administrative case before the Board of Chemical Engineering?
Subpoena Duces Tecum
The decisions of the Board of Chemical Engineering for administrative cases filed against Chemical Engineers and firms employing Chemical Engineers may be appealed to the
PRC
The annual report on the proceedings and accomplishments during the year of the Board of Chemical Engineering are submitted to the
PRC
CPE stands for
Continuing Professional Education
Which one does not belong to the set of qualifications of the Board Chairman and Members?
Choices:
a) A Filipino Citizen
b) A resident of the Philippines
c) A registered Chemical Engineer who has been in active practice for at least ten (10) years
d) None
a) A Filipino Citizen
Who appoints the Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering?
PRC
Who prescribes the dates and venues of the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
PRC
Who conducts the Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination?
Board of Chemical Engineering
The relative weight of the Chemical Engineering subjects in the Licensure Examination is not less than
40%
A naturalized Filipino Citizen can apply for admission to the Chemical Engineering Examination.
(true or false)
True
A naturalized Filipino Citizen can become a Chairman of the Board of Chemical Engineering
(true or false)
False
The Board of Chemical Engineering may file a complaint against registered Chemical Engineer even without a complaint filed by any person. (true or false)
true
Where shall the complaints against registered Chemical Engineers and firius employing
Chemical Engineers be filed?
Secretary of the Board of Chemical Engineering
A firm, partnership, corporation or association may be licensed and registered for the practice of chemical engineering. (true or false)
False
Who shall keep a roster of all duly licensed and registered Chemical Engineers?
Board of Chemical Engineering
When was RA 9297 approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?
May 13, 2004
When was RA 9297 took effect?
May 29, 2004
Who adopts and promulgates the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No 9297?
Board of Chemical Engineering
Who approves the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. No 9297?
PRC
What does the emblem of the official Seal of the Board of Chemical Engineering symbolize?
The sphere of practice in which the Chemical Engineering Profession is involved in and of the field it evolves around.
What is the lifetime (in years) of Professional Identification Card?
three
To whom does the Board of Chemical Engineering or its authorized representative coordinate in the inspection of facilities, faculty, equipment and other aspects directly related to the Chemical Engineering program of educational institutions?
CHED
What is the existing integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers?
Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, Inc.
The existing integrated and accredited national organization of registered Chemical Engineers is a profit and stock corporation.
(true or false)
False
What are the functions of PICHE?
Choices:
a) Nominations to the vacancy of positions to the Board of Chemical Engineering
b) Endorsement of the practice of foreign nationals to be issued temporary/spe cial permit
c) Both A and B
d) None
c) Both A and B
When and where was IRR of RA No. 9297 done?
November 17, 2004, Manila City, Philippines
When was the IRR of RA No. 9297 published in the Official Gazette?
January 10, 2005
The effective date of IRR of RA No. 9297 was on
January 26, 2005
When and where was the Code of Ethics adopted?
January 14, 1985, Manila City, Philippines
The Chemical Engineer shall not review the work of another Chemical Engineer for the same employer without the prior knowledge and consent of such Chemical Engineer who is not employed anymore by such employer (true or false)
False
The Chemical Engineer shall not review the work of another Chemical Engineer who is not employed without the prior notice of such Chemical Engineer who is still employed by the same employer. (true or false)
False
How many sections does the Code of Ethics contain?
22
To whom shall the Chemical Engineer report any infraction of any rules or professional conduct for proper appraisal?
PICHE
The term of a patent from the filling date of application is
20 years
To be considered an invention, it must be
new, industrially applicable and involves inventive step
Copyright is registered and deposited at the
National Library and Supreme Court
Intellectual Property office is under the supervision of the
Department of Trade and Industry
Patents approved in the Philippines are protected in the
Philippines
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, RA No. 8293 became effective on
January 1, 1998
Who can apply for a patent?
inventor or authorized representative
Which is patentable?
New hybrids
Using a patented invention without the permission of the owner is known as
Infringement
Copying books, publication etc, without permission from the author is known as
Plagiarism
When does the patent become effective?
date of publication of the grant of the patent
Who can give permission for compulsory licensing of a patent?
Director of Legal Affairs of IPO
When can a petition for a compulsory license be applied for? Before the expiration of period of
4 years
The right to a patent belongs to the
Inventor, his heirs or assigns
Innovation of a machine can be applied for registration under
Utility model
The term of protection for copyright is
life time plus 50 years after his death
Patents granted by IPO is only enforced in
The Philippines
Protection of utility model is for a period of
7 years, after the date of filing of application and paid filing fee.
An industrial design can be registered for a period of
5 years and renewed for another 5 years.
If there are 2 inventors working in a project who can apply for a patent?
Choices:
a) senior inventor
b) junior inventor
c) both of them
c) both of them
Who are disqualified to apply for a patent?
uninterested individual
When did the New Chemical Engineering Law approved?
May 13, 2004
A ChE student who graduated Summa Cum Laude took the ChE Licensure Exam and passed it but did not land in the top 10. Since his ambition is to top the examination, after rigid review he took the exam again after a year and topped it. In this case,
his being a topnotcher is withheld pending the decision of the ChE Board of Examiners.
What is the Republic Act number of the New Chemical Engineering Law?
RA 9297
Who owns an invention related to the company product where one is employed bur does not have a clear company policy when the activity was undertaken?
The company
Who owns an invention that is unrelated to the company product where one is employed but do not have a clear company policy on this matter when the activity was undertaken?
The employee
Ethics is a
Norm of conduct
If an employee gets a grant from another funding agency and the activities was done in the company premises, who will own the output of the project?
Joint ownership with the company
Getting research funds from other agencies with out the knowledge of the company where one is employed, is ethical?
Choices:
a) ethical
b) not ethical
c) does not matter
b) not ethical
An employee doing things other than the mandated activity of the company during office hours is considered
Choices:
a) ethical
b) not ethical
c) not concern of the company.
b) not ethical
This is the exclusive right granted to an inventor for his invention.
Patent
The person who holds the Number 1 registration number in the Roster of Chemical Engineers is
Felix V. Espino
The First President of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) was
Jose C. Espinosa
The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) was founded in the year
1939
Prior to the implementation of RA 9297, a chemical engineer is already using a dry seal adapted from another engineering profession and it is readily accepted by the government agencies when he submits documents. By virtue of the new law, he should
apply and register his new seal according to the requirements of RA9297
The specialized agency of the United Nations, WIPO, is formally known as this.
World Intellectual Property Organization
Which among the following is not a treaty recognized by WIPO?
Montreal Protocol
This treaty ensures the protection of Industrial Designs.
Hague Agreement
This treaty protects the rights associated with trademarks.
Madrid Protocol
Which among the following does not fall within the rights of a patent owner?
Choices:
a) to sell the rights to an invention to another party
b) to prevent another party from reading his work and basing a new invention upon his work
c) to give permission to other parties to use his invention
d) none of the above
b) to prevent another party from reading his work and basing a new invention upon his work
He authored the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
Raul Roco
The Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines is otherwise known as this.
RA 8293
This group administers and implements the state policies declared in the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.
National Patent Office
This is usually attached to an obligation or a contract to assume greater liability in case of breach.
Penal Clause
Which among the following is not included in the list of fundamental canons a professional engineer should follow?
Choices:
a) Engineers should hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public.
b) Engineers should perform services only in areas of their competence.
c) Engineers should avoid issuing public statements.
d) none of the above
c) Engineers should avoid issuing public statements.
When an engineer has come upon instances when the Engineering Code of Ethics has been violated, he should
report the violation to the appropriate professional bodies and also to public authorities as needed
In his efforts to serve the interest of the public, the engineer should
Choices:
a) extend public knowledge and appreciation of engineering and its achievements
b) adhere to the principles of sustainable development
c) participate in civic affairs and youth career development
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
Engineers who are employed by the government are entitled to review and evaluate the work of other engineers.
Choices:
a) This statement is TRUE
b) This statement is FALSE
c) It depends on the scope of the engineering work being reviewed.
d) It depends on the requirements as part of their employment duties.
d) It depends on the requirements as part of their employment duties.
To be patentable, an invention must have the following characteristics except this.
Choices:
a) novelty
b) affordable
c) of practical use
d) must possess an inventive step
b) affordable
The following can officially grant patents except this.
Choices:
a) National Patent Office
b) Patent Cooperation Treaty
c) Regional Patent Office
d) none of the above
b) Patent Cooperation Treaty
The Philippines is the ___ signatory to the Stockholm Convention
51st
The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty that aims to protect the environment and human health from these hazards.
persistent organic pollutants
This international agreement aims to protect the earth’s stratospheric ozone layer from ozone depleting substances
Montreal Protocol
This international agreement focuses efforts to control and minimize gas emissions to the atmosphere that cause global warming, subsequent to the Earth Summit of 1992.
Kyoto Protocol
Which among these countries have not ratified the Kyoto Protocol and thus, has not made the international agreement binding, although the agreement was symbolically signed by the country’s official representative?
United States of America
Which among these countries did not agree to sign the Kyoto Protocol and as of 2005, is the largest emitter per capita of gases believed to be major causes of the global warming phenomenon?
Choices:
a) India
b) Russia
c) United States of America
d) Australia
d) Australia
The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue is under the supervision of which government arm?
Department of Finance
How much interest is subject per annum for unpaid income taxes?
20%
Which among the following is not a legitimate provision regarding taxation on income in the Philippines?
Choices:
a) Non-resident citizens are taxable only on income derived from sources within the country.
b) Resident aliens are taxable only on income derived from sources within the country
c) Resident Filipino citizens are taxable on all income sources within and outside of the country.
d) none of the above
c) Resident Filipino citizens are taxable on all income sources within and outside of the country.
Food, drugs, or cosmetics that contains any substance considered poisonous or detrimental to human health are considered these.
Adulterated products
This tax is imposed on the right of a deceased person to transinit his estate to his lawful beneficiaries upon his death.
Inheritance Tax
A Chemical Engineer just recently learned from a good friend who has approached another chemical engineer to do a project for him. Since they are the best of friends, he offered to do the same project for half the price. Is this engineer doing something
Choices:
a) ethical
b) non-ethical
c) justifiable action since it is for a good friend.
d) understandable, anyway it will depend on the decision of his friend
b) non-ethical
It is defined as the discipline or study of the moral issues arising in and surrounding engineering.
Engineering Ethics
Which body developed the code of ethics for chemical engineers?
Board of Chemical Engineering
According to Section 1 of the Code of Ethics of Chemical Engineers, which is not a characteristic of a professional chemical engineer?
Partial
Which among the following should a chemical engineer avoid?
enterprise with questionable character
The chemical engineer shall express his professional opinion only when
Choices:
a) he is adequately informed of the facts related thereto.
b) the purposes for which the opinion is asked is known by him.
c) a and b
d) none of the above
c) a and b
Which form of advertisement is not allowed?
tv/radio commercials
It is the duty of the chemical engineer to do the following except:
Choices:
a) uphold the dignity of the Chem. Eng’g profession
b) report defective equipment and the danger concerning chemicals
c) protect the interest of his client
d) issue criticisms and statements on matters of public concern paid for by private interests
d) issue criticisms and statements on matters of public concern paid for by private interests
The employer has the right to know the chemical engineer’s
Choices:
a) other professional obligations
b) financial interests
c) A only
d) A and B only
that might restrict or interfere with his work.
d) A and B only
that might restrict or interfere with his work.
The chemical engineer shall not accept compensation, financial or otherwise from more than one client or employer who is in the same line of business or has conflicting interest with the others. (true or false)
True
If a chemical engineer’s professional judgment or work, for which he is responsible, is overruled, he must
present the consequences or the risk of overruling his opinion.
When a chemical engineer is asked about his opinion on something he is not very knowledgeable about, he must
suggest that his client engage the services of experts on that field.
The Code of Ethics suggests that the chemical engineer
share general information and experience with his fellow chemical engineers.
It is a chemical engineer’s right not to accept inadequate compensation for professional services if he believes that he did his work well. (True or false)
True
The chemical engineer shall not compete with his fellow engineer unfairly, Which of the following statement(s) is/are false?
Choices:
a) He can reduce his professional fees if he hears that his colleague’s professional fee is lower.
b) He can injure or attempt to injure the other’s reputation if he knows that the engineer is really a bad person.
c) a and b
d) none, both are true
a) He can reduce his professional fees if he hears that his colleague’s professional fee is lower.
It is all right for a chemical engineer to review the work of another chemical engineer for the same client or employer without the prior knowledge and consent of such engineer when the client or employee relation of such chemical engineer has already bean terminated. (True or false)
False
The chemical engineer shall report any infraction of any rutes of professional conduct to the
PIChE
A three-man Commission known as the Professional Regulation Commission shall be headed by
1 full-time Commissioner & 2 full-time Associate Commissioners
A person can be appointed as chairman or member of the Commission if he is the following except
Choices:
a) at least forty years of age
b) familiar with the principles and methods of licensing
c) at least five years of executive experience
d) at least ten years of experience in chemical engineering
d) at least ten years of experience in chemical engineering
Section 5 of the Professional Regulation Commission Law states the
Powers of the Commission
The full-time Commissioner appointed by the President shall serve for a term of
9 years
PD 223 is also known as
PRC law
The first full-time Associate Commissioner appointed by the President shall serve for a term of
6 years
The second full-time Associate Commissioner appointed by the President shall serve for a term of
3 years
The following are the powers of the Commission except
Choices:
a) To enforce the regulatory policies of the National Government
b) To formulate licensure examination questionnaire
c) To recommend to the President of the Philippines nominees for appointment as members of the Boards
d) To issue certificate of registration signed by the members of the Board with the affixed official seal of the Board
d) To issue certificate of registration signed by the members of the Board with the affixed official seal of the Board
Section 7 of the Professional Regulation Commission Law states the
Names of various Boards
The names of the various Boards shall be changed by the Commission by deleting the word
Examiners
The president who signed the Professional Regulation Commission Law was
Ferdinand Marcos
Section 4 of the Professional Regulation Commission Law states the
Compensation of the Commission
Section 3 of the Professional Regulation Commission Law states the
Exercise of powers and functions of the Commission
The following are the powers, functions & responsibilities of the Commission except:
Choices:
a) determine and prepare the contents of licensure examinations
b) score and rate the examination papers
c) submit the results to the Commission within 90 days after the last examination day
d) determine the appropriate passing general rating
c) submit the results to the Commission within 90 days after the last examination day
The Composition of the Commission is appointed by the
President
According to R. A. 8981, the term of the Commissioner lasts for
7 years
The following are the powers and functions of the Commissioners except
Choices:
a) responsible for the implementation of the policies and the programs adopted by the commission
b) impose the penalty of suspension from taking licensure examinations upon any examinee
c) admit successful examinees to the practice of profession authorize any officer of the commission to administer oaths
d) exercise administrative supervision over various PRB and its members.
a) responsible for the implementation of the policies and the programs adopted by the commission
The following are the powers and functions of the PRB except
Choices:
a) regulate the practice of the professionals
b) determine and prepare the questions for licensure examination
c) monitor the performance of schools in licensure examinations
d) conduct ocular inspection in schools, colleges or universities in coordination with CHED
b) determine and prepare the questions for licensure examination
According to R. A. 8981, the Chairperson shall receive compensation and allowances equivalent to
Department Secretary
The Compensation of the members of the PRB are issued jointly by the
Dept. of Budget and Management and the Commission
The Board shall furnish CHED with the listing of the various subj, included in licensure examinations together w/ the copies of the syllabi of the subj. for examinations within
60 days
The amount necessary for the continued implementation of R.A. 8981 was provided by
General Appropriations Act
The Commission was authorized to use its income not exceeding the amt. of ___ a yr., for a period of ___. After the effectivity of R.A. 8981
P45,000,000 and 5 yrs
Any person who manipulated licensure examination results, secretly informed licensure examination questions, or tampered the grades shall be punished by
imprisonment of 4 yrs & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P20,000 to P49,000
For the Accomplice, he/she shall be punished by
imprisonment of 4 yrs & 1 day to 6 yrs or a fine of P20,000 to P49,000
For the Accessories, he/she shall be punished by
imprisonment of 2 yrs. & 1 day to 4 yrs or a fine of P5,000 to P19,000
The effectivity of IRR of the PRC Modernization Act was taken effect after ___ following its complete publication in the Official Gazette.
15 days
This is also known as R. A. 8981
Choices:
a) The PRC Modernization Act of 2000
b) IRR of the PRC Modernization act of 2000
c) Both a and b
d) None of these
c) Both a and b
R. A. 8981 is composed of ___ Rules
6
The following are the powers and functions of the Commission Chairperson except
Choices:
a) shall preside over the meetings of the Commission sitting as collegial body
b) responsible for the implementation of the policies and the programs adopted by the commission
c) impose the penalty of suspension from taking licensure examinations upon any examinee
d) none of these
c) impose the penalty of suspension from taking licensure examinations upon any examinee
A person whose name and registration/professional licensed no. is in the commission’s registry book & computerized database.
Professional
A professional organization accredited by the Commission
Accredited Professional Organization
An Act Providing for a Comprehensive Air Pollution Policy and for Other Purposes.
Clean air act
The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 is also known as:
a) RA 1655
b) RA 9003
c) RA 8749
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
When was the Clean Air Act signed?
July 24, 1999
Who signed the Clean Air Act?
Pres. Joseph Ejercito Estrada
Implementing Rules and Regulation of the Clean Air Act is known as:
DAO 00-81
Which is not included in the principles of the Clean Air Act?
Choices
a) Protect the right to have balanced and healthful ecology
b) Protect the global environment to attain sustainable development
c) Recognize principles that “polluters must pay
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
It means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air, or any discharge thereto of any liquid, gaseous or solid substances that will or is likely to create or to render the air resources of the country harmful, detrimental, or injurious to public health, safety or welfare or which will adversely affect their utilization of domestic, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, or other legitimate purpose.
Air Pollution
Which of the following is not a policy of the Clean Air Act?
Choices:
a) Formulate holistic national program
b) Encouragement cooperation and self-regulation
c) Focus on pollution prevention
d) none of the above
d) none of the above
The annual National Air Quality Status Report which shall be used as the basis in formulating the Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework. The following is not included in the report:
Choices:
a) Analysis and evaluation
b) Identification and Recommendation
c) Quantitative and qualitative information
d) None of the Above
d) None of the Above
Prescribe emission reduction goals using permissible standards, control strategies and control measures.
Integrated Air Quality Improvement Framework
Refers to areas with common weather or meteorological conditions and sources of air pollution which affect the interchange and diffusion of pollution in the surrounding atmosphere
Airshed
Defined as the burning of municipal, emits poisonous and toxic fumes: bio-medical and hazardous wastes, which process
Incineration
The effectivity of banning of incineration all over the country will start/started on:
2003
If your car weighs below 3500 kg, it falls under the category of
Light Duty Motor Vehicle
What are the agencies responsible in developing action plan for control and management of the Clean Air Act:
Choices:
a) DENR
b) DOTC
c) DTI
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
DOTC’s power are the following excepts:
Choices:
a) Inspect and monitor emission
b) Prohibit or enjoin the use of motor vehicles
c) Accredit private emission testing centers
d) Establish procedures of inspection and testing
c) Accredit private emission testing centers
All motor vehicles and engines shall not be registered unless it complies with emission standards of the clean air act.
Choices:
a) True
c) Insufficient Information
b) False
d) Sometimes
a) True
What kind of certificate should one obtain in order to prove that he/she complies with the standards of clean air act?
Certificate of Conformity
Fuels and Additives are registered in DOE. The following should be registered except:
Choices:
a) Product identity and composition
b) Description of analytical technique
c) Purpose in the use of fuel and additive
d) None of the above
d) None of the above
What kind of gasoline was phased out last December 23, 2000?
Leaded Gasoline
The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act is
RA 3720
An article applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing beautifying and/ or promoting attractiveness.
Cosmetics
An article intended for use in the diagnosis, cure and treatment or prevention of disease in man or in animals
Drug
The office in charge to administer and supervise the implementation of RA 3720
Bureau of Food and Drug
A food shall be considered if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health.
Adulterated Food
The National Building Code is also known as
Republic Act 6541
The code shall apply to the following except
Choices:
a) All buildings and structures constructed and any change or repair made after the approval of the Code.
b) Buildings or structures constructed before the approval of this Code
c) Chartered cities, poblaciones of municipalities and municipal districts with a population of at least two thousand (2,000) inhabitants, and to barrios of urban areas with a population of at least two thousand (2,000) inhabitants.
d) Any area proposed for or being developed into a new town site, residential subdivision, commercial or residential site, school site, housing project, and similar construction projects where five or more buildings
b) Buildings or structures constructed before the approval of this Code
Which product constitutes a hazard or nuisance that affects public health safety?
Explosives
All buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. (True or false)
True
The following are considered dangerous sites except
Choices:
a) Volcano or volcanic site
b) Ammunitions factory
c) Wide open field
d) Storage place for highly inflammable material
e) All of the Above
c) Wide open field
It means all remuneration for services performed by an employee for his employer, including the cash value of all remuneration paid in any medium other than cash.
Wages
The amount which the individual declared as income tax in his final adjusted and annual income tax return.
Estimated tax
A period for which payment of wages is ordinarily made to the employee by his employer.
Payroll period
When is the last installment of the estimated income tax paid?
April 15
Which of the following is not true?
Choices:
a) Every individual subject to income tax shall make and file a declaration of his estimated income on or before April 15 taxable year.
b) Nonresident Filipino citizens, with respect to income from without the Philippines, are not required to render a declaration of estimated income tax.
c) Nonresident aliens not engaged in trade or business in the Philippines, are not required to render a declaration of estimated income tax.
d) None
d) none
A VAT equivalent to ___ of gross receipts derived from the sale or exchange of services shall be levied, assessed and collected.
10%
Refusal to pay taxes without violating the law
Tax avoidance
Which of the following is not an exemption to VAT?
Choices:
a) Sale or importation of coal and natural gas, in whatever form or state, and petroleum products subject to excise tax.
b) Educational services rendered by private educational institutions and those rendered by government educational institutions.
c) Transactions which are exempted under international agreements to which the Philippines is a signatory or under special laws.
d) None
d) none
Refusal to pay taxes in violation of tax laws.
Tax evasion
Applied to goods manufactured or produced in the Philippines for domestic sales or consumption or for any other disposition and to things imported.
Excise Tax
Which of the following is not subjected to excise tax?
Choices:
a) Alcohol Products
b) Tobacco Products
c) Petroleum Products
d) None
d) none
How much excise tax per metric ton is added on coke and coal?
P10
At what interest rate per annum shall be paid on any unpaid amount of tax?
20%
How much is paid for failure to file certain information returns.
P 1,000
Any person who, in the course of trade or business, sells barters, exchanges, leases goods or properties, renders services, and any person who imports goods shall be subject to
VAT
The number of incorporators should a corporation in the Philippines have?
5-15
All Incorporators must
be natural born persons
What is the minimum amount subscribed by the corporation at the time of incorporation?
25%
All of these are incorporation documents except?
Choices:
a) Bank Certificate
b) Treasurer’s Affidavit
c) By-Laws
d) Mayors Permit
d) Mayors Permit
Where do one submit or file the incorporation documents of an applicant company?
SEC
A Philippine Corporation is organized by electing members to its?
Board of Directors
No board member can be the president and the ___ of the board at the same time
Treasurer
How many years can a Philippine Corporation Last?
50
In a stockholders meeting and decision making of the board, what percentage of votes should be attained in order for the decisions to be valid?
66%
Majority of the Incorporators should be residents of the Philippines? (True or false)
True
Foreign investment may be made under any of the following mode in the Philippines except by:
Choices:
a) operating through a business association
b) establishing a domestic branch
c) establishing a Philippine representative
d) establishing shares in the Philippine stock exchange
d) establishing shares in the Philippine stock exchange
What is the governing law over the creation, formation, dissolution, and liquidation of corporations?
Corporation Code of the Philippines
Should foreign corporations register in the Securities and Exchange Commission for their company? “True or false)
True
Foreign corporations are allowed to merge with local corporations? (True or false)
False
The National Building Code is also known as
Republic Act 6541
Which product constitutes a hazard or nuisance that affects public health safety?
Explosives
All buildings and structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary conditions (true or false)
True
Dangerous buildings are defined as
Choices:
a) Those that contribute to the pollution of the site or the community to an intolerable degree
b) Those which constitute a fire hazard
c) Those which in relation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health or public welfare.
d) All of the above
d) all of the above
Presidential Proclamation No. 1001 declaring the third week of September 2006 as Chemical Engineering Week was approved and signed by President Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo on
February 15, 2006
One of the objectives of Proclamation No. 1001 is to
enhance public consciousness in order to raise the level of technical and ethical proficiency and standards in the practice of chemical engineering
Proclamation No. 1001 enjoins all government agencies to participate actively in the observance of Chemical Engineering Week in collaboration with PRC and PICHE (true or false)
True
When can a corporation legally start
After the approval of SEC
