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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 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’.
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).
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
FALSE
The PRC Modernization Act of 200 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
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
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
FALSE
The members of the Board of Chemical Engineering can issue subpoena duces tecum to require witnesses to attend hearings scheduled by the Board
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.
FALSE
In order for the plans and design of industrial plant be approved by the concerned government agencies, there must be stamped on all pages with the chemical engineer’s professional dry seal
TRUE
R.A. 9297 is also known as
Chemical Engineering Law of 2004
Which of the following is not included int he practice of chemical engineering?
Chemical analysis
Which of the following is not included int he 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% Chemical Engineering 89% General Engineering 49%
Jose Ang failed.
The Board of Chemical Engineering shall complete the correlation 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
Which among the following statements is not true regarding the codes of ethics?
They involve persons learning what is right or wrong, 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 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 he Chemical Engineering Law of 2004?
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\
0.7
The following are requirements for applicants who intend to take the ChE Licensure Examination except this.
None of the above
The following may be taken as grounds for the revocation of a ChE license except this.
None of the Above
Which among the following is not involved in the administration of the ChE Licensure examination?
PICHE
Which among the following is not in accordance with the ChE Code of Ethics?
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.
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.
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 chemical engineering may include the following activities except this.
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?
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?
Bound Reviewers
Which among the following is allowed to be brought to a ChE Licensure Examination?
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.
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 to profit without the permission of the inventor is known as
Infringement
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 judgement of the quality of their services.
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.
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.
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.
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
Can accept, if not detrimental to their regular work and interest and if with
Chemical engineers shall not use equipment, supplies, laboratory, or office facilities of an employer to carry on outside private practice.
Absolutely true
A chemical engineer shall not make public comments or statements in areas outside of his competence
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:
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?
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
0.4
A naturalized Filipino Citizen can apply for admission to the Chemical Engineering Examination
TRUE
A naturalized Filipino Citizen can become a Chairman of the Board of Chemical Engineering
FALSE
The Board of Chemical Engineering may file a complaint against registered Chemical Engineer even without a complaint filed by any person.
TRUE
Where shall the complaints against registered Chemical Engineers and firms 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.
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
Board of Chemical Engineering
Who approves the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of R.A. 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 (3)
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
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.
FALSE
What are the Functions of PICHE?
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
FALSE