Forester Licensure Examination 2011 Forest Governance & Social Forestry Flashcards

1
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On May 7, 1904, the Forest Act was enacted. It contained the forest policies of the Philippines.

a. The first statement is false while the second statement si true.

b. Both statements are true.

c. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

d. Both statements are false

A

c. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

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Per DAO 200-00, an inventory of anahaw palms shall be undertaken at ________ intensity within titled private lands and at least _______ intensity within forest land.

a 100% - 50%

b. 50% - 100%

c. 40% - 60%

d. 60% - 40%

A

a. 100% - 50%

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Primary forest makes efficient use of soil and climatic resources. Artificial plantations are liable to diseases and pests.

a. The first statement is false while the second statement si true.

b. Both statements are true.

c. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

d. Both statements are false

A

b. Both statements are true.

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What Executive Order (EO) was issued by President Arroyo in 2003 directing the Professional Regulation Commission to effectively adopt the Code of Good Governance for the Professions in the Philippines?

a. EO No. 230

b. EO No. 220

c. EO No. 320

d. EO No. 200

A

b. EO No. 220

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5
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Other than illegal forest products, machinery, and equipment, what items are subject to apprehension, seizure, confiscation, and forfeiture per DENR AO No. 32-97?

a. Preserved wildlife

b. Conveyance

c. Firearms

d. Personal effects

A

b. Conveyance

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Which of the following refer to a forest biome?

I. Broadcast forest classification unit.

II. Reflects the ecological characteristics of the vegetation.

III. Reflects the physiogomic characteristics of the vegetation.

a. I and III

b. I and II

c. I, II, and III

d. II and III

A

c. I, II, and III

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Philippine Mahogany is the term used for lumber/timber of the Philippine Dipterocarp in the international market. This does not include lumber/timber from white lauan.

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

b. Both statements are false.

c. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

d. Both statements are true

A

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

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8
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If in case there are adverse claimants or any party alleging conflicting claims over identified CBFMA, the concerned parties should.

a. File their complaints before the DENR secretary.

b. File their complaints before the PENRO within 30 days from date notification.

c. File their complaints before the RED within 30 days from date of notification.

d. File their complaints in court.

A

c. File their complaints before the RED within 30 days from date of notification.

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_______ is the maximum number of animal unit that a given grazing land is capable of supporting without significant damage to soil.

a. Optimum capacity

b. Carrying capacity

c. Maximum capacity

d. Grazing capacity

A

d. Grazing capacity

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10
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Fireline refers to a strip of about 10 meters wide on which all inflammable vegetation is cleared before the dry season to reduce fire hazard in plantations. On the other hand, firebreak refers to vegetation of less flammable species with dense foliage, planned closely, around 20 meter wide, which provide protection to fire sensitive stands.

a. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

b. Both statements are true

c. Both statements are false

d. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

A

b. Both statements are true

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Alienable or disposable lands refer to lands of the public domain that have been the subject of the present system of land classification and declared as not needed for forest purposes. These portions of the public domain include lands with 18% slope.

a. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

b. Both statements are true

c. Both statements are false

d. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

A

b. Both statements are true

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12
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Buffer zones are established to serve as protective layer for the protected area. During the delineation of boundary, the team found that the proposed buffer zone is situated within a private property. As the protected area superintendent, what will you advice the DENR Regional Office which is in accordance to DAO 25 Series of 1992?

a. That the government explore the possibility of buying back land.

b. That MOA be forged between DENR and the owner of the private property.

c. That the proposed buffer zone be administered by the DENR Regional Office.

d. That the owner be told that is is part of the protected area and that it should be given back to the government.

A

a. That the government explore the possibility of buying back land.

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13
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The average annual deforestation rate in the early 1980s was recorded at ______ ha. per year.

a. 200,000

b. 250,000

c. 150,000

d. 300,000

A

c. 150,000

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14
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The Land Management Bureau is the country’s central mapping agency. LMB is one of the line bureau under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

a. Both statement are false

b. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

c. Both statements are true

d. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

A

a. Both statement are false

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15
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It refers to the Act that regulate the practice of Forestry Profession in the Philippines.

a. RA No. 6239

b. RA No. 6969

c. RA No. 8749

d. RA No. 8371

A

RA No. 6239

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16
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Shifitng cultivation generally uses human energy and employ digging stick or hoe. Act. 274 refers to Kaingin law.

a. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

b. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

c. All statements are true

d. All statements are false

A

c. All statements are true

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17
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Which of the following was embodied in Act 274 of 1901?

a. Prosecution of illegal miners

b. Prosecution of illegal loggers

c. Prosecution of hunters of wildlife in protected areas

d. Prosecution of kaingeros and other forest occupants from forest lands.

A

d. Prosecution of kaingeros and other forest occupants from forest lands.

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18
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The years 1994-2003 has been declared by the United Nations as:

a. World Decade of Forest Communities

b. World Decade of Foresters

c. World Decade of Indigenous Peoples

d. World Decade of Women

A

c. World Decade of Indigenous Peoples

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19
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The development and behavior of a forest fire is dictated by heat transfer with is influenced by ______.

a. Temperature and wind only

b. Temperature and vegetation only

c. Existing climatic and physical condition

d. Vegetation and temperature only

A

c. Existing climatic and physical condition

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20
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Income generating activities managed by the Integrated Social Forestry participants within the Integrated Social Forestry Communities is referred to as ______.

a. Marketing strategies

b. Community livelihood assistance programs

c. Upland livelihood enterprises

d. LIvelihood activities

A

c. Upland livelihood enterprises

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21
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Per DAO No. 50, in case 2 or more parties are requesting for the same forest products, who of the following has the highest priority?

a. Regional projects

b. LGUs which have jurisdiction over where said forest products was taken.

c. DPWH whose projects cater to the benefits of the greater number of people

d. Needy victims of natural calamities

A

c. DPWH whose projects cater to the benefits of the greater number of people

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22
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In CBFM areas within watershed reservation, extraction of forest resources is allowed. priority is given to which of the following?

I. Non-timber species

II. Commercial timber

III. Lesser-used species

a. I and III

b. I and II

c. II and III

d. I, II, and III

A

a. I and III

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23
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It refers to the mixture of woody perennial with cultivated crops pastures, and other agricultural enterprises.

a. Silvipasture

b. Agrisilviculture

c. Agribusiness

d. Agroforestry

A

d. Agroforestry

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24
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Extinctions may be caused by isolation, loss of fitness to react to environment change and which of the following?

a. Biotechnology

b. Genetics

c. Inbreeding

d. None of these answers

A

c. Inbreeding

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25
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Who can certify that based on the submitted project description, the project should NOT be covered by the Environmental Impact Statement System?

a. Regional office

b. CENRO

c. EMB

d. DENR

A

c. EMB

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26
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The country has total land area of 40 million hectares . The total land area is equivalent to about 40,000 square kilometers.

a. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

b. Both statements are true

c. The first statement is true while the second is false.

d. Both statements are false

A

d. Both statements are false

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27
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________ is the stage of fire suppression wherein after a fire has been controlled, it is essential that all burning objects are extinguished.

a. Mopping-up

b. Back burning

c. Backfiring

d. Complete burning

A

a. Mopping-up

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28
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The traditional practice of shiting cultivation is generally considered sustainable. This is due to the practice of cropping mix and rotation.

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

b. Both statements are false.

c. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

d. Both statements are true.

A

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

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29
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In coordination with other members, who shall be in charge of a semi-annual monitoring of harvesting activities in areas issued with resource use permits?

a. PENRO

b. Regional Office

c. LGU

d. CENRO

A

b. Regional Office

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30
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Which refers to Environmental Impact Assessment?

I. It is the process of predicting the likely environmental consequences of implementing projects

II. It is a sectoral analysis of projects

III. It designs appropriate preventive, mitigating, and enhancement measures for the project.

a. I, II, and III

b. I and II

c. II and III

d. I and IIi

A

d. I and III

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31
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A program launched by DENR which replaces short term contract reforestation in collaboration with forest occupants and is governed by DAO 23 (1993)

a. Forest Land Management Program

b. Coastal Management Program

c. Community Forest Program

d. Community-based Forest Management

A

a. Forest Land Management Program

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32
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A forest management program launched in 1989 which includes reforestation, agroforestry, rattan plantation establishment, assisted natural regeneration, and timber stand improvement.

a. Community forestry program

b. Community-based forest management

c. Forest land management program

d. Integrated social forestry program

A

a. Community forestry program

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33
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Fire can kill plants and animals but it is also extremely beneficial. Which of the following are the beneficial effects of fire?

I. Source of forest regeneration

II. Aids in nutrient recycling

III. Hastens change in biodiversity

a. I, II, and III

b. I and II

c. II and III

d. I and III

A

b. I and II

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34
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______ serves as the focal agency to implement the National Year of the Forests?

a. Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau (PAWB)

b. Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

c. Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)

d. Ecosystem Research and Development Bureau (ERDB)

A

b. Forest Management Bureau (FMB)

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35
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All farmlots within the ISF model site shall be developed as much as practicable as agroforestry farms per DAO 90-54. The main responsibility for the development of an agroforestry farm lies with the CSC holder.

a. All statements are false

b. The first statement is false; the second is true

c. All statements are true

d. The first statement is true; the second is false

A

c. All statements are true

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36
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This refer to land of public domain that has been reserved as such by law to preserve its natural conditions, maintain its hydrologic quality and restrict public use in the interest of national welfare and security.

a. National park

b. Watershed reservation

c. Military reservation

d. Wilderness area

A

d. Wilderness area

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37
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The Community Forestry Program can be implemented in civil military reservations. Community-based forest management activities can be implemented within watersheds.

a. All statements are true

b. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

c. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

d. All statements are false

A

c. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

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38
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Per DAO 96-29, what will be the penalty of PO for non-compliance with the term of agreement despite the lapse of 6 months from date of notification?

a. Suspension for at least 6 months to not more than 1 year

b. Suspension to at least 1 years to not more than 2 years

c. Suspension for at least 2 months

d. Cancellation of agreement

A

a. Suspension for at least 6 months to not more than 1 year

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39
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This project was undertaken by DENR to rehabilitate and/or reforest 15,000 ha of open and denuded areas in 8 major watershed in the country through contractual reforestation and benefiting 7,500 families.

a. Low income upland communities project

b. Community forestry program

c. National Reforestation project

d. Forest Land Management Program

A

a. Low income upland communities project

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40
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Controlled grassland burning is a pasture management tool that may be used to ______

I. Eliminate undesirable weeds and brushes

II. Stimulate forage growth

III. Improve forage quality

a. I, II, and III

b. II and III

c. I and II

d. I and III

A

a. I, II, and III

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41
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It refers to a forest reservation essentially of natural wilderness character, which has been withdrawn from settlement, occupancy, or any form of exploitation except in conformity with an approved management plan and set aside as such exclusively to conserve the area or preserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, wild animals and plants therein and to provide enjoyment of these features in such area.

a. National park

b. Natural park

c. Protected landscape/seascape

d. Game refuge

A

a. National park

42
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Who sign the Deed of Donation document for wildlife species?

a. PAWB Director and Donee

b. Secretary and Donee

c. RED and Donee

d. CENRO and Donee

A

a. PAWB Director and Donee

43
Q

The prohibition of logging in old-growth forest areas took effect on January 1, 1992. This means that harvesting of trees is NOT allowed in secondary forests.

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false

c. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

d. The first statement is false while the second statement is true

A

c. The first statement is true while the second is statement is false

44
Q

Neem tree is botanical pesticide for ______.

a. Animals

b. Mites

c. Rats

d. Insects

A

d. Insects

45
Q

What was created through EO 10 to helpful fulfill the Philippines commitments to the Convention on Biological Diversity?

a. Philippine Council for Sustainable Development

b. Committee Biological Diversity

c. Philippine Strategy for Biological Diversity

d. Palawan Council for Biodiversity Conservation

A

a. Philippine Council for Sustainable Development

46
Q

Per DAO-200-63, planted trees from industrial tree plantations are exempted from forest charges. Planted trees harvested from reforestation activities should give 10 % of gross sales as government share.

a. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

b. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

c. All statement are false

d. All statements are true

A

b. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

47
Q

It refers to the maximum aggregate size than an Industrial Forest Management Agreement holder can have in case he/she has more than one IFMA.

a. 30,000 hectares

b. 20,000 hectares

c. 10,000 hectares

d. 40,000 hectares

A

d. 40,000 hectares

48
Q

Based on DAO 2000-83, which island group shall NOT be alienated nor disposed of for any purpose?

a. Islands 500 - 5000 ha in area

b. Islands above 5000 up to 50,000 ha

c. Islands less than 500 ha in area

d. Islands with area of 250 ha or less

A

c. Islands less than 500 ha in area

49
Q

Which of the following is not categorized under the Forest Management and products Development program in the Master Plan for Forestry Develpment?

a. Integrated Protected Areas System and Biodiversity Conservation

b. Soil Conservation and Watershed Management

c. Forest Plantation and Tree Farms

d. Non-Wood Forest-Based Industries

A

b. Soil Conservation and Watershed Management

50
Q

Republic Act No. 7596 provides for the establihsment and management of a National Integrated Protected Areas System. Under this law, each establishment protected area shall be administered by a Protected Area Management Council.

a. The first statement is false while the second statement is true.

b. The first statement is true while the second statement is false.

c. Both statement are false.

d. Both statements are true.

A

c. Both statements are false

51
Q

Which of the following does not help in limiting build-up of “greenhouse” gases?

a. Sustainable forest management

b. Limiting methane emissions

c. Development of solar, wind, water energy systems

d. Increased consumption of fossil fuels

A

d. Increased consumption of fossil fuels

52
Q

Permanent forests are lands of the public domain that have not been subject of the present system of classification. On the other hand, public forest area lands of the public domain that have been declared as needed for forest purposes.

a. The first statement is false while the second statement is true

b. The first statement is true while the second is false

c. Both statements are false

d. Both statements are true

A

c. Both statements are false

53
Q

Harvesting of/in CBFM areas naturally grown forest resources shall be covered by resource use permit. Extraction of forest products along gullies and river channels should be allowed only upon approval of the RED.

a. The two statements are false.

b. The first statement is true; the second is false.

c. The two statements are true.

d. The first statement is false; the second is true.

A

b. The first statement is true; the second is false.

54
Q

DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-11 repeal which of the following provision of DAO 96-29 related to Community-Based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA)?

a. Application for CBFMA

b. Overall monitoring of CBFMA

c. Cutting of trees in CBFMA areas

d. Livelihood options provided to upland people

A

a. Application for CBFMA

55
Q

Forest fires maybe classified as ground fire, surface fire, crown fire, or a combination of these. Which of the following are characteristics of ground fire?

a. It is the most common type of forest fire

b. It is easy to detect

c. It usually occur in steep slopes

d. It has no flame but with little smoke

A

d. It has no flame but with little smoke

56
Q

One of the specific criteria for Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) System is the characteristics of the project or undertaking. What is NOT considered under this?

a. Use of natural resources

b. Generation of waste

c. Conformity of the proposed project to existing land use

d. Size of the project

A

c. Conformity of the proposed project to existing land use

57
Q

It is believed that “paradigm shift” is a consequence of “paradigm crisis”. Which of the following is not among the identified symptoms of a paradigm crisis?

a. Questioning of old practices

b. Rapid spread of new experiments

c. Ability of the paradigm to explain and solve extant problems

d. Blurring of traditional values

A

c. Ability of the paradigm to explain and solve extant problems

58
Q

It refers to the date when the Forest Research Institute was created pursuant to PD No. 607.

a. December 18,1975

b. December 18, 1976

c. December 18, 1973

d. December 18, 1974

A

d. December 18, 1974

59
Q

______ refers to the use of resources where the resource is no longer used as input to production of other goods and services.

a. Final consumption

b. Extractive use

c. Resources use

d. Fuelwood

A

a. Final consumption

60
Q

What Executive Order (EO) mandated the DA-DAR-DENR Convergence Initiative to develop a National Greening Program in cooperation with DepEd, CHED, DSWD, DBM, and other concerned agencies and institutions?

a. EO 32 Series of 2011

b. EO 23 Series of 2011

c. EO 26 Series of 2011

d. EO 125 Series of 2011

A

b. EO 23 Series of 2011

61
Q

This refers to the remedy usually resulted to by owners possessors of forest products and, more so, owners of conveyance administratively seized or confiscated to recover the forest products and conveyance/s

a. Motion for Reconsideration

b. Motion to Dismiss

c. Replevin

d. Temporary Restraining Order

A

c. Replevin

62
Q

______ best describes the spirit of collaboration in accomplishing activities among members of the community.

a. Voluntarism

b. Interaction

c. Involvement

d. Collectivism

A

d. Collectivism

63
Q

If premium species are allowed to be cut, how much is the forest charges per cu. m. if it comes from Mindanao (DAO no. 2000-63)?

a. P1,400

b. P1,000

c. P1,500

d. P3,000

A

d. P3,000

64
Q

Which of the following factors must be met in order that an interested forest area is considered qualified for sanitation cutting?

I. The risk potential of the infestation to spread to more valuable portions of the forests.

II. The possible creation of fire hazards.

III. The value and merchantability of trees to be cut.

a. II and III

b. I and III

c. I and II

d. I, II, and III

A

d. I, II, and III

65
Q

One of the purposes of administrative seizure proceedings is to determined if prima facie case exists to hold the items. When is a prima facie case established?

I. When the offense has been committed

II. The evidence is probably quitly

III. The items delivered are the proceeds of violation

a. I and II

b. II and III

c. I and III

d. I, II, and III

A

d. I, II, and III

66
Q

What is the role of the CENRO in preparation / processing of the community resource management framework under the CBFM program?

a. Approval

b. Implementation

c. Preparation

d. Affirmation

A

d. Affirmation

67
Q

Which of the following is not a tenurial instrument under the Community-Based Management Program?

a. CBFM Agreement

b. Certificate of Stewardship Contract

c. Forest Occupancy Management Permit

d. Certificate of Ancestral Domain Claim

A

c. Forest Occupancy Management Permit

68
Q

It refers to the element in the traditional practice of shifting cultivation that makes such system sustainable and friendly to the land.

a. Monocropping

b. Short fallow period

c. Long fallow period

d. Monoculture

A

c. Long fallow period

69
Q

The Ecosystem Research and Development Bureau resulted from the merging of the Forest Products Research and Industries Development Commission and the National Mangrove Committee by virtue of Executive Order No. 192. The ERDB is at present one of the line bureaus under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

a, Both statements are false

b. Both statements are true

c. The first statement si false while the second statement is true

d. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

A

d. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

70
Q

The establishment and management of CBFM projects in mangrove areas shall be in accordance with DAO 93-29. The same is true with mangrove areas in protected areas.

a. The first statement is false; the second is true

b. The two statements are false

c. The two statements are true

d. The first statement is true; the second is false

A

d. The first statement is true; the second is false

71
Q

______ refers to species in which the evolutionary process has been influenced by human to meet their needs.

a. Domesticated species

b. Genetically modified organism

c. Living and modified organism

d. Genetic material

A

a. Domesticated species

72
Q

Wind speed ______ the angle between the flames and the ground by making the flame _______.

a. Reduces - forward

b. Increases - forward

c. Increases - backward

d. Maintains - stand still

A

a. Reduces - forward

73
Q

What is the difference between an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) Report and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

a. EIS aids proponents in incorporating environmental considerations while IEE does not

b. EIS is concerned primarily with assessing the direct impacts of a project while IEE is not

c. IEE has reduced details of data and depth of assessment than EIS

d. IEE has more details of data and depth of assessment than EIS

A

c. IEE has reduced details of data and depth of assessment than EIS

74
Q

Per DAO 90-54, in the zonification of the upland farms within the ISF Model Site, areas with a slope of 25 - 50% can be classified as livestock or orchard production areas. Areas within the farm with a slope of more than 50% can be classified as forest crops production areas.

a. The first statement is false; the second is true

b. All statements are false

c. All statements are true

d. The first statement is true; the second is false

A

b. All statements are false

75
Q

In conformity with RA 7586, bioprospecting of biological and genetic resources shall be allowed ______.

a. In national parks only

b. All categories of protected areas

c. Selected protected areas

d. Nowhere in protected areas

A

b. All categories of protected areas

76
Q

______ are lands of public domain that have been subjected to the present classification and have been declared to be no longer needed for forest purposes.

a. Forest lands

b, Grasslands

c. Pasture lands

d. Alienable and disposable lands

A

d. Alienable and disposable lands

77
Q

________ is usually confined to the wild relative of plants and animals that are of economic importance.

a. Genetic resources

b. Living modified organisms

c. Genetically modified organisms

d. Domesticated organisms

A

a. Genetic resources

78
Q

________ refers to the variability among forest living organisms and the ecological processes of which they are part. This includes diversity in forests within species, between species, and of ecosystem.

a. Biological diversity

b, Forest biological diversity

c. Genetic resources

d. Key biodiversity

A

b. Forest biological diversity

79
Q

The Water Code of the Philippines refers to ______

a. RA 8371

b. PD 1067

c. DAO 200-03

d. RA 7076

A

b. PD 1067

80
Q

Which of the following are aims of the National Greening Program?

I. Contribute in reducing poverty of all people of the Philippines

II. Implements sustainable management of natural resources

III. Mitigate climate change

a. I, II, and III

b. I and II

c. II and III

d. I and III

A

c. II and III

81
Q

An A-frame is an important equipment used in establishing hedgerows on a slope. It is used to determine the direction and location of the contour lines.

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

b. Both statements are true

c. The first statement is false while the second statement is true

d. Both statements are false

A

b. Both statements are true

82
Q

It refers to movement of surface soil downhill at an imperceptible rate.

a. Gully erosion

b. Rill erosion

c. Creep

d. Earth flow

A

c. Creep

83
Q

All CBFM agreements within protected areas shall be endorsed by the PAMB. The Regional Director approves the CBFM agreement.

a. The first statement is false; the second is true

b. The two statements are true

c. The first statement is true; the second is false

d. The two statements are false

A

b. The two statements are true

84
Q

The Community-based Forest Management strategy provides for the integration of all people-oriented forestry projects. One of the tenurial instruments that may be under the said strategy is the forest occupancy management permit.

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

b. Both statements are true

c. Both statements are false

d. The first statement is false while the second is true

A

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

85
Q

It refers to the Article in the Constitution that provides, among others, the promotion of industrialization and full employment based on sound agricultural development and agrarian reform. through industries that make full and efficient use of human and natural resource.

a. Article XI

b. Article XIII

c. Article XII

d. Article II

A

Article XII

86
Q

Apprehension is the initial measure taken by the DENR when probable illegal forest products are found or intercepted and are put under temporary possession and control by authorized officers. On the other hand, seizure is the official act of taking illegal forest products into government custody, pending formal administrative proceedings for its disposition.

a. The first statement is true while the second statement is false

b. The first statement is false while the second statement is true

c. Both statements are true

d. Both statements are false

A

c. Both statements are true

87
Q

_______ ordered in EO 263 that community-based forest management shall be the national strategy to achieve sustainable forestry and social justice.

a. President Ramos

b, President Estrada

c. President Aquino

d. President Marcos

A

a. President Ramos

88
Q

When was the Philippine Clean Air Act enacted into law?

a. 23 June 1999

b. 15 September 1992

c. 27 June 1997

d. 21 June 1992

A

a. 23 June 1999

89
Q

Who are authorized to dispose forest products confiscated of the Government NOT exceeding P500,000?

a. DENR RED

b. DENR FMB

c. DENR PENRO

d. Regional Com on Bid and Awards

A

d. Regional Com on Bid and Awards

90
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of organic farming method?

a. Use of animal manure

b. Mulching

c. Use of commercial fertilizer

d. Green manuring

A

c. Use of commercial fertilizer

91
Q

Buffer zone promote sustainability of use of wild plants and animal species by local communities. They provide extra protection against storm damage.

a. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

b. All statement are false

c. All statements are true

d. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

A

c. All statements are true

92
Q

_______ embodies rules for the administrative apprehension, seizure, confiscation, disposition of illegally possessed, cut gathered or transported forest products.

a. DENR AO No. 74-87

b. DENR MC No. 22-90

c. DENR AO No. 58-93

d. DENR AO No. 32-97

A

d. DENR AO No. 32-97

93
Q

Amendments to PD 705 - Revised Forestry Code are embodied in ________.

a. PD 1559

b. PD 953

c. PD 1551

d. PD 1552

A

a. PD 1559

94
Q

Tenured Migrant are those who have actually and continuously occupied the area 10 years before the designation of such protected area in accordance with NIPAS Act. They are solely dependent on the resources for subsistence.

a. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

b. All statements are false

c. All statements are true

d. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

A

a. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

95
Q

It refers to the felled trees bucked into convenient length of at least 1.5 meters, with at least 15 cm in diameter.

a. Lumber

b. Roundwood

c. Flitches

d. Log

A

d. Log

96
Q

Including the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, the Philippines is divided into sixteen regions. One of these regions is CAR which stands fro Cordillera Administrative Region.

a. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true

b. All statements are false

c. All statements are true

d. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

A

c. All statements are true

97
Q

Which of the following are objectives of RA 6713 - an Act Establishing the Code of Conduct and ethical standards?

I. To uphold the time honored principle of public office.

II. Granting of incentives and rewards.

III. Providing penalties for violations

a. II and III

b. I and II

c. I and III

d. I, II, and III

A

c. I and III

98
Q

It refers to the controlled use and systematic protection of natural resources.

a. Reservation

b. Conditioning

c. Protection

d. Conservation

A

d. Conservation

99
Q

Which of the following lands of the public domains can be used in the implementation of the National Greening Program?

I. Forestlands

II. Ancestral Domains

III. Urban Areas

a. I and II

b. I and III

c. I, II, and III

d. II and III

A

c. I, II, and III

100
Q

A recent study in the forest service reported that each year, the urban tree canopy removes 15 tons of carbon monoxide, 84 tons of sulfur dioxide, 89 tons of nitrogen dioxide, 19 tons of ozone and 212 tons of particulates. How much ozone will be absorb by trees in 5 years?

a. 420 tons

b. 95 tons

c. 848 tons

d. 445 tons

A

b. 95 tons