LE 2 - Professional Regulation Commission (Dates)

Question 1

The agency conferred the first “Outstanding Professional of the Year” awards.

Answer 1

1977

Question 2

Partially-computerized licensure examinations started with the August physician licensure examinations using computerized answer sheets. (year)

Answer 2

1990

Question 3

It also started accrediting professional organizations. (year)

Answer 3

1975

Question 4

The same was disseminated and circularized to all schools and colleges on _______________________

Answer 4

August 9, 1993

Question 5

Under P.D. 223, professional regulation was standardized for the thirty-three (33) professions then under the PRC. (year)

Answer 5

1974

Question 6

Started issuance of computer-printed registration cards with one-year validity. (year)

Answer 6

1975

Question 7

Conducted mass oath-taking ceremonies of new professionals. (year)

Answer 7

1982

Question 8

Resumed the conferment of “Outstanding Professional of the Year” awards, which was discontinued from 1986 to 1991. (year)

Answer 8

1992

Question 9

PRC developed the Test Questions Databank System. (year)

Answer 9

1991

Question 10

Implementation of fully-computerized examinations in fifteen professions through the Test Question Databank and correction of test papers by Optical Mark Reader. (year)

Answer 10

1993

Question 11

It formally adopted and approved the Code on _____________________

Answer 11

January 14, 1985

Question 12

When the executive department was reorganized in ________ under Republic Act No. 4007, the Board was transferred to the Department of Public Works and Communications.

Answer 12

1932

Question 13

The Board of Accountancy started the monitoring of performance of schools on licensure examinations. (year)

Answer 13

1988

Question 14

Started the conferment of the “Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization of the Year” award. (year)

Answer 14

1992

Question 15

Computerization of the database of registered professionals started with the assistance of the National Computer Center. (year)

Answer 15

1974

Question 16

The Implementing Rules and Regulations of
P.D. No. 223 was promulgated on?

Answer 16

December 9, 1974

Question 17

Started issuing registration cards valid for 3 years pursuant to Letter of Instruction No. 567.

Answer 17

1977

Question 18

Executive Order No. 200 was issued institutionalizing partial computerization for all licensure examinations. (year)

Answer 18

1992

Question 19

PRC was previously called the Office of the Board of Examiner created by Republic Act No. 546 on?

Answer 19

June 17, 1950

Question 20

was first created as a national government
agency by Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 223 dated?

Answer 20

June 22, 1973

Question 21

Enhanced partial computerization of licensure systems was mandated by Executive Order No. 200, leading to a dramatic decline in the release of examination results to an average of 70 days from 160 in the previous year. (year)

Answer 21

1994

Question 22

CPE was implemented in fifteen professions. Delinquent professionals were delisted from the rolls of registered professionals. (year)

Answer 22

1993

Question 23

The PRC created the database of applicants for examinations.

Answer 23

1987

Question 24

Executive Order No. 56 placed the PRC, with thirty-seven (37) Professional Regulatory Boards and two (2) Specialty Boards and 271 staff, under the Office of the President. (year)

Answer 24

1993

Question 26

The PRC started issuing certificates of registration in Filipino with English translation. (year)

Answer 26

1974

Question 27

PRC entered into an agreement with the Civil Service Commission to register all board examination passers as civil service eligibles pursuant to R.A. 1080, as amended. (year)

Answer 27

1976

Question 28

Computerized application forms were pilot-tested in the CPA licensure examination (year)

Answer 28

1992

Question 29

On _____________________, Presidential Decree No. 839 was issued placing the PRC under the general direction and coordination of the CSC.

Answer 29

October 11, 1975

Question 30

On __________________, under Public Act No. 2985, the Board of Examiners for Chemical Engineers was placed under the Secretary of Commerce and Communications.

Answer 30

February 23, 1921

Question 31

PRC became operational on?

Answer 31

January 4, 1974

Question 32

Two microcomputers are acquired to start off computerization of Application, Registration and Examination System.

Answer 32

1984

Question 33

On _________________, the passage of Republic Act No. 318 led to the creation of a new Board of Examiners for Chemical Engineers.

Answer 33

June 19, 1948

Question 34

On ______________________, under Public Act No. 2985, the Board of Examiners for Chemical Engineers was placed under the Secretary of Commerce and Communications.

Answer 34

February 23, 1921

Question 35

On______________________________, the passage of the Republic Act No. 318 led to the creation of a new Board of Examiners for Chemical Engineers

Answer 35

June 19, 1948

Question 36

Completion and inauguration of the PRC Annex Building. (year)

Answer 36

1981